ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs Razer Blade 18 (2025)
58.3Performance65.6
55.5Display55.5
86.7Battery98.7
58.5Portability20
3 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6055 spec wins — Razer Blade 18 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 to 62.2, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+39). Razer Blade 18 (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 portability score: 59 vs 20
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 38% lower thickness: 17.4 mm vs 27.9 mm
- 37% lower weight: 1.95 kg vs 3.1 kg
- Lower launch price: $2,800 vs $3,500
Reasons to pick the Razer Blade 18 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 58
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 87
- 67% higher charging: 400 W vs 240 W
- 25% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 20,220 vs 16,183
- 13% higher Screen size: 18 ″ vs 16 ″
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 18 ″+13% |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots) |
| 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 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885Top 36% | 3,127+8%Top 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183Top 29% | 20,220+25%Top 11% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 99 Wh+10% |
| Charging | 240 W | 400 W+67% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg+37% | 3.1 kg |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm+38% | 27.9 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | CNC aluminum (recycled) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Razer Blade 18 (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 | 1x Thunderbolt 5, 1x Thunderbolt 4, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 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 | 5MP + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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