Choose the ROG Strix G16 if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
- You often work away from a plug.
- You want HDMI and Ethernet without an adapter.
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025)
The ROG Zephyrus G14 is the stronger all-rounder: it is better for games and lighter, and has the nicer screen. The ROG Strix G16 is faster and lasts longer on a charge.
The ROG Zephyrus G14 is the stronger all-rounder: it is better for games and lighter, and has the nicer screen. The ROG Strix G16 is faster and lasts longer on a charge.
The ROG Zephyrus G14 is the stronger all-rounder: it is better for games and lighter, and has the nicer screen. The ROG Strix G16 lasts longer on a charge.
It's a trade-off: the ROG Strix G16 is faster and lasts longer on a charge, while the ROG Zephyrus G14 is lighter and has the nicer screen.
It's a trade-off: the ROG Strix G16 is faster and lasts longer on a charge, while the ROG Zephyrus G14 is lighter and has the nicer screen.
The ROG Strix G16 is the stronger all-rounder: it is faster and better for games, and lasts longer on a charge. The ROG Zephyrus G14 is lighter and has the nicer screen.
The ROG Strix G16 is the stronger all-rounder: it is faster and better for games, and lasts longer on a charge. The ROG Zephyrus G14 is lighter and has the nicer screen.
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This comparison starts with each model's base configuration. Pick the ones you're considering and the whole page compares exactly those.
| Spec | ROG Strix G16 | ROG Zephyrus G14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 270 | |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 | |
| Memory | ||
| Storage | 1 TB | |
| Screen | 14" 3K OLED 120Hz |
Dashed options are sold in another configuration. Picking one switches the other specs to match.
Which one to choose
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Performance
ROG Strix G16 wins
More processor cores: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
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Gaming
ROG Zephyrus G14 wins
Its graphics run recent games at higher settings.
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Display
ROG Zephyrus G14 wins
Its screen is sharper and uses OLED for deeper blacks.
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Battery life
ROG Strix G16 wins
It should go longer between charges.
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Portability
ROG Zephyrus G14 wins
It is the lighter one to carry around.
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Ports
Evenly matched
Each has a port the other lacks.
Choose the ROG Zephyrus G14 if…
- You want to play recent games.
- You spend long hours looking at the screen.
- You carry it around every day.
- You want a card reader without an adapter.
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Performance
ROG Strix G16 wins
More processor cores: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
-
Gaming
ROG Zephyrus G14 wins
Its graphics run recent games at higher settings.
-
Display
ROG Zephyrus G14 wins
Its screen is sharper and uses OLED for deeper blacks.
-
Battery life
ROG Strix G16 wins
It should go longer between charges.
-
Portability
ROG Zephyrus G14 wins
It is the lighter one to carry around.
-
Ports
Evenly matched
Each has a port the other lacks.
Choose the ROG Strix G16 if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
- You often work away from a plug.
- You want HDMI and Ethernet without an adapter.
Choose the ROG Zephyrus G14 if…
- You want to play recent games.
- You spend long hours looking at the screen.
- You carry it around every day.
- You want a card reader without an adapter.
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Performance
Evenly matched
Both have the power for editing and other demanding work.
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Gaming
ROG Zephyrus G14 wins
Its graphics run recent games at higher settings.
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Display
ROG Zephyrus G14 wins
Its screen is sharper and uses OLED for deeper blacks.
-
Battery life
ROG Strix G16 wins
It should go longer between charges.
-
Portability
ROG Zephyrus G14 wins
It is the lighter one to carry around.
-
Ports
Evenly matched
Each has a port the other lacks.
Choose the ROG Strix G16 if…
- You often work away from a plug.
- You want HDMI and Ethernet without an adapter.
Choose the ROG Zephyrus G14 if…
- You want to play recent games.
- You spend long hours looking at the screen.
- You carry it around every day.
- You want a card reader without an adapter.
-
Performance
ROG Strix G16 wins
A higher-class chip and more processor cores: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
-
Gaming
Evenly matched
Graphics are a match, so games run much the same.
-
Display
ROG Zephyrus G14 wins
Its screen is sharper and uses OLED for deeper blacks.
-
Battery life
ROG Strix G16 wins
It should go longer between charges.
