ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615JPR-AS96 vs Gigabyte AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH

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

Winner: Gigabyte AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH

Gigabyte AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH takes 6.3 weighted points vs 5, winning on Pixel Density, Weight, Thickness. Read our comprehensive Gigabyte AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH review or see the full ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615JPR-AS96 review. The winner also sits in a more competitive value tier — a clear-cut call.

Intel Core i9 14900HX · NVIDIA RTX 5070

Under $1900

4.1 (535)

Winner

AMD Ryzen 9 AI HX 370 · NVIDIA RTX 5070

Under $1700

5 (3)

The ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615JPR-AS96's Intel Core i9 14900HX is ~29% faster in multi-threaded PassMark (45,235 vs 35,173). Noticeable in sustained workloads, less so in everyday browsing. Read more in our in-depth ROG Strix G16 G615JPR-AS96 benchmark breakdown and AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH performance review.

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

Office scores: 5.5/10 vs 6.1/10. Battery isn't in our dataset, but both share a similar power class, so expect comparable endurance.

ROG Strix G16 G615JPR-AS96: 16″ IPS 1920x1200 @ 165 Hz. AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH: 16″ IPS 2560x1600 @ 165 Hz. Panel quality is effectively even.

ROG Strix G16 G615JPR-AS96: 32 GB DDR5 (upgradeable) + 1 TBSSD. AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH: 32 GB DDR5 (upgradeable) + 1 TBSSD.

6 lbs / 0.9″ vs 4.19 lbs / 0.79″. The Gigabyte AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH is 1.8 lbs lighter — significant for daily carry. Travel scores: 4.6 vs 6.

Value scores land 8.4/10 vs 8.3/10. The ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615JPR-AS96 extracts more performance per dollar.

Buy the Gigabyte AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH — it wins the weighted spec battle and costs less. You can read the detailed Gigabyte AERO X16 2WHA3USC64DH review or compare alternative models in our laptop comparison tool.