ASUS ROG STRIX G16 (RTX 5060 & AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX) vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 with RTX 5060 and AMD Ryzen 9 270

ASUS ROG STRIX G16 (RTX 5060 & AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 with RTX 5060 and AMD Ryzen 9 270 Comparison

ASUS ROG STRIX G16 (RTX 5060 & AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX) ₹167,990	ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 with RTX 5060 and AMD Ryzen 9 270 ₹182,990
Overview
Brand
ASUS	ASUS
Model
ROG Strix G16 G614PM-S5046WS	ROG Zephyrus G14 GA403UM-QS007WS
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
RAM
16GB DDR5-5200MHz	16GB LPDDR5X-7500MHz
More 16GB laptops	More 16GB laptops
Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD	1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD (2230)
More 1TB laptops	More 1TB laptops
Display
16-inch 2.5K (2560 x 1600) WQXGA ROG Nebula Display, 240Hz, 100% DCI-P3	14-inch 3K (2880 x 1800) OLED ROG Nebula Display, 120Hz, 100% DCI-P3
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.5 kg or 5.51 lbs	1.5 kg or 3.31 lbs
Color
Eclipse Gray	Eclipse Gray
Processor
CPU
AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX	AMD Ryzen 9 270 Processor
More Ryzen 9 laptops	More Ryzen 9 laptops
Architecture
Zen 4 (Hawk Point)	Zen 4 (implied from 8000 series naming convention in AMD roadmap, though specifically '270' might be a unique SKU within the series, acting like a placeholder for the latest-gen 8-core part)
Cores
16 (8 Performance-cores + 8 Efficient-cores)	8
Threads
32	16
Base Clock
2.4 GHz	4.0 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.3 GHz	Up to 5.2 GHz
Cache
80MB L3 Cache	24MB L3 Cache
TDP
45W (up to 75W in Turbo mode, up to 215W System Total Power in Manual mode)	Not explicitly specified in TDP range, but Graphics TGP is 90W. Max System Power generally around 120W-150W for Zephyrus G14.
Additional Features
AMD Ryzen AI, AMD 3D V-Cache™ technology (implied by 80MB L3 Cache for HX series), Intel AI Boost NPU (up to 13 TOPS) - Note: While the general ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025 page mentions Intel AI Boost, this specific AMD model would utilize AMD's AI engine.	AMD XDNA™ NPU up to 16TOPS
Display
Screen Size
16 inches	14 inches (35.56 cm)
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (2.5K WQXGA)	2880 x 1800 (3K WQXGA+)
Refresh Rate
240Hz	120Hz
More 240Hz laptops	More 120Hz laptops
Response Time
3ms (G2G)	0.2ms (G2G)
Panel Type
IPS-level ROG Nebula Display	OLED ROG Nebula Display
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	100% DCI-P3
Brightness
500 nits	500 nits (HDR brightness can be higher, peak 600 nits)
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:10
Additional Features
Anti-glare display, G-Sync, MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, Pantone Validated, Support Dolby Vision HDR, 170-degree viewing angle, 1200:1 Contrast Ratio	Glossy display, G-Sync / Adaptive-Sync, Pantone Validated, Support Dolby Vision HDR, Contrast Ratio: 1,000,000:1
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
VRAM
8GB GDDR7	8GB GDDR7
Architecture
NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)	NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)
TGP
115W (ROG Boost: 1610MHz at 115W, with 100W + 15W Dynamic Boost)	90W (75W + 15W Dynamic Boost, Turbo mode: 1737MHz)
Ray Tracing
Yes	Yes
DLSS Support
Yes, DLSS 4	Yes, DLSS 4
Additional Features
NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, MUX Switch	MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, AI accelerators
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	LPDDR5X
RAM Speed
5200MHz (expandable up to 64GB)	7500MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB (2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots)	No (16GB Onboard RAM, Max Capacity: 16GB, no expansion slots)
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD	1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD (2230 form factor)
Secondary Storage Options
1 available PCIe M.2 Slot (2 total, one slot might be upgradeable to Gen 5 for some models, but this specific model likely supports Gen 4 on both)	No additional M.2 slot (1x M.2 PCIe slot used)
RAID Support
Yes, supports manual setup PCIe NVME RAID 0	Not specified
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Not explicitly specified, but standard ROG keyboard with gaming-centric layout	Not explicitly specified, but standard ROG keyboard layout
RGB Customization
Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 4-Zone RGB, Aura Sync (implied)	Backlit Chiclet Keyboard Single Light (White backlight)
Game Optimization
Armoury Crate, Scenario Profiles	Armoury Crate
Performance
Cooling Technology
ROG Intelligent Cooling, Tri-Fan Technology, Full-width heatsink, Full-surround vents, Conductonaut Extreme Liquid Metal (on CPU and GPU, confirmed by ASUS website for this series), 7 Comprehensive Heatpipes, 0dB Ambient Cooling, Dust Filter	ROG Intelligent Cooling, Tri-Fan Technology, Dual Exhaust Heatsink, Conductonaut Extreme Liquid Metal (on CPU), Arc Flow Fans Gen 2, Dust Filter
