ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000)
58.3Performance64.7
55.5Display55.5
86.7Battery77.3
58.5Portability23.6
4 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6053 spec wins — HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 to 57.8, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+35) and battery (+9). HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) 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 battery score: 87 vs 77
- Stronger portability score: 59 vs 24
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 38% lower thickness: 17.4 mm vs 27.9 mm
- 27% lower weight: 1.95 kg vs 2.68 kg
Reasons to pick the HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000)
- Stronger performance score: 65 vs 58
- 38% higher charging: 330 W vs 240 W
- 22% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 19,822 vs 16,183
- Lower launch price: $1,700 vs $2,800
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2 slots) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885Top 36% | 3,097+7%Top 17% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183Top 29% | 19,822+22%Top 15% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+8% | 83 Wh |
| Charging | 240 W | 330 W+38% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg+27% | 2.68 kg |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm+38% | 27.9 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | Aluminum lid and base, plastic keyboard deck |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 10Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (Wi-Fi 6E on some configs) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 (5.3 with Wi-Fi 6E) |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 1080p IR (HP True Vision) with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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