ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs LG Gram 17 (2025)
58.3Performance41.5
55.5Display24.9
86.7Battery79.8
58.5Portability76
9 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6052 spec wins — LG Gram 17 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 to 52, pulling ahead mainly in display (+31) and performance (+17). LG Gram 17 (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 performance score: 58 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 25
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 80
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
Reasons to pick the LG Gram 17 (2025)
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 59
- 31% lower weight: 1.35 kg vs 1.95 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,699 vs $2,800
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 17 ″+6% |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+43% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| 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 | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885+9%Top 36% | 2,640Bottom 44% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183+51%Top 29% | 10,700Bottom 12% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+17% | 77 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 16 h |
| Charging | 240 W+269% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 1.35 kg+31% |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm+2% | 17.8 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | Magnesium alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | LG Gram 17 (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 | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A, HDMI, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 1080p |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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