-
Portability
ROG Zephyrus G14 wins
It is the lighter one to carry around.
-
Ports
Evenly matched
Each has a port the other lacks.
Choose the ROG Strix G16 if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
- You often work away from a plug.
- You want HDMI without an adapter.
Choose the ROG Zephyrus G14 if…
- You spend long hours looking at the screen.
- You carry it around every day.
- You want a card reader without an adapter.
-
Performance
ROG Strix G16 wins
A higher-class chip and more processor cores: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
-
Gaming
Evenly matched
Graphics are a match, so games run much the same.
-
Display
ROG Zephyrus G14 wins
Its screen is sharper and uses OLED for deeper blacks.
-
Battery life
ROG Strix G16 wins
It should go longer between charges.
-
Portability
ROG Zephyrus G14 wins
It is the lighter one to carry around.
-
Ports
Evenly matched
Each has a port the other lacks.
Choose the ROG Strix G16 if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
- You often work away from a plug.
- You want HDMI without an adapter.
Choose the ROG Zephyrus G14 if…
- You spend long hours looking at the screen.
- You carry it around every day.
- You want a card reader without an adapter.
-
Performance
ROG Strix G16 wins
A higher-class chip and more processor cores: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
-
Gaming
ROG Strix G16 wins
Its graphics run recent games at higher settings.
-
Display
ROG Zephyrus G14 wins
Its screen is sharper and uses OLED for deeper blacks.
-
Battery life
ROG Strix G16 wins
It should go longer between charges.
-
Portability
ROG Zephyrus G14 wins
It is the lighter one to carry around.
-
Ports
ROG Zephyrus G14 wins
It adds a card reader.
Choose the ROG Strix G16 if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
- You want to play recent games.
- You often work away from a plug.
Choose the ROG Zephyrus G14 if…
- You spend long hours looking at the screen.
- You carry it around every day.
- You want a card reader without an adapter.
-
Performance
ROG Strix G16 wins
A higher-class chip and more processor cores: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
-
Gaming
ROG Strix G16 wins
Its graphics run recent games at higher settings.
-
Display
ROG Zephyrus G14 wins
Its screen is sharper and uses OLED for deeper blacks.
-
Battery life
ROG Strix G16 wins
It should go longer between charges.
-
Portability
ROG Zephyrus G14 wins
It is the lighter one to carry around.
-
Ports
ROG Zephyrus G14 wins
It adds a card reader.
Choose the ROG Strix G16 if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
- You want to play recent games.
- You often work away from a plug.
Choose the ROG Zephyrus G14 if…
- You spend long hours looking at the screen.
- You carry it around every day.
- You want a card reader without an adapter.
Spec by spec
Change configurations| Specification | ROG Strix G16 | ROG Zephyrus G14 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The ROG Strix G16 is the faster laptop, with more processor cores. The ROG Zephyrus G14 is not far behind, so either copes with heavy work. For gaming the ROG Zephyrus G14 is clearly stronger. | ||
| Processor | Intel Core i5-14450HX | AMD Ryzen 9 270 |
| CPU cores | 10 | 8 |
| Core types | 6 performance + 4 efficiency | — |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base clock | 2.4 GHz | 4 GHz |
| Max boost clock | 4.8 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
| Cache | 20 MB | 16 MB |
| Processor base power | 55 W | 45 W |
| Manufacturing process | Intel 7 | TSMC 4nm |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 |
| Graphics architecture | Blackwell | Blackwell |
| Graphics cores | 2560 CUDA cores | 4608 CUDA cores |
| Graphics boost clock | 1500–2662 MHz | 1425–2347 MHz |
| Graphics power range | 35–100 W | 50–100 W |
| Graphics AI performance | 440 TOPS | 798 TOPS |
| Graphics memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | DDR5-5600 | LPDDR5X 7500 |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Upgradeable (slots) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe Gen 4 | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 |
| Graphics power (TGP) | — | 90 W |
| AI engine (NPU) | — | 16 TOPS |
| Storage slots | — | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Each screen has its strengths: the ROG Strix G16's is smoother, the ROG Zephyrus G14's is sharper and uses OLED for deeper blacks. The ROG Strix G16's is also bigger. | ||
| Screen size | 16" | 14" |
| Resolution | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) | 3K (2880 x 1800) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Panel | LCD | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 300 nits | — |
