ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs MSI Katana 15
58.3Performance40.5
55.5Display33.6
86.7Battery29
58.5Portability39.4
11 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6050 spec wins — MSI Katana 15
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 to 36.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+58) and display (+22). MSI Katana 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 41
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 29
- Stronger portability score: 59 vs 39
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 250 nits
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $2,800
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+67% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+100% | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core i7-13620H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| 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 | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885+19%Top 36% | 2,430Bottom 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183+42%Top 29% | 11,400Bottom 22% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+68% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 5 h |
| Charging | 240 W+33% | 180 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg+13% | 2.25 kg |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm+30% | 24.9 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 720p |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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