Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) vs Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026)

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

  • Performance is scored from the laptop's CPU and GPU; few laptops have a published whole-system benchmark.
  • Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) has no published PassMark CPU Mark result, so it scores lower.

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) leads Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) overall by 10 points (69 vs 59 out of 100).
  • Key differences: refresh rate, where Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) has 240 vs 120 Hz; brightness, where Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) is 600 nits brighter; display resolution, where Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) has 2880 × 1800 vs 2560 × 1600 px; battery capacity, where Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) has 90 vs 73 Wh; weight, where Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) is 0.38 kg lighter.
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) leads overall
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) · 76 overall, #13 of 94
69
Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) · 70 overall, #29 of 94
59
Key differences
  • Refresh rateAsus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) 240 vs 120 Hz
  • BrightnessAsus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) 600 nits brighter
  • Display resolutionAsus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) 2880 × 1800 vs 2560 × 1600 px
  • Battery capacityAsus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) 90 vs 73 Wh
  • WeightAsus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) 0.38 kg lighter

Scores by Category

ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) wins 5 of 14 categories · ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) wins 4

CategoryROG Zephyrus G14 (2025)ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026)Lead
Display
+23
Performance
+80
Battery
+18
Memory
+25
Design & Weight
+20
Processor
Tie
Storage
+6
Discrete Graphics
+78
Ports
+4
Connectivity
Tie
Webcam
Tie
Security
+28
Sound
Tie
Input
Tie

Physical Comparison

1.57 kg1.95 kg
ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025)ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026)

ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) is 0.38 kg (24%) heavier than ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025).

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025)

ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026)

Watch-outs

Compromises to know before you buy

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025)

  • RAM is soldered — you can't upgrade it later, so buy enough now.

Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026)

  • RAM is soldered — you can't upgrade it later, so buy enough now.

Detailed Specifications

Processor

Feature
ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025)
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026)
Processor model

Discrete Graphics

Feature
ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025)
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026)
Discrete graphics model
N/A
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
14,945
N/A

Memory

Feature
ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025)
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026)
Memory capacity
64 GB
N/A
Technology
Memory upgradeable
No
No

Storage

Feature
ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025)
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026)
Storage capacity
2 TB
N/A

Display

Feature
ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025)
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026)
Size
14 in
16 in14% more
Display resolution
2880 × 1800 px
2560 × 1600 px
Refresh rate
120 Hz
240 Hz100% more
Response time
N/A
0.2 ms
Display type
Brightness
500 nits
1,100 nits120% more

Battery

Feature
ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025)
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026)
Battery capacity
73 Wh
90 Wh23% more

Design & Weight

Feature
ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025)
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026)
Weight
1.57 kg19% less
1.95 kg

Performance

Feature
ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025)
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026)
PassMark CPU Mark
34,951
N/A
Active cooling
Yes
N/A

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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