| HDR | Dolby Vision | — |
| Color range | — | DCI-P3:100% |
| Battery and size | ||
| The ROG Strix G16 should last longer between charges, while the ROG Zephyrus G14 is lighter to carry. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | — | — |
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 73 Wh |
| Weight | 2.65 kg (5.8 lb) | 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) |
| Dimensions | 354 x 31 x 39 mm (13.94 x 1.22 x 1.54 in) | 311 x 220 x 15.9 ~ 16.3 |
| Color | Eclipse Gray | — |
| Colors available | Eclipse Gray | — |
| Charger | — | 200 W |
| Charges via | — | Rectangle Conn |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| Each has ports the other lacks: HDMI and Ethernet on the ROG Strix G16, a card reader on the ROG Zephyrus G14. | ||
| Ports | 4x USB, 1x HDMI, 1x Ethernet (RJ-45) | 1x 3.5mm (0.04x 0.14 in) Combo Audio Jack, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort / power delivery / G-SYNC), 1x USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort / power delivery, 40Gbps), 1x microSD card reader (UHS-II) |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt | USB4 40Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Card reader | — | microSD |
| Features | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard | Backlit, QWERTY gaming keyboard | Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGB, Copilot key |
| Touchpad | Touch Pad | Touchpad |
| Webcam | — | 1080p + IR |
| Login | — | Face |
| Speakers | — | 4-speaker (dual force woofer) system with Smart Amplifier Technology, 2 Tweeters |
| Microphones | — | Built-in 3-microphone array |
| Security | — | Secured-core PC (Level 3), Pluton Security Processor, BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
| Specification | ROG Strix G16 | ROG Zephyrus G14 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The ROG Strix G16 is the faster laptop, with more processor cores. The ROG Zephyrus G14 is not far behind, so either copes with heavy work. For gaming the ROG Zephyrus G14 is clearly stronger. | ||
| Processor | Intel Core i5-14450HX | AMD Ryzen 9 270 |
| CPU cores | 10 | 8 |
| Core types | 6 performance + 4 efficiency | — |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base clock | 2.4 GHz | 4 GHz |
| Max boost clock | 4.8 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
| Cache | 20 MB | 16 MB |
| Processor base power | 55 W | 45 W |
| Manufacturing process | Intel 7 | TSMC 4nm |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 |
| Graphics architecture | Blackwell | Blackwell |
| Graphics cores | 2560 CUDA cores | 4608 CUDA cores |
| Graphics boost clock | 1500–2662 MHz | 1425–2347 MHz |
| Graphics power range | 35–100 W | 50–100 W |
| Graphics AI performance | 440 TOPS | 798 TOPS |
| Graphics memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | DDR5-5600 | LPDDR5X 7500 |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Upgradeable (slots) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe Gen 4 | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 |
| Graphics power (TGP) | — | 90 W |
| AI engine (NPU) | — | 16 TOPS |
| Storage slots | — | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Each screen has its strengths: the ROG Strix G16's is smoother, the ROG Zephyrus G14's is sharper and uses OLED for deeper blacks. The ROG Strix G16's is also bigger. | ||
| Screen size | 16" | 14" |
| Resolution | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) | 3K (2880 x 1800) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Panel | LCD | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 300 nits | — |
| HDR | Dolby Vision | — |
| Color range | — | DCI-P3:100% |
| Battery and size | ||
| The ROG Strix G16 should last longer between charges, while the ROG Zephyrus G14 is lighter to carry. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | — | — |
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 73 Wh |
| Weight | 2.65 kg (5.8 lb) | 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) |
| Dimensions | 354 x 31 x 39 mm (13.94 x 1.22 x 1.54 in) | 311 x 220 x 15.9 ~ 16.3 |
| Color | Eclipse Gray | — |
| Colors available | Eclipse Gray | — |
| Charger | — | 200 W |
| Charges via | — | Rectangle Conn |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| Each has ports the other lacks: HDMI and Ethernet on the ROG Strix G16, a card reader on the ROG Zephyrus G14. | ||
