ASUS ROG Strix G16 (RTX 5070 & Intel i9 14th Gen) ASUS TUF A18 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen 7 260) Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix G16 (RTX 5070 & Intel i9 14th Gen) $1,999	ASUS TUF A18 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen 7 260) $1,750	Gigabyte Gaming A16 with RTX 5050
Overview
Brand
ASUS	ASUS
Model
ROG Strix G16 (2025) (e.g., G615JXR or similar G615 series)	TUF A18 5070
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5-5600MHz	16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4800MHz SO-DIMM
32GB Laptops \| 8GB Laptops
Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD	1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
1TB Laptops
Display
16-inch FHD+ 16:10 (1920 x 1200) IPS-level, 165Hz, 3ms	18-inch WQXGA (2560x1600) IPS, 240Hz, 16:10 aspect ratio
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.65 kg or 5.84 lbs	Approximately 2.6 kg (5.73 lbs)
Color
Eclipse Gray	Jaeger Gray
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i9 Processor 14900HX	AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS
Intel Core i9 Laptops \| AMD Ryzen 7 Laptops
Architecture
Raptor Lake (14th Gen)
Cores
24 (8 Performance-cores + 16 Efficient-cores)	8.0
Threads
32.0	16.0
Base Clock
2.2 GHz (P-cores base), 1.6 GHz (E-cores base)	3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.8 GHz (P-core Max Turbo Frequency)	4.7 GHz
Cache
36MB L3 Cache	16MB L3 cache
TDP
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)	45W
Additional Features
Intel AI Engine for AI-Powered computing experience, Copilot Key integrated in keyboard.
Display
Screen Size
16 inches	18 Inches
Resolution
1920 x 1200 (FHD+ WUXGA)	2560 x 1600 pixels
Refresh Rate
165Hz	240Hz
Response Time
3ms (G2G)	3ms (GTG)
Panel Type
IPS-level, Anti-glare display	IPS
Color Gamut
100% sRGB	100% sRGB
Brightness
300 nits	400 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:10
Additional Features
G-Sync, MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, Support Dolby Vision HDR	Anti-glare coating, Wide viewing angles
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
VRAM
8GB GDDR7	8 GB GDDR7
Architecture
NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)
TGP
115W (ROG Boost: 1475MHz at 115W (1425MHz Boost Clock+50MHz OC, 100W+15W Dynamic Boost))	Maximum 140W (configurable)
Ray Tracing
Yes, with 4th Gen RT Cores	Supported
DLSS Support
Yes, DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation	Supported
Additional Features
Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, Max-Q technologies, powers advanced AI with 798 AI TOPS.	Supports NVIDIA Optimus technology
Benchmark Scores
	Approximate 3DMark Time Spy Score: 15,000
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR4 SO-DIMM
RAM Speed
5600MHz	4800 MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB (2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, supports dual channel memory technology)	Up to 32GB (2x16GB) via two SO-DIMM slots
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD	1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
1 additional M.2 PCIe slot available (2 total M.2 PCIe slots)	Not available
RAID Support
Yes, supports manual setup PCIe NVME RAID 0 (on models with two slots)	Not supported
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes (dedicated hotkeys for volume, mic mute, Armoury Crate)	Backlit RGB keyboard with gaming-specific keys
RGB Customization
Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 4-Zone RGB, Aura Sync	Yes, per-key RGB lighting
Game Optimization
Armoury Crate, Scenario Profiles	Pre-installed ASUS Armoury Crate software for performance tuning
Performance
Cooling Technology
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	Advanced vapor chamber cooling with dual fans
Overclocking Support
Yes (via Manual mode in Armoury Crate)	Supported via ASUS Armoury Crate
Performance Modes
Silent, Performance, Turbo, Manual (via Armoury Crate)	Silent, Performance, Turbo modes
Benchmark Scores
Not explicitly specified in official documentation, varies by test	See 'Graphics' section for 3DMark score
Battery
Capacity
90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion	76 Wh
Backup Time
Not explicitly specified, but good for a powerful gaming laptop.	Up to 6 hours (varies with usage)
Charging Type
Standard Charging, Rapid Type-C Charging (0-50% in 30 minutes), USB-C Power Delivery (Min: 45W, Max: 100W)	Supports 100W fast charging; 30 minutes to 50%
Power Adapter
280W AC Adapter	180W AC adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) (Triple band) 2*2	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Ethernet
2.5G LAN (RJ45 port)
Bluetooth
5.4	Bluetooth 5.2
Ports
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	1 x USB-C (with DisplayPort and Power Delivery), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x Ethernet (RJ45), 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 4-Zone RGB	RGB backlit membrane keyboard with gaming keys
Key Travel
Not explicitly specified, but typical for ROG laptops	1.8mm
N-Key Rollover
Not explicitly specified	Yes
Touchpad Features
Precision Touchpad, With Copilot key	Precision touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
2-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology	Stereo speakers with DTS:X Ultra support
Audio Enhancements
AI noise-canceling technology, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Built-in array microphone, 5.1.2 Channel Virtual Surround Sound	DTS:X Ultra, Noise suppression
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes (3.5mm Combo Audio Jack)	Yes
Camera
Webcam
1080P FHD IR Camera	720p HD webcam
Enhancements
Windows Hello support
Privacy Shutter
Yes (though some models omit physical shutters, IR cameras often have software/e-shutters)	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Plastic chassis (Eclipse Gray)	Aluminum lid with magnesium alloy chassis
Color Options
Eclipse Gray	Jaeger Gray
RGB Lighting
4-Zone RGB keyboard, Aura Sync Light Bar	Yes, keyboard backlit
Dimensions
35.4 x 26.8 x 2.28 ~ 3.08 cm (13.94 x 10.55 x 0.90 ~ 1.21 inches)	Approximately 399 x 267 x 22 mm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Supported
Advanced Cooling
Yes (Vapor Chamber, Tri-Fan, Liquid Metal)	Yes, vapor chamber cooling system
Software
Armoury Crate, Microsoft 365 Basic (1 Year), Office Home 2024 (lifetime), McAfee (1 year), Xbox Game Pass for PC (3 months)	Pre-installed ASUS Armoury Crate, Windows 11 Home
Upgrade-Friendly Design
Tool-less access for RAM and SSD
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	ASUS TUF A18 5070 Gaming Laptop
Power Adapter
Yes, 280W AC Adapter	180W AC adapter
User Manual
Yes	Included
Warranty Card
Yes, 1 Year Onsite Warranty (may vary by region)	Included
Additional Accessories
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)	Bundle with PCO Laptop Cooler
Launch Date
Release Date
June 2025 (as per current market listings)	September 2025
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: ASUS ROG Strix G16 (RTX 5070 & Intel i9 14th Gen) or ASUS TUF A18 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen 7 260)?

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

Advantages of ASUS TUF A18 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen 7 260):

Offers better Refresh Rate (240Hz vs 165Hz)

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