ASUS Googlebook 14 vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605
44Performance58.3
54.7Display55.5
60Battery86.7
96.1Portability58.5
3 spec wins — ASUS Googlebook 146 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 to 59.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+27) and performance (+14). ASUS Googlebook 14 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Googlebook 14
- Stronger portability score: 96 vs 59
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 500 nits
- 49% lower weight: 0.99 kg vs 1.95 kg
- 37% lower thickness: 10.9 mm vs 17.4 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,300 vs $2,800
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605
- Stronger performance score: 58 vs 44
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 60
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | OLED touchscreen (Gorilla Glass Victus) | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+100% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 Processor 325 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (7467 MT/s) | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 2,048 GB+300% |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,885Top 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 16,183Top 29% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 90 Wh+29% |
| Charging | 65 W | 240 W+269% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.99 kg+49% | 1.95 kg |
| Thickness | 10.9 mm+37% | 17.4 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined magnesium-aluminum alloy with Nano Ceramic Technology | CNC-machined aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm audio jack | Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader (UHS-II), 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with shutter | 1080p FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor in power key | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Googlebook OS | Windows 11 |
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