ASUS ROG Strix G731GU (EV098T) vs. ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix G731GU (EV098T) and ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

ASUS ROG Strix G731GU (EV098T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G731GU (EV098T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

effective cooling system

RGB keyboard lighting

heavy and bulky

short battery life

limited port selection

expensive price point

ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

large 16-inch display

comfortable keyboard layout

decent processor performance

solid build quality

average battery life

limited graphics capability

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix G731GU (EV098T) and ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
85 % - Design
78 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix G731GU (EV098T) vs. ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix G731GU (EV098T) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.97 cm x 29.34 cm 35.87 cm x 24.95 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.85 kg 1.88 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour - Indie black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix G731GU (EV098T) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features - Anti-glare, 86% screen-to-body ratio, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix G731GU (EV098T) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 7530U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix G731GU (EV098T) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix G731GU (EV098T) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix G731GU (EV098T) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics 630 AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Speaker, array microphone
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix G731GU (EV098T) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix G731GU (EV098T) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix G731GU (EV098T) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix G731GU (EV098T) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix G731GU (EV098T) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix G731GU (EV098T) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix G731GU (EV098T) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features - ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Cortana support, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus, AMD Ryzen AI
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, ISO 22196, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution), ISO 21702
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - MB131W
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