2023 ROG Strix G16 vs. 2022 ROG Zephyrus G15: Full specs comparison

We thoroughly analyzed technical specifications for 2023 ROG Strix G16 and 2022 ROG Zephyrus G15 models, including CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

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2023 ROG Strix G16 Pros

Reasons that 2023 ROG Strix G16 is better than 2022 ROG Zephyrus G15.

Newer manufacturing

2023 vs. 2022

Much faster CPU performance

Intel Core i9-13980HX inside 2023 ROG Strix G16 has a 144% better multi-core CPU performance score than the AMD Ryzen 9-6900HS inside 2022 ROG Zephyrus G15.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
2023 ROG Strix G16 - Intel Core i9-13980HX
22,149
2022 ROG Zephyrus G15 - AMD Ryzen 9-6900HS
9,043

2022 ROG Zephyrus G15 Pros

Reasons that 2022 ROG Zephyrus G15 is better than 2023 ROG Strix G16.

Supports larger memory

The 2022 ROG Zephyrus G15 supports a larger memory capacity than the 2023 ROG Strix G16. It supports up to 48GB versus 32GB of system memory on the 2023 ROG Strix G16.

Max system memory size
2022 ROG Zephyrus G15
48 GB
2023 ROG Strix G16
32 GB
About 24% lighter

The 2022 ROG Zephyrus G15 weighed 4.19 pounds, 24% lighter than the 5.51 pounds 2023 ROG Strix G16.

Weight2023 ROG Strix G162022 ROG Zephyrus G15
Pound
5.51 lbs.
4.19 lbs.
Kilogram
2.50 kg
1.90 kg
Has two more ports and slots

The 2022 ROG Zephyrus G15 has more ports and slots count than the 2023 ROG Strix G16. It has ten versus eight amount of ports and slots on the 2023 ROG Strix G16.

Ports2023 ROG Strix G162022 ROG Zephyrus G15
HDMIYesYes
headphone jackYesYes
lock slotNoYes
microSD card slotNoYes
power portYesYes
RJ-45YesYes
Thunderbolt 4YesNo
USB-AYes x2Yes x2
USB-CYesYes x2
Total810

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between 2023 ROG Strix G16 and 2022 ROG Zephyrus G15.

Uses the same memory type and speed

Both laptops supports the same 4800MHz DDR5 RAM.

Memory type and speed
2023 ROG Strix G16 - DDR5
4,800 MHz
2022 ROG Zephyrus G15 - DDR5
4,800 MHz
Upgradable memory

Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.

