ASUS TUF A16 with RTX 5070 and Ryzen 9 8940HX ASUS ROG STRIX G16 (RTX 5080 & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX) Comparison
| Overview | |
| Brand | |
| ASUS | ASUS |
| Model | |
| TUF Gaming A16 FA608PP-QT014WS | ROG Strix G16 G615LW-RV148WS |
| Graphics | |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | |
| 16GB DDR5-5200MHz | 32GB DDR5-5600MHz |
| More 16GB laptops | More 32GB laptops |
| Storage | |
| 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD | 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD |
| More 1TB laptops | |
| Display | |
| 16-inch 2.5K (2560 x 1600) WQXGA IPS-level, 165Hz, 100% sRGB | 16-inch FHD+ 16:10 (1920 x 1200) WUXGA IPS-level, 165Hz, 100% sRGB |
| Operating System | |
| Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Weight | |
| 2.2 kg or 4.85 lbs | 2.65 kg or 5.84 lbs |
| Color | |
| Jaeger Gray | Eclipse Gray |
| Processor | |
| CPU | |
| AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX |
| More Ryzen 9 laptops | |
| Architecture | |
| Zen 4 (Hawk Point) | Lunar Lake / Arrow Lake (implied by Ultra 9 275HX, 2nd Gen Core Ultra) |
| Cores | |
| 16 (8 Performance-cores + 8 Efficient-cores) | 24 (8 Performance-cores + 16 Efficient-cores) |
| Threads | |
| 32 | 24 |
| Base Clock | |
| 2.4 GHz | 2.7 GHz |
| Max Turbo Boost | |
| Up to 5.3 GHz | Up to 5.4 GHz |
| Cache | |
| 80MB L3 Cache | 36MB L3 Cache |
| TDP | |
| 45W (standard, up to 75W in performance modes, 280W AC adapter suggests higher system power potential) | 45W (up to 80W in performance modes, 380W AC adapter suggests higher system power potential) |
| Additional Features | |
| AMD Ryzen AI, AMD 3D V-Cache™ technology (implied by 80MB L3 Cache for HX series), up to 16 TOPS NPU | Intel AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS |
| 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 | |
| 165Hz | 165Hz |
| More 165Hz laptops | |
| Response Time | |
| 3ms (G2G) | 3ms (G2G) |
| Panel Type | |
| IPS-level | IPS-level |
| Color Gamut | |
| 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB | 100% sRGB |
| Brightness | |
| 400 nits | 300 nits |
| Aspect Ratio | |
| 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Additional Features | |
| Anti-glare display, G-Sync / Adaptive-Sync, 170-degree viewing angle, 1000:1 Contrast Ratio | Anti-glare display, G-Sync, MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, Support Dolby Vision HDR |
| Graphics | |
| GPU | |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU |
| VRAM | |
| 8GB GDDR7 | 16GB GDDR7 |
| Architecture | |
| NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series) | NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series) |
| TGP | |
| 115W (100W + 15W Dynamic Boost) | 175W (150W + 25W Dynamic Boost, ROG Boost: 1550MHz* at 175W) |
| Ray Tracing | |
| Yes | Yes, with 4th Gen RT Cores |
| DLSS Support | |
| Yes, DLSS 4 (implied with RTX 50 series) | Yes, DLSS 4 with Frame Generation |
| Additional Features | |
| MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus | NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, MUX Switch, Dedicated AI Accelerators |
| Memory | |
| RAM Type | |
| DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM Speed | |
| 5200MHz | 5600MHz |
| 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 SSD | 1TB 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, with potential for Gen 5 support for future upgrades) |
| RAID Support | |
| Not explicitly specified, but dual M.2 slots in TUF series can sometimes support RAID 0. | Not 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 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 compatible | Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 4-Zone RGB, Aura Sync |
| Game Optimization | |
| Armoury Crate | Armoury 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 Cooling | ROG 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 test | Not specified in official documentation, varies by test |
| Battery | |
| Capacity | |
| 90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion | 90WHrs, 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 Adapter | 380W 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) (RJ45 LAN port) | 2.5G LAN (RJ45 port) |
| Bluetooth | |
| 5.3 | 5.4 |
| 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 Jack | 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 1-Zone RGB | Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 4-Zone RGB |
| Key Travel | |
| 1.7mm | Not explicitly specified, but standard for ROG Strix series |
| N-Key Rollover | |
| Not explicitly specified | Not explicitly specified |
| Touchpad Features | |
| Precision Touchpad, With Copilot key, 10% larger touchpad area | Precision Touchpad, Support NumberPad, With Copilot key |
| Audio | |
| Speakers | |
| 2-speaker system | 2-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 Cortana | AI 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 Camera | 1080P FHD IR Camera |
| Enhancements | |
| Windows Hello support | Windows Hello support |
| Privacy Shutter | |
| No | No |
| Build & Design | |
| Material | |
| Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum (lid) | Plastic chassis |
| Color Options | |
| Jaeger Gray | Eclipse Gray |
| RGB Lighting | |
| 1-Zone RGB keyboard backlight, no underglow RGB specified | 4-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 26.8 x 2.28 ~ 3.08 cm (13.94 x 10.55 x 0.90 ~ 1.21 inches) |
| Additional Features | |
| MIL-STD-810H durability standard | |
| Special Features | |
| Virtual Reality Ready | |
| Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Cooling | |
| Yes (detailed in Performance section) | Yes (Vapor Chamber, Tri-Fan, Liquid Metal) |
| 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 | |
| Yes | Yes |
| Power Adapter | |
| Yes, 280W AC Adapter | Yes, 380W AC Adapter |
| User Manual | |
| Yes | Yes |
| Warranty Card | |
| Yes, 1 Year Onsite Warranty | Yes, 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) | 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) | June 2025 (as per current market listings) |
| Status | |
| Available | Available |
Which is Better: ASUS TUF A16 with RTX 5070 and Ryzen 9 8940HX 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):
- Offers better RAM (32GB DDR5-5600MHz vs 16GB DDR5-5200MHz)
Frequently Asked Questions
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