ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405)
58.3Performance41.6
55.5Display41.6
86.7Battery67.6
58.5Portability83.8
8 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6053 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 to 54.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+19) and performance (+17). ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) 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 42
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 68
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405)
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 59
- 37% lower weight: 1.22 kg vs 1.95 kg
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
- 14% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 17.4 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,299 vs $2,800
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) | OLED (Lumina) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| 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-7467 (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 Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885+23%Top 36% | 2,340Bottom 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183+28%Top 29% | 12,600Bottom 36% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+20% | 75 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13 h |
| Charging | 240 W+269% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 1.22 kg+37% |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm | 14.9 mm+14% |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| 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, USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| 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 Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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