Memory2023 ROG Strix G162022 ROG Zephyrus G15
Slots
x2
x0,1
TypeDDR5DDR5

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

2023 ROG Strix G16 Price
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2023) Gaming Laptop, 16” 16:10 FHD 165Hz, GeForce RTX 4070, Intel Core i9-13980HX, 16GB DDR5, 1TB PCIe SSD, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11, G614JI-AS94, Eclipse Gray
 ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2023) Gaming Laptop, 16” 16:10 FHD 165Hz, GeForce RTX 4070, Intel Core i9-13980HX, 16GB DDR5, 1TB PCIe SSD, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11, G614JI-AS94, Eclipse Gray
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$1,649.99
$1,999.99 18% OFF
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ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2023) Gaming Laptop, 16” 16:10 FHD 165Hz, GeForce RTX 4060, Intel Core i7-13650HX, 16GB DDR5, 512GB PCIe SSD, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11, G614JV-AS73, Eclipse Gray
 ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2023) Gaming Laptop, 16” 16:10 FHD 165Hz, GeForce RTX 4060, Intel Core i7-13650HX, 16GB DDR5, 512GB PCIe SSD, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11, G614JV-AS73, Eclipse Gray
By ASUS
$1,349.95
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ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2023) Gaming Laptop, 16” Nebula Display 16:10 QHD 240Hz, GeForce RTX 4070, Intel Core i9-13980HX, 32GB DDR5, 1TB PCIe SSD, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11 Pro, G614JI-XS96,Eclipse Gray
 ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2023) Gaming Laptop, 16” Nebula Display 16:10 QHD 240Hz, GeForce RTX 4070, Intel Core i9-13980HX, 32GB DDR5, 1TB PCIe SSD, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11 Pro, G614JI-XS96,Eclipse Gray
By ASUS
$1,999.99
$2,199.99 9% OFF
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ROG Zephyrus G15 6900HS Price
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 15.6" 240Hz QHD Gaming Laptop, AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, GeForce RTX 3080 8GB GDDR6, 40GB DDR5, 4TB PCIe SSD, Backlit Keyboard, WiFi 6E, Win 11 Pro, Gray, 128GB Hotface Extension Set
 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 15.6" 240Hz QHD Gaming Laptop, AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, GeForce RTX 3080 8GB GDDR6, 40GB DDR5, 4TB PCIe SSD, Backlit Keyboard, WiFi 6E, Win 11 Pro, Gray, 128GB Hotface Extension Set
By ASUS
$2,049.00
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Asus ROG Zephyrus G15 Gaming Laptop | 15.6" WQHD 165Hz 100% DCI-P3 | AMD 8-Core Ryzen 9 6900HS (>i7-11370H) | 16GB DDR5 512GB+1TB SSD | GeForce RTX 3060 6GB | USB-C Backlit Win11 + HDMI Cable
 Asus ROG Zephyrus G15 Gaming Laptop | 15.6" WQHD 165Hz 100% DCI-P3 | AMD 8-Core Ryzen 9 6900HS (>i7-11370H) | 16GB DDR5 512GB+1TB SSD | GeForce RTX 3060 6GB | USB-C Backlit Win11 + HDMI Cable
By Asus
$1,249.00
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Asus ROG Zephyrus G15 Gaming Laptop 15.6" WQHD IPS 165Hz (100% DCI-P3) AMD Octa-Core Ryzen 9 6900HS (>i7-11370H) 16GB RAM 512GB SSD GeForce RTX 3060 6GB Graphic USB-C Backlit Win11 Black + HDMI Cable
 Asus ROG Zephyrus G15 Gaming Laptop 15.6" WQHD IPS 165Hz (100% DCI-P3) AMD Octa-Core Ryzen 9 6900HS (>i7-11370H) 16GB RAM 512GB SSD GeForce RTX 3060 6GB Graphic USB-C Backlit Win11 Black + HDMI Cable
By Asus
$1,179.00
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Specs Comparison

Availability

2023 ROG Strix G162022 ROG Zephyrus G15
Released20232022
Release DateAnnounced on January 04, 2023 (CES 2023)Announced on January 05, 2022 (CES 2022)
Applicable Models
  • 2023 ROG Strix G16
  • ROG Strix G16 (2023)
  • ROG Strix G16 with Intel Core i9-13980HX
  • 2023 ROG Strix G16 G614
  • 2023 ROG Strix G16 G614JJ (RTX 3050)
  • 2023 ROG Strix G16 G614JU (RTX 4050)
  • 2023 ROG Strix G16 G614JV (RTX 4060)
  • 2023 ROG Strix G16 G614JI (RTX 4070)
  • 2023 ROG Strix G16 G614JZ (RTX 4080)
  • 2022 ROG Zephyrus G15
  • ROG Zephyrus G15 (2022)
  • ROG Zephyrus G15 GA503
  • ROG Zephyrus G15 GA503RS
  • ROG Zephyrus G15 GA503RW
  • ROG Zephyrus G15 GA503RM
Generations

Exterior

2023 ROG Strix G162022 ROG Zephyrus G15
Dimensions13.94 x 10.39 x 0.89 - 1.20” (354 x 264 x 22.6 ~ 30.4 mm)13.98” x 9.57” x 0.78” (355 x 243 x 19.9 mm)
Weight5.51 lbs (2.50 kg)4.19 lbs (1.90 kg)
Colors
Eclipse Gray Vult Green
Eclipse Gray Moonlight White
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Full-size backlit keyboard
    ROG Overstroke Calibrated Keystrokes N-Key Rollover Aura Sync Bigger arrow keys Gaps between function keys
  • 1.9mm key travel
  • 0.15mm keycap dish
  • Hotkeys 
    Volume down volume up mute HyperFan Armoury Crate
  • RGB Lighting Options: Per-Key RGB lighting
  • Touchpad with integrated Numpad
    large glass surface matte finish
  • Full-size backlit keyboard
    1.7 mm key travel 20M key press lifetime N-Key Rollover
  • Hotkeys 
    Volume down volume up mute Armoury Crate
  • Touchpad
    20% larger 40% faster lower latency
Chasis Information-
  • 180° ErgoLift hinge - for more flexible viewing and a wide touchpad for easy navigation.