| Ports | 4x USB, 1x HDMI, 1x Ethernet (RJ-45) | 1x 3.5mm (0.04x 0.14 in) Combo Audio Jack, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort / power delivery / G-SYNC), 1x USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort / power delivery, 40Gbps), 1x microSD card reader (UHS-II) |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt | USB4 40Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Card reader | — | microSD |
| Features | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard | Backlit, QWERTY gaming keyboard | Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGB, Copilot key |
| Touchpad | Touch Pad | Touchpad |
| Webcam | — | 1080p + IR |
| Login | — | Face |
| Speakers | — | 4-speaker (dual force woofer) system with Smart Amplifier Technology, 2 Tweeters |
| Microphones | — | Built-in 3-microphone array |
| Security | — | Secured-core PC (Level 3), Pluton Security Processor, BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
| Specification | ROG Strix G16 | ROG Zephyrus G14 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| There is little between them for speed: both handle demanding work like photo and video editing. For gaming the ROG Zephyrus G14 is clearly stronger. | ||
| Processor | Intel Core i5-14450HX | AMD Ryzen 9 270 |
| CPU cores | 10 | 8 |
| Core types | 6 performance + 4 efficiency | — |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base clock | 2.4 GHz | 4 GHz |
| Max boost clock | 4.8 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
| Cache | 20 MB | 16 MB |
| Processor base power | 55 W | 45 W |
| Manufacturing process | Intel 7 | TSMC 4nm |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 |
| Graphics architecture | Blackwell | Blackwell |
| Graphics cores | 2560 CUDA cores | 4608 CUDA cores |
| Graphics boost clock | 1500–2662 MHz | 1425–2347 MHz |
| Graphics power range | 35–100 W | 50–100 W |
| Graphics AI performance | 440 TOPS | 798 TOPS |
| Graphics memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory type | DDR5-5600 | LPDDR5X-7500 |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Upgradeable (slots) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe Gen 4 | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 |
| Graphics power (TGP) | — | 90 W |
| AI engine (NPU) | — | 16 TOPS |
| Storage slots | — | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Each screen has its strengths: the ROG Strix G16's is smoother, the ROG Zephyrus G14's is sharper and uses OLED for deeper blacks. The ROG Strix G16's is also bigger. | ||
| Screen size | 16" | 14" |
| Resolution | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) | 3K (2880 x 1800) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Panel | LCD | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 300 nits | — |
| HDR | Dolby Vision | — |
| Color range | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Battery and size | ||
| The ROG Strix G16 should last longer between charges, while the ROG Zephyrus G14 is lighter to carry. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | — | — |
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 73 Wh |
| Weight | 2.65 kg (5.8 lb) | 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) |
| Dimensions | 354 x 31 x 39 mm (13.94 x 1.22 x 1.54 in) | 311 x 220 x 15.9 ~ 16.3 |
| Color | Eclipse Gray | — |
| Colors available | Eclipse Gray | — |
| Charger | — | 200 W |
| Charges via | — | Rectangle Conn |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| Each has ports the other lacks: HDMI and Ethernet on the ROG Strix G16, a card reader on the ROG Zephyrus G14. | ||
| Ports | 4x USB, 1x HDMI, 1x Ethernet (RJ-45) | 2x USB-A (USB 3.2 Gen 2), 1x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort, power delivery, G-SYNC), 1x USB-C (USB4 40Gbps, DisplayPort, power delivery), 1x 3.5 mm audio combo jack, 1x microSD card reader (UHS-II) |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt | USB4 40Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Card reader | — | microSD |
| Features | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard | Backlit, QWERTY gaming keyboard | Backlit chiclet keyboard, 1-zone RGB, Copilot key |
| Touchpad | Touch Pad | Touchpad |
| Webcam | — | 1080p + IR |
| Login | — | Face |
| Speakers | — | 4-speaker (dual force woofer) system with Smart Amplifier Technology, 2 tweeters, Dolby Atmos |
| Microphones | — | 3-microphone array |
| Security | — | Secured-core PC (Level 3), Pluton Security Processor, BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
| Specification | ROG Strix G16 | ROG Zephyrus G14 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The ROG Strix G16 is the faster laptop, with a higher-class chip and more processor cores. The ROG Zephyrus G14 is not far behind, so either copes with heavy work. | ||
