Skip to content

Laptops · head to head

ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070) vs TUF Gaming 16 (2026) (Intel Core i7-14650HX, RTX 5050)

Save New comparison

Quick verdict

  • ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070) is better for study, office and browsing.
  • ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070) is better for gaming.
  • ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070) is better for photo, video and design.
  • ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070) is better for coding and multitasking.
  • TUF Gaming 16 (2026) (Intel Core i7-14650HX, RTX 5050) is better for light to carry.
  • ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070) is better for long battery.
  • ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070) is better for good screen.
  • TUF Gaming 16 (2026) (Intel Core i7-14650HX, RTX 5050) offers better overall value (1.8 points per ₹10,000).
  • ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070) has the higher Comparezi Score (53.3).
  • 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

Performance ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070)
Memory and storage ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070)
Display ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070)
Battery and build TUF Gaming 16 (2026) (Intel Core i7-14650HX, RTX 5050)
Value TUF Gaming 16 (2026) (Intel Core i7-14650HX, RTX 5050)

Specifications side by side

Spec
ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070)
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
G615LP
FX610JH
Launched
2026
2026
Performance
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
Intel Core i7-14650HX
Processor brand
Intel
Intel
CPU cores
24 (better)
16
NPU (AI) performance
13 TOPS
—
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 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
32 GB (better)
16 GB
RAM type
DDR5-5600
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
2.65 kg
2.2 kg (better)
Thickness
30.8 mm
26.9 mm (better)
Backlit keyboard
Yes
Yes
Colours
Eclipse Gray
Off Black
Connectivity and warranty
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 6
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
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

A tick marks the better value where the category rules say higher (or lower) is better. Text values are shown without a winner. Ties have no winner.

Price and availability

Store links are not paid: prices are copied from each store's own page with the date checked, and Comparezi earns only from labelled ads. How we earn

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

₹3,09,990

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

₹1,90,990

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)

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

  • Pro: RAM can be upgraded later

Which should you buy?

ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070) if you want the strongest overall specification: it has the higher Comparezi Score (53.3).

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

More

Other laptops comparisons

View all →
Compare