ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) vs Razer Blade 18 (2025)
63.4Performance65.6
55.5Display55.5
86.7Battery98.7
24.5Portability20
1 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)6 spec wins — Razer Blade 18 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Razer Blade 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 62.2 to 59.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+12) and performance (+2). ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) 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 portability score: 25 vs 20
- 15% lower weight: 2.65 kg vs 3.1 kg
- Lower launch price: $2,700 vs $3,500
Reasons to pick the Razer Blade 18 (2025)
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 87
- 13% higher Screen size: 18 ″ vs 16 ″
- 10% higher capacity: 99 Wh vs 90 Wh
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 18 ″+13% |
| Panel type | IPS-level anti-glare (ROG Nebula, G-SYNC) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2x16GB, up to 64GB) | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| 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 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,012Top 23% | 3,127+4%Top 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,535Top 15% | 20,220+4%Top 11% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 99 Wh+10% |
| Charging | 380 W | 400 W+5% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.65 kg+15% | 3.1 kg |
| Thickness | 30.8 mm | 27.9 mm+9% |
| Material | Plastic | CNC aluminum (recycled) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 2.5G Ethernet, SD (UHS-II), 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD + IR | 5MP + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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