ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605
46.6Performance58.3
55.5Display55.5
86.7Battery86.7
62.8Portability58.5
2 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)5 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 to 60.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+12). ASUS ROG Zephyrus 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 Zephyrus G16 (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 63 vs 59
- Lower launch price: $2,000 vs $2,800
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605
- Stronger performance score: 58 vs 47
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 20% higher charging: 240 W vs 200 W
- 14% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,885 vs 2,525
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula HDR) | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | 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 Zephyrus G16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,525Bottom 35% | 2,885+14%Top 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,588Top 40% | 16,183+11%Top 29% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Charging | 200 W | 240 W+20% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.85 kg+5% | 1.95 kg |
| Thickness | 16.4 mm+6% | 17.4 mm |
| Material | CNC aluminum alloy | CNC-machined aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus 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, SD card reader (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 G16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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