ASUS TUF A16 with RTX 5070 and Ryzen 9 8940HX ASUS ROG STRIX G16 with RTX 5070 Ti and Ryzen 9 8940HX Comparison

Overview
Brand
ASUSASUS
Model
TUF Gaming A16 FA608PP-QT014WSROG Strix G16 G614PR-RV032WS
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
RAM
16GB DDR5-5200MHz16GB DDR5-5200MHz
Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
Display
16-inch 2.5K (2560 x 1600) WQXGA IPS-level, 165Hz, 100% sRGB16-inch FHD+ 16:10 (1920 x 1200) WUXGA IPS-level, 165Hz, 100% sRGB
Operating System
Windows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home
Weight
2.2 kg or 4.85 lbs2.5 kg or 5.51 lbs
Color
Jaeger GrayEclipse Gray
Processor
CPU
AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX ProcessorAMD Ryzen 9 8940HX Processor
Architecture
Zen 4 (Hawk Point)Zen 4 (Hawk Point)
Cores
16 (8 Performance-cores + 8 Efficient-cores)16 (8 Performance-cores + 8 Efficient-cores)
Threads
3232
Base Clock
2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.3 GHzUp to 5.3 GHz
Cache
80MB L3 Cache80MB L3 Cache
TDP
45W (standard, up to 75W in performance modes, 280W AC adapter suggests higher system power potential)45W (up to 75W in Turbo mode, up to 215W System Total Power in Manual mode)
Additional Features
AMD Ryzen AI, AMD 3D V-Cache™ technology (implied by 80MB L3 Cache for HX series), up to 16 TOPS NPUAMD Ryzen AI (up to 16 TOPS NPU)
Display
Screen Size
16 inches (40.64 cm)16 inches (40.64 cm)
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (2.5K WQXGA)1920 x 1200 (FHD+ WUXGA)
More FHD laptops
Refresh Rate
165Hz165Hz
Response Time
3ms (G2G)3ms (G2G)
Panel Type
IPS-levelIPS-level
Color Gamut
100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB100% sRGB, 100% DCI-P3 (some sources state 100% DCI-P3 for ROG Strix G16 series, but for this specific FHD+ model, 100% sRGB is more commonly listed), 300 nits brightness. *Note: Official ASUS ROG product page lists 100% DCI-P3 for ROG Nebula displays, but for this FHD+ 165Hz panel, sRGB is usually the specified gamut.*
Brightness
400 nits300 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:1016:10
Additional Features
Anti-glare display, G-Sync / Adaptive-Sync, 170-degree viewing angle, 1000:1 Contrast RatioAnti-glare display, G-Sync, MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, Support Dolby Vision HDR, 170-degree viewing angle, 1000:1 Contrast Ratio
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
VRAM
8GB GDDR712GB GDDR7
Architecture
NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)
TGP
115W (100W + 15W Dynamic Boost)140W (115W + 25W Dynamic Boost, ROG Boost: 1565MHz* at 140W)
Ray Tracing
YesYes
DLSS Support
Yes, DLSS 4 (implied with RTX 50 series)Yes, DLSS 4 (implied with RTX 50 series)
Additional Features
MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced OptimusNVIDIA Advanced Optimus, MUX Switch, Dedicated AI Accelerators
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5DDR5
RAM Speed
5200MHz5200MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB (2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, supports dual channel)Yes, up to 64GB (2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, supports dual channel)
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
1 additional M.2 PCIe slot available (2 total M.2 PCIe slots, supports Gen 4)1 additional M.2 PCIe slot available (2 total M.2 PCIe slots, supports Gen 4, one slot ready for PCIe Gen 5 upgrade)
RAID Support
Not explicitly specified, but dual M.2 slots in TUF series can sometimes support RAID 0.Yes, supports manual setup PCIe NVME RAID 0
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Not explicitly specified, but standard TUF keyboard layout with highlighted WASD keys.Yes (dedicated hotkeys for volume, mic mute, Armoury Crate)
RGB Customization
Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGB, Aura Sync compatibleBacklit Chiclet Keyboard 4-Zone RGB, Aura Sync
Game Optimization
Armoury CrateArmoury Crate, Scenario Profiles
Performance
Cooling Technology
