ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G814 vs GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (2025)
65.8Performancespec-based64.9
87.6Graphics100
80Displayspec-based55.5
86.7Batteryspec-based98.7
20Portabilityspec-based29
3 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G8146 spec wins — GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G814 scores 68.5 against 68.3 for GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (2025). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G814
- 13% higher Screen size: 18 ″ vs 16 ″
Reasons to pick the GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (2025)
- Stronger graphics score: 100 vs 88
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 84% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 25,090 vs 13,644
- 18% higher charging: 330 W vs 280 W
- 17% lower weight: 2.5 kg vs 3 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G814 | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+13% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level (100% DCI-P3, Pantone validated) | OLED (G-SYNC, 100% DCI-P3) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G814 | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7, up to 115W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU (24GB GDDR7, 175W) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 (SO-DIMM, upgradeable) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD (two M.2 slots, one PCIe Gen5) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G814 | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,253+7%Top 8% | 3,046Top 18% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,523+1%Top 14% | 19,299Top 15% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 13,644Top 31% | 25,090+84%Top 1% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G814 | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 99 Wh+10% |
| Charging | 280 W | 330 W+18% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G814 | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3 kg | 2.5 kg+17% |
| Thickness | 30.8 mm | 29.9 mm+3% |
| Material | — | Mostly plastic chassis (Dark Tide black) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G814 | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2x USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort, one with power delivery), RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 1x USB-C Thunderbolt 5 (USB4, DisplayPort 2.1, PD 3.0), 1x USB-C Thunderbolt 4 (USB4, DisplayPort 1.4, PD 3.0), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, 1 Gbps RJ-45 Ethernet, microSD (UHS-II), 3.5mm headphone/mic combo, DC-in |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD | 1080p FHD IR webcam with array microphone |
| Biometrics | — | IR face recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G814 | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home or Pro (depending on SKU) |
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