Overclocking Support
Yes (via Manual mode in Armoury Crate)	Yes (via Manual mode in Armoury Crate)
Performance Modes
Silent, Performance, Turbo, Manual (via Armoury Crate)	Silent, Performance, Turbo, Manual (via Armoury Crate)
Benchmark Scores
Not specified in official documentation, varies by test	Not specified in official documentation, varies by test
Battery
Capacity
90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion	73WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion
Backup Time
Not explicitly specified, varies by usage	Not explicitly specified, but good for a thin and light gaming laptop.
Charging Type
Standard Charging, USB-C Power Delivery (Min: 45W, Max: 100W), Fast charging (0-50% in 30 minutes)	Standard Charging, Fast charging (0-50% in 30 minutes), USB-C Power Delivery (Min: 45W, Max: 100W)
Power Adapter
280W AC Adapter	200W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) (Triple band) 2*2	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) (Triple band) 2*2
Ethernet
10/100/1000 Mbps (Gigabit LAN)	No (No RJ45 LAN port)
Bluetooth
5.3	5.4
Ports
1x Type-C USB 4 with support for DisplayPort / G-SYNC (40Gbps), 1x Type-C USB 4 with support for DisplayPort / power delivery / G-SYNC (40Gbps), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10Gbps), 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x RJ45 LAN port, 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack	1x Type-C USB 4 with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery (40Gbps), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery / G-SYNC (10Gbps), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10Gbps), 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack, 1x card reader (microSD) (UHS-II)
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 4-Zone RGB	Backlit Chiclet Keyboard Single Light (White)
Key Travel
Not explicitly specified, but standard for ROG Strix series	Not explicitly specified
N-Key Rollover
Not explicitly specified	Not explicitly specified
Touchpad Features
Precision Touchpad, With Copilot key	Precision Touchpad, With Copilot key
Audio
Speakers
2-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology	4-speaker (dual force woofer) system with Smart Amplifier Technology, 2 Tweeters
Audio Enhancements
AI noise-canceling technology, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Built-in array microphone	AI noise-canceling technology, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Smart Amp Technology, Built-in 3-microphone array
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes (3.5mm Combo Audio Jack)	Yes (3.5mm Combo Audio Jack)
Camera
Webcam
1080P FHD IR Camera	1080P FHD IR Camera
Enhancements
Windows Hello support	Windows Hello support
Privacy Shutter
No	No
Build & Design
Material
Plastic chassis	Aluminum chassis (top lid), Magnesium-aluminum alloy (keyboard deck), Plastic (bottom chassis)
Color Options
Eclipse Gray	Eclipse Gray
RGB Lighting
4-Zone RGB keyboard, Aura Sync (implied)	Single-zone keyboard backlight (White), Slash Lighting (on lid, AniMe Matrix removal)
Dimensions
35.4 x 26.4 x 2.26 ~ 3.04 cm (13.94 x 10.39 x 0.89 ~ 1.20 inches)	31.1 x 22.0 x 1.59 ~ 1.63 cm (12.24" x 8.66" x 0.63" ~ 0.64")
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes (Vapor Chamber, Tri-Fan, Liquid Metal)	Yes (Liquid Metal, Tri-Fan, etc.)
Software
Armoury Crate, Microsoft 365 Basic (1 Year), Office Home 2024 (lifetime validity), McAfee (1 year), Xbox Game Pass for PC (3 months)	Armoury Crate, Microsoft 365 Basic (1 Year), Office Home 2024 (lifetime validity), McAfee (1 year), Xbox Game Pass for PC (3 months)
Upgrade-Friendly Design
Tool-less access for RAM and SSD, Q-latch system for SSD slots	Tool-less access for M.2 SSD (though only one slot)
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 280W AC Adapter	Yes, 200W AC Adapter
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes, 1 Year Onsite Warranty	Yes, 1 Year Onsite Warranty
Additional Accessories
Microsoft 365 Basic (1 Year), Office Home 2024 (lifetime validity), McAfee (1 year), Xbox Game Pass for PC (3 months)	Microsoft 365 Basic (1 Year), Office Home 2024 (lifetime validity), McAfee (1 year), Xbox Game Pass for PC (3 months), ROG Zephyrus G14 Sleeve (2024)
Launch Date
Release Date
2025 (model year)	June 2025 (as per current market listings)
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: ASUS ROG STRIX G16 (RTX 5060 & AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX) or ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 with RTX 5060 and AMD Ryzen 9 270?

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Advantages of ASUS ROG STRIX G16 (RTX 5060 & AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX):

Offers better Refresh Rate (240Hz vs 120Hz)

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ASUS ROG STRIX G16 (RTX 5060 & AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX) has 120 more REFRESH RATE (100% MORE) than ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 with RTX 5060 and AMD Ryzen 9 270.

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