ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) vs HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
63.4Performance46.9
55.5Display38.4
86.7Battery77.3
24.5Portability55.2
5 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)2 spec wins — HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 59.5 to 53, pulling ahead mainly in display (+17) and performance (+17). HP Spectre x360 16 (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 47
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 77
- 280% higher charging: 380 W vs 100 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 55 vs 25
- 36% lower thickness: 19.8 mm vs 30.8 mm
- 26% lower weight: 1.95 kg vs 2.65 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,600 vs $2,700
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level anti-glare (ROG Nebula, G-SYNC) | OLED (2-in-1 touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2x16GB, up to 64GB) | LPDDR5x-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,012+24%Top 23% | 2,426Bottom 24% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,535+51%Top 15% | 12,896Bottom 45% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+8% | 83 Wh |
| Charging | 380 W+280% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.65 kg | 1.95 kg+26% |
| Thickness | 30.8 mm | 19.8 mm+36% |
| Material | Plastic | Aluminum (recycled metal), ocean-bound plastic bezel |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort), 1x USB-A 10Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configs) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 (5.4 with Wi-Fi 7) |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD + IR | 9MP IR (HP Wide Vision) with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), fingerprint reader (optional on some configs) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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