ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen ASUS ROG Strix G16 (RTX 5070 & Intel i9 14th Gen) Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen $2,499	ASUS ROG Strix G16 (RTX 5070 & Intel i9 14th Gen) $1,999	MSI Stealth A16 AI with RTX 5080 and Ryzen 9 HX 370
Overview
Brand
ASUS	ASUS
Model
ROG Strix G18 (2024)	ROG Strix G16 (2025) (e.g., G615JXR or similar G615 series)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 12GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
RTX 4080 Laptops \| RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5-5600MHz	32GB DDR5-5600MHz
32GB Laptops
Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
2TB Laptops \| 1TB Laptops
Display
18-inch QHD (2560 x 1600), 240Hz	16-inch FHD+ 16:10 (1920 x 1200) IPS-level, 165Hz, 3ms
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.9 kg or 6.39 lbs	2.65 kg or 5.84 lbs
Color
Black	Eclipse Gray
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i9-14900HX	Intel Core i9 Processor 14900HX
Intel Core i9 Laptops
Cores
24 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 16 Efficient Cores)	24 (8 Performance-cores + 16 Efficient-cores)
Threads
32 Threads	32.0
Base Clock
2.6 GHz	2.2 GHz (P-cores base), 1.6 GHz (E-cores base)
Max Turbo Boost
5.4 GHz	Up to 5.8 GHz (P-core Max Turbo Frequency)
Cache
36MB Intel Smart Cache	36MB L3 Cache
TDP
55W	65W (Processor Base Power, Max Turbo Power up to 157W, Total System Power up to 175W CPU+GPU in Manual mode for higher TGP GPUs)
Architecture
	Raptor Lake (14th Gen)
Additional Features
	Intel AI Engine for AI-Powered computing experience, Copilot Key integrated in keyboard.
Display
Screen Size
18 inches	16 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (QHD+)	1920 x 1200 (FHD+ WUXGA)
Refresh Rate
240Hz	165Hz
Response Time
3ms	3ms (G2G)
Panel Type
IPS	IPS-level, Anti-glare display
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	100% sRGB
Brightness
Up to 500 nits	300 nits
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, G-Sync	G-Sync, MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, Support Dolby Vision HDR
Aspect Ratio
	16:10
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
VRAM
12GB GDDR6	8GB GDDR7
Ray Tracing
Yes	Yes, with 4th Gen RT Cores
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Yes, DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation
Additional Features
MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, Max-Q technologies, powers advanced AI with 798 AI TOPS.
Architecture
	NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)
TGP
	115W (ROG Boost: 1475MHz at 115W (1425MHz Boost Clock+50MHz OC, 100W+15W Dynamic Boost))
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Yes, up to 64GB (2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, supports dual channel memory technology)
Storage
Primary Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified	1 additional M.2 PCIe slot available (2 total M.2 PCIe slots)
RAID Support
No	Yes, supports manual setup PCIe NVME RAID 0 (on models with two slots)
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	Yes (dedicated hotkeys for volume, mic mute, Armoury Crate)
RGB Customization
Yes, via ROG Aura Sync	Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 4-Zone RGB, Aura Sync
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	Armoury Crate, Scenario Profiles
Performance
Cooling Technology
ROG Intelligent Cooling with Liquid Metal and Full-width Heatsink	ROG Intelligent Cooling, End-to-end Vapor Chamber, Sandwiched heatsink design, Tri-Fan Technology, Conductonaut Extreme Liquid Metal (on CPU & GPU), Full-Surround Vents, Full-Width Heatsink, CoolZone keyboard, Dust Filter, 2nd Gen Arc Flow Fans, 7 comprehensive heatpipes
Overclocking Support
Yes, via ROG Armoury Crate	Yes (via Manual mode in Armoury Crate)
Performance Modes
Silent, Performance, Turbo, Manual	Silent, Performance, Turbo, Manual (via Armoury Crate)
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	Not explicitly specified in official documentation, varies by test
Battery
Capacity
90Wh	90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion
Backup Time
Up to 7 hours (varies with usage)	Not explicitly specified, but good for a powerful gaming laptop.
Charging Type
Fast Charging	Standard Charging, Rapid Type-C Charging (0-50% in 30 minutes), USB-C Power Delivery (Min: 45W, Max: 100W)
Power Adapter
330W	280W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) (Triple band) 2*2
Bluetooth
5.3	5.4
Ports
1 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery, G-Sync), 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, G-Sync), 1 x 2.5G LAN port, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack	1x Thunderbolt™ 4 with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery (40Gbps), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery / G-SYNC (10Gbps), 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10Gbps), 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x RJ45 LAN port, 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
Ethernet
	2.5G LAN (RJ45 port)
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet	Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 4-Zone RGB
Key Travel
1.9mm	Not explicitly specified, but typical for ROG laptops
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Not explicitly specified
Touchpad Features
Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	Precision Touchpad, With Copilot key
Audio
Speakers
4-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology	2-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology
Audio Enhancements
Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Certification, AI Noise-Canceling Technology	AI noise-canceling technology, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Built-in array microphone, 5.1.2 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes (3.5mm Combo Audio Jack)
Camera
Webcam
720p HD	1080P FHD IR Camera
Privacy Shutter
No	Yes (though some models omit physical shutters, IR cameras often have software/e-shutters)
Enhancements
	Windows Hello support
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Plastic	Plastic chassis (Eclipse Gray)
Color Options
Black	Eclipse Gray
RGB Lighting
Yes, Aura Sync Light Bar and Rear Glow	4-Zone RGB keyboard, Aura Sync Light Bar
Dimensions
40.5 x 29.0 x 2.36 cm	35.4 x 26.8 x 2.28 ~ 3.08 cm (13.94 x 10.55 x 0.90 ~ 1.21 inches)
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Liquid Metal and Full-width Heatsink	Yes (Vapor Chamber, Tri-Fan, Liquid Metal)
Software
Pre-installed ROG Armoury Crate for system control and customization	Armoury Crate, Microsoft 365 Basic (1 Year), Office Home 2024 (lifetime), McAfee (1 year), Xbox Game Pass for PC (3 months)
Upgrade-Friendly Design
	Tool-less access for RAM and SSD
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W	Yes, 280W AC Adapter
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes	Yes, 1 Year Onsite Warranty (may vary by region)
Additional Accessories
32GB USB Flash Drive	Microsoft 365 Basic (1 Year), Office Home 2024 (lifetime), McAfee (1 year), Xbox Game Pass for PC (3 months), ROG backpack (may be included with some retailers)
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	June 2025 (as per current market listings)
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen or ASUS ROG Strix G16 (RTX 5070 & Intel i9 14th Gen)?

Based on the comparison, here's how each product stands out:

Advantages of ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen:

Offers better Refresh Rate (240Hz vs 165Hz)

Advantages of ASUS ROG Strix G16 (RTX 5070 & Intel i9 14th Gen):

Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080)

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