Display

2023 ROG Strix G162022 ROG Zephyrus G15
Size16 Inches15.6 Inches
Info
  • 16” FHD 165Hz
    16:10 1920 x 1200 165Hz 100% sRGB Non-touch IPS Level Anti-Glare Adaptive-Sync MUX Switch + Optimus Dolby Vision
  • 16” QHD+ ROG Nebular 240Hz Display
    16:10 2560 x 1600 IPS Level 240Hz refresh rate 3ms response time Pantone Validated 100% DCI-P3 G-Sync / Adaptive Sync MUX Switch + Optimus Dolby Vision HDR
  • 15.6” WQHD 240Hz
    16:9 2560 x 1440 240Hz 3ms 100% DCI-P3 Non-touch IPS Level Anti-Glare Adaptive-Sync Pantone Validated MUX Switch + Optimus Dolby Vision
  • 15.6” WQHD 165Hz
    16:9 2560 x 1440 165Hz 3ms 100% DCI-P3 Non-touch IPS Level Anti-Glare Adaptive-Sync Pantone Validated MUX Switch + Optimus Dolby Vision

Ports

2023 ROG Strix G162022 ROG Zephyrus G15
2023 ROG Strix G16 Ports
Image Source: ASUS
Left (6)
  • 1 x power port
  • 1 x RJ-45
    2.5 Gbps
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.1
  • 1 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
Right (2)
  • 2 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
2022 ROG Zephyrus G15 Ports
Image Source: ASUS
Left (7)
  • 2 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery 3.0
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.0b
  • 1 x RJ-45
    1 Gbps
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
  • 1 x power port
Right (3)
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
  • 1 x microSD card slot
    Supports UHS-II format
  • 1 x lock slot

Internal Specs

2023 ROG Strix G162022 ROG Zephyrus G15
Processor
  1. 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13980HX
    24 cores, 32 threads, 2.20 → 5.60 GHz, 36MB SmartCache, 55W
  1. AMD Ryzen™ 7 6800HS
    8 cores, 16 threads, 3.20 → 4.70 GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 16MB L3 Cache, 35W
  2. AMD Ryzen™ 9 6900HS
    8 cores, 16 threads, 3.30 → 4.90 GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 16MB L3 Cache, 35W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13980HX
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 300 → 1650 MHz
  1. AMD Ryzen™ 7 6800HS
    AMD Radeon™ 680M Graphics
    12 Graphics Cores, 2200 MHz
  2. AMD Ryzen™ 9 6900HS
    AMD Radeon™ 680M Graphics
    12 Graphics Cores, 2400 MHz
Memory
16GB 32GB
Dual-Channel 4800MHz DDR5 SDRAM.
2 x SODIMM slots
16GB 32GB 48GB
Dual-Channel DDR5 4800MHz Memory.
1 x 16GB Onboard Memory and 1 x SODIMM slot
Discrete Graphics
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 3050 - 6GB GDDR6
    1732 MHz at 80W with ROG Boost up to 1782 MHz at 95W (15W Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 4050 - 6GB GDDR6
    2370 MHz at 115W with ROG Boost up to 2420 MHz at 140W (25W Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 4060 - 8GB GDDR6
    2370 MHz at 115W with ROG Boost up to 2420 MHz at 140W (25W Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 4070 - 8GB GDDR6
    2175 MHz at 115W with ROG Boost up to 2225 MHz at 140W (25W Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 4080 - 12GB GDDR6
    2280 MHz at 150W with ROG Boost up to 2330 MHz at 175W (25W Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3060
    6GB GDDR6 VRAM, 1425MHz at 100W (1475MHz at 120W with ROG Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3070 Ti
    8GB GDDR6 VRAM, 1035MHz at 100W (1085MHz at 120W with ROG Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3080
    8GB GDDR6 VRAM, 1245MHz at 100W (1295MHz at 120W with ROG Dynamic Boost).
Storage
1TB 2TB
M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0.
2 x M.2 SSD slots, supports RAID-0.
512GB 1TB 2TB
PCIe Gen 4 SSD.
2 x M.2 SSD slots, supports RAID-0.

