ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) vs ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406)
63.4Performance40
55.5Display29.8
86.7Battery66.7
24.5Portability82
8 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)2 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 59.5 to 50.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+26) and performance (+23). ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) 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 40
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 67
- 485% higher charging: 380 W vs 65 W
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406)
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 25
- 52% lower weight: 1.28 kg vs 2.65 kg
- 52% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 30.8 mm
- Lower launch price: $850 vs $2,700
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level anti-glare (ROG Nebula, G-SYNC) | OLED touchscreen (100% DCI-P3, VESA HDR True Black 500) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU | AMD Radeon 780M |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2x16GB, up to 64GB) | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,012+18%Top 23% | 2,552Bottom 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,535+73%Top 15% | 11,279Bottom 21% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+20% | 75 Wh |
| Charging | 380 W+485% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.65 kg | 1.28 kg+52% |
| Thickness | 30.8 mm | 14.9 mm+52% |
| Material | Plastic | All-metal chassis (MIL-STD-810H tested) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack | 1x USB4 (40Gbps, DisplayPort/PD), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort/PD), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD + IR | 1080p FHD IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Windows Hello IR face recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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