ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
58.3Performance46.9
55.5Display38.4
86.7Battery77.3
58.5Portability55.2
7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6050 spec wins — HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 to 53, pulling ahead mainly in display (+17) and performance (+11). HP Spectre x360 16 (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 47
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 77
- Stronger portability score: 59 vs 55
- 140% higher charging: 240 W vs 100 W
Reasons to pick the HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
- Lower launch price: $1,600 vs $2,800
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| 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 16 (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 | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5x-6400 (soldered) |
| 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 Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885+19%Top 36% | 2,426Bottom 24% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183+25%Top 29% | 12,896Bottom 45% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+8% | 83 Wh |
| Charging | 240 W+140% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 1.95 kg |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm+12% | 19.8 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | Aluminum (recycled metal), ocean-bound plastic bezel |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | HP Spectre x360 16 (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 (40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort), 1x USB-A 10Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configs) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 (5.4 with Wi-Fi 7) |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 9MP IR (HP Wide Vision) with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), fingerprint reader (optional on some configs) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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