Connectivity

2023 ROG Strix G162022 ROG Zephyrus G15
Wi-FiIntel® Wi-Fi 6E with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) 2x2 multi-antennaIntel® Wi-Fi 6E with Gig+ performance (802.11ax)
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.2
Ethernet2.5 Gigabit LAN
Speed: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps.
 Gigabit LAN
Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps.

Battery

2023 ROG Strix G162022 ROG Zephyrus G15
Size
90Wh
4-cell lithium-ion battery.		90 Wh (4-cell Lithium-ion)
Power Supply
  • 330W
      ø6.0 mm power adapter.
  • 100W
      USB-C power adapter.
  • Supports fast charging technology with up to 50% in 30 minutes.
  • 240W
      ø6.0 mm power adapter.
  • 100W
      USB-C power adapter.

Software

2023 ROG Strix G162022 ROG Zephyrus G15
OSWindows 11 ProWindows 11 Home
Built-in Apps
Armoury Crate
Armoury Crate

Camera & Audio

2023 ROG Strix G162022 ROG Zephyrus G15
Camera720p HD Webcam
Top mounted
  • Front-facing 720p HD camera.
    Top-mount front camera, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD).
  • Built-in IR Camera. 
    For Windows Hello Facial Authentication.
Audio
  • Speakers
    • Stereo speaker with Smart Amp Technology.
    • Dolby Atmos.
    • Hi-Res audio certification.
  • Microphones
    • Built-in array microphone.
    • Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation.
  • 4 x 2W woofer with Smart Amp Technology.
  • 2 x 2W tweeter.
  • Supports Dolby Atmos.
  • HiRes certification
  • Built-in array microphone.
  • Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation

Misc

2023 ROG Strix G162022 ROG Zephyrus G15
Sensors-
  • IR Camera
Security
  • Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM)
  • BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection
  • Windows Hello Face Unlock
  • Kensington Lock Slot
In the box
  • ROG Strix G16 (2023)
  • Barrel-Type Power Adapter
  • TYPE-C, 100W AC Adapter (optional)
  • ROG Impact Gaming Mouse (optional)
  • ROG backpack(optional)
  • ROG Backpack
    optional.
  • ROG Delta headset
    optional.
  • ROG Chakram Core mouse P511
    optional.
  • ROG Impact Gaming Mouse
    optional.
  • TYPE-C, 100W AC Adapter
    Output: 20V DC, 5A, 100W, Input: 100~240V AC 50/60Hz universal (optional)

Key Features

2023 ROG Strix G162022 ROG Zephyrus G15
At Glance
Released in Early
2023
16:10
16”
1600p 240Hz
Weight
5.51 lb
2.50 kg
Powered By
Intel Core i9-13980HX
24C/32T, 2.20 → 5.60 GHz
Geekbench 5
2,160
Single Core
Geekbench 5
22,149
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® UHD Graphics
32 Execution Units, 300 → 1650 MHz
Upgradable up to
32GB
4800 MHz DDR5
2023 ROG Strix G16 Ports
Nvidia GeForce
RTX 4080
12GB GDDR6 175W Max TGP
Released in Early
2022
16:9
15.6”
1440p 240Hz
Weight
4.19 lb
1.90 kg
Up to
AMD Ryzen 9-6900HS
8C/16T, 3.30 → 4.90 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,559
Single Core
Geekbench 5
9,043
Multi-Core
With integrated
AMD Radeon™ 680M Graphics
12 Graphics Cores, 2400 MHz
Upgradable up to
48GB
4800 MHz DDR5
2022 ROG Zephyrus G15 Ports
Nvidia GeForce
RTX 3080
8GB GDDR6 100W TGP

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