ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (2025) with RTX 5080 Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen $2,499	GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (2025) with RTX 5080 $3,999	MSI Vector 17 HX with RTX 4080 in 2025
Overview
Brand
ASUS	GIGABYTE
Model
ROG Strix G18 (2024)	AORUS Master 16 BYH-C5USE64SH
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 12GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7
RTX 4080 Laptops \| RTX 5080 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5-5600MHz	32GB DDR5-5600MHz
32GB Laptops
Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
2TB Laptops \| 1TB Laptops
Display
18-inch QHD (2560 x 1600), 240Hz	16-inch OLED WQXGA (2560x1600) 240Hz
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.9 kg or 6.39 lbs	2.5 kg or 5.52 lbs
Color
Black	Dark Tide
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)	24 Cores (8 Performance + 16 Efficient)
Threads
32 Threads	32 Threads
Base Clock
2.6 GHz	2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.4 GHz	5.4 GHz
Cache
36MB Intel Smart Cache	36MB
TDP
55W	55W
Display
Screen Size
18 inches	16 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (QHD+)	2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Refresh Rate
240Hz	240Hz
Response Time
3ms
Panel Type
IPS	OLED
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	100% DCI-P3
Brightness
Up to 500 nits	Up to 500 nits
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, G-Sync	Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision, NVIDIA G-Sync, TÜV Rheinland Certified
Aspect Ratio
	16:10
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
VRAM
12GB GDDR6	16GB GDDR7
Ray Tracing
Yes	Yes
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 4
Additional Features
MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, MUX Switch
TGP
	Up to 175W
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Yes, up to 64GB
Slots
	2x SO-DIMM
Storage
Primary Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified	1x M.2 PCIe Gen5 slot, 1x M.2 PCIe Gen4 slot
RAID Support
No	No
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	No
RGB Customization
Yes, via ROG Aura Sync	Per-Key RGB via GIGABYTE Control Center
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	AI-powered performance tuning via GiMATE
Performance
Cooling Technology
ROG Intelligent Cooling with Liquid Metal and Full-width Heatsink	WINDFORCE Infinity EX with Dual Fans
Overclocking Support
Yes, via ROG Armoury Crate	Yes, via GIGABYTE Control Center
Performance Modes
Silent, Performance, Turbo, Manual	Silent, Balanced, Turbo, AI
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	Not specified
Battery
Capacity
90Wh	99Wh
Backup Time
Up to 7 hours (varies with usage)	Varies with usage
Charging Type
Fast Charging	Power Delivery 3.0 via USB-C
Power Adapter
330W	330W
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
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	1 x Thunderbolt 5 (USB4/DisplayPort 2.1/PD 3.0), 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4/DisplayPort 1.4/PD 3.0), 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen2, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x RJ-45 LAN port, 1 x MicroSD Card Reader, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet	Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet
Key Travel
1.9mm	1.8mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support
Audio
Speakers
4-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology	4 x 2W Speakers
Audio Enhancements
Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Certification, AI Noise-Canceling Technology	Dolby Atmos, Smart Amp, Built-in Microphone
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes, 3.5mm combo jack
Camera
Webcam
720p HD	1080p FHD
Privacy Shutter
No	No
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Plastic	Aluminum and Plastic
Color Options
Black	Dark Tide
RGB Lighting
Yes, Aura Sync Light Bar and Rear Glow	Yes, Per-Key RGB and Light Bar
Dimensions
40.5 x 29.0 x 2.36 cm	14.06 x 10 x 1.18 inches
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Liquid Metal and Full-width Heatsink	Yes, with WINDFORCE Infinity EX
Software
Pre-installed ROG Armoury Crate for system control and customization	Pre-installed GIGABYTE Control Center and GiMATE
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W	Yes, 330W
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes	Yes
Additional Accessories
32GB USB Flash Drive	Not specified
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	2025.0
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen or GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (2025) with RTX 5080?

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

Advantages of GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (2025) with RTX 5080:

Offers better Weight (2.5 kg or 5.52 lbs vs 2.9 kg or 6.39 lbs)
Offers better CPU (Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX vs Intel Core i9-14900HX)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080)

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