ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605
61.1Performance58.3
55.5Display55.5
86.7Battery86.7
29Portability58.5
3 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)3 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 portability (+30). ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)
- 17% higher charging: 280 W vs 240 W
- 13% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 18,266 vs 16,183
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605
- Stronger portability score: 59 vs 29
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 43% lower thickness: 17.4 mm vs 30.4 mm
- 22% lower weight: 1.95 kg vs 2.5 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level (ROG Nebula, anti-glare) | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,990+4%Top 24% | 2,885Top 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,266+13%Top 20% | 16,183Top 29% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Charging | 280 W+17% | 240 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 1.95 kg+22% |
| Thickness | 30.4 mm | 17.4 mm+43% |
| Material | — | CNC-machined aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, RJ45 Ethernet, 3.5mm combo audio | 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 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p HD | 1080p FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | — | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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