ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605
49.4Performance58.3
38.4Display55.5
64Battery86.7
73.5Portability58.5
2 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 to 54.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+23) and display (+17). ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (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 Zephyrus G14 (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 74 vs 59
- 23% lower weight: 1.5 kg vs 1.95 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,600 vs $2,800
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605
- Stronger performance score: 58 vs 49
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 64
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula) | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,632Bottom 43% | 2,885+10%Top 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,155Bottom 49% | 16,183+23%Top 29% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 73 Wh | 90 Wh+23% |
| Charging | 180 W | 240 W+33% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg+23% | 1.95 kg |
| Thickness | 16.3 mm+6% | 17.4 mm |
| Material | CNC aluminum alloy | CNC-machined aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB4 Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD (UHS-II), 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 | 1080p FHD with IR | 1080p FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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