ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 with RTX 5060 and AMD Ryzen 9 270 ASUS TUF A16 with RTX 5070 and Ryzen 9 8940HX Comparison
| Overview | |
| Brand | |
| ASUS | ASUS |
| Model | |
| ROG Zephyrus G14 GA403UM-QS007WS | TUF Gaming A16 FA608PP-QT014WS |
| Graphics | |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | |
| 16GB LPDDR5X-7500MHz | 16GB DDR5-5200MHz |
| More 16GB laptops | More 16GB laptops |
| Storage | |
| 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD (2230) | 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD |
| More 1TB laptops | More 1TB laptops |
| Display | |
| 14-inch 3K (2880 x 1800) OLED ROG Nebula Display, 120Hz, 100% DCI-P3 | 16-inch 2.5K (2560 x 1600) WQXGA IPS-level, 165Hz, 100% sRGB |
| Operating System | |
| Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Weight | |
| 1.5 kg or 3.31 lbs | 2.2 kg or 4.85 lbs |
| Color | |
| Eclipse Gray | Jaeger Gray |
| Processor | |
| CPU | |
| AMD Ryzen 9 270 Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX Processor |
| More Ryzen 9 laptops | More Ryzen 9 laptops |
| 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) | Zen 4 (Hawk Point) |
| Cores | |
| 8 | 16 (8 Performance-cores + 8 Efficient-cores) |
| Threads | |
| 16 | 32 |
| Base Clock | |
| 4.0 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Max Turbo Boost | |
| Up to 5.2 GHz | Up to 5.3 GHz |
| Cache | |
| 24MB L3 Cache | 80MB 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 (standard, up to 75W in performance modes, 280W AC adapter suggests higher system power potential) |
| Additional Features | |
| AMD XDNA™ NPU up to 16TOPS | AMD Ryzen AI, AMD 3D V-Cache™ technology (implied by 80MB L3 Cache for HX series), up to 16 TOPS NPU |
| Display | |
| Screen Size | |
| 14 inches (35.56 cm) | 16 inches (40.64 cm) |
| Resolution | |
| 2880 x 1800 (3K WQXGA+) | 2560 x 1600 (2.5K WQXGA) |
| Refresh Rate | |
| 120Hz | 165Hz |
| More 120Hz laptops | More 165Hz laptops |
| Response Time | |
| 0.2ms (G2G) | 3ms (G2G) |
| Panel Type | |
| OLED ROG Nebula Display | IPS-level |
| Color Gamut | |
| 100% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB |
| Brightness | |
| 500 nits (HDR brightness can be higher, peak 600 nits) | 400 nits |
| Aspect Ratio | |
| 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Additional Features | |
| Glossy display, G-Sync / Adaptive-Sync, Pantone Validated, Support Dolby Vision HDR, Contrast Ratio: 1,000,000:1 | Anti-glare display, G-Sync / Adaptive-Sync, 170-degree viewing angle, 1000:1 Contrast Ratio |
| Graphics | |
| GPU | |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU |
| VRAM | |
| 8GB GDDR7 | 8GB 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) | 115W (100W + 15W Dynamic Boost) |
| Ray Tracing | |
| Yes | Yes |
| DLSS Support | |
| Yes, DLSS 4 | Yes, DLSS 4 (implied with RTX 50 series) |
| Additional Features | |
| MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, AI accelerators | MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus |
| Memory | |
| RAM Type | |
| LPDDR5X | DDR5 |
| RAM Speed | |
| 7500MHz | 5200MHz |
| 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) |
| RAID Support | |
| Not specified | Not explicitly specified, but dual M.2 slots in TUF series can sometimes support RAID 0. |
| Gaming Features | |
| Dedicated Gaming Keys | |
| Not explicitly specified, but standard ROG keyboard layout | Not explicitly specified, but standard TUF keyboard layout with highlighted WASD keys. |
| RGB Customization | |
| Backlit Chiclet Keyboard Single Light (White backlight) | Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGB, Aura Sync compatible |
| Game Optimization | |
| Armoury Crate | Armoury Crate |
| Performance | |
| Cooling Technology | |
| ROG Intelligent Cooling, Tri-Fan Technology, Dual Exhaust Heatsink, Conductonaut Extreme Liquid Metal (on CPU), Arc Flow Fans Gen 2, Dust Filter | 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 |
| 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 | |
| 73WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion | 90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion |
| Backup Time | |
| Not explicitly specified, but good for a thin and light gaming laptop. | Not explicitly specified, but known for good battery life in TUF series. |
| 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 Adapter | 280W AC Adapter |
| Connectivity | |
| WiFi | |
| Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) (Triple band) 2*2 | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) (Triple band) 2*2 |
| Ethernet | |
| No (No RJ45 LAN port) | 10/100/1000 Mbps (Gigabit LAN) (RJ45 LAN port) |
| Bluetooth | |
| 5.4 | 5.3 |
| 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) | 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 |
| Keyboard & Touchpad | |
| Keyboard Type | |
| Backlit Chiclet Keyboard Single Light (White) | Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGB |
| Key Travel | |
| Not explicitly specified | 1.7mm |
| N-Key Rollover | |
| Not explicitly specified | Not explicitly specified |
| Touchpad Features | |
| Precision Touchpad, With Copilot key | Precision Touchpad, With Copilot key, 10% larger touchpad area |
| Audio | |
| Speakers | |
| 4-speaker (dual force woofer) system with Smart Amplifier Technology, 2 Tweeters | 2-speaker system |
| Audio Enhancements | |
| AI noise-canceling technology, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Smart Amp Technology, Built-in 3-microphone array | AI noise-canceling technology, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Built-in array microphone, Support Microsoft Cortana |
| 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 | |
| Aluminum chassis (top lid), Magnesium-aluminum alloy (keyboard deck), Plastic (bottom chassis) | Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum (lid) |
| Color Options | |
| Eclipse Gray | Jaeger Gray |
| RGB Lighting | |
| Single-zone keyboard backlight (White), Slash Lighting (on lid, AniMe Matrix removal) | 1-Zone RGB keyboard backlight, no underglow RGB specified |
| 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 26.9 x 1.79 ~ 2.73 cm (13.94 x 10.59 x 0.70 ~ 1.07 inches) |
| Additional Features | |
| MIL-STD-810H durability standard | |
| Special Features | |
| Virtual Reality Ready | |
| Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Cooling | |
| Yes (Liquid Metal, Tri-Fan, etc.) | Yes (detailed in Performance section) |
| 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, 100GB Cloud Storage), 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) | User-upgradeable dual RAM and SSD storage slots (with Q-latch system) |
| Box Contents | |
| Laptop | |
| Yes | Yes |
| Power Adapter | |
| Yes, 200W AC Adapter | Yes, 280W 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), 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) | 2025 (model year) |
| Status | |
| Available | Available |
Which is Better: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 with RTX 5060 and AMD Ryzen 9 270 or ASUS TUF A16 with RTX 5070 and Ryzen 9 8940HX?
Based on the comparison, here's how each product stands out:
Advantages of ASUS TUF A16 with RTX 5070 and Ryzen 9 8940HX:
- Offers better Refresh Rate (165Hz vs 120Hz)
Frequently Asked Questions
Which laptop has a better GPU?
ASUS TUF A16 with RTX 5070 and Ryzen 9 8940HX has 10 more GPU (0% MORE) than ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 with RTX 5060 and AMD Ryzen 9 270.
Which laptop has better battery capacity?
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