ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA)
58.3Performance44
55.5Display23.3
86.7Battery36.7
58.5Portability82.4
7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6052 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 to 44.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+50) and display (+32). ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) 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 23
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 37
- 400% higher charging: 240 W vs 48 W
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
Reasons to pick the ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA)
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 59
- 38% lower weight: 1.2 kg vs 1.95 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) | IPS-level, anti-glare, non-touch |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core 7 Processor 350 (up to 4.8GHz, 6C/6T) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X (onboard) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885Top 36% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183Top 29% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+71% | 53 Wh |
| Charging | 240 W+400% | 48 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 1.2 kg+38% |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm | 16.4 mm+6% |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | All-metal chassis, MIL-STD-810H tested |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 1 Type-C (DisplayPort / Power Delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 1080p FHD camera |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Windows Hello IR face recognition camera |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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