Asus V16vsAsus ROG Strix G18

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Asus
ASUS V16
V16

Quick Stats

The ASUS V16 delivers impressive performance, handling demanding tasks and modern games at high settings seamlessly.
The ASUS V16 boasts an impressive and premium build quality despite its affordable price tag overall.
The display's smooth 144Hz refresh rate and high resolution provide a sharp and clear visual experience overall.
The ASUS V16 features a high-refresh-rate display, good keyboard, and nice thermal management among its notable benefits.
Asus
ASUS ROG Strix G18
ROG Strix G18

Quick Stats

The Asus ROG Strix G18 delivers exceptional performance with impressive frame rates and smooth gaming experiences always.
The Asus ROG Strix G18's heavy build quality is decent, but may feel somewhat cheap and bendable.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18's stunning display with 240Hz and 100% DCI-P3 coverage is its standout feature.
The Asus ROG Strix G18 boasts impressive features including a 2.5K IPS display and NVIDIA RTX 5080 GPU.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Asus V16
Winner
#163
Asus ROG Strix G18
#164
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Asus V16
#642
Asus ROG Strix G18
#40
Winner
Display
Asus V16
#195
Winner
Asus ROG Strix G18
#200
Performance
Asus V16
#24
Winner
Asus ROG Strix G18
#27
Build
Asus V16
#507
Winner
Asus ROG Strix G18
#523
Features
Asus V16
#278
Winner
Asus ROG Strix G18
#727

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Asus ASUS V16
Asus ASUS ROG Strix G18
up to 64GB
up to 96GB
up to 4000GB SSD
up to 16000GB SSD
Intel Core Ultra 7 255H
Intel Core i9-13980HX
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 (Laptop)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (Laptop, 175W)
N/A
2x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Asus V16

Strengths

The laptop can hit an average surface temperature of 37°C during a realistic gaming session.
The two bottom-firing speakers provide decent volume and a good range of highs and lows.
The laptop's keyboard is comfortable to type on, and the trackpad is responsive and accurate.
The 144Hz display provides a smooth gaming experience.

Weaknesses

The hinge can be fragile and may break easily if not handled carefully.
The battery life drops to just over an hour during gaming sessions.
The fans can get loud during peak loads, reaching volumes of up to 60 dB.
Limited upgrade options, making it difficult to upgrade or replace components.

Asus ROG Strix G18

Strengths

The SCAR 18 hits the mark in terms of design, with a sleek back panel featuring the ROG logo, an 18in display with thin bezels, and plenty of RGB lighting.
The laptop's cooling system uses trian technology with liquid metal cooling for the CPU and GPU, which keeps temperatures within acceptable ranges during intense gaming sessions.
The SCAR 18 delivers smooth and high frame rates in demanding games like Black Ops 6, Doom: The Dark Ages, and Fortnite, even at high settings.
With its powerful CPU and GPU, the SCAR 18 is capable of handling complex tasks and multitasking with ease.

Weaknesses

The laptop's display, while vibrant and smooth, is not an OLED panel like some other models in its price range, which might have been expected at this price point.
The laptop can get quite loud during intense gaming sessions, especially when running the CPU and GPU stress tests.
The high temperatures reached by the CPU (up to 91°) and GPU (up to 78°) may be a concern for some users, although within acceptable ranges for laptops.
Fortnite crashed with DirectX11, requiring a switch to DirectX12 to run smoothly, which might be a hassle for some gamers.
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Asus V16

The ASUS V16 is a rare breed in today's gaming market: an entry-level laptop that defies the notion that affordable gaming is impossible. Priced under $1,000, this portable powerhouse delivers a respectable gaming experience, with most modern games running smoothly at great settings. Key features like a high-refresh-rate display, good keyboard, and decent trackpad are notable highlights, making it an attractive value-oriented device for those seeking a budget-friendly gateway to gaming.

Asus ROG Strix G18

The Asus SCAR G18 gaming laptop promises exceptional performance in a portable package. With its sleek design, vibrant display, and robust specs, this beast is built for gaming enthusiasts who demand the best. Priced around $3,000, it boasts a 24-core Intel CPU, Nvidia RTX 5080 GPU, and up to 32GB of DDR5 RAM. We'll dive into the pros and cons, exploring its performance, cooling system, display quality, and more to help you decide if this gaming powerhouse is worth the investment.

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