ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs Framework Laptop 13 Pro
58.3Performance61.1
55.5Display44.9
86.7Battery78.5
58.5Portability75.9
5 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6055 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 scores 63.9 against 63.5 for Framework Laptop 13 Pro. Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 edges ahead in display and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 45
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 79
- 140% higher charging: 240 W vs 100 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 21% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 74 Wh
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 Pro
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 59
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 40% higher Peak brightness: 700 nits vs 500 nits
- 26% lower weight: 1.44 kg vs 1.95 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $2,800
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+19% | 13.5 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) | LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 700 nits+40% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB | 2,048 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885Top 36% | 2,952+2%Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183+8%Top 29% | 14,965Top 34% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+21% | 74 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15.9 h |
| Charging | 240 W+140% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 1.44 kg+26% |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm | 15.9 mm+9% |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) |
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