ASUS ROG Strix G16 - Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GB vs ASUS TUF Gaming A16 - Ryzen 9 270, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
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| Feature |  ASUS ROG Strix G16 - Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GB |  ASUS TUF Gaming A16 - Ryzen 9 270, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 16-inch | 16-inch |
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | AMD Ryzen 9 270 |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 64 GB | 16 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 TUF Gaming A16 - Ryzen 9 270, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ASUS | ASUS |
| Model | ROG Strix G16 (2025) G615 | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2025) FA608 |
| Announced | 2025 | 2025 |
| Form Factor | Gaming laptop | Gaming laptop |
| Color | Eclipse Gray | Mecha Gray |
Design
| Specification | ASUS ROG Strix G16 - Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GB | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 - Ryzen 9 270, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 354 × 264 × 22.6–30.4 mm | 354 × 269 × 17.9–27.3 mm |
| Weight | Starting at 2.65 kg | Starting at 2.2 kg |
| Build Materials | Aluminium lid; reinforced polymer chassis | Aluminium lid; reinforced polymer chassis; MIL-STD-810H tested |
Display
| Specification | ASUS ROG Strix G16 - Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GB | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 - Ryzen 9 270, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 16-inch | 16-inch |
| Display Type | IPS-level ROG Nebula anti-glare | IPS-level anti-glare |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 (2.5K) | 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 300 nits |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Display Features | 16:10, 100% DCI-P3, 3 ms, Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision, G-SYNC, ACR | 16:10, 100% sRGB, G-SYNC, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus |
Performance
| Specification | ASUS ROG Strix G16 - Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GB | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 - Ryzen 9 270, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | AMD Ryzen 9 270 |
| 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 | 8 cores, 16 threads; 4.0 GHz base, up to 5.2 GHz boost; 24 MB cache; AMD XDNA NPU up to 16 TOPS |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU |
| Graphics Memory | 16 GB GDDR7 | 8 GB GDDR7 |
| RAM Type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM |
| 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 TUF Gaming A16 - Ryzen 9 270, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 64 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 2 TB | 1 TB |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | ASUS ROG Strix G16 - Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GB | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 - Ryzen 9 270, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | USB-C Power Delivery and fast charging supported |
| Power Adapter | 380 W AC adapter | 240 W AC adapter |
Software
| Specification | ASUS ROG Strix G16 - Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GB | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 - Ryzen 9 270, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Connectivity
| Specification | ASUS ROG Strix G16 - Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GB | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 - Ryzen 9 270, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be 2×2) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax 2×2) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | 2.5G Ethernet (RJ-45) | Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) |
Camera & Audio
| Specification | ASUS ROG Strix G16 - Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GB | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 - Ryzen 9 270, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR webcam for Windows Hello | 1080p FHD webcam |
| Speakers | 4-speaker system with Smart Amplifier | 2-speaker system with Smart Amplifier |
| Microphones | Built-in 3-microphone array | Built-in array microphone |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos; Smart Amplifier; AI noise cancellation; Hi-Res Audio | Dolby Atmos; AI noise cancellation; Hi-Res Audio |
Keyboard & Input
| Specification | ASUS ROG Strix G16 - Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GB | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 - Ryzen 9 270, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | Per-key RGB chiclet gaming keyboard | Full-size chiclet keyboard with numeric keypad |
| 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 |
| Stylus Support | No | No |
Ports
| Specification | ASUS ROG Strix G16 - Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GB | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 - Ryzen 9 270, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A | 2 × USB-A 10 Gbps | 3 × USB-A |
| USB-C | 2 × Thunderbolt 5 / USB-C with DisplayPort and Power Delivery | 1 × USB4 40 Gbps plus 1 × USB-C 10 Gbps |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | 2 × Thunderbolt 5 | 1 × USB4 40 Gbps plus 1 × USB-C 10 Gbps |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 FRL | HDMI 2.1 FRL |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort via USB-C / Thunderbolt | DisplayPort via USB-C |
| Memory Card Reader | No | No |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | 3.5 mm combo audio jack | 3.5 mm combo audio jack |
| Other Ports | RJ-45 Ethernet; DC input | RJ-45 Ethernet; DC input |
Additional Features
| Specification | ASUS ROG Strix G16 - Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GB | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 - Ryzen 9 270, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Security | Firmware TPM; Windows Hello IR camera | Firmware TPM |
| Cooling | End-to-end vapor chamber, sandwiched heatsink, Tri-Fan Technology, Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal | Dual 2nd Gen Arc Flow Fans and full-width heatsink |
| Special Features | Tool-less RAM/SSD access; MUX Switch; Advanced Optimus; Aura Sync | MIL-STD-810H tested; MUX Switch; Advanced Optimus |
What's in the Box
| Specification | ASUS ROG Strix G16 - Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GB | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 - Ryzen 9 270, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Laptop | ASUS ROG Strix G16 – Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GB | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 – Ryzen 9 270, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB |
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