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
Screen Quality
7.5/10
7.9/10
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.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a panel with sufficient resolution and brightness for daily tasks and solid color reproduction for engineering and design work, but its lower refresh rate is less optimal for gaming and 3D applications. Conversely, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 offers an exceptional balance of resolution, brightness, and color accuracy, making it excellent for both everyday use and professional design tasks. However, like the Strix G16, its lower refresh rate may not be ideal for the smooth visuals required in high-end gaming and running intricate 3D simulations.
Portability
Fair
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
7.8/10
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has very good build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,375
$1,560
$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.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and ASUS ROG Strix G16 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 surpasses the Strix G16 in general use primarily because it offers superior screen quality with a higher resolution and better color coverage, which enhances the visual experience for everyday tasks, and a significantly lighter and slimmer design, making it more portable. Both have powerful CPUs and ample RAM for smooth multitasking, but the Zephyrus G15 also has double the storage capacity and slightly longer battery life, giving it an edge in convenience and usability despite both laptops having good speaker quality, keyboard feel, and effective heat management.
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
7.5/10
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.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 boasts an Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a high 165Hz screen refresh rate, making it ideal for gaming and 3D tasks, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 includes a slightly less powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU but offers superior screen quality with a higher resolution display, which is also good for gaming and 3D applications. Both have enough CPU power for gaming, but the Zephyrus G15's AMD Ryzen 9 may hold a slight edge for certain tasks over the Strix G16's Intel i7.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
8.0/10
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.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is equipped with a high-performance Intel processor, substantial RAM, and an Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU which, along with its quality IPS screen, make it ideal for demanding engineering and design tasks. On the other hand, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 offers a powerful AMD Ryzen processor, more storage space, and a superior screen resolution and color accuracy, also rendering it highly suitable for engineering and design work, while being lighter and thus more portable than the Strix G16.
Content Creation
7.9/10
8.0/10
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.
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
7.7/10
7.4/10
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.
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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
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.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G16 and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 compare to other laptops
"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."
"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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