ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 with RTX 5060 and AMD Ryzen 9 270 ASUS ROG STRIX G16 (RTX 5080 & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX) Comparison

Overview
Brand
ASUSASUS
Model
ROG Zephyrus G14 GA403UM-QS007WSROG Strix G16 G615LW-RV148WS
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
RAM
16GB LPDDR5X-7500MHz32GB DDR5-5600MHz
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Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD (2230)1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
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Display
14-inch 3K (2880 x 1800) OLED ROG Nebula Display, 120Hz, 100% DCI-P316-inch FHD+ 16:10 (1920 x 1200) WUXGA IPS-level, 165Hz, 100% sRGB
Operating System
Windows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home
Weight
1.5 kg or 3.31 lbs2.65 kg or 5.84 lbs
Color
Eclipse GrayEclipse Gray
Processor
CPU
AMD Ryzen 9 270 ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX
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Architecture
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)Lunar Lake / Arrow Lake (implied by Ultra 9 275HX, 2nd Gen Core Ultra)
Cores
824 (8 Performance-cores + 16 Efficient-cores)
Threads
1624
Base Clock
4.0 GHz2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.2 GHzUp to 5.4 GHz
Cache
24MB L3 Cache36MB L3 Cache
TDP
Not explicitly specified in TDP range, but Graphics TGP is 90W. Max System Power generally around 120W-150W for Zephyrus G14.45W (up to 80W in performance modes, 380W AC adapter suggests higher system power potential)
Additional Features
AMD XDNA™ NPU up to 16TOPSIntel AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS
Display
Screen Size
14 inches (35.56 cm)16 inches (40.64 cm)
Resolution
2880 x 1800 (3K WQXGA+)1920 x 1200 (FHD+ WUXGA)
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Refresh Rate
120Hz165Hz
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Response Time
0.2ms (G2G)3ms (G2G)
Panel Type
OLED ROG Nebula DisplayIPS-level
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3100% sRGB
Brightness
500 nits (HDR brightness can be higher, peak 600 nits)300 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:1016:10
Additional Features
Glossy display, G-Sync / Adaptive-Sync, Pantone Validated, Support Dolby Vision HDR, Contrast Ratio: 1,000,000:1Anti-glare display, G-Sync, MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, Support Dolby Vision HDR
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
VRAM
8GB GDDR716GB GDDR7
Architecture
NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)
TGP
90W (75W + 15W Dynamic Boost, Turbo mode: 1737MHz)175W (150W + 25W Dynamic Boost, ROG Boost: 1550MHz* at 175W)
Ray Tracing
YesYes, with 4th Gen RT Cores
DLSS Support
Yes, DLSS 4Yes, DLSS 4 with Frame Generation
Additional Features
MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, AI acceleratorsNVIDIA Advanced Optimus, MUX Switch, Dedicated AI Accelerators
Memory
RAM Type
LPDDR5XDDR5
RAM Speed
7500MHz5600MHz
Expandable Memory
No (16GB Onboard RAM, Max Capacity: 16GB, no expansion slots)Yes, up to 64GB (2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, supports dual channel)
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD (2230 form factor)1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
No additional M.2 slot (1x M.2 PCIe slot used)1 additional M.2 PCIe slot available (2 total M.2 PCIe slots, supports Gen 4, with potential for Gen 5 support for future upgrades)
RAID Support
Not specifiedNot explicitly specified, but dual M.2 slots in ROG Strix series can sometimes support RAID 0.
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Not explicitly specified, but standard ROG keyboard layoutYes (dedicated hotkeys for volume, mic mute, Armoury Crate)
RGB Customization
Backlit Chiclet Keyboard Single Light (White backlight)Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 4-Zone RGB, Aura Sync
Game Optimization
Armoury CrateArmoury Crate, Scenario Profiles
Performance
Cooling Technology
ROG Intelligent Cooling, Tri-Fan Technology, Dual Exhaust Heatsink, Conductonaut Extreme Liquid Metal (on CPU), Arc Flow Fans Gen 2, Dust FilterROG Intelligent Cooling, End-to-end Vapor Chamber, Sandwiched heatsink, Tri-Fan Technology, Conductonaut Extreme Liquid Metal (on CPU and GPU), Full-Surround Vents, Full-Width Heatsink, CoolZone keyboard, Dust Filter, 2nd Gen Arc Flow Fans
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
73WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion
Backup Time
Not explicitly specified, but good for a thin and light gaming laptop.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
200W AC Adapter380W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) (Triple band) 2*2Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) (Triple band) 2*2
Ethernet
No (No RJ45 LAN port)2.5G LAN (RJ45 port)
Bluetooth
5.45.4
Ports
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)2x Thunderbolt™ 5 with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery / G-SYNC (120Gbps data speed), 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10Gbps), 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x 2.5G LAN port, 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Backlit Chiclet Keyboard Single Light (White)Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 4-Zone RGB
Key Travel
Not explicitly specifiedNot explicitly specified, but standard for ROG Strix series
N-Key Rollover
Not explicitly specifiedNot explicitly specified
Touchpad Features
Precision Touchpad, With Copilot keyPrecision Touchpad, Support NumberPad, With Copilot key
Audio
Speakers
4-speaker (dual force woofer) system with Smart Amplifier Technology, 2 Tweeters2-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology
Audio Enhancements
AI noise-canceling technology, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Smart Amp Technology, Built-in 3-microphone arrayAI 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 IR Camera
Enhancements
Windows Hello supportWindows Hello support
Privacy Shutter
NoNo
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum chassis (top lid), Magnesium-aluminum alloy (keyboard deck), Plastic (bottom chassis)Plastic chassis
Color Options
Eclipse GrayEclipse Gray
RGB Lighting
Single-zone keyboard backlight (White), Slash Lighting (on lid, AniMe Matrix removal)4-Zone RGB keyboard, Aura Sync
Dimensions
31.1 x 22.0 x 1.59 ~ 1.63 cm (12.24" x 8.66" x 0.63" ~ 0.64")35.4 x 26.8 x 2.28 ~ 3.08 cm (13.94 x 10.55 x 0.90 ~ 1.21 inches)
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
YesYes
Advanced Cooling
Yes (Liquid Metal, Tri-Fan, etc.)Yes (Vapor Chamber, Tri-Fan, Liquid Metal)
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 M.2 SSD (though only one slot)Tool-less access for RAM and SSD (one slot ready for PCIe Gen 5)
Box Contents
Laptop
YesYes
Power Adapter
Yes, 200W AC AdapterYes, 380W AC Adapter
User Manual
YesYes
Warranty Card
Yes, 1 Year Onsite WarrantyYes, 1 Year Global Warranty
Additional Accessories
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)Microsoft 365 Basic (1 Year), Office Home 2024 (lifetime validity), McAfee (1 year), Xbox Game Pass for PC (3 months)
Launch Date
Release Date
June 2025 (as per current market listings)June 2025 (as per current market listings)
Status
AvailableAvailable

Which is Better: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 with RTX 5060 and AMD Ryzen 9 270 or ASUS ROG STRIX G16 (RTX 5080 & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)?

Based on the comparison, here's how each product stands out:

Advantages of ASUS ROG STRIX G16 (RTX 5080 & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX):

Frequently Asked Questions

Which laptop offers more RAM?

ASUS ROG STRIX G16 (RTX 5080 & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX) has 16 more RAM (100% MORE) than ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 with RTX 5060 and AMD Ryzen 9 270.

Which laptop has a better GPU?

ASUS ROG STRIX G16 (RTX 5080 & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX) has 20 more GPU (0% MORE) than ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 with RTX 5060 and AMD Ryzen 9 270.

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