ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) vs ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
Get the Strix G16. Unless you'll carry it every day — then the Zephyrus G14 is 1.5 kg of aluminium with a 3K OLED.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025)
A 1.5 kg aluminium 14-inch with a stunning OLED and real gaming power. It runs hot.
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
Desktop-class power that holds up in long sessions, on a bright 240 Hz screen. Heavy and loud.
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The builds we recommend both have an RTX 5070 Ti and 32 GB. The Strix G16 keeps its speed in long sessions, runs cooler and is easy to upgrade; the G14 is far lighter, with a lovely OLED and a battery that lasts a working day away from games.
- —You'll carry it every day.
- —You want one laptop for work, travel and games.
- —You care about build quality, screen and speakers.
- —You mostly play at a desk.
- —You want to upgrade it later.
- —You want a fast 240 Hz screen.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +1.5 kg aluminium 14-inch
- +Sharp, accurate 3K OLED
- +Up to RTX 5080 power
- −The top and underside pass 50 °C in long gaming sessions; a desk or stand helps.
- −The memory is soldered: 16 GB stays 16 GB.
- −Graphics power drops to 43 W on battery, so game plugged in.
- −The OLED flickers (PWM) at low brightness.
- −Make sure it's the 2025 model: GA403WR, GA403WW or GA403UM. The 2026 G14 uses GA403G and GU405.
- +Keeps full speed in long sessions
- +Bright 2.5K 240 Hz screen
- +Easy memory and storage upgrades
- −About 2.6 kg, plus about 1 kg of charger.
- −Loud in Turbo mode, and the underside gets hot, so it's not one for the lap.
- −About an hour of gaming on battery.
- −Make sure it's this model: Core Ultra 9 275HX in the listing. The 2026 version uses the same G615 codes with a 290HX Plus.
Ready to choose?
- Is the Zephyrus G14 worth it?
- Is the Strix G16 worth it?
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: Notebookcheck, PC Gamer, Tom's Guide, TechRadar, manufacturer specifications.