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ASUS ROG Strix G16 - Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GB vs ASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GB

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FeatureASUS ROG Strix G16 - Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GBASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GB
Display Size16-inch16-inch
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 275HXIntel Core i7-14650HX
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
RAM64 GB16 GB
Storage2 TB512 GB

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General

SpecificationASUS ROG Strix G16 - Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GBASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GB
BrandASUSASUS
ModelROG Strix G16 (2025) G615ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) FX608
Announced20252025
Form FactorGaming laptopGaming laptop
ColorEclipse GrayMecha Gray

Design

SpecificationASUS ROG Strix G16 - Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GBASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GB
Dimensions354 × 264 × 22.6–30.4 mm354 × 269 × 17.9–27.3 mm
WeightStarting at 2.65 kgStarting at 2.2 kg
Build MaterialsAluminium lid; reinforced polymer chassisAluminium lid; reinforced polymer chassis; MIL-STD-810H tested

Display

SpecificationASUS ROG Strix G16 - Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GBASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GB
Display Size16-inch16-inch
Display TypeIPS-level ROG Nebula anti-glareIPS-level anti-glare
Resolution2560 × 1600 (2.5K)1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)
Refresh Rate240 Hz165 Hz
Brightness500 nits300 nits
TouchscreenNoNo
Display Features16:10, 100% DCI-P3, 3 ms, Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision, G-SYNC, ACR16:10, 100% sRGB, G-SYNC, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus

Performance

SpecificationASUS ROG Strix G16 - Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GBASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GB
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 275HXIntel Core i7-14650HX
CPU24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores), 24 threads; up to 5.4 GHz; 36 MB cache; Intel AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS16 cores (8 P-cores + 8 E-cores), 24 threads; up to 5.2 GHz; 30 MB cache
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
Graphics Memory16 GB GDDR78 GB GDDR7
RAM TypeDDR5-5600 SO-DIMMDDR5-5600 SO-DIMM
Storage TypePCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSDPCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD

Memory & Storage

SpecificationASUS ROG Strix G16 - Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GBASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GB
RAM64 GB16 GB
Storage2 TB512 GB

Battery & Charging

SpecificationASUS ROG Strix G16 - Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GBASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GB
Battery90 Wh 4-cell Li-ion90 Wh 4-cell Li-ion
Battery LifeVaries by gaming workload and configurationVaries by gaming workload and configuration
ChargingUSB-C Power Delivery and fast charging supportedUSB-C Power Delivery and fast charging supported
Power Adapter380 W AC adapter240 W AC adapter

Software

SpecificationASUS ROG Strix G16 - Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GBASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GB
Operating SystemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home

Connectivity

SpecificationASUS ROG Strix G16 - Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GBASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GB
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11be 2×2)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax 2×2)
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.3
Ethernet2.5G Ethernet (RJ-45)Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)

Camera & Audio

SpecificationASUS ROG Strix G16 - Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GBASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GB
Webcam1080p FHD IR webcam for Windows Hello1080p FHD webcam
Speakers4-speaker system with Smart Amplifier2-speaker system with Smart Amplifier
MicrophonesBuilt-in 3-microphone arrayBuilt-in array microphone
Audio FeaturesDolby Atmos; Smart Amplifier; AI noise cancellation; Hi-Res AudioDolby Atmos; AI noise cancellation; Hi-Res Audio

Keyboard & Input

SpecificationASUS ROG Strix G16 - Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GBASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GB
KeyboardPer-key RGB chiclet gaming keyboardFull-size chiclet keyboard with numeric keypad
Keyboard BacklightPer-key RGB with Aura Sync1-zone RGB backlight
TrackpadPrecision multi-touch touchpadPrecision multi-touch touchpad
Fingerprint ReaderNo; Windows Hello face authenticationNo
Stylus SupportNoNo

Ports

SpecificationASUS ROG Strix G16 - Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GBASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GB
USB-A2 × USB-A 10 Gbps3 × USB-A
USB-C2 × Thunderbolt 5 / USB-C with DisplayPort and Power Delivery1 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 plus 1 × USB-C 10 Gbps
Thunderbolt / USB42 × Thunderbolt 51 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 plus 1 × USB-C 10 Gbps
HDMIHDMI 2.1 FRLHDMI 2.1 FRL
DisplayPortDisplayPort via USB-C / ThunderboltDisplayPort via USB-C
Memory Card ReaderNoNo
3.5mm Audio Jack3.5 mm combo audio jack3.5 mm combo audio jack
Other PortsRJ-45 Ethernet; DC inputRJ-45 Ethernet; DC input

Additional Features

SpecificationASUS ROG Strix G16 - Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GBASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GB
SecurityFirmware TPM; Windows Hello IR cameraFirmware TPM
CoolingEnd-to-end vapor chamber, sandwiched heatsink, Tri-Fan Technology, Conductonaut Extreme liquid metalDual 2nd Gen Arc Flow Fans and full-width heatsink
Special FeaturesTool-less RAM/SSD access; MUX Switch; Advanced Optimus; Aura SyncMIL-STD-810H tested; MUX Switch; Advanced Optimus

What's in the Box

SpecificationASUS ROG Strix G16 - Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GBASUS TUF Gaming F16 - Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GB
LaptopASUS ROG Strix G16 – Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GBASUS TUF Gaming F16 – Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GB

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