ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) and ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

impressive battery life

lightweight and portable

vibrant display quality

fast processing speeds

solid build quality

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated GPU

average speaker quality

ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust thermal management

customizable rgb lighting

ample storage options

heavy and bulky

short battery life

high price point

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) and ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.36 cm x 22.06 cm x 1.69 cm 39.9 cm x 29.4 cm x 3.08 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details 41 cm x 28.4 cm x 7.5 cm / 3.67 g -
Weight 1.39 kg 3 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Ponder blue Eclipse grey
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI)
Screen Size (Type) 14" OLED 18"
Touchscreen Yes -
Screen Resolution 2880 x 1800 (2.8K) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 90 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 550 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support 1.07 billion colours -
Features Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, NanoEdge display, Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, 90% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, VESA DisplayHDR Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Adaptive-Sync technology, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, Dolby Vision, 89% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI)
CPU Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1340P / 1.9 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 24-core
Cache L3 - 12 MB L3 - 36 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) Max-Q design, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, NVIDIA DLSS 3, NVIDIA Studio
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology -
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI noise cancelling Output: Smart Amp, Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Network Interface - Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 75 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad 2.0 Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, 1.9mm travel distance, ASUS Overstroke technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX Armoury Crate, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months), Aura Creator, NVIDIA Studio drivers, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features MIL-STD-810H tested, compatible with stylus, Cortana support ASUS Aura Sync technology, Aura Sync light bar, BIOS protection, ROG Intelligent Cooling, ROG Nebula Display, Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut Extreme, 0dB Ambient Cooling
Compliant Standards RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
Model Number KN114W N6070W
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