ASUS ROG Strix G16 G614FP-DS96 vs ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LP-XS97

Benchmark-weighted head-to-head · data updated 2026-09-10

Winner: ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LP-XS97

ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LP-XS97 takes 6.5 weighted points vs 3.8, winning on CPU Benchmark, Storage, Value Score. Read our comprehensive ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LP-XS97 review or see the full ASUS ROG Strix G16 G614FP-DS96 review. The ASUS ROG Strix G16 G614FP-DS96 counters in a higher tier — worth it if its strengths match your needs.

ASUS ROG Strix G16 G614FP-DS96

AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX · NVIDIA RTX 5070

Under $2500
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ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LP-XS97

Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX · NVIDIA RTX 5070

Under $2500
4.2 (167)
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Use-Case Scores

CategoryROG Strix G16 G614FP-DS96ROG Strix G18 G815LP-XS97
Gaming7.2/107.4/10
Productivity5/106/10
Programming6.2/106.7/10
Engineering / 3D6.8/107.1/10
Student4.3/105.2/10
Travel / Portability3.5/104.5/10
AI Workloads6.7/107/10
Value for Money8.5/108.7/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

SpecROG Strix G16 G614FP-DS96ROG Strix G18 G815LP-XS97
CPUAMD Ryzen 9 9955HXIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX
PassMark Score56,05556,488
CPU Cores168P+16E
GPUNVIDIA RTX 5070NVIDIA RTX 5070
G3DMark Score20,47220,472
RAM32 GB DDR532 GB DDR5
RAM UpgradeableYesYes
Storage1 TBSSD2 TBSSD
Display16″ IPS18″ IPS
Resolution2560x16002560x1600
Refresh Rate240 Hz240 Hz
Pixel Density189 PPI168 PPI
TouchscreenNoNo
Weightnull lbs6.61 lbs
Thickness0.89″0.91″
Amazon Rating—4.2 ★ (167)
Value Score8.5/108.7/10

CPU Comparison

The ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LP-XS97's Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX is ~1% faster in multi-threaded PassMark (56,488 vs 56,055). In practice the difference is marginal. Read more in our in-depth ROG Strix G16 G614FP-DS96 benchmark breakdown and ROG Strix G18 G815LP-XS97 performance review.

GPU & Gaming

Both GPUs land identical G3DMark scores — gaming is a wash. Compare with top performers in our best gaming laptops guide.

Productivity & Battery

Office scores: 5/10 vs 6/10. Battery isn't in our dataset, but both share a similar power class, so expect comparable endurance.

Display

ROG Strix G16 G614FP-DS96: 16″ IPS 2560x1600 @ 240 Hz. ROG Strix G18 G815LP-XS97: 18″ IPS 2560x1600 @ 240 Hz. Panel quality is effectively even.

RAM, Storage & Upgradeability

ROG Strix G16 G614FP-DS96: 32 GB DDR5 (upgradeable) + 1 TBSSD. ROG Strix G18 G815LP-XS97: 32 GB DDR5 (upgradeable) + 2 TBSSD.

Build & Portability

null lbs / 0.89″ vs 6.61 lbs / 0.91″. The ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LP-XS97 is 6.6 lbs lighter — significant for daily carry. Travel scores: 3.5 vs 4.5.

Value

Value scores land 8.5/10 vs 8.7/10. The ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LP-XS97 extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

Buy the ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LP-XS97 — it wins the weighted spec battle. You can read the detailed ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LP-XS97 review or compare alternative models in our laptop comparison tool.

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