ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs Asus Vivobook 14
58.3Performance30.7
55.5Display21.6
86.7Battery22.7
58.5Portability74.3
8 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6051 spec wins — Asus Vivobook 14
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 to 34.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+64) and display (+34). Asus Vivobook 14 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 31
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 22
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 23
- 433% higher charging: 240 W vs 45 W
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
Reasons to pick the Asus Vivobook 14
- Stronger portability score: 74 vs 59
- 28% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 1.95 kg
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $2,800
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Asus Vivobook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+100% | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Asus Vivobook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | DDR4 |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Asus Vivobook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885Top 36% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183Top 29% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Asus Vivobook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+114% | 42 Wh |
| Charging | 240 W+433% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Asus Vivobook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 1.4 kg+28% |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm+3% | 17.9 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Asus Vivobook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 1, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB 2.0, 1x HDMI 1.4, 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Asus Vivobook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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