ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815 Premium Gaming AI Laptop 18" Black
ASUS
56 Overall Score
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Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US Gray 2025
Samsung
79 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815 Premium Gaming AI Laptop 18" Black
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Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US Gray 2025
88 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro is praised for its premium build quality, gorgeous OLED display, and snappy performance. Users appreciate the lightweight yet solid chassis, long battery life, and quiet operation, though some note the lack of CUDA support and minor HDR switching issues. Overall, it is seen as a luxury laptop that delivers a polished experience without intrusive software.
Pros
- Premium build quality
- Gorgeous OLED display
- Lightweight yet solid chassis
- Long battery life
- Quiet operation
Cons
- No CUDA support for AI models
- HDR switching not seamless
- No S Pen support (non-360 model)
- Speakers not as good as gaming laptops
- High price for performance
Build quality 4
Display quality 3
Performance 4
Battery life 3
Value for money 2
Software experience 2
Scores
Compact
Student
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Entertainment
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Developer
Creator
Ai Llm
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815 Premium Gaming AI Laptop 18" | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 12 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ | Intel Arc Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 18" | 14" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 FRL | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | RJ45 Ethernet | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 3.20 kg | 1.23 kg★ |
| Battery | 70 Wh★ | 15 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815 Premium Gaming AI Laptop 18" Black
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong port selection (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong cpu (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong gpu (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average portability (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average social proof (21st percentile)
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US Gray 2025
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong screen (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong portability (88th percentile)88th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US
Scores 79 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 7 of 30 specs.