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ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs Lenovo Googlebook 15

WINNER
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605
63.9Inno Score
VS
Lenovo Googlebook 15
52Inno Score
58.3Performance38.7
55.5Display38.4
86.7Battery65.7
58.5Portability80.3
5 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6052 spec wins — Lenovo Googlebook 15

InnoReviews verdict

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 to 52, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+21) and performance (+20). Lenovo Googlebook 15 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 39
  • Stronger display score: 56 vs 38
  • Stronger battery score: 87 vs 66
  • 700% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 256 GB
  • 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz

Reasons to pick the Lenovo Googlebook 15

  • Stronger portability score: 80 vs 59
  • 34% lower weight: 1.29 kg vs 1.95 kg
  • Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $2,800

Display

Display comparison: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 versus Lenovo Googlebook 15
SpecASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605Lenovo Googlebook 15
Screen size16 ″+5%15.3 ″
Panel typeOLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync)OLED (multitouch)
Resolution2560x16002880x1800
Refresh rate240 Hz+100%120 Hz
Peak brightness500 nits500 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 versus Lenovo Googlebook 15
SpecASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605Lenovo Googlebook 15
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 285HIntel Core Ultra 5 325 (Panther Lake)
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti LaptopIntel Graphics (integrated)
RAM32 GB+100%16 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5X-7467 (soldered)LPDDR5x
Storage2,048 GB+700%256 GB
Storage typePCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots)NVMe SSD

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 versus Lenovo Googlebook 15
SpecASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605Lenovo Googlebook 15
Geekbench 6 (single)2,885Top 36%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)16,183Top 29%—

Battery

Battery comparison: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 versus Lenovo Googlebook 15
SpecASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605Lenovo Googlebook 15
Capacity90 Wh+29%70 Wh
Web browsing endurance—13 h
Charging240 W—

Design

Design comparison: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 versus Lenovo Googlebook 15
SpecASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605Lenovo Googlebook 15
Weight1.95 kg1.29 kg+34%
Thickness17.4 mm16 mm+8%
MaterialCNC-machined aluminum alloyMagnesium alloy and carbon fiber

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 versus Lenovo Googlebook 15
SpecASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605Lenovo Googlebook 15
PortsThunderbolt 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 audio2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.0, 3.5mm audio jack
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.45.4
Webcam1080p FHD with IR5MP RGB with privacy shutter
BiometricsIR face (Windows Hello)Fingerprint reader, face unlock, Google Titan C2 security chip

Software

Software comparison: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 versus Lenovo Googlebook 15
SpecASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605Lenovo Googlebook 15
Operating systemWindows 11Googlebook OS

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