ROG Intelligent Cooling (or TUF-specific equivalent), Dual 2nd Gen Arc Flow Fans, Full-width heatsink, 0.1mm Ultra-Thin Copper Fins, Inward airflow 2.0, Dust Filter, 7 Comprehensive Heatpipes, 0dB Ambient CoolingROG Intelligent Cooling, Tri-Fan Technology, Full-width heatsink, Full-surround vents, Conductonaut Extreme Liquid Metal (on CPU and GPU for RTX 5070 Ti models), 7 Comprehensive Heatpipes, 0dB Ambient Cooling, Dust Filter, Arc Flow Fans Gen 2
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 testNot specified in official documentation, varies by test
Battery
Capacity
90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion
Backup Time
Not explicitly specified, but known for good battery life in TUF series.Not explicitly specified, but good for a powerful gaming laptop.
Charging Type
Standard Charging, Fast charging (0-50% in 30 minutes), USB-C Power Delivery (Min: 45W, Max: 100W)Standard Charging, Fast charging (0-50% in 30 minutes), USB-C Power Delivery (Min: 45W, Max: 100W)
Power Adapter
280W AC Adapter280W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) (Triple band) 2*2Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) (Triple band) 2*2
Ethernet
10/100/1000 Mbps (Gigabit LAN) (RJ45 LAN port)10/100/1000 Mbps (Gigabit LAN) (RJ45 LAN port)
Bluetooth
5.35.3
Ports
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with support for DisplayPort™ / G-SYNC (10Gbps), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery (10Gbps), 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10Gbps), 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x RJ45 LAN port, 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack1x 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
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGBBacklit Chiclet Keyboard 4-Zone RGB
Key Travel
1.7mmNot explicitly specified, but standard for ROG Strix series
N-Key Rollover
Not explicitly specifiedNot explicitly specified
Touchpad Features
Precision Touchpad, With Copilot key, 10% larger touchpad areaPrecision Touchpad, With Copilot key
Audio
Speakers
2-speaker system2-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology
Audio Enhancements
AI noise-canceling technology, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Built-in array microphone, Support Microsoft CortanaAI noise-canceling technology, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Built-in array microphone
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes (3.5mm Combo Audio Jack)Yes (3.5mm Combo Audio Jack)
Camera
Webcam
1080P FHD IR Camera1080P FHD Camera
Enhancements
Windows Hello supportWindows Hello support
Privacy Shutter
NoNo
Build & Design
Material
Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum (lid)Plastic chassis
Color Options
Jaeger GrayEclipse Gray
RGB Lighting
1-Zone RGB keyboard backlight, no underglow RGB specified4-Zone RGB keyboard, Aura Sync
Dimensions
35.4 x 26.9 x 1.79 ~ 2.73 cm (13.94 x 10.59 x 0.70 ~ 1.07 inches)35.4 x 26.4 x 2.26 ~ 3.04 cm (13.94 x 10.39 x 0.89 ~ 1.20 inches)
Additional Features
MIL-STD-810H durability standard
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
YesYes
Advanced Cooling
Yes (detailed in Performance section)Yes (Liquid Metal, Tri-Fan, etc.)
Software
Armoury Crate, Microsoft 365 Basic (1 Year, 100GB Cloud Storage), 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
User-upgradeable dual RAM and SSD storage slots (with Q-latch system)Tool-less access for RAM and SSD (one slot ready for PCIe Gen 5)
Box Contents
Laptop
YesYes
Power Adapter
Yes, 280W AC AdapterYes, 280W AC Adapter
User Manual
YesYes
Warranty Card
Yes, 1 Year Onsite WarrantyYes, 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)
Launch Date
Release Date
2025 (model year)May 2025 (as per current market listings)
Status
AvailableAvailable

Which is Better: ASUS TUF A16 with RTX 5070 and Ryzen 9 8940HX or ASUS ROG STRIX G16 with RTX 5070 Ti and Ryzen 9 8940HX?

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