ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024)
58.3Performance49.3
55.5Display55
86.7Battery86.7
58.5Portability42.5
5 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6051 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 to 57.7, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+16) and performance (+9). ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (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 49
- Stronger portability score: 59 vs 43
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 45% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 165 Hz
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024)
- 17% higher charging: 280 W vs 240 W
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) | IPS-level, anti-glare, G-Sync |
| 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 A16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6, 140W) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | DDR5-5200 (SO-DIMM, 2 slots, up to 64GB) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885Top 36% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183Top 29% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Charging | 240 W | 280 W+17% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg+14% | 2.27 kg |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm+21% | 22.1 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (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 | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, G-SYNC; one with power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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