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Updated January 10, 2024·

If you need a laptop with a sharper display and superior graphics performance for tasks like gaming, and don't mind a heavier, less recent model, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 could be a good fit. However, the ASUS ROG Strix G16 offers a more powerful processor and longer battery life, making it suitable for intensive tasks and longer usage away from a power source. Be aware that while the Strix G16 is newer, it has a lower resolution screen compared to the Zephyrus G15, which could impact your visual experience. Both models have midrange prices, but the Strix G16 tends to be less expensive. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16
  • Good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15
  • Very good for content creation
  • Very good overall build quality
  • Good portability
  • Best in class speakers

Key differences

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Screen Quality

7.5
ROG Strix G16
ROG Zephyrus G15
7.9
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
291.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
309.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 for software development, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.

Portability

Fair
ROG Strix G16
ROG Zephyrus G15
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

7.8
ROG Strix G16
ROG Zephyrus G15
8.5
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has very good build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 has good build quality.

Cost

$1,375
ROG Strix G16
ROG Zephyrus G15
$1,560
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a price of $1,375 and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 costs $1,560.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.7
ROG Strix G16
ROG Zephyrus G15
7.9
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
291.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
309.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and ASUS ROG Strix G16 are both good for general use.

Gaming and AI

7.9
ROG Strix G16
ROG Zephyrus G15
7.5
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 are both good for gaming and AI.

Engineering and Design

8.3
ROG Strix G16
ROG Zephyrus G15
8.0
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 are both very good for engineering and design.

Content Creation

7.9
ROG Strix G16
ROG Zephyrus G15
8.0
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good.

Software Development

7.7
ROG Strix G16
ROG Zephyrus G15
7.4
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 are both good for software development.

Battery

9.0 Hours
ROG Strix G16
ROG Zephyrus G15
9.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has 9 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has 9.5 hours of battery life.

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How the ASUS ROG Strix G16 and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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GENERAL

Price
$1,375
$1,560
Release Date
February 1, 2023May 1, 2021
Overall Dimensions
13.9'' x 10.4'' x 1.05''14'' x 9.6'' x 0.78''
Weight
5.51 lbs4.19 lbs
Width
13.94"13.98"
Depth
10.39"9.57"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-13650HXAMD Ryzen 9 5900HS
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
54
RAM Slots
21
Storage
512 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
9 Hours9.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
90 Wh90 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
16"15.6"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 12002560 x 1440
Refresh Rate
165Hz165Hz
Display Brightness
291 nits309 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.8/108.5/10
Portability Score
6.5/107.5/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesYes
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.3/106.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7.5/106.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
8/109.5/10
Webcam
720pNo Webcam
Fingerprint Reader
NoYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
22
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
33
Thunderbolt Version
4N/A

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ASUS ROG Strix G16

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Marc Herter | March 2023
"With the mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, the Asus ROG Stix G16 hits the sweet spot between performance and cooling. The G16 also does not have to shy away from direct comparison with its supposedly stronger family member, the ROG Strix Scar 18 with its RTX 4090, as most benchmarks of the two laptops are very close to each other. Moreover, the G16 should be significantly cheaper. Depending on the supplier, the price difference here could be almost US$ 2,000. In the 2023 model series, Asus has significantly leveled out the differences between the two high-end lines."

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15

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Florian Glaser | February 2021
"As long as you're aware of the fact that the GeForce RTX 3080 laptop version can only unfold its potential to a limited extent due to Asus's low TDP setting and that it can be slower than a fast RTX 3070 laptop, the ROG Zephyrus G15 GA503Q cuts a fine figure. One of the biggest highlights turns out to be the WQHD panel, since it attracts customers with 165 Hz, relatively fast response times, FreeSync, and good color-space coverage. Other selling points are the surprisingly rich sound, the long battery life, and the sleek design. In terms of looks, the white edition stands out nicely from the competition."

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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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