| Processor | Intel Core i7 14650HX | AMD Ryzen 9 270 |
| CPU cores | 16 | 8 |
| Core types | 8 performance + 8 efficiency | — |
| Threads | 24 | 16 |
| Base clock | 2.2 GHz | 4 GHz |
| Max boost clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
| Cache | 30 MB | 16 MB |
| Processor base power | 55 W | 45 W |
| Manufacturing process | Intel 7 | TSMC 4nm |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 |
| Graphics architecture | Blackwell | Blackwell |
| Graphics cores | 3328 CUDA cores | 4608 CUDA cores |
| Graphics boost clock | 1455–2497 MHz | 1425–2347 MHz |
| Graphics power range | 45–100 W | 50–100 W |
| Graphics AI performance | 572 TOPS | 798 TOPS |
| Graphics memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | DDR5-5600 | LPDDR5X 7500 |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Upgradeable (slots) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe Gen 4 | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 |
| Graphics power (TGP) | — | 90 W |
| AI engine (NPU) | — | 16 TOPS |
| Storage slots | — | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Each screen has its strengths: the ROG Strix G16's is smoother, the ROG Zephyrus G14's is sharper and uses OLED for deeper blacks. The ROG Strix G16's is also bigger. | ||
| Screen size | 16" | 14" |
| Resolution | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) | 3K (2880 x 1800) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Panel | LCD | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | — |
| HDR | Dolby Vision | — |
| Color range | — | DCI-P3:100% |
| Battery and size | ||
| The ROG Strix G16 should last longer between charges, while the ROG Zephyrus G14 is lighter to carry. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 2 hours | — |
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 73 Wh |
| Weight | 2.64 kg (5.8 lb) | 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) |
| Dimensions | 354 x 268 x 22.9 mm (13.94 x 10.55 x 0.9 in) | 311 x 220 x 15.9 ~ 16.3 |
| Color | Eclipse Gray | — |
| Colors available | Eclipse Gray | — |
| Charger | — | 200 W |
| Charges via | — | Rectangle Conn |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| Each has ports the other lacks: HDMI on the ROG Strix G16, a card reader on the ROG Zephyrus G14. | ||
| Ports | 3x USB, 1x Thunderbolt, 1x HDMI | 1x 3.5mm (0.04x 0.14 in) Combo Audio Jack, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort / power delivery / G-SYNC), 1x USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort / power delivery, 40Gbps), 1x microSD card reader (UHS-II) |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt | USB4 40Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Card reader | — | microSD |
| Features | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard | QWERTY | Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGB, Copilot key |
| Touchpad | Touch Pad | Touchpad |
| Webcam | — | 1080p + IR |
| Login | — | Face |
| Speakers | — | 4-speaker (dual force woofer) system with Smart Amplifier Technology, 2 Tweeters |
| Microphones | — | Built-in 3-microphone array |
| Security | — | Secured-core PC (Level 3), Pluton Security Processor, BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
| Specification | ROG Strix G16 | ROG Zephyrus G14 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The ROG Strix G16 is the faster laptop, with a higher-class chip and more processor cores. The ROG Zephyrus G14 is not far behind, so either copes with heavy work. | ||
| Processor | Intel Core i7 14650HX | AMD Ryzen 9 270 |
| CPU cores | 16 | 8 |
| Core types | 8 performance + 8 efficiency | — |
| Threads | 24 | 16 |
| Base clock | 2.2 GHz | 4 GHz |
| Max boost clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
| Cache | 30 MB | 16 MB |
| Processor base power | 55 W | 45 W |
| Manufacturing process | Intel 7 | TSMC 4nm |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 |
| Graphics architecture | Blackwell | Blackwell |
| Graphics cores | 3328 CUDA cores | 4608 CUDA cores |
| Graphics boost clock | 1455–2497 MHz | 1425–2347 MHz |
| Graphics power range | 45–100 W | 50–100 W |
| Graphics AI performance | 572 TOPS | 798 TOPS |
| Graphics memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory type | DDR5-5600 | LPDDR5X-7500 |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Upgradeable (slots) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe Gen 4 | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 |
| Graphics power (TGP) | — | 90 W |
| AI engine (NPU) | — | 16 TOPS |
