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ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070) vs ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) (Intel Core Ultra 9 386H, RTX 5070 Ti)

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Quick verdict

  • ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070) is better for coding and multitasking.
  • ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) (Intel Core Ultra 9 386H, RTX 5070 Ti) is better for light to carry.
  • ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) (Intel Core Ultra 9 386H, RTX 5070 Ti) is better for ai features (copilot+ / npu).
  • ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070) leads on display.
  • ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) (Intel Core Ultra 9 386H, RTX 5070 Ti) leads on battery and build.
  • ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070) offers better overall value (1.7 points per ₹10,000).
  • ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) (Intel Core Ultra 9 386H, RTX 5070 Ti) has the higher Comparezi Score (58.5).
  • ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070) is the cheaper option at ₹3,09,990.

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

Winners by area

Performance Tie
Display ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070)
Battery and build ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) (Intel Core Ultra 9 386H, RTX 5070 Ti)
Value ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070)

Specifications side by side

Spec
ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070)
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) (Intel Core Ultra 9 386H, RTX 5070 Ti)
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
G615LP
GU606AR
Launched
2026
2026
Performance
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
Intel Core Ultra 9 386H
Processor brand
Intel
Intel
CPU cores
24 (better)
16
NPU (AI) performance
13 TOPS
50 TOPS (better)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR7
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU 12GB GDDR7
Dedicated graphics
Yes
Yes
Graphics memory
8 GB
12 GB (better)
Memory and storage
RAM
32 GB
32 GB
RAM type
DDR5-5600
LPDDR5X-8533
RAM upgradeable
Yes
—
Storage
1 TB
1 TB
Storage type
PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
Memory options
—
32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Eclipse Gray; 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD, Eclipse Gray
Display
Display size
16"
16"
Resolution
2560 x 1600
2560 x 1600
Display panel
IPS
OLED
Refresh rate
300 Hz (better)
240 Hz
Peak brightness
500 nits
—
Battery and build
Battery
90 Wh
90 Wh
Charger
280 W
250 W
Weight
2.65 kg
1.95 kg (better)
Thickness
30.8 mm
17.9 mm (better)
Backlit keyboard
Yes
Yes
Colours
Eclipse Gray
Eclipse Gray
Connectivity and warranty
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7
Ports
3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort / power delivery / G-SYNC), 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort / power delivery), 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x RJ45 LAN, 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack
2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort / power delivery / G-SYNC), 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort / power delivery), 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL
Warranty
1 year
1 year

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Price and availability

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ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070)

₹3,09,990

ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) (Intel Core Ultra 9 386H, RTX 5070 Ti)

₹4,29,990 2 sellers

Pros and cons

ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070)

  • 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: Heavier than 87% of the 40 gaming laptops on Comparezi that state it (2.65 kg)
  • Con: Thicker than 95% of the 40 gaming laptops on Comparezi that state it (30.8 mm)

ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) (Intel Core Ultra 9 386H, RTX 5070 Ti)

  • Pro: Weighs 1.95 kg, lighter than 80% of the 40 gaming laptops on Comparezi that state it
  • Pro: 240 Hz display, a higher refresh rate than 76% of the 42 gaming laptops on Comparezi that state it
  • Pro: 17.9 mm thick, thinner than 92% of the 40 gaming laptops on Comparezi that state it

Which should you buy?

ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) (Intel Core Ultra 9 386H, RTX 5070 Ti) if you want the strongest overall specification: it has the higher Comparezi Score (58.5).

ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070) if price matters most: it is the cheaper option at ₹3,09,990 and gives the most score per rupee .

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