ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) vs ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)
63.4Performance68
55.5Display55
86.7Battery50.7
24.5Portability38.2
3 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)3 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 59.5 to 55.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+36) and display (+1). ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 51
- 153% higher charging: 380 W vs 150 W
- 45% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 165 Hz
- 43% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 63 Wh
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 63
- Stronger portability score: 38 vs 25
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 17% lower weight: 2.2 kg vs 2.65 kg
- 13% lower thickness: 26.9 mm vs 30.8 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level anti-glare (ROG Nebula, G-SYNC) | IPS-level, anti-glare, 100% sRGB |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+45% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core i7-14650HX (up to 5.2GHz, 16C/24T) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, 85W (8GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2x16GB, up to 64GB) | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots, upgradeable to 64GB) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD | M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,012Top 34% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,535Top 23% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+43% | 63 Wh |
| Charging | 380 W+153% | 150 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.65 kg | 2.2 kg+17% |
| Thickness | 30.8 mm | 26.9 mm+13% |
| Material | Plastic | All-black chassis with an anti-fingerprint coating, MIL-STD-810H tested |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort / Power Delivery), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD + IR | 720p HD camera |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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