ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713RW) vs. ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713RW) and ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713RW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713RW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust cooling system

spacious storage options

RGB keyboard lighting

heavy and bulky

short battery life

no webcam

limited port selection.

ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent battery life

sharp display resolution

fast charging support

average build quality

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

mediocre speaker output

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713RW) and ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
70 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713RW) vs. ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713RW) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.5 cm x 28.2 cm x 2.83 cm 35.87 cm x 24.95 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.8 kg 1.88 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour - Transparent silver
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713RW) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, IPS-level Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713RW) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U
Max Turbo Speed 4.9 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 10-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 12 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713RW) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713RW) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713RW) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / AMD Radeon 680M Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - HD
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Frame Rate 60 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Dual speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amp Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713RW) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713RW) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713RW) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 280 Watt, 20 V, 14 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713RW) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB Chiclet keyboard, 1.35mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713RW) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713RW) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713RW) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, Aura Sync light bar ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus
Model Number LL070W MB116W
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