ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14
58.3Performance41
55.5Display38.4
86.7Battery50.8
58.5Portability87.9
8 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6052 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 to 51, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+36) and performance (+17). Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 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 38
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 51
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 59
- 37% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 1.95 kg
- 33% lower thickness: 11.6 mm vs 17.4 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X (touch, anti-reflective) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | Intel Arc 140V (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X (on-package) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885+7%Top 36% | 2,696Bottom 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183+47%Top 29% | 11,045Bottom 16% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+43% | 63 Wh |
| Charging | 240 W+269% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 1.23 kg+37% |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm | 11.6 mm+33% |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 1x HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm headphone/mic |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 2MP (1080p) |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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