ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605
63.4Performance58.3
55.5Display55.5
86.7Battery86.7
24.5Portability58.5
3 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)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 59.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+34). ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) 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 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 58
- 58% higher charging: 380 W vs 240 W
- 21% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 19,535 vs 16,183
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605
- Stronger portability score: 59 vs 25
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 44% lower thickness: 17.4 mm vs 30.8 mm
- 26% lower weight: 1.95 kg vs 2.65 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level anti-glare (ROG Nebula, G-SYNC) | 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 (2025) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2x16GB, up to 64GB) | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,012+4%Top 23% | 2,885Top 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,535+21%Top 15% | 16,183Top 29% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Charging | 380 W+58% | 240 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.65 kg | 1.95 kg+26% |
| Thickness | 30.8 mm | 17.4 mm+44% |
| Material | Plastic | CNC-machined aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 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 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD + IR | 1080p FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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