ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606)
58.3Performance37.8
55.5Display41.6
86.7Battery66.7
58.5Portability74
7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6053 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 to 51.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+21) and battery (+20). ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) 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 38
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 67
- 167% higher charging: 240 W vs 90 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606)
- Stronger portability score: 74 vs 59
- 23% lower weight: 1.5 kg vs 1.95 kg
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) | OLED, glossy, non-touch (100% DCI-P3, VESA HDR True Black 600) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3200x2000 |
| 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 16 OLED (S5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 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 S 16 OLED (S5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885+33%Top 36% | 2,173Bottom 4% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183+44%Top 29% | 11,273Bottom 20% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+20% | 75 Wh |
| Charging | 240 W+167% | 90 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 1.5 kg+23% |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm | 15.9 mm+9% |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | Metal chassis (MIL-STD-810H tested) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort/PD), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, microSD reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 1080p FHD IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Windows Hello IR face recognition (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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