ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
58.3Performance47.8
55.5Display41.6
86.7Battery54.2
58.5Portability53.8
6 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6052 spec wins — MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 to 48.8, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+33) and display (+14). MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio 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 48
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 54
- Stronger portability score: 59 vs 54
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
- 11% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 90 Wh
- Lower launch price: $2,399 vs $2,800
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) | OLED (UHD+) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| 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 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885+18%Top 36% | 2,450Bottom 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183+22%Top 29% | 13,300Bottom 50% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 100 Wh+11% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 7 h |
| Charging | 240 W | 240 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg+2% | 1.99 kg |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm+13% | 20 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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