ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025)
58.3Performance62.7
55.5Display55
86.7Battery86.7
58.5Portability50.3
4 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6051 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 scores 63.9 against 63.8 for ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025). Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 edges ahead in portability and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605
- Stronger portability score: 59 vs 50
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 45% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 165 Hz
- 11% lower weight: 1.95 kg vs 2.2 kg
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 58
- 17% higher charging: 280 W vs 240 W
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) | IPS-level, anti-glare, 100% sRGB, 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 F16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX (24C/24T, up to 5.4GHz) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, 115W (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+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885Top 36% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183Top 29% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Charging | 240 W | 280 W+17% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg+11% | 2.2 kg |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm+3% | 17.9 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | Aluminum lid, MIL-STD-810H tested |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort / Power Delivery / G-SYNC), 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 1080p FHD IR camera |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR camera with Windows Hello face recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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