ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406)
58.3Performance40
55.5Display29.8
86.7Battery66.7
58.5Portability82
8 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6052 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 to 50.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+26) and battery (+20). ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) 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 40
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 67
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406)
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 59
- 34% lower weight: 1.28 kg vs 1.95 kg
- 14% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 17.4 mm
- Lower launch price: $850 vs $2,800
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) | OLED touchscreen (100% DCI-P3, VESA HDR True Black 500) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | AMD Radeon 780M |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885+13%Top 36% | 2,552Bottom 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183+43%Top 29% | 11,279Bottom 21% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+20% | 75 Wh |
| Charging | 240 W+269% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 1.28 kg+34% |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm | 14.9 mm+14% |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | All-metal chassis (MIL-STD-810H tested) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB4 (40Gbps, DisplayPort/PD), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort/PD), 1x 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 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 1080p FHD IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Windows Hello IR face recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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