The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is more budget-friendly and offers decent performance for gaming and general use, but its battery life is shorter, and the display quality isn't as high. It's a good fit if you prioritize affordability and are mainly interested in gaming. On the other hand, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is slightly more expensive but delivers better performance suited for gaming, 3D work, and engineering tasks, with a superior high-resolution display and longer battery life. It's also comes with a newer operating system. Choose the M16 if you need a more versatile laptop that can handle intensive tasks and value a sharper display. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15
Good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.0/10
8.5/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is favored by gamers for its high screen refresh rate, enhancing fluidity in fast-paced games, and a robust GPU, which handles demanding 3D tasks smoothly. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16, while also delivering a high refresh rate and strong GPU performance, offers an advanced CPU and superior screen quality, making it a preferred option for users who need extra processing power and a more vibrant display for gaming and content creation.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
8.8/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 boasts a superior CPU, GPU, and higher screen resolution with better color accuracy, making it excellent for demanding engineering and design tasks, whereas the ASUS ROG Strix G15, while offering good performance and a quality screen, has less powerful components, making it only good for such tasks. Additionally, the Zephyrus M16 leads with superior speaker quality, keyboard quality, and less operating noise, further contributing to a better overall experience, but both have similar weight and portability, indicating that the advantages of the M16 don't come at the cost of greater bulk or weight.
Content Creation
7.7/10
8.2/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.2/10
7.7/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 are both good for software development, though the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
7.1/10
9.0/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
284.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
627.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has a screen that offers clear visuals and is bright enough for everyday tasks and engineering software, but its lower refresh rate makes it less optimal for fast-paced gaming and 3D applications. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16's display, with higher resolution and wider color gamuts, provides excellent clarity and color accuracy for professional work in design and engineering. However, like the Strix G15, the M16's lower refresh rate isn't ideal for the smoothest gaming or 3D modeling experiences where higher refresh rates can make a significant difference.
Battery
5.5 Hours
4.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has 4.5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has very good build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,249
$2,059
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has a price of $1,249 and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 costs $2,059.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 offers strong CPU performance and ample RAM, which ensures smooth multitasking and general computing tasks, while its high-quality screen enhances your viewing experience, but it's less portable due to its size and has moderate battery life. Conversely, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 also has a high-quality screen and capable CPU and RAM, but gains an edge in portability and longer battery life, making it a better choice if you move around often, though both have sufficient storage, decent keyboards, quality speakers, and manage operating noise and heat well.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 both have good portability.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G15 and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 compare to other laptops
"The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is a successful high-performance 15-inch laptop. The Asus ROG Strix impresses with an elaborate design and fast hardware. The latter can unleash its potential well in the large 15-inch case and achieve a decent performance boost compared to the previous generation. Especially the stunning 300 Hz display as well as the RTX 3070 and its generous TDP give gamers their money's worth. Asus didn't neglect seemingly small details, either, such as the keyboard and the maintenance options. The ROG Strix G15 offers a lot of pure performance and excellent workmanship in a 15-inch format, but connectivity leaves something to be desired."
"The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is not yet as optimised as its predecessor. Compared to the previous gen, performance and efficiency have improved significantly. What's more, the wonderful, Mini-LED Nebula display is a contender for the main highlight and almost manages to put the CPU and GPU in the shade. We already found its predecessor to be a well-rounded and well-optimised gaming machine. Generally, but not unequivocally, that also applies to the new Asus M16. Similar to most of the current, new laptops, we are dealing with a double generational leap in terms of the CPU and GPU. However, this change doesn't always run smoothly."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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