ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) vs ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405)
68Performance41.6
55Display41.6
50.7Battery67.6
38.2Portability83.8
5 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)3 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) scores 55.6 against 54.9 for ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405). Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) edges ahead in performance and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 42
- 131% higher charging: 150 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405)
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 51
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 38
- 45% lower weight: 1.22 kg vs 2.2 kg
- 45% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 26.9 mm
- 19% higher capacity: 75 Wh vs 63 Wh
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare, 100% sRGB | OLED (Lumina) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-14650HX (up to 5.2GHz, 16C/24T) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, 85W (8GB GDDR7) | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots, upgradeable to 64GB) | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,340Bottom 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,600Bottom 38% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 63 Wh | 75 Wh+19% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13 h |
| Charging | 150 W+131% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 1.22 kg+45% |
| Thickness | 26.9 mm | 14.9 mm+45% |
| Material | All-black chassis with an anti-fingerprint coating, MIL-STD-810H tested | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort / Power Delivery), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p HD camera | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | — | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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