ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) vs ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024)
63.4Performance49.3
55.5Display55
86.7Battery86.7
24.5Portability42.5
3 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)2 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 59.5 to 57.7, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+14) and display (+1). ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (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 49
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 45% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 165 Hz
- 36% higher charging: 380 W vs 280 W
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 43 vs 25
- 28% lower thickness: 22.1 mm vs 30.8 mm
- 14% lower weight: 2.27 kg vs 2.65 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level anti-glare (ROG Nebula, G-SYNC) | IPS-level, anti-glare, G-Sync |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+45% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6, 140W) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2x16GB, up to 64GB) | DDR5-5200 (SO-DIMM, 2 slots, up to 64GB) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,012Top 23% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,535Top 15% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Charging | 380 W+36% | 280 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.65 kg | 2.27 kg+14% |
| Thickness | 30.8 mm | 22.1 mm+28% |
| Material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, G-SYNC; one with power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD + IR | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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