ASUS ROG Strix G16 - Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GB vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 - Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti 12GB
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| Feature |  ASUS ROG Strix G16 - Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GB |  ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 - Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti 12GB |
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| Price | KSh 470,000.00 | KSh 390,000.00 |
| Display Size | 16-inch | 16-inch |
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Storage | 2 TB | 1 TB |
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General
| Specification | ASUS ROG Strix G16 - Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GB | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 - Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti 12GB |
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| Brand | ASUS | ASUS |
| Model | ROG Strix G16 (2025) G615 | ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
| Announced | 2025 | 2025 |
| Form Factor | Gaming laptop | Gaming laptop |
| Color | Eclipse Gray | Eclipse Gray |
Design
| Specification | ASUS ROG Strix G16 - Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GB | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 - Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti 12GB |
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| Dimensions | 354 × 264 × 22.6–30.4 mm | 354 × 246 × 14.9–16.4 mm |
| Weight | Starting at 2.65 kg | 1.85 kg |
| Build Materials | Aluminium lid; reinforced polymer chassis | CNC-milled aluminium chassis |
Display
| Specification | ASUS ROG Strix G16 - Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GB | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 - Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti 12GB |
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| Display Size | 16-inch | 16-inch |
| Display Type | IPS-level ROG Nebula anti-glare | OLED glossy ROG Nebula Display |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 (2.5K) | 2560 × 1600 (2.5K) |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Display Features | 16:10, 100% DCI-P3, 3 ms, Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision, G-SYNC, ACR | 16:10, 100% DCI-P3, 0.2 ms, Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision, G-SYNC, VESA DisplayHDR True Black |
Performance
| Specification | ASUS ROG Strix G16 - Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GB | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 - Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti 12GB |
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| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
| CPU | 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores), 24 threads; up to 5.4 GHz; 36 MB cache; Intel AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS | 16 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores + 2 LP E-cores), 16 threads; up to 5.4 GHz; 24 MB cache; Intel AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU |
| Graphics Memory | 16 GB GDDR7 | 12 GB GDDR7 |
| RAM Type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM | Soldered LPDDR5x-7467 |
| Storage Type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | ASUS ROG Strix G16 - Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GB | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 - Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti 12GB |
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| RAM | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Storage | 2 TB | 1 TB |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | ASUS ROG Strix G16 - Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GB | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 - Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti 12GB |
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| Battery | 90 Wh 4-cell Li-ion | 90 Wh 4-cell Li-ion |
| Battery Life | Varies by gaming workload and configuration | Varies by gaming workload and configuration |
| Charging | USB-C Power Delivery and fast charging supported | Fast charge: 0–50% in 30 minutes; USB-C PD |
| Power Adapter | 380 W AC adapter | 240 W AC adapter; 100 W USB-C charging supported |
Software
| Specification | ASUS ROG Strix G16 - Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GB | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 - Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti 12GB |
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| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Connectivity
| Specification | ASUS ROG Strix G16 - Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GB | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 - Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti 12GB |
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| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be 2×2) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be 2×2) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ethernet | 2.5G Ethernet (RJ-45) | No built-in Ethernet |
Camera & Audio
| Specification | ASUS ROG Strix G16 - Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GB | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 - Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti 12GB |
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| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR webcam for Windows Hello | 1080p FHD IR webcam for Windows Hello |
| Speakers | 4-speaker system with Smart Amplifier | 6-speaker system with dual-force woofers and Smart Amplifier |
| Microphones | Built-in 3-microphone array | Built-in 3-microphone array |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos; Smart Amplifier; AI noise cancellation; Hi-Res Audio | Dolby Atmos; Smart Amplifier; AI noise cancellation; Hi-Res Audio |
Keyboard & Input
| Specification | ASUS ROG Strix G16 - Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GB | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 - Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti 12GB |
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| Keyboard | Per-key RGB chiclet gaming keyboard | Chiclet gaming keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlight | Per-key RGB with Aura Sync | 1-zone RGB backlight |
| Trackpad | Precision multi-touch touchpad | Precision multi-touch touchpad |
| Fingerprint Reader | No; Windows Hello face authentication | No; Windows Hello face authentication |
| Stylus Support | No | No |
Ports
| Specification | ASUS ROG Strix G16 - Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GB | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 - Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti 12GB |
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| USB-A | 2 × USB-A 10 Gbps | 2 × USB-A 10 Gbps |
| USB-C | 2 × Thunderbolt 5 / USB-C with DisplayPort and Power Delivery | 1 × USB-C 10 Gbps plus 1 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | 2 × Thunderbolt 5 | 1 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 FRL | HDMI 2.1 FRL |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort via USB-C / Thunderbolt | DisplayPort via both USB-C ports |
| Memory Card Reader | No | SD card reader (UHS-II) |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | 3.5 mm combo audio jack | 3.5 mm combo audio jack |
| Other Ports | RJ-45 Ethernet; DC input | ROG power connector |
Additional Features
| Specification | ASUS ROG Strix G16 - Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GB | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 - Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti 12GB |
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| Security | Firmware TPM; Windows Hello IR camera | Firmware TPM; Windows Hello IR camera |
| Cooling | End-to-end vapor chamber, sandwiched heatsink, Tri-Fan Technology, Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal | ROG Intelligent Cooling with Tri-Fan Technology and 2nd Gen Arc Flow Fans |
| Special Features | Tool-less RAM/SSD access; MUX Switch; Advanced Optimus; Aura Sync | Slash Lighting; MUX Switch; Advanced Optimus; NVIDIA Studio |
What's in the Box
| Specification | ASUS ROG Strix G16 - Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GB | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 - Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti 12GB |
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| Laptop | ASUS ROG Strix G16 – Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GB | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 – Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti 12GB |