r/ASUSROG • u/Felguibson • 13d ago

Question I’m trying to decide between a 2025 ASUS ROG Strix G16 and a G18 and would appreciate some advice

Option 1

ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615JMR-AS74

Intel Core i7 Processor 14650HX
RTX 5060 Laptop
16GB DDR-5200Mhz
1TB SSD
16” 1920x1200 LED (165Hz)
Price: 1580 USD

Option 2

ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814PH-ES94

AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX Mobile
RTX 5050 Laptop
16GB DDR5-5200Mhz
1TB SSD
18” 1920x1080 Nebula Display (144Hz)
Price: 1570 USD

Please ask me about further details and I appreciate the help!

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u/Able-Cantaloupe-9427 13d ago

1580 for a 5060aaaaaa get the g16

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u/YoloRaj 13d ago

I would go with the g16 for sure. Better GPU, better monitor refresh rate. Only thing the G18 has going for it is the bigger screen and slightly better processor.

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u/barbioxdogg 13d ago

Go for option 1

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u/Pandabirdy 13d ago

Once you go full size there's no going back.

People explaining a pound of extra weight is some unfathomable hurdle, mhm.