ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
VS
58.3Performance50.9
55.5Display38.4
86.7Battery50.9
58.5Portability80
7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6052 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 to 53, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+36) and display (+17). Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) 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 51
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 51
- 300% higher charging: 240 W vs 60 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
- Stronger portability score: 80 vs 59
- 33% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.95 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,599 vs $2,800
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+19% | 13.5 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) | IPS (matte) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | AMD Radeon 860M |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885+3%Top 36% | 2,790Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183+24%Top 29% | 13,100Bottom 48% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+48% | 61 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | 240 W+300% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 1.3 kg+33% |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm | 15.9 mm+9% |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (USB4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, microSD), 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 1080p with privacy switches |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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