ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406
58.3Performance43.3
55.5Display38.4
86.7Battery66.7
58.5Portability64.1
9 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6051 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 to 51, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+20) and display (+17). ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 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 43
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 67
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406
- Stronger portability score: 64 vs 59
- 15% lower weight: 1.65 kg vs 1.95 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,500 vs $2,800
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) | OLED (dual touchscreens) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885+17%Top 36% | 2,475Bottom 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183+26%Top 29% | 12,867Bottom 44% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+20% | 75 Wh |
| Charging | 240 W+269% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 1.65 kg+15% |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm+13% | 19.9 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 1080p FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
Related comparisons
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605vs ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025)VSASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605vs Alienware 18 Area-51VSASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605vs Framework Laptop 13 ProVSASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605vs ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)VSASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406vs Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14VSASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406vs Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360VSASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406vs ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406)VSASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406vs HP OmniBook X 14VS