ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) vs ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite)
63.4Performance44.1
55.5Display41.6
86.7Battery65.7
24.5Portability78
7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)3 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 59.5 to 54.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+21) and performance (+19). ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) 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 44
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 66
- 322% higher charging: 380 W vs 90 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite)
- Stronger portability score: 78 vs 25
- 52% lower thickness: 14.7 mm vs 30.8 mm
- 46% lower weight: 1.42 kg vs 2.65 kg
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
- Lower launch price: $1,299 vs $2,700
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level anti-glare (ROG Nebula, G-SYNC) | OLED (Lumina) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1620 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2x16GB, up to 64GB) | LPDDR5X-8448 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,012+24%Top 34% | 2,430Bottom 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,535+44%Top 23% | 13,600Bottom 50% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+29% | 70 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13 h |
| Charging | 380 W+322% | 90 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.65 kg | 1.42 kg+46% |
| Thickness | 30.8 mm | 14.7 mm+52% |
| Material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack | 2x USB4 Type-C, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD + IR | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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