| Storage slots | — | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Each screen has its strengths: the ROG Strix G16's is smoother, the ROG Zephyrus G14's is sharper and uses OLED for deeper blacks. The ROG Strix G16's is also bigger. | ||
| Screen size | 16" | 14" |
| Resolution | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) | 3K (2880 x 1800) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Panel | LCD | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | — |
| HDR | Dolby Vision | — |
| Color range | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Battery and size | ||
| The ROG Strix G16 should last longer between charges, while the ROG Zephyrus G14 is lighter to carry. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 2 hours | — |
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 73 Wh |
| Weight | 2.64 kg (5.8 lb) | 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) |
| Dimensions | 354 x 268 x 22.9 mm (13.94 x 10.55 x 0.9 in) | 311 x 220 x 15.9 ~ 16.3 |
| Color | Eclipse Gray | — |
| Colors available | Eclipse Gray | — |
| Charger | — | 200 W |
| Charges via | — | Rectangle Conn |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| Each has ports the other lacks: HDMI on the ROG Strix G16, a card reader on the ROG Zephyrus G14. | ||
| Ports | 3x USB, 1x Thunderbolt, 1x HDMI | 2x USB-A (USB 3.2 Gen 2), 1x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort, power delivery, G-SYNC), 1x USB-C (USB4 40Gbps, DisplayPort, power delivery), 1x 3.5 mm audio combo jack, 1x microSD card reader (UHS-II) |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt | USB4 40Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Card reader | — | microSD |
| Features | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard | QWERTY | Backlit chiclet keyboard, 1-zone RGB, Copilot key |
| Touchpad | Touch Pad | Touchpad |
| Webcam | — | 1080p + IR |
| Login | — | Face |
| Speakers | — | 4-speaker (dual force woofer) system with Smart Amplifier Technology, 2 tweeters, Dolby Atmos |
| Microphones | — | 3-microphone array |
| Security | — | Secured-core PC (Level 3), Pluton Security Processor, BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
| Specification | ROG Strix G16 | ROG Zephyrus G14 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The ROG Strix G16 is the faster laptop, with a higher-class chip and more processor cores. The ROG Zephyrus G14 is not far behind, so either copes with heavy work. For gaming the ROG Strix G16 is clearly stronger. | ||
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | AMD Ryzen 9 270 |
| CPU cores | 24 | 8 |
| Core types | 8 performance + 16 efficiency | — |
| Threads | 24 | 16 |
| Base clock | 2.7 GHz | 4 GHz |
| Max boost clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
| Cache | 36 MB | 16 MB |
| Processor base power | 55 W | 45 W |
| Manufacturing process | TSMC N3B | TSMC 4nm |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 |
| Graphics architecture | Blackwell | Blackwell |
| Graphics cores | 5888 CUDA cores | 4608 CUDA cores |
| Graphics boost clock | 1447–2220 MHz | 1425–2347 MHz |
| Graphics power range | 60–115 W | 50–100 W |
| Graphics AI performance | 992 TOPS | 798 TOPS |
| Graphics memory | 32 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory (RAM) | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | DDR5-5600 | LPDDR5X 7500 |
| Maximum memory | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Upgradeable (slots) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe Gen 4 | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 |
| Graphics power (TGP) | — | 90 W |
| AI engine (NPU) | — | 16 TOPS |
| Storage slots | — | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Each screen has its strengths: the ROG Strix G16's is smoother, the ROG Zephyrus G14's is sharper and uses OLED for deeper blacks. The ROG Strix G16's is also bigger. | ||
| Screen size | 16" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2.5K (2560 x 1600) | 3K (2880 x 1800) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Panel | IPS | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits | — |
| HDR | Dolby Vision | — |
| Color range | — | DCI-P3:100% |
| Battery and size | ||
| The ROG Strix G16 should last longer between charges, while the ROG Zephyrus G14 is lighter to carry. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | — | — |
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 73 Wh |
| Weight | 2.65 kg (5.8 lb) | 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) |
| Dimensions | 354 x 268 x 22.9 mm (13.94 x 10.55 x 0.9 in) | 311 x 220 x 15.9 ~ 16.3 |
| Color | Black | — |
| Colors available | Black | — |
| Charger | — | 200 W |
