ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs HP OMEN 16 (2025)
58.3Performance57.1
55.5Display41.5
86.7Battery77.3
58.5Portability33.3
8 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6050 spec wins — HP OMEN 16 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 to 53.4, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+25) and display (+14). HP OMEN 16 (2025) 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 display score: 56 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 77
- Stronger portability score: 59 vs 33
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 45% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 165 Hz
Reasons to pick the HP OMEN 16 (2025)
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+45% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB+33% | 24 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2 SODIMM slots) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885Top 36% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183Top 29% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+8% | 83 Wh |
| Charging | 240 W+4% | 230 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg+20% | 2.43 kg |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm+31% | 25.4 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | HP OMEN 16 (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 (10Gbps, Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4), 1x USB-A (10Gbps), 2x USB-A (5Gbps), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 1080p webcam with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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