ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs Razer Blade 16 (2024)
58.3Performance55.7
55.5Display52.2
86.7Battery93.6
58.5Portability37.2
5 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6054 spec wins — Razer Blade 16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 to 59.9, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+21) and display (+3). Razer Blade 16 (2024) 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 display score: 56 vs 52
- Stronger portability score: 59 vs 37
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
Reasons to pick the Razer Blade 16 (2024)
- Stronger battery score: 94 vs 87
- 17% higher charging: 280 W vs 240 W
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885Top 36% | 2,964+3%Top 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183Top 29% | 17,559+9%Top 23% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 95 Wh+6% |
| Charging | 240 W | 280 W+17% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg+20% | 2.45 kg |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm+21% | 22 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | Aluminum unibody, titanium anti-flex plate |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, SD (UHS-II), 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 | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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