ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs ASUS Zenbook DUO (2026) UX8407AA
58.3Performancespec-based62.1
92.6Graphicschip72.5
55.5Displayspec-based58.1
86.7Batteryspec-based92.1
58.5Portabilityspec-based59.4
4 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6055 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook DUO (2026) UX8407AA
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 scores 67.6 against 67.9 for ASUS Zenbook DUO (2026) UX8407AA. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605
- Stronger graphics score: 93 vs 73
- 140% higher charging: 240 W vs 100 W
- 67% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 144 Hz
- 26% lower thickness: 17.4 mm vs 23.4 mm
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook DUO (2026) UX8407AA
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 500 nits
- 15% lower weight: 1.65 kg vs 1.95 kg
- 10% higher capacity: 99 Wh vs 90 Wh
- Lower launch price: $2,500 vs $2,800
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2026) UX8407AA |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) | OLED (dual ASUS Lumina Pro touchscreens, 100% DCI-P3) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+67% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1,000 nits+100% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2026) UX8407AA |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores, integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-9600 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB | 2,048 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 Zenbook DUO (2026) UX8407AA |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885Top 37% | 3,020+5%Top 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183Top 31% | 17,694+9%Top 21% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 17,434Top 21% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2026) UX8407AA |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 99 Wh+10% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 17 h |
| Charging | 240 W+140% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2026) UX8407AA |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 1.65 kg+15% |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm+26% | 23.4 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | Ceraluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2026) UX8407AA |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (40Gbps, display and power delivery), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2026) UX8407AA |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home or Pro |
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