ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) vs Razer Blade 16 (2026)
63.4Performance59.5
97.5Graphics100
55.5Displayspec-based55.5
86.7Batteryspec-based68.4
24.5Portabilityspec-based52.8
3 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)4 spec wins — Razer Blade 16 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) scores 64.5 against 64.6 for Razer Blade 16 (2026). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Razer Blade 16 (2026) edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 60
- 36% higher charging: 380 W vs 280 W
- 16% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 19,535 vs 16,903
- Lower launch price: $2,700 vs $3,500
Reasons to pick the Razer Blade 16 (2026)
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 44% lower thickness: 17.4 mm vs 30.8 mm
- 19% lower weight: 2.14 kg vs 2.65 kg
- 14% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 25,090 vs 22,099
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Razer Blade 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level anti-glare (ROG Nebula, G-SYNC) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Razer Blade 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 386H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2x16GB, up to 64GB) | LPDDR5X-9600 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Razer Blade 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,012+4%Top 22% | 2,886Top 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,535+16%Top 13% | 16,903Top 26% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 22,099Top 9% | 25,090+14%Top 1% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Razer Blade 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 11.7 h |
| Charging | 380 W+36% | 280 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Razer Blade 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.65 kg | 2.14 kg+19% |
| Thickness | 30.8 mm | 17.4 mm+44% |
| Material | Plastic | CNC aluminum (recycled) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Razer Blade 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack | 1x Thunderbolt 5, 1x Thunderbolt 4, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, SD (UHS-II), 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD + IR | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Razer Blade 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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