Huawei Matebook 16s vs. ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL001T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Huawei Matebook 16s and ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL001T). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Huawei Matebook 16s Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Huawei Matebook 16s based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful intel processor

sleek aluminum design

fast charging support

good thermal management

higher price point

no dedicated GPU

limited port selection

average battery life

ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL001T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL001T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

refreshing 120Hz display

RGB keyboard lighting

robust build quality

adequate cooling system

heavy and bulky

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Huawei Matebook 16s and ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL001T)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
84 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Huawei Matebook 16s vs. ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL001T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Huawei Matebook 16s ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL001T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.1 cm x 25.49 cm x 1.78 cm 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.6 cm
Weight 1.99 kg 2.395 kg
Case Material Metal -
Colour Space grey Original black
DISPLAY Huawei Matebook 16s ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL001T)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 15.6"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2520 x 1680 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 189 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Colour Support 1.07 billion colours -
Features Flicker Free technology, 3D LUT, 178° viewing angle, 90% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Huawei Matebook 16s ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL001T)
CPU Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 6-core
Cache 24 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Huawei Matebook 16s ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL001T)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
STORAGE Huawei Matebook 16s ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL001T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Huawei Matebook 16s ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL001T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1080p -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features - Smart Amplification technology
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS Huawei Matebook 16s ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL001T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Huawei Matebook 16s ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL001T)
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 84 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 11 hour(s) -
AC ADAPTER Huawei Matebook 16s ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL001T)
Output 135 Watt -
INPUT Huawei Matebook 16s ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL001T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, glass touchpad Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Huawei Matebook 16s ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL001T)
Interfaces USB-C (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (charging/data/video)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (charging/data/video)
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
SOFTWARE Huawei Matebook 16s ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL001T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home
Software Included Display Manager, Huawei PC Manager, Huawei Share, Huawei Factory Reset Sonic Studio, Armoury Crate, GameFirst V, GameVisual
MISCELLANEOUS Huawei Matebook 16s ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL001T)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options 2 x fans -
Security Fingerprint reader -
Features 2x2 MiMo function, Shark Fin dual fan design, HUAWEI SuperCharge ASUS Aura Sync technology, anti-dust cooling system, 3D Flow Zone design
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, WPA, WPA2, WPA3 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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