ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070 XMG Fusion 16 (RTX 5070 & Ultra 9) Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070 $1,615 Check Deal	XMG Fusion 16 (RTX 5070 & Ultra 9) $2,200 Check Deal	HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen
Overview
Brand
ASUS	XMG
Model
ROG Strix G16 (G614JIR-AS94) 2024	XMG Fusion 16 OLED review - The first XMG laptop with an OLED screen
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6	GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop 8GB GDDR7
RTX 4070 Laptops \| RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
16GB DDR5-5600MHz	64GB DDR5-6400MHz (Single-Channel)
16GB Laptops \| 64GB Laptops
Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD	2 TB Samsung 9100 Pro 2 TB NVMe SSD SSD
1TB Laptops \| 2 TB Samsung 9100 Pro 2 TB NVMe SSD SSD Laptops
Display
16-inch ROG Nebula Display, 16:10 QHD, 240Hz	16.00 inches, (2880 x 1800 (3K)), 120 Hz, OLED
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Not specified
Weight
2.00 kg or 4.41 lbs	2.133 kg (4.70 lbs)
Color
Black	Not specified
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i9-14900HX	Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Intel Core i9 Laptops \| Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Laptops
Cores
24 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 16 Efficient Cores)	8 Cores
Threads
32 Threads	24 Threads
Base Clock
2.6 GHz	5.4 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.4 GHz	Up to 4.6 GHz
Cache
36MB Intel Smart Cache	36MB Intel Smart Cache
TDP
55W	45W (PL1)
Architecture
	Intel Arrow Lake
Additional Features
	Intel NPU for AI, 8 Performance Cores
Display
Screen Size
16 inches	16.00 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (QHD+)	2880 x 1800 (3K)
Refresh Rate
240Hz	120 Hz
Panel Type
IPS	OLED
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	See review for color accuracy
Brightness
Up to 500 nits	See review
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:10
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, G-Sync, Dolby Vision HDR	Glossy
Response Time
	Not specified
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop Laptop GPU
VRAM
8GB GDDR6	8GB GDDR7
Ray Tracing
Yes	Yes (5th Gen RT Cores)
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Yes, DLSS 4 with Neural Rendering
Additional Features
MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	MUX Switch, NVIDIA Optimus
Architecture
	NVIDIA Blackwell
TGP
	115W (including Dynamic Boost)
Benchmark Scores
	See review for gaming benchmarks
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz	6400 MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Check specifications for upgrade options
Configuration
	64GB (1 x 64GB module)
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD	2 TB Samsung 9100 Pro 2 TB NVMe SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Additional M.2 slot available	1x additional M.2 SSD slot available (check specs)
RAID Support
No	Not specified
Performance
	NVMe SSD
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	Check specifications
RGB Customization
Yes, via ROG Aura Sync	Single-zone backlighting
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	Manufacturer utility software
Performance
Cooling Technology
ROG Intelligent Cooling with Liquid Metal and Full-width Heatsink	Dual-fan cooling system
Overclocking Support
Yes, via ROG Armoury Crate
Performance Modes
Silent, Performance, Turbo, Manual	Multiple performance profiles available
Benchmark Scores
Not specified
Thermal Interface
	Standard thermal paste
Acoustics
	See review for noise levels
Battery
Capacity
90Wh	8 Wh Lithium-Ion (4-cell)
Backup Time
Up to 8 hours (varies with usage)	Productivity: ~6-8 hours \| Gaming: ~1.5-2 hours
Charging Type
Fast Charging (50% in 30 minutes)	Proprietary DC-in or USB-C PD
Power Adapter
330W	See specifications for included wattage
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	WiFi 7
Bluetooth
5.3	Bluetooth 5.4
Ports
1 x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 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	3 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 USB 3.1 Gen2, 1 USB4 40 Gbps, 1 Thunderbolt 4, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 3 DisplayPort, 1 Kensington Lock, 1 Docking Station Port, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm Stereo, Card Reader: SDXC
Ethernet
	Realtek RTL8125 2.5GBe Family Ethernet Controller
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet	Backlit Keyboard
Key Travel
1.9mm	Not specified
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Not specified
Touchpad Features
Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	Multi-gesture Precision Touchpad
Audio
Speakers
4-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology	Stereo Speakers
Audio Enhancements
Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Certification, AI Noise-Canceling Technology	Intel Arrow Lake-S PCH - ACE (Audio Context Engine)
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes
Camera
Webcam
720p HD	1080p FHD Camera (30 fps)
Privacy Shutter
No	Yes
Features
	IR Camera
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Plastic	Plastic/Metal chassis
Color Options
Black	Not specified
RGB Lighting
Yes, Aura Sync Light Bar and Rear Glow
Dimensions
35.4 x 26.4 x 2.26 ~ 3.04 cm	23 x 357 x 254 mm (H x W x D)
Additional Features
	See review for build quality
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Liquid Metal and Full-width Heatsink
Software
Pre-installed ROG Armoury Crate for system control and customization
Security
	TPM 2.0, Kensington Lock
AI Integration
	Intel NPU for AI, 8 Performance Cores
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	XMG XMG Fusion 16 OLED review - The first XMG laptop with an OLED screen
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W	Included with power cord
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes	Manufacturer warranty included
Additional Accessories
ROG Backpack, ROG Gladius III Mouse, Customizable Armor Cap	Check retailer listing
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	See review publish date
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070 or XMG Fusion 16 (RTX 5070 & Ultra 9)?

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

Advantages of ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070:

Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 vs GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop Laptop GPU)

Advantages of XMG Fusion 16 (RTX 5070 & Ultra 9):

Offers better RAM (64GB DDR5-6400MHz (Single-Channel) vs 16GB DDR5-5600MHz)
Offers better CPU (Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX vs Intel Core i9-14900HX)

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