ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs Chuwi MiniBook X U300
58.3Performance44
55.5Display25.7
86.7Battery20
58.5Portability89.7
6 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6052 spec wins — Chuwi MiniBook X U300
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 to 42.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+67) and display (+30). Chuwi MiniBook X U300 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 44
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 26
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 20
- 567% higher charging: 240 W vs 36 W
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Chuwi MiniBook X U300
- Stronger portability score: 90 vs 59
- 53% lower weight: 0.92 kg vs 1.95 kg
- Lower launch price: $469 vs $2,800
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+52% | 10.5 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) | IPS LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Processor U300 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | Intel UHD Graphics (48EU) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885Top 36% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183Top 29% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+212% | 29 Wh |
| Charging | 240 W+567% | 36 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 0.92 kg+53% |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm | 17.2 mm+1% |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data, PD charging, DisplayPort out), 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 2MP |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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