ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
58.3Performance45
55.5Display38.3
86.7Battery54.3
58.5Portability44.2
9 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6050 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+32) and display (+17). ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (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 (2025) GU605
- Stronger performance score: 58 vs 45
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 54
- Stronger portability score: 59 vs 44
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $2,800
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) | IPS (2.5K) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1440 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+45% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | AMD Ryzen 9 8945H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885+9%Top 36% | 2,650Bottom 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183+26%Top 29% | 12,800Bottom 43% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 8 h |
| Charging | 240 W | 240 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg+11% | 2.2 kg |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm+22% | 22.4 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 100W PD), 1x USB4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 720p |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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