Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) vs Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (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 G14 (2026) has no published PassMark CPU Mark result, so it scores lower.

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) leads Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2026) overall by 20 points (75 vs 55 out of 100).
  • Key differences: refresh rate, where Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) has 240 vs 120 Hz; brightness, where Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2026) is 600 nits brighter; display resolution, where Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2026) has 2880 × 1800 vs 2560 × 1600 px; battery capacity, where Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) has 90 vs 73 Wh; size, where Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) has 16 vs 14 in.
Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) leads overall
Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) · #10 of 94
75
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2026) · #29 of 94
55
Key differences
  • Refresh rateAsus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) 240 vs 120 Hz
  • BrightnessAsus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2026) 600 nits brighter
  • Display resolutionAsus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2026) 2880 × 1800 vs 2560 × 1600 px
  • Battery capacityAsus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) 90 vs 73 Wh
  • SizeAsus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) 16 vs 14 in

Scores by Category

ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) wins 7 of 14 categories · ROG Zephyrus G14 (2026) wins 2

CategoryROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)ROG Zephyrus G14 (2026)Lead
Display
+12
Performance
+80
Battery
+15
Memory
+27
Design & Weight
+100
Processor
Tie
Storage
+9
Discrete Graphics
+84
Ports
Tie
Connectivity
Tie
Webcam
Tie
Security
+28
Sound
+10
Input
Tie

Physical Comparison

ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)
1.95kg
Weight

Value for Money

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

ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)

ROG Zephyrus G14 (2026)

Watch-outs

Compromises to know before you buy

Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)

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

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2026)

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

Detailed Specifications

Processor

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

Discrete Graphics

Feature
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)
ROG Zephyrus G14 (2026)
Discrete graphics model
N/A

Memory

Feature
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)
ROG Zephyrus G14 (2026)
Memory capacity
64 GB100% more
32 GB
Technology
Memory upgradeable
No
No

Storage

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

Display

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

Battery

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

Design & Weight

Feature
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)
ROG Zephyrus G14 (2026)
Dimensions
35.4 × 24.6 × 1.74 cm
N/A
Weight
1.95 kg
N/A

Performance

Feature
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)
ROG Zephyrus G14 (2026)
PassMark CPU Mark
34,215
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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