ASUS ROG Strix G16 (RTX 5070 & Intel i9 14th Gen) Razer Blade 14 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen AI 9) Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix G16 (RTX 5070 & Intel i9 14th Gen) $1,999 Check Deal	Razer Blade 14 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen AI 9) $2,071 Check Deal	Acer Nitro 5 with RTX 3050 Ti and i5 12th Gen
Overview
Brand
ASUS	Razer
Model
ROG Strix G16 (2025) (e.g., G615JXR or similar G615 series)	Blade 14 (2025)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5-5600MHz	32GB (2x16GB) LPDDR5X 8000MHz
32GB Laptops \| 16GB Laptops
Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD	1TB NVMe SSD
1TB Laptops
Display
16-inch FHD+ 16:10 (1920 x 1200) IPS-level, 165Hz, 3ms	14-inch 3K OLED, 2880 x 1800 pixels, 120Hz, 0.2ms response, Calman Verified, DCI-P3, sRGB, Adobe RGB
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11
Weight
2.65 kg or 5.84 lbs	3.59 lbs (1.63 kg)
Color
Eclipse Gray	Black
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i9 Processor 14900HX	AMD Ryzen AI 9 3650
Intel Core i9 Laptops \| AMD Ryzen AI 9 3650 Laptops
Architecture
Raptor Lake (14th Gen)
Cores
24 (8 Performance-cores + 16 Efficient-cores)	8 cores / 16 threads
Threads
32.0	16.0
Base Clock
2.2 GHz (P-cores base), 1.6 GHz (E-cores base)	2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.8 GHz (P-core Max Turbo Frequency)	4.2 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)	null
Additional Features
Intel AI Engine for AI-Powered computing experience, Copilot Key integrated in keyboard.
Display
Screen Size
16 inches	14 Inches
Resolution
1920 x 1200 (FHD+ WUXGA)	2880 x 1800 pixels
Refresh Rate
165Hz	120Hz
Response Time
3ms (G2G)	0.2ms
Panel Type
IPS-level, Anti-glare display	OLED
Color Gamut
100% sRGB	DCI-P3, sRGB, Adobe RGB
Brightness
300 nits	500 nits (typical)
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:10
Additional Features
G-Sync, MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, Support Dolby Vision HDR	Calman Verified, HDR support
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
VRAM
8GB GDDR7	8GB GDDR6
Architecture
NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)
TGP
115W (ROG Boost: 1475MHz at 115W (1425MHz Boost Clock+50MHz OC, 100W+15W Dynamic Boost))	Up to 115W (boostable to 115W with NVIDIA Dynamic Boost)
Ray Tracing
Yes, with 4th Gen RT Cores	Supported
DLSS Support
Yes, DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation	DLSS 4
Additional Features
Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, Max-Q technologies, powers advanced AI with 798 AI TOPS.	NVIDIA G-Sync, DLSS 4, AI-accelerated rendering
Benchmark Scores
	null
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	LPDDR5X
RAM Speed
5600MHz	8000 MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB (2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, supports dual channel memory technology)	No, soldered 32GB
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD	1TB NVMe SSD
Secondary Storage Options
1 additional M.2 PCIe slot available (2 total M.2 PCIe slots)	Supports up to 4TB NVMe SSD via single M.2 slot
RAID Support
Yes, supports manual setup PCIe NVME RAID 0 (on models with two slots)	No
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes (dedicated hotkeys for volume, mic mute, Armoury Crate)	No
RGB Customization
Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 4-Zone RGB, Aura Sync	Chroma RGB keyboard
Game Optimization
Armoury Crate, Scenario Profiles	NVIDIA G-Sync, optimized cooling
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	Vapor chamber cooling with thermal hood
Overclocking Support
Yes (via Manual mode in Armoury Crate)	Yes, via Razer Synapse
Performance Modes
Silent, Performance, Turbo, Manual (via Armoury Crate)	Balanced, Performance, Quiet
Benchmark Scores
Not explicitly specified in official documentation, varies by test	null
Battery
Capacity
90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion	72 Wh
Backup Time
Not explicitly specified, but good for a powerful gaming laptop.	Up to 11 hours
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; 50% in 30 minutes
Power Adapter
280W AC Adapter	200W USB-C power adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) (Triple band) 2*2	Wi-Fi 7 (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	2 x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 / USB4), 1 x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm audio jack
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 4-Zone RGB	Chroma RGB per-key backlit keyboard
Key Travel
Not explicitly specified, but typical for ROG laptops	1.2mm
N-Key Rollover
Not explicitly specified	Yes
Touchpad Features
Precision Touchpad, With Copilot key	Glass surface, Windows Precision drivers
Audio
Speakers
2-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology	Six speakers with THX Spatial Audio
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, THX Spatial
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes (3.5mm Combo Audio Jack)	Yes
Camera
Webcam
1080P FHD IR Camera	1080p IR webcam with Windows Hello support
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 unibody
Color Options
Eclipse Gray	Black
RGB Lighting
4-Zone RGB keyboard, Aura Sync Light Bar	Yes, keyboard Chroma RGB
Dimensions
35.4 x 26.8 x 2.28 ~ 3.08 cm (13.94 x 10.55 x 0.90 ~ 1.21 inches)	12.6 x 8.7 x 0.62 inches (320 x 220 x 15.8 mm)
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	No
Advanced Cooling
Yes (Vapor Chamber, Tri-Fan, Liquid Metal)	Vapor chamber with thermal hood
Software
Armoury Crate, Microsoft 365 Basic (1 Year), Office Home 2024 (lifetime), McAfee (1 year), Xbox Game Pass for PC (3 months)	Razer Synapse, Windows 11
Upgrade-Friendly Design
Tool-less access for RAM and SSD
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Razer Blade 14 (2025)
Power Adapter
Yes, 280W AC Adapter	200W USB-C charger
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)	None
Launch Date
Release Date
June 2025 (as per current market listings)	September 9, 2025
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: ASUS ROG Strix G16 (RTX 5070 & Intel i9 14th Gen) or Razer Blade 14 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen AI 9)?

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

Advantages of ASUS ROG Strix G16 (RTX 5070 & Intel i9 14th Gen):

Offers better Refresh Rate (165Hz vs 120Hz)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070)

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