ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (2025)
VS
58.3Performance64.9
55.5Display55.5
86.7Battery98.7
58.5Portability29
2 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6054 spec wins — GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 scores 63.9 against 63.5 for GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (2025). Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 edges ahead in portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605
- Stronger portability score: 59 vs 29
- 42% lower thickness: 17.4 mm vs 29.9 mm
- 22% lower weight: 1.95 kg vs 2.5 kg
- Lower launch price: $2,800 vs $4,300
Reasons to pick the GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 65 vs 58
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 87
- 38% higher charging: 330 W vs 240 W
- 19% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 19,299 vs 16,183
- 10% higher capacity: 99 Wh vs 90 Wh
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) | OLED (G-SYNC, 100% DCI-P3) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU (24GB GDDR7, 175W) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB | 2,048 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD (two M.2 slots, one PCIe Gen5) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885Top 34% | 3,046+6%Top 18% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183Top 29% | 19,299+19%Top 15% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 99 Wh+10% |
| Charging | 240 W | 330 W+38% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg+22% | 2.5 kg |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm+42% | 29.9 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | Mostly plastic chassis (Dark Tide black) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1x USB-C Thunderbolt 5 (USB4, DisplayPort 2.1, PD 3.0), 1x USB-C Thunderbolt 4 (USB4, DisplayPort 1.4, PD 3.0), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, 1 Gbps RJ-45 Ethernet, microSD (UHS-II), 3.5mm headphone/mic combo, DC-in |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 1080p FHD IR webcam with array microphone |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home or Pro (depending on SKU) |
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