ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025)
58.3Performance62.7
55.5Display38.4
86.7Battery61.3
58.5Portability67.4
6 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6051 spec wins — HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 to 57.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+25) and display (+17). HP OMEN Transcend 14 (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 38
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 61
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 71% higher charging: 240 W vs 140 W
Reasons to pick the HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 58
- Stronger portability score: 67 vs 59
- 16% lower weight: 1.63 kg vs 1.95 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5x-7500 (onboard) |
| 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 Transcend 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885Top 36% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183Top 29% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+27% | 71 Wh |
| Charging | 240 W+71% | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 1.63 kg+16% |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm+3% | 17.9 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | Anodized aluminum (recycled metal), ocean-bound plastic bezel |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | HP OMEN Transcend 14 (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 Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (USB PD, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 10Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 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) |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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