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ROG Strix G16 (2025) G614 (AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, RTX 5060) vs TUF Gaming 16 (2026) (Intel Core i7-14650HX, RTX 5050)

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Quick verdict

  • ROG Strix G16 (2025) G614 (AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, RTX 5060) is better for study, office and browsing.
  • ROG Strix G16 (2025) G614 (AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, RTX 5060) is better for gaming.
  • TUF Gaming 16 (2026) (Intel Core i7-14650HX, RTX 5050) is better for light to carry.
  • ROG Strix G16 (2025) G614 (AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, RTX 5060) is better for long battery.
  • ROG Strix G16 (2025) G614 (AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, RTX 5060) is better for good screen.
  • ROG Strix G16 (2025) G614 (AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, RTX 5060) offers better overall value (1.9 points per ₹10,000).
  • ROG Strix G16 (2025) G614 (AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, RTX 5060) has the higher Comparezi Score (47.4).
  • TUF Gaming 16 (2026) (Intel Core i7-14650HX, RTX 5050) is the cheaper option at ₹1,90,990.

Computed from stored specifications, the published laptops scoring rules and recorded prices. Not an opinion.

Winners by area

Display ROG Strix G16 (2025) G614 (AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, RTX 5060)
Battery and build TUF Gaming 16 (2026) (Intel Core i7-14650HX, RTX 5050)
Value ROG Strix G16 (2025) G614 (AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, RTX 5060)

Specifications side by side

Spec
ROG Strix G16 (2025) G614 (AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, RTX 5060)
TUF Gaming 16 (2026) (Intel Core i7-14650HX, RTX 5050)
Overview
Type
Gaming
Gaming
Operating system
Windows
Windows
OS edition
Windows 11 Home
Windows 11 Home
Office included
Microsoft Office Home 2024 + Microsoft 365 Basic (1 year)
Microsoft Office Home 2024 + Microsoft 365 Basic (1 year)
Model number
G614PM
FX610JH
Launched
2025
2026
Performance
Processor
AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX
Intel Core i7-14650HX
Processor brand
AMD
Intel
CPU cores
16
16
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR7
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR7
Dedicated graphics
Yes
Yes
Graphics memory
8 GB
8 GB
Memory and storage
RAM
16 GB
16 GB
RAM type
DDR5-5200
DDR5-5600
RAM upgradeable
Yes
Yes
Storage
1 TB
1 TB
Storage type
PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
Display
Display size
16"
16"
Resolution
2560 x 1600
1920 x 1200
Display panel
IPS
IPS
Refresh rate
300 Hz (better)
144 Hz
Peak brightness
500 nits (better)
300 nits
Battery and build
Battery
90 Wh (better)
63 Wh
Charger
280 W
150 W
Weight
2.5 kg
2.2 kg (better)
Thickness
30.4 mm
26.9 mm (better)
Backlit keyboard
Yes
Yes
Colours
Eclipse Gray
Off Black
Connectivity and warranty
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 6
Ports
2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2x USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort / G-SYNC, one with power delivery), 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x RJ45 LAN, 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack
1x USB 2.0 Type-A, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort / power delivery), 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x RJ45 LAN, 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack
Warranty
1 year
1 year

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Price and availability

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ROG Strix G16 (2025) G614 (AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, RTX 5060)

₹2,49,990

TUF Gaming 16 (2026) (Intel Core i7-14650HX, RTX 5050)

₹1,90,990

Pros and cons

ROG Strix G16 (2025) G614 (AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, RTX 5060)

  • Pro: 300 Hz display, a higher refresh rate than 92% of the 42 gaming laptops on Comparezi that state it
  • Pro: RAM can be upgraded later
  • Con: Thicker than 92% of the 40 gaming laptops on Comparezi that state it (30.4 mm)

TUF Gaming 16 (2026) (Intel Core i7-14650HX, RTX 5050)

  • Pro: RAM can be upgraded later

Which should you buy?

ROG Strix G16 (2025) G614 (AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, RTX 5060) if you want the strongest overall specification: it has the higher Comparezi Score (47.4).

TUF Gaming 16 (2026) (Intel Core i7-14650HX, RTX 5050) if price matters most: it is the cheaper option at ₹1,90,990.

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