ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)
58.3Performance68
55.5Display55
86.7Battery50.7
58.5Portability38.2
5 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6050 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 to 55.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+36) and portability (+20). ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) 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 (2025) GU605
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 51
- Stronger portability score: 59 vs 38
- 60% higher charging: 240 W vs 150 W
- 45% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 165 Hz
- 43% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 63 Wh
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 58
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) | IPS-level, anti-glare, 100% sRGB |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+45% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core i7-14650HX (up to 5.2GHz, 16C/24T) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, 85W (8GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots, upgradeable to 64GB) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB | 2,048 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885Top 36% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183Top 29% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+43% | 63 Wh |
| Charging | 240 W+60% | 150 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg+11% | 2.2 kg |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm+35% | 26.9 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | All-black chassis with an anti-fingerprint coating, MIL-STD-810H tested |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 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 | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort / Power Delivery), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 720p HD camera |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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