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ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615LR-TS438W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop vs HP ZB X G2i 16 U9 386H 16i 64GB/1TB

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  • 55identical
  • 77known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615LR-TS438W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop has 100 cd/m² more display brightness than the HP ZB X G2i 16 U9 386H 16i 64GB/1TB (500 cd/m² vs 400 cd/m²). The ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615LR-TS438W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop has 180 Hz more maximum refresh rate than the HP ZB X G2i 16 U9 386H 16i 64GB/1TB (300 Hz vs 120 Hz). The ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615LR-TS438W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop has 8 more processor cores than the HP ZB X G2i 16 U9 386H 16i 64GB/1TB (24 vs 16). Only the HP ZB X G2i 16 U9 386H 16i 64GB/1TB has numeric keypad. Only the ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615LR-TS438W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop has AC adapter included.

  • Product type
    • ROG Strix G16 G615LR-TS438W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop:Laptop
    • ZB X G2i 16 U9 386H 16i 64GB/1TB:Mobile workstation
  • Product colour
    • ROG Strix G16 G615LR-TS438W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop:Grey
    • ZB X G2i 16 U9 386H 16i 64GB/1TB:Silver
  • Colour name
    • ROG Strix G16 G615LR-TS438W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop:Eclipse Gray
    • ZB X G2i 16 U9 386H 16i 64GB/1TB:Meteor silver
  • Market positioning
    • ROG Strix G16 G615LR-TS438W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop:Gaming
    • ZB X G2i 16 U9 386H 16i 64GB/1TB:Performance
  • Panel type
    • ROG Strix G16 G615LR-TS438W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop:IPS-Level
    • ZB X G2i 16 U9 386H 16i 64GB/1TB:IPS
  • Display brightness
    • ROG Strix G16 G615LR-TS438W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop:500 cd/m²
    • ZB X G2i 16 U9 386H 16i 64GB/1TB:400 cd/m²
  • Maximum refresh rate
    • ROG Strix G16 G615LR-TS438W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop:300 Hz
    • ZB X G2i 16 U9 386H 16i 64GB/1TB:120 Hz
  • Processor model
    • ROG Strix G16 G615LR-TS438W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop:290HX Plus
    • ZB X G2i 16 U9 386H 16i 64GB/1TB:386H

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178 specifications
Design4 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopMobile workstation
Product colourDiffersGreySilver
Colour nameDiffersEclipse GrayMeteor silver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningDiffersGamingPerformance
Original brand nameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP
Display back cover materialKnown for oneAluminiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialKnown for onePlasticUnknown — not stated by the source
Introduction yearKnown for one2025Unknown — not stated by the source
Display3 differ
Display diagonal40.6 cm (16")40.6 cm (16")
Display resolution2560 x 1600 pixels2560 x 1600 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD type2.5K2.5K
Panel typeDiffersIPS-LevelIPS
Anti-glare screenYesYes
Display brightnessDiffers500 cd/m²400 cd/m²
Colour gamut100%100%
Display diagonal (metric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40.6 cm
Low Blue Light technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
RGB colour spaceDCI-P3DCI-P3
Maximum refresh rateDiffers300 Hz120 Hz
DCI-P3 coverageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100%
Native aspect ratioKnown for one16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Display response rise/fallKnown for one3 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one1200:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel Core Ultra 9Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor generationDiffersIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)
Processor modelDiffers290HX Plus386H
Processor coresDiffers2416
Processor threadsDiffers2416
Processor boost frequencyDiffers5.5 GHz4.9 GHz
Performance coresDiffers84
Efficient coresDiffers168
Low Power Efficient-coresDiffers04
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers5.5 GHz4.9 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers4.7 GHz3.7 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz2.1 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz1.6 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Base FrequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Processor cacheDiffers36 MB18 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersBGA 2114FCBGA2540
Maximum turbo powerDiffers160 W80 W
Processor base powerDiffers55 W25 W
Neural processor unit (NPU)3 differ
Copilot+ PCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Neural processor unit (NPU)Intel AI BoostIntel AI Boost
Sparsity supportYesYes
Windows Studio effects supportYesYes
AI software frameworks supported by NPUDiffersDirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNNOpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN
NPU performance up toDiffers13 TOPs50 TOPs
GPU performance up toDiffers8 TOPs40 TOPs
Total processor performance up toKnown for one36 TOPsUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB64 GB
Internal memory typeDDR5-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speed5600 MHz5600 MHz
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 16 GB2 x 32 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB64 GB
Memory data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5600 MT/s
Non-ECCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memory channelsKnown for oneDual-channelUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity1 TB1 TB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Total SSDs capacity1 TB1 TB
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacity1 TB1 TB
NVMeYesYes
SSD interfaceDiffersPCI Express 4.0PCI Express 5.0
SSD form factorM.2M.2
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete GPU manufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 TiNVIDIA RTX PRO 3000 Blackwell
Discrete graphics card memory12 GB12 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR7GDDR7
On-board GPU manufacturerIntelIntel
On-board graphics card familyIntel® GraphicsIntel® Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® GraphicsIntel® Graphics
Ray tracing accelerationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Total Graphics Power (TGP)Known for one140 WUnknown — not stated by the source
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of microphonesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Audio systemKnown for oneDolby AtmosUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 MP
Infrared (IR) cameraYesYes
Front camera HD typeKnown for oneFull HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1920 x 1080 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Mobile network connectionNoNo
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Antenna type2x22x2
WLAN controller manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Wi-Fi 7 BE211
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.46.0
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
USB4 Gen 3x2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version2.12.1
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Intel® Thunderbolt 4Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 5 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Thunderbolt 5Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Hall sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Temperature sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadClickpad
Keyboard backlitYesYes
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard backlit colourKnown for oneRGBUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlit zoneKnown for one4-zone RGBUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for oneDutchUnknown — not stated by the source
Copilot keyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Pro
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for one1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customersUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one3-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
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP speaker typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Dual Speakers
HP Connection OptimizerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP Support AssistantKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Webcam 5MP
HP Artificial IntelligenceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAI Workstation, AI PC
HP segmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers90 Wh96 Wh
Fast chargingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fast charging time (50%)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 min
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers280 W200 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
USB Type-C charging portYesYes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)YesYes
AC adapter output currentKnown for one19 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one20 VUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C required charging power (max)Known for one100 WUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C required charging power (min)Known for one45 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Smart card readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protectionYesYes
Password protection typeDiffersBIOS, UserBIOS, Power on
Face recognitionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows HelloKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR, TCO
Sustainable technologies and materialsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLow halogen PCAs; Molded paper pulp cushion inside box is made of 100% recycled or certified sources; Outside box and corrugated cushions are 100% from certified or recycled sources and recyclable; At least 60% post-consumer recycled plastic; Bulk packaging available; External power supply 90% effic
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.65 kg1.9 kg
WidthDiffers354 mm359 mm
DepthDiffers268 mm251 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24.9 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.28 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.08 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter includedDiffersYesNo
Keyboard includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Memory module typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSODIMM
UNSPSC-codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source43211503

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