ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) vs HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
68Performance46.9
55Display38.4
50.7Battery77.3
38.2Portability55.2
3 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)3 spec wins — HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 55.6 to 53, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+21) and display (+17). HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 47
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 38
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 50% higher charging: 150 W vs 100 W
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 51
- Stronger portability score: 55 vs 38
- 32% higher capacity: 83 Wh vs 63 Wh
- 26% lower thickness: 19.8 mm vs 26.9 mm
- 11% lower weight: 1.95 kg vs 2.2 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare, 100% sRGB | OLED (2-in-1 touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots, upgradeable to 64GB) | LPDDR5x-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,426Bottom 24% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,896Bottom 45% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 63 Wh | 83 Wh+32% |
| Charging | 150 W+50% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 1.95 kg+11% |
| Thickness | 26.9 mm | 19.8 mm+26% |
| Material | All-black chassis with an anti-fingerprint coating, MIL-STD-810H tested | Aluminum (recycled metal), ocean-bound plastic bezel |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort), 1x USB-A 10Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configs) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 (5.4 with Wi-Fi 7) |
| Webcam | 720p HD camera | 9MP IR (HP Wide Vision) with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | — | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), fingerprint reader (optional on some configs) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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