ASUS - Zenbook Duo (2024) vs ASUS - ROG Strix G16 (2025)
Between the Zenbook Duo (2024) and ROG Strix G16 (2025), the Zenbook Duo (2024) comes out ahead in claimed battery life and thunderbolt ports, while the ROG Strix G16 (2025) wins on refresh rate and cpu cores. Overall, the Zenbook Duo (2024) scores 68.1 and the ROG Strix G16 (2025) scores 80.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The ROG Strix G16 (2025) is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 12.8 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Zenbook Duo (2024) if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. The biggest gaps in its favor are claimed battery life, thunderbolt ports, weight, among others.
Pick the ROG Strix G16 (2025) if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. Its strongest claims are refresh rate, cpu cores, battery, among others.
Both ship with comparable ram, storage, backlit keyboard, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the ROG Strix G16 (2025) is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why ASUS - Zenbook Duo (2024) wins
- ▲Claimed battery life — 33.33% more. 12 h vs 9 h.
- ▲Thunderbolt ports — 1.00 more. 2 vs 1.
- ▲Weight — 0.85 kg less. 1.65 vs 2.5.
- ▲Panel type: OLED (vs IPS).
Why ASUS - ROG Strix G16 (2025) wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 240 Hz vs 120 Hz.
- ▲CPU cores — 50.00% more. 24 vs 16.
- ▲Battery — 20.00% more. 90 Wh vs 75 Wh.
- ▲Screen size — 14.29% more. 16 " vs 14 ".
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | ASUS - Zenbook Duo (2024) | ASUS - ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.65 kglead | 2.5 kg |
| Thickness | 14.6 mmlead | 26.9 mm |
| Build material | aluminum | aluminum |
| Backlit keyboard | true | true |
| Fingerprint reader | false | false |
Display
| Spec | ASUS - Zenbook Duo (2024) | ASUS - ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 14 " | 16 "lead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 240 Hzlead |
| Panel typeⓘ | OLEDlead | IPS |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS - Zenbook Duo (2024) | ASUS - ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| CPU cores | 16 | 24lead |
| GPUⓘ | Intel Arc Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAMⓘ | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Storageⓘ | 1024 GB | 1024 GB |
| Storage typeⓘ | SSD | SSD |
Battery & Ports
| Spec | ASUS - Zenbook Duo (2024) | ASUS - ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Batteryⓘ | 75 Wh | 90 Whlead |
| Claimed battery life | 12 hlead | 9 h |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt portsⓘ | 2lead | 1 |
| HDMI | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery life, Zenbook Duo (2024) or ROG Strix G16 (2025)?+
Zenbook Duo (2024) claims up to 12 hours — 12h vs 9h.
Which is lighter, Zenbook Duo (2024) or ROG Strix G16 (2025)?+
Zenbook Duo (2024) is lighter at 1.65 kg vs 2.5 kg.
Which has an OLED display, Zenbook Duo (2024) or ROG Strix G16 (2025)?+
Zenbook Duo (2024) has an OLED display; ROG Strix G16 (2025) uses IPS.
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