ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) vs ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
63.4Performance45
55.5Display38.3
86.7Battery54.3
24.5Portability44.2
7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)2 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 59.5 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+32) and performance (+18). ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) 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 performance score: 63 vs 45
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 54
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 44 vs 25
- 27% lower thickness: 22.4 mm vs 30.8 mm
- 17% lower weight: 2.2 kg vs 2.65 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $2,700
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level anti-glare (ROG Nebula, G-SYNC) | IPS (2.5K) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1440 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+45% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | AMD Ryzen 9 8945H |
| 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) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| 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 TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,012+14%Top 34% | 2,650Bottom 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,535+53%Top 23% | 12,800Bottom 38% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 8 h |
| Charging | 380 W+58% | 240 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.65 kg | 2.2 kg+17% |
| Thickness | 30.8 mm | 22.4 mm+27% |
| Material | Plastic | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 100W PD), 1x USB4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD + IR | 720p |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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