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ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070) vs Vector 16 HX AI A2XW (Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, 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 Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070) leads on performance.
  • ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070) leads on memory and storage.
  • ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070) leads on display.
  • ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070) leads on battery and build.
  • ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070) has the higher Comparezi Score (53.3).

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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 ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070)
Connectivity and warranty Vector 16 HX AI A2XW (Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, RTX 5070 Ti)

Specifications side by side

Spec
ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070)
Vector 16 HX AI A2XW (Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, 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)
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Model number
G615LP
Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-443IN
Launched
2026
2025-02
Performance
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
Processor brand
Intel
Intel
CPU cores
24 (better)
20
NPU (AI) performance
13 TOPS
13 TOPS
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR7
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU 12GB
Dedicated graphics
Yes
Yes
Graphics memory
8 GB
12 GB (better)
Memory and storage
RAM
32 GB (better)
16 GB
RAM type
DDR5-5600
DDR5
RAM upgradeable
Yes
Yes
Storage
1 TB
1 TB
Storage type
PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
NVMe SSD PCIe Gen4
Memory options
—
16GB RAM, 1TB SSD; 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD; 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Office Home 2024
Display
Display size
16"
16"
Resolution
2560 x 1600
2560 x 1600
Display panel
IPS
IPS
Refresh rate
300 Hz (better)
240 Hz
Peak brightness
500 nits
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Battery and build
Battery
90 Wh
90 Wh
Charger
280 W
330 W
Weight
2.65 kg (better)
2.7 kg
Thickness
30.8 mm
28.55 mm (better)
Backlit keyboard
Yes
Yes
Colours
Eclipse Gray
Cosmos Gray
Connectivity and warranty
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 6E
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 Type-A USB3.2 Gen2, 2x Thunderbolt 5 (DisplayPort/ Power Delivery 3.1), 1x HDMI 2.1 (8K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 120Hz), 1x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack, RJ45 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Warranty
1 year
2 years (better)

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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

Vector 16 HX AI A2XW (Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, RTX 5070 Ti)

No price yet

No current price recorded.

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)

Vector 16 HX AI A2XW (Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, RTX 5070 Ti)

  • Pro: 240 Hz display, a higher refresh rate than 76% of the 42 gaming laptops on Comparezi that state it
  • Pro: 2 years warranty, longer than 79% of the 43 gaming laptops on Comparezi that state it
  • Pro: RAM can be upgraded later
  • Con: Heavier than 90% of the 40 gaming laptops on Comparezi that state it (2.7 kg)
  • Con: Thicker than 85% of the 40 gaming laptops on Comparezi that state it (28.55 mm)

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).

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