ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070 HP Victus with RTX 4050 and i5 13th Gen Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070 $1,615	HP Victus with RTX 4050 and i5 13th Gen $680	Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16IRX9H with RTX 4090
Overview
Brand
ASUS	HP
Model
ROG Strix G16 (G614JIR-AS94) 2024	Victus 15-fa1082wm (2024)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GB GDDR6
RTX 4070 Laptops \| RTX 4050 Laptops
RAM
16GB DDR5-5600MHz	16GB DDR4-3200MHz
16GB Laptops
Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD	512GB PCIe Gen4 SSD
1TB Laptops \| 512GB Laptops
Display
16-inch ROG Nebula Display, 16:10 QHD, 240Hz	15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080), 144Hz, Anti-Glare
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.00 kg or 4.41 lbs	2.3 kg or 5.07 lbs
Color
Black	Mica Silver
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i9-14900HX	Intel Core i5-13420H
Intel Core i9 Laptops \| Intel Core i5 Laptops
Cores
24 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 16 Efficient Cores)	8 Cores (4 Performance + 4 Efficient)
Threads
32 Threads	12 Threads
Base Clock
2.6 GHz	2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.4 GHz	Up to 4.6 GHz
Cache
36MB Intel Smart Cache	12MB Intel Smart Cache
TDP
55W	45W
Display
Screen Size
16 inches	15.6 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (QHD+)	1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Refresh Rate
240Hz	144Hz
Panel Type
IPS	IPS
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	45% NTSC
Brightness
Up to 500 nits	250 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:9
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, G-Sync, Dolby Vision HDR	Anti-Glare, Micro-edge, Low Blue Light
Response Time
	7ms
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
VRAM
8GB GDDR6	6GB GDDR6
Ray Tracing
Yes	Yes
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3
Additional Features
MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	NVIDIA Optimus, DirectX 12 Ultimate
TGP
	75W
Benchmark Scores
	3DMark Time Spy ≈ 8700
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR4
RAM Speed
5600MHz	3200MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Yes, up to 32GB
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD	512GB PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Additional M.2 slot available	M.2 slot available
RAID Support
No	No
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	Yes, WASD Highlighted
RGB Customization
Yes, via ROG Aura Sync	No
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	OMEN Gaming Hub
Performance
Cooling Technology
ROG Intelligent Cooling with Liquid Metal and Full-width Heatsink	Dual-Fan Cooling with Wide Rear Vents
Overclocking Support
Yes, via ROG Armoury Crate	No
Performance Modes
Silent, Performance, Turbo, Manual	Standard, Quiet, Performance
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	Geekbench 6 Multi-Core ≈9200 \|\| Cinebench R23 Multi-Core≈10600
Battery
Capacity
90Wh	52.5Wh
Backup Time
Up to 8 hours (varies with usage)	Up to 6.5 hours (mixed usage)
Charging Type
Fast Charging (50% in 30 minutes)	Fast Charge (50% in 30 minutes)
Power Adapter
330W	150W Smart AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
5.3	5.3
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 HDMI 2.1, 1 x USB Type-C (10Gbps, DisplayPort 1.4), 2 x USB Type-A (5Gbps), 1 x RJ-45 LAN port, 1 x AC Smart Pin, 1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet	Backlit Keyboard (White)
Key Travel
1.9mm	1.5mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	No
Touchpad Features
Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	Multi-Touch Precision Touchpad
Audio
Speakers
4-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology	Dual speakers by B&O
Audio Enhancements
Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Certification, AI Noise-Canceling Technology	HP Audio Boost, DTS:X Ultra
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes, 3.5mm combo jack
Camera
Webcam
720p HD	720p HD with Temporal Noise Reduction
Privacy Shutter
No	No
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Plastic	Polycarbonate and Plastic
Color Options
Black	Mica Silver
RGB Lighting
Yes, Aura Sync Light Bar and Rear Glow	No
Dimensions
35.4 x 26.4 x 2.26 ~ 3.04 cm	35.7 x 25.5 x 2.35 cm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes (Entry-Level)
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Liquid Metal and Full-width Heatsink	Yes, with rear venting system
Software
Pre-installed ROG Armoury Crate for system control and customization	OMEN Gaming Hub, HP QuickDrop, HP Support Assistant
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W	Yes, 150W
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes	Yes
Additional Accessories
ROG Backpack, ROG Gladius III Mouse, Customizable Armor Cap	None
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	2024.0
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070 or HP Victus with RTX 4050 and i5 13th Gen?

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

Advantages of ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070:

Offers better RAM (16GB DDR5-5600MHz vs 16GB DDR4-3200MHz)
Offers better Refresh Rate (240Hz vs 144Hz)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050)

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