ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070 ASUS TUF A18 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen 7 260) Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070 $1,615	ASUS TUF A18 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen 7 260) $1,750	Alienware 16 Aurora (RTX 5060 & Intel Core 7 240H)
Overview
Brand
ASUS	ASUS
Model
ROG Strix G16 (G614JIR-AS94) 2024	TUF A18 5070
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
RTX 4070 Laptops \| RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
16GB DDR5-5600MHz	16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4800MHz SO-DIMM
16GB Laptops \| 8GB Laptops
Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD	1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
1TB Laptops
Display
16-inch ROG Nebula Display, 16:10 QHD, 240Hz	18-inch WQXGA (2560x1600) IPS, 240Hz, 16:10 aspect ratio
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.00 kg or 4.41 lbs	Approximately 2.6 kg (5.73 lbs)
Color
Black	Jaeger Gray
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i9-14900HX	AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS
Intel Core i9 Laptops \| AMD Ryzen 7 Laptops
Cores
24 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 16 Efficient Cores)	8.0
Threads
32 Threads	16.0
Base Clock
2.6 GHz	3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.4 GHz	4.7 GHz
Cache
36MB Intel Smart Cache	16MB L3 cache
TDP
55W	45W
Display
Screen Size
16 inches	18 Inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (QHD+)	2560 x 1600 pixels
Refresh Rate
240Hz	240Hz
Panel Type
IPS	IPS
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	100% sRGB
Brightness
Up to 500 nits	400 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:10
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, G-Sync, Dolby Vision HDR	Anti-glare coating, Wide viewing angles
Response Time
	3ms (GTG)
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
VRAM
8GB GDDR6	8 GB GDDR7
Ray Tracing
Yes	Supported
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Supported
Additional Features
MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	Supports NVIDIA Optimus technology
TGP
	Maximum 140W (configurable)
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	Up to 32GB (2x16GB) via two SO-DIMM slots
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD	1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Additional M.2 slot available	Not available
RAID Support
No	Not supported
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	Backlit RGB keyboard with gaming-specific keys
RGB Customization
Yes, via ROG Aura Sync	Yes, per-key RGB lighting
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	Pre-installed ASUS Armoury Crate software for performance tuning
Performance
Cooling Technology
ROG Intelligent Cooling with Liquid Metal and Full-width Heatsink	Advanced vapor chamber cooling with dual fans
Overclocking Support
Yes, via ROG Armoury Crate	Supported via ASUS Armoury Crate
Performance Modes
Silent, Performance, Turbo, Manual	Silent, Performance, Turbo modes
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	See 'Graphics' section for 3DMark score
Battery
Capacity
90Wh	76 Wh
Backup Time
Up to 8 hours (varies with usage)	Up to 6 hours (varies with usage)
Charging Type
Fast Charging (50% in 30 minutes)	Supports 100W fast charging; 30 minutes to 50%
Power Adapter
330W	180W AC adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
5.3	Bluetooth 5.2
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	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
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet	RGB backlit membrane keyboard with gaming keys
Key Travel
1.9mm	1.8mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	Precision touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
4-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology	Stereo speakers with DTS:X Ultra support
Audio Enhancements
Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Certification, AI Noise-Canceling Technology	DTS:X Ultra, Noise suppression
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes
Camera
Webcam
720p HD	720p HD webcam
Privacy Shutter
No	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Plastic	Aluminum lid with magnesium alloy chassis
Color Options
Black	Jaeger Gray
RGB Lighting
Yes, Aura Sync Light Bar and Rear Glow	Yes, keyboard backlit
Dimensions
35.4 x 26.4 x 2.26 ~ 3.04 cm	Approximately 399 x 267 x 22 mm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Supported
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Liquid Metal and Full-width Heatsink	Yes, vapor chamber cooling system
Software
Pre-installed ROG Armoury Crate for system control and customization	Pre-installed ASUS Armoury Crate, Windows 11 Home
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	ASUS TUF A18 5070 Gaming Laptop
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W	180W AC adapter
User Manual
Yes	Included
Warranty Card
Yes	Included
Additional Accessories
ROG Backpack, ROG Gladius III Mouse, Customizable Armor Cap	Bundle with PCO Laptop Cooler
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	September 2025
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070 or ASUS TUF A18 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen 7 260)?

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

Advantages of ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070:

Offers better CPU (Intel Core i9-14900HX vs AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS)

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

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

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