| Charges via | — | Rectangle Conn |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| The ROG Zephyrus G14 adds a card reader, so you'll need fewer adapters. | ||
| Ports | 1x USB, 1x Thunderbolt | 1x 3.5mm (0.04x 0.14 in) Combo Audio Jack, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort / power delivery / G-SYNC), 1x USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort / power delivery, 40Gbps), 1x microSD card reader (UHS-II) |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt | USB4 40Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Card reader | — | microSD |
| Features | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard | Backlit | Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGB, Copilot key |
| Touchpad | Touch Pad | Touchpad |
| Webcam | — | 1080p + IR |
| Login | — | Face |
| Speakers | — | 4-speaker (dual force woofer) system with Smart Amplifier Technology, 2 Tweeters |
| Microphones | — | Built-in 3-microphone array |
| Security | — | Secured-core PC (Level 3), Pluton Security Processor, BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
| Specification | ROG Strix G16 | ROG Zephyrus G14 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The ROG Strix G16 is the faster laptop, with a higher-class chip and more processor cores. The ROG Zephyrus G14 is not far behind, so either copes with heavy work. For gaming the ROG Strix G16 is clearly stronger. | ||
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | AMD Ryzen 9 270 |
| CPU cores | 24 | 8 |
| Core types | 8 performance + 16 efficiency | — |
| Threads | 24 | 16 |
| Base clock | 2.7 GHz | 4 GHz |
| Max boost clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
| Cache | 36 MB | 16 MB |
| Processor base power | 55 W | 45 W |
| Manufacturing process | TSMC N3B | TSMC 4nm |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 |
| Graphics architecture | Blackwell | Blackwell |
| Graphics cores | 5888 CUDA cores | 4608 CUDA cores |
| Graphics boost clock | 1447–2220 MHz | 1425–2347 MHz |
| Graphics power range | 60–115 W | 50–100 W |
| Graphics AI performance | 992 TOPS | 798 TOPS |
| Graphics memory | 32 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory (RAM) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory type | DDR5-5600 | LPDDR5X-7500 |
| Maximum memory | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Upgradeable (slots) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe Gen 4 | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 |
| Graphics power (TGP) | — | 90 W |
| AI engine (NPU) | — | 16 TOPS |
| Storage slots | — | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Each screen has its strengths: the ROG Strix G16's is smoother, the ROG Zephyrus G14's is sharper and uses OLED for deeper blacks. The ROG Strix G16's is also bigger. | ||
| Screen size | 16" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2.5K (2560 x 1600) | 3K (2880 x 1800) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Panel | IPS | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits | — |
| HDR | Dolby Vision | — |
| Color range | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Battery and size | ||
| The ROG Strix G16 should last longer between charges, while the ROG Zephyrus G14 is lighter to carry. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | — | — |
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 73 Wh |
| Weight | 2.65 kg (5.8 lb) | 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) |
| Dimensions | 354 x 268 x 22.9 mm (13.94 x 10.55 x 0.9 in) | 311 x 220 x 15.9 ~ 16.3 |
| Color | Black | — |
| Colors available | Black | — |
| Charger | — | 200 W |
| Charges via | — | Rectangle Conn |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| The ROG Zephyrus G14 adds a card reader, so you'll need fewer adapters. | ||
| Ports | 1x USB, 1x Thunderbolt | 2x USB-A (USB 3.2 Gen 2), 1x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort, power delivery, G-SYNC), 1x USB-C (USB4 40Gbps, DisplayPort, power delivery), 1x 3.5 mm audio combo jack, 1x microSD card reader (UHS-II) |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt | USB4 40Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Card reader | — | microSD |
| Features | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard | Backlit | Backlit chiclet keyboard, 1-zone RGB, Copilot key |
| Touchpad | Touch Pad | Touchpad |
| Webcam | — | 1080p + IR |
| Login | — | Face |
| Speakers | — | 4-speaker (dual force woofer) system with Smart Amplifier Technology, 2 tweeters, Dolby Atmos |
| Microphones | — | 3-microphone array |
| Security | — | Secured-core PC (Level 3), Pluton Security Processor, BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |