ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo (2026) GX651
61.1Performance64.6
55.5Display58
86.7Battery79.4
29Portability29.5
5 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)4 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo (2026) GX651
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) scores 59.6 against 59.9 for ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo (2026) GX651. Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo (2026) GX651 edges ahead in performance and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 79
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 12% higher charging: 280 W vs 250 W
- 11% lower weight: 2.5 kg vs 2.82 kg
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo (2026) GX651
- Stronger performance score: 65 vs 61
- 120% higher Peak brightness: 1,100 nits vs 500 nits
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 35% lower thickness: 19.9 mm vs 30.4 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo (2026) GX651 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level (ROG Nebula, anti-glare) | Dual OLED touchscreens (ROG Nebula HDR, DisplayHDR True Black 1000, 100% DCI-P3, G-Sync on main screen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1,100 nits+120% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo (2026) GX651 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 386H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU (24GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2 slots, second slot PCIe 4.0 x4) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo (2026) GX651 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,990+3%Top 22% | 2,913Top 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,266+5%Top 19% | 17,405Top 23% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo (2026) GX651 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 14.6 h |
| Charging | 280 W+12% | 250 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo (2026) GX651 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.5 kg+11% | 2.82 kg |
| Thickness | 30.4 mm | 19.9 mm+35% |
| Material | — | Aluminum alloy (CNC-machined) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo (2026) GX651 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, RJ45 Ethernet, 3.5mm combo audio | 2x Thunderbolt 4 Type-C (40Gbps, DisplayPort and power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, UHS-II SD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack, DC-in, XG Mobile (GC34) connector |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 720p HD | FHD (1080p) with IR |
| Biometrics | — | IR camera for Windows Hello face login |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo (2026) GX651 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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