ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G815 vs GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025)
67.8Performance53.7
97.5Graphics87.6
55.5Displayspec-based41.5
53.3Batteryspec-based68
20Portabilityspec-based56.5
8 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G8152 spec wins — GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G815 scores 58.7 against 58.6 for GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025). Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G815 edges ahead in performance and graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G815
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 54
- Stronger graphics score: 98 vs 88
- 153% higher charging: 380 W vs 150 W
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 62% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 22,099 vs 13,644
Reasons to pick the GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025)
- 41% lower weight: 1.9 kg vs 3.2 kg
- 38% lower thickness: 20 mm vs 32 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,650 vs $3,060
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G815 | GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+13% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level anti-glare (ROG Nebula, G-SYNC) | IPS (100% sRGB, Pantone Validated) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+45% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G815 | GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7, 85W) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots, up to 64GB) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2 slots) | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD (two M.2 slots: Gen4x4 and Gen4x2) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G815 | GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,916Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,899+41%Top 10% | 14,074Top 45% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 22,099+62%Top 9% | 13,644Top 31% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G815 | GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+18% | 76 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 7.8 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W+153% | 150 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G815 | GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.2 kg | 1.9 kg+41% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 20 mm+38% |
| Material | Plastic | Sandblasted-finish chassis (Lunar White or Space Gray) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G815 | GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5 (DisplayPort, power delivery, G-SYNC), 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 1x USB-C USB4 (DisplayPort 1.4, PD 3.0), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 2.0, HDMI 2.1, 1 Gbps RJ-45 Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack, DC-in |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD + IR | 1080p FHD IR webcam |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G815 | GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home or Pro (depending on SKU) |
Related comparisons
ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G815vs MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XWVSASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G815vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 EdgeVSASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G815vs ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura EditionVSASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G815vs MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWVSGIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025)vs ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura EditionVSGIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025)vs MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XWVSGIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025)vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 EdgeVSGIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025)vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 (15IAX11)VS