ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs HP Googlebook 14
58.3Performance38.7
55.5Display31.8
86.7Battery88.6
58.5Portability88.6
7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6052 spec wins — HP Googlebook 14
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 to 56.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+24) and performance (+20). HP Googlebook 14 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 39
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 32
- 700% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 256 GB
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the HP Googlebook 14
- Stronger portability score: 89 vs 59
- 37% lower thickness: 10.9 mm vs 17.4 mm
- 36% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 1.95 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,200 vs $2,800
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | HP Googlebook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) | OLED (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | HP Googlebook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5x (8448 MT/s) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+700% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | HP Googlebook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885Top 36% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183Top 29% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | HP Googlebook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+29% | 70 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 19 h |
| Charging | 240 W+269% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | HP Googlebook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 1.24 kg+36% |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm | 10.9 mm+37% |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | Recycled metal, post-consumer recycled keyboard components, ocean-bound plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | HP Googlebook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (10Gbps, DisplayPort, USB Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 5MP webcam |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, IR face unlock |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | HP Googlebook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Googlebook OS |
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