Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615LR-TS438W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AP-U93AO57CB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Laptop

121specifications compared
46differ
75identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

Colour name
- ROG Strix G16 G615LR-TS438W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop:Eclipse Gray
- ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AP-U93AO57CB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Laptop:Eclipce Grey
Introduction year
- ROG Strix G16 G615LR-TS438W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop:2025
- ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AP-U93AO57CB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Laptop:2026
HD type
- ROG Strix G16 G615LR-TS438W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop:2.5K
- ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AP-U93AO57CB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Laptop:WQXGA
Panel type
- ROG Strix G16 G615LR-TS438W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop:IPS-Level
- ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AP-U93AO57CB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Laptop:OLED
Native aspect ratio
- ROG Strix G16 G615LR-TS438W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop:16:9
- ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AP-U93AO57CB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Laptop:16:10
Maximum refresh rate
- ROG Strix G16 G615LR-TS438W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop:300 Hz
- ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AP-U93AO57CB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Laptop:240 Hz
Processor model
- ROG Strix G16 G615LR-TS438W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop:290HX Plus
- ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AP-U93AO57CB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Laptop:386H
Processor cores
- ROG Strix G16 G615LR-TS438W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop:24
- ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AP-U93AO57CB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Laptop:16

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Comparison of G615LR-TS438W, GU606AP-U93AO57CB1
150 specifications	A ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615LR-TS438W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop Model G615LR-TS438W View product	B ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AP-U93AO57CB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Laptop Model GU606AP-U93AO57CB1 View product
Design2 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Grey	Grey
Colour nameDiffers	Eclipse Gray	Eclipce Grey
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Market positioning	Gaming	Gaming
Introduction yearDiffers	2025	2026
Display back cover materialKnown for one	Aluminium	Unknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialKnown for one	Plastic	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display4 differ
Display diagonal	40.6 cm (16")	40.6 cm (16")
Display resolution	2560 x 1600 pixels	2560 x 1600 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeDiffers	2.5K	WQXGA
Panel typeDiffers	IPS-Level	OLED
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Anti-glare screen	Yes	Yes
Display brightness	500 cd/m²	500 cd/m²
Maximum display brightness (HDR)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1100 cd/m²
Colour gamut	100%	100%
RGB colour space	DCI-P3	DCI-P3
Maximum refresh rateDiffers	300 Hz	240 Hz
Display response rise/fallKnown for one	3 ms	Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	1200:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel Core Ultra 9	Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor generationDiffers	Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)	Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)
Processor modelDiffers	290HX Plus	386H
Processor coresDiffers	24	16
Processor threadsDiffers	24	16
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	5.5 GHz	4.9 GHz
Performance coresDiffers	8	4
Efficient coresDiffers	16	8
Low Power Efficient-coresDiffers	0	4
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers	5.5 GHz	4.9 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers	4.7 GHz	3.9 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers	2.7 GHz	2.1 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	1.6 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Base FrequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
Processor cacheDiffers	36 MB	18 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Maximum turbo powerDiffers	160 W	80 W
Processor base powerDiffers	55 W	25 W
Processor socketKnown for one	BGA 2114	Unknown — not stated by the source
Neural processor unit (NPU)3 differ
Neural processor unit (NPU)	Intel AI Boost	Intel AI Boost
Sparsity support	Yes	Yes
Windows Studio effects support	Yes	Yes
AI software frameworks supported by NPU	DirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN	DirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN
Total processor performance up toDiffers	36 TOPs	99 TOPs
NPU performance up toDiffers	13 TOPs	50 TOPs
GPU performance up toDiffers	8 TOPs	77 TOPs
Memory6 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	32 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR5-SDRAM	LPDDR5x-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	5600 MHz	8533 MHz
Memory form factorDiffers	SO-DIMM	On-board
Memory slotsDiffers	2x SO-DIMM	Not available
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	128 GB	32 GB
Memory channels	Dual-channel	Dual-channel
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity	1 TB	1 TB
Storage media	SSD	SSD
Total SSDs capacity	1 TB	1 TB
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacity	1 TB	1 TB
NVMe	Yes	Yes
SSD interface	PCI Express 4.0	PCI Express 4.0
SSD form factor	M.2	M.2
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SD
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete GPU manufacturer	NVIDIA	NVIDIA
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	12 GB	8 GB
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR7	GDDR7
On-board GPU manufacturer	Intel	Intel
On-board graphics card family	Intel® Graphics	Intel® Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® Graphics	Intel® Graphics
Total Graphics Power (TGP)Differs	140 W	115 W
NVIDIA G-SYNC	Yes	Yes
Audio1 differ
Audio system	Dolby Atmos	Dolby Atmos
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	4
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera HD type	Full HD	Full HD
Front camera resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Infrared (IR) camera	Yes	Yes
Network2 differ
Mobile network connection	No	No
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Antenna type	2x2	2x2
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	5.4	6.0
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	3	2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDMI version	2.1	2.1
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Intel® Thunderbolt 4Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 5 ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Thunderbolt 5Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlit	Yes	Yes
Numeric keypad	No	No
Keyboard backlit colour	RGB	RGB
Keyboard backlit zoneDiffers	4-zone RGB	1-zone RGB
Keyboard layout	QWERTY	QWERTY
Keyboard languageDiffers	Dutch	Portuguese
Copilot key	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installed	Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Trial softwareDiffers	1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers	1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers; McAfee 30 days free trial
Bundled softwareKnown for one	3-Month Google AI Pro Subscription 6-Month Dropbox 500GB Subscription 1-Year ASUS Secure Auto-Backup 200GB Subscription Available in eligible markets only. Eligibility varies by region, device, and time. Terms and conditions apply. See promotion pages for details. XBOX Game Pass Premium_2 months (	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	4	4
Battery capacity	90 Wh	90 Wh
Fast chargingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Fast charging time (50%)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 min
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	280 W	250 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers	19 A	12.5 A
AC adapter output voltage	20 V	20 V
USB Type-C charging port	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)	Yes	Yes
USB Type-C required charging power (max)Known for one	100 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C required charging power (min)Known for one	45 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Face recognition	Yes	Yes
Windows Hello	Yes	Yes
Password protection	Yes	Yes
Password protection type	BIOS, User	BIOS, User
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.65 kg	1.85 kg
Width	354 mm	354 mm
DepthDiffers	268 mm	246 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.28 cm	1.49 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.08 cm	1.64 cm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	568 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	98 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	345 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.51 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes

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