ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
63.4Performance46.6
55.5Display55.5
86.7Battery86.7
24.5Portability62.8
4 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)2 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) scores 59.5 against 60.6 for ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024). Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) edges ahead in portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 47
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 90% higher charging: 380 W vs 200 W
- 34% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 19,535 vs 14,588
- 19% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,012 vs 2,525
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 63 vs 25
- 47% lower thickness: 16.4 mm vs 30.8 mm
- 30% lower weight: 1.85 kg vs 2.65 kg
- Lower launch price: $2,000 vs $2,700
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level anti-glare (ROG Nebula, G-SYNC) | OLED (ROG Nebula HDR) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2x16GB, up to 64GB) | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,012+19%Top 34% | 2,525Bottom 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,535+34%Top 23% | 14,588Top 48% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Charging | 380 W+90% | 200 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.65 kg | 1.85 kg+30% |
| Thickness | 30.8 mm | 16.4 mm+47% |
| Material | Plastic | CNC aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack | Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader (UHS-II), 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD + IR | 1080p FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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