ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs HP Spectre x360 14 (2024)
58.3Performance40.7
55.5Display38.4
86.7Battery59.2
58.5Portability74.5
8 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6052 spec wins — HP Spectre x360 14 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 to 50.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+28) and performance (+18). HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) 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 41
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 59
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the HP Spectre x360 14 (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 75 vs 59
- 26% lower weight: 1.44 kg vs 1.95 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,649 vs $2,800
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) | OLED (2-in-1 touch) |
| 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 Spectre x360 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885+25%Top 36% | 2,300Bottom 8% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183+32%Top 29% | 12,300Bottom 31% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+32% | 68 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 11.5 h |
| Charging | 240 W+269% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 1.44 kg+26% |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm | 16.9 mm+3% |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 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, USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 9MP + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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