Asus ROG Strix G16 vs Acer Chromebook 516 GE Comparison

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Asus ROG Strix G16 vs Acer Chromebook 516 GE Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing ROG Strix G16 and Chromebook 516 GE, two laptops from Asus and Acer. Asus ROG Strix G16 was introduced to market in January 2023 and Acer Chromebook 516 GE was launched in October 2022. There is only 3 months difference between ROG Strix G16 and Chromebook 516 GE so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Asus ROG Strix G16 and Acer Chromebook 516 GE before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Asus ROG Strix G16 Key Specs

Launched in January 2023
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i7 13700HX
GPU: GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 6GB
8GB Ram
354 x 264 x 22.6 mm (13.94 x 10.39 x 0.89 inches)
Weight: 2.5 kg (5.51 lbs)

Acer Chromebook 516 GE Key Specs

Launched in October 2022
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1240P
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
8GB Ram
356.6 x 249.7 x 21.3 mm (14.04 x 9.83 x 0.84 inches)
Weight: 1.7 kg (3.75 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how ROG Strix G16 and Chromebook 516 GE compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Asus ROG Strix G16 over Acer Chromebook 516 GE

Side Bezel Thickness	4.7 mm vs 6 mm	1.3 mm thinner bezels
Refresh Rate	165 Hz vs 120 Hz	Smoother media experience
GPU Fabrication Process	8 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	7.12 TFLOPS vs 1.41 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	Faster RAM Type
RAM Type	DDR5 vs LPDDR4X	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	Faster RAM
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-A Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Faster USB-C connection
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 1.4

Reasons to choose Acer Chromebook 516 GE over Asus ROG Strix G16

Weight	1.70 kg vs 2.50 kg	0.8 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~83.4% vs ~79.4%	Larger screen area ratio
Screen PPI	189 ppi vs 142 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2560 x 1600 pixels vs 1920 x 1200 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Max Brightness	350 nits vs 300 nits	Brighter Screen
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Higher Resolution Camera
Avg. MSRP Price	$400-800 vs $2400-2800	Lower Price (*may change depending on config, seller, location, and time)

Common Strengths of Acer Chromebook 516 GE and Asus ROG Strix G16

Launch Dates	January 2023 vs October 2022	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Bluetooth Standard	v5.2 vs v5.2	Fast and Reliable Bluetooth Connections
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs Yes	Fast connection to Network via ethernet cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Acer Chromebook 516 GE and Asus ROG Strix G16

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
Fingerprint Sensor	No vs No	No fingerprint login feature

Asus ROG Strix G16 vs Acer Chromebook 516 GE: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Asus ROG Strix G16 and the Acer Chromebook 516 GE.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.5 kg (5.51 lbs)	1.7 kg (3.75 lbs)
Surface Area	935 cm2 (144.8 inches2)	890 cm2 (138 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~79.4%	~83.4%
Side Bezel Thickness	~4.7 mm	~6 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.16 kg/inch	0.11 kg/inch
	0.352 lbs/inch	0.242 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Gray

Comparison of the Asus ROG Strix G16 and the Acer Chromebook 516 GE External Dimensions

Weight

ROG Strix G16 weighs 2.5 kg (5.51 lbs), whereas the Chromebook 516 GE weighs 1.7 kg (3.75 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. The weight difference between the two laptops is not significant.

Weight Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Asus ROG Strix G16 2.50 kg

Acer Chromebook 516 GE 1.70 kg

Min 1.17 kg

Average 2.07 kg

Max 3.00 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Asus ROG Strix G16 22.60 mm

Acer Chromebook 516 GE 21.30 mm

Min 12.30 mm

Average 20.35 mm

Max 30.80 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Asus ROG Strix G16 is 0.16 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Acer Chromebook 516 GE is 0.11 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Asus ROG Strix G16 vs Acer Chromebook 516 GE: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i7 13700HX Intel Core i9 13980HX	Intel Core i5 1240P Intel Core i7 1260P
Base Frequency	2.1 GHz	1.7 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5 GHz	4.4 GHz
Number of Cores	16	12
Number of Threads	24	16
L3 Cache	30 MB	12 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics (32EU)	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1878	1593
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	16246	7956
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1969	1516
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	22925	9305

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Asus ROG Strix G16 and Acer Chromebook 516 GE.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core i7 13700HX

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 1240P

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile 12GB	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
Base Clock Frequency	1530 MHz	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1740 MHz	1100 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	95 W	15 W
Nvidia Optimus	MUX
Type	Dedicated	Integrated
FLOPS	7.12 TFLOPS	1,408 GFLOPS
Memory Size	6 GB	System Shared
Memory Type	GDDR6	System Shared
Memory Bus	128 bit	System Shared
Memory Speed	12 Gbps	System Shared
Shading Units Cores	2048	640
TMUs	64	40
ROPs	40	20

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Asus ROG Strix G16 has a FLOPS value of 7.12 TFLOPS whereas the Acer Chromebook 516 GE ' has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Asus ROG Strix G16 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB	8GB 16GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	4800 MHz	4266 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	LPDDR4X
Upgradable	Yes	No
Max RAM Size	32 GB
Total Slots	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the ROG Strix G16 and the Chromebook 516 GE, come with similar RAM capacities of 8 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Asus ROG Strix G16	Acer Chromebook 516 GE
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	64 Wh 90 Wh	65 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	240 / 280 / 330 W	65 W

On the other hand, the Chromebook 516 GE features a higher battery capacity of 65 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the ROG Strix G16's 64 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Asus ROG Strix G16 64 Wh

Acer Chromebook 516 GE 65 Wh

Min 38.00 Wh

Average 74.15 Wh

Max 100.00 Wh

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 4 TB, the ROG Strix G16 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the Chromebook 516 GE's max. storage capacity of 512 GB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB	256 GB, 512 GB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Asus ROG Strix G16 vs Acer Chromebook 516 GE: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Asus ROG Strix G16 and Acer Chromebook 516 GE since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Both ROG Strix G16 and Chromebook 516 GE screens have the same size of 16.0".The total usable screen area of the ROG Strix G16 is 742cm² / 115inch² whereas the Chromebook 516 GE's total usable screen area is 742cm² / 115inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Chromebook 516 GE features a higher pixel density with 189 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Asus ROG Strix G16 142 ppi

Acer Chromebook 516 GE 189 ppi

Min 137 PPI

Average 169 PPI

Max 283.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
The ROG Strix G16 offers a higher refresh rate of 165 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
The Chromebook 516 GE offers a higher maximum brightness of 350 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Asus ROG Strix G16 300 nits

Acer Chromebook 516 GE 350 nits

Min

40 nits

Average 413 nits

Max 1250.00 nits

Asus ROG Strix G16 vs Acer Chromebook 516 GE Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
ROG Strix G16 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Chromebook 516 GE (v6).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both ROG Strix G16 and Chromebook 516 GE have USB-A ports. ROG Strix G16 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Chromebook 516 GE has 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both ROG Strix G16 and Chromebook 516 GE have USB Type-C ports. ROG Strix G16 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while Chromebook 516 GE has 2x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
ROG Strix G16 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. Chromebook 516 GE does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both ROG Strix G16 and Chromebook 516 GE feature an HDMI port. ROG Strix G16 offers 1x HDMI 2.1, while Chromebook 516 GE offers 1x HDMI 1.4.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Neither ROG Strix G16 nor Chromebook 516 GE has an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both ROG Strix G16 and Chromebook 516 GE are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6E	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.2	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	2x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 1.4
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	Yes
SD CardReader	No	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes