ASUS - ROG Strix G16 (2025) vs ASUS - ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)
Between the ROG Strix G16 (2025) and ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025), the ROG Strix G16 (2025) comes out ahead in cpu cores, while the ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) wins on claimed battery life and weight. Overall, the ROG Strix G16 (2025) scores 80.9 and the ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) scores 76.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The ROG Strix G16 (2025) edges ahead on the Mars Score (80.9 vs 76.5), but the 4.4-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the ROG Strix G16 (2025) if you care most about cpu cores. The biggest gaps in its favor are cpu cores.
Pick the ROG Zephyrus 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 claimed battery life, weight, panel type.
Both ship with comparable ram, storage, battery, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why ASUS - ROG Strix G16 (2025) wins
- ▲CPU cores — 100.00% more. 24 vs 12.
Why ASUS - ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) wins
- ▲Claimed battery life — 33.33% more. 12 h vs 9 h.
- ▲Weight — 0.65 kg less. 1.85 vs 2.5.
- ▲Panel type: OLED (vs IPS).
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | ASUS - ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS - ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 1.85 kglead |
| Thickness | 26.9 mm | 16.4 mmlead |
| Build material | aluminum | aluminum |
| Backlit keyboard | true | true |
| Fingerprint reader | false | truelead |
Display
| Spec | ASUS - ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS - ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 16 " | 16 " |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | OLEDlead |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS - ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS - ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
| CPU cores | 24lead | 12 |
| GPUⓘ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAMⓘ | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Storageⓘ | 1024 GB | 1024 GB |
| Storage typeⓘ | SSD | SSD |
Battery & Ports
| Spec | ASUS - ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS - ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Batteryⓘ | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Claimed battery life | 9 h | 12 hlead |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt portsⓘ | 1 | 1 |
| HDMI | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery life, ROG Strix G16 (2025) or ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)?+
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) claims up to 12 hours — 9h vs 12h.
Which is lighter, ROG Strix G16 (2025) or ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)?+
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) is lighter at 1.85 kg vs 2.5 kg.
Which has an OLED display, ROG Strix G16 (2025) or ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)?+
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) has an OLED display; ROG Strix G16 (2025) uses IPS.
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