ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite)
VS
58.3Performance44.1
55.5Display41.6
86.7Battery65.7
58.5Portability78
8 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6053 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 to 54.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+21) and performance (+14). ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) 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 44
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 66
- 167% higher charging: 240 W vs 90 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite)
- Stronger portability score: 78 vs 59
- 27% lower weight: 1.42 kg vs 1.95 kg
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
- 16% lower thickness: 14.7 mm vs 17.4 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,299 vs $2,800
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) | OLED (Lumina) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1620 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-8448 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885+19%Top 36% | 2,430Bottom 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183+19%Top 29% | 13,600Top 48% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+29% | 70 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13 h |
| Charging | 240 W+167% | 90 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 1.42 kg+27% |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm | 14.7 mm+16% |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB4 Type-C, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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