ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs Framework Laptop 12
58.3Performance30.7
55.5Display26.5
86.7Battery—
58.5Portability83.2
5 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6051 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 to 41.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+29) and performance (+28). Framework Laptop 12 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 31
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 27
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12
- Stronger portability score: 83 vs 59
- 33% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.95 kg
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $2,800
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+31% | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | — |
| RAM | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | DDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | — |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885Top 36% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183Top 29% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | — |
| Charging | 240 W | — |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 1.3 kg+33% |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm | — |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | Overmolded TPU over PC/ABS plastic with an inner metal frame |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | — |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | — |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 / Linux |
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