ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LP-XS97 vs ASUS Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-211US

Benchmark-weighted head-to-head · data updated 2026-09-10

Winner: ASUS Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-211US

ASUS Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-211US takes 7.5 weighted points vs 6.3, winning on GPU Benchmark, Pixel Density, Weight. The winner also sits in a more competitive value tier — a clear-cut call.

ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LP-XS97

Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX · NVIDIA RTX 5070

Under $2500
4.2 (167)
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ASUS Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-211US

Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX · NVIDIA RTX 5070Ti

Under $2500
4.2 (51)
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Use-Case Scores

CategoryROG Strix G18 G815LP-XS97Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-211US
Gaming7.4/107.3/10
Productivity6/105.5/10
Programming6.7/105.9/10
Engineering / 3D7.1/106.5/10
Student5.2/105/10
Travel / Portability4.5/104.1/10
AI Workloads7/106.3/10
Value for Money8.7/108.3/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

SpecROG Strix G18 G815LP-XS97Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-211US
CPUIntel Core Ultra 9 275HXIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX
PassMark Score56,48856,488
CPU Cores8P+16E8P+16E
GPUNVIDIA RTX 5070NVIDIA RTX 5070Ti
G3DMark Score20,47223,094
RAM32 GB DDR516 GB DDR5
RAM UpgradeableYesYes
Storage2 TBSSD1 TBSSD
Display18″ IPS16″ IPS
Resolution2560x16002560x1600
Refresh Rate240 Hz240 Hz
Pixel Density168 PPI189 PPI
TouchscreenNoNo
Weight6.61 lbs6 lbs
Thickness0.91″1.12″
Amazon Rating4.2 ★ (167)4.2 ★ (51)
Value Score8.7/108.3/10

CPU Comparison

Both run near-identical CPU performance (56,488 PassMark).

GPU & Gaming

The RTX 5070Ti in the ASUS Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-211US is ~13% faster (23,094 vs 20,472 G3DMark) — a modest but real FPS edge.

Productivity & Battery

Office scores: 6/10 vs 5.5/10. Battery isn't in our dataset, but both share a similar power class, so expect comparable endurance.

Display

ROG Strix G18 G815LP-XS97: 18″ IPS 2560x1600 @ 240 Hz. Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-211US: 16″ IPS 2560x1600 @ 240 Hz. Panel quality is effectively even.

RAM, Storage & Upgradeability

ROG Strix G18 G815LP-XS97: 32 GB DDR5 (upgradeable) + 2 TBSSD. Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-211US: 16 GB DDR5 (upgradeable) + 1 TBSSD.

Build & Portability

6.61 lbs / 0.91″ vs 6 lbs / 1.12″. The ASUS Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-211US is 0.6 lbs lighter — significant for daily carry. Travel scores: 4.5 vs 4.1.

Value

Value scores land 8.7/10 vs 8.3/10. The ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LP-XS97 extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

Buy the ASUS Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-211US — it wins the weighted spec battle and costs less. Choose the ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LP-XS97 only if portability matter more to you.

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