ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
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58.3Performance35.5
55.5Display27.3
86.7Battery69.5
58.5Portability82.8
9 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6052 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+28) and performance (+23). Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) 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 36
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 70
- 700% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 256 GB
- 433% higher charging: 240 W vs 45 W
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
- Stronger portability score: 83 vs 59
- 37% lower weight: 1.22 kg vs 1.95 kg
- 10% lower thickness: 15.6 mm vs 17.4 mm
- Lower launch price: $900 vs $2,800
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+23% | 13 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) | PixelSense IPS LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1280 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+18% | 425 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-42-100) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+700% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | UFS 4.0 (removable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885+26%Top 36% | 2,287Bottom 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183+45%Top 29% | 11,125Bottom 18% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+80% | 50 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 16 h |
| Charging | 240 W+433% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 1.22 kg+37% |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm | 15.6 mm+10% |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB-C (USB 3.2, DisplayPort 1.4a), USB-A, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 1080p Full HD |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint (Windows Hello, in power button) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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