ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs TUXEDO Stellaris 16 Gen8 (Intel)
58.3Performancechip62.9
55.5Display64.1
86.7Battery98.7
58.5Portability24.5
4 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6053 spec wins — TUXEDO Stellaris 16 Gen8 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 scores 63.9 against 64.1 for TUXEDO Stellaris 16 Gen8 (Intel). Pick by the categories that matter to you — TUXEDO Stellaris 16 Gen8 (Intel) edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605
- Stronger portability score: 59 vs 25
- 310% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 500 GB
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 38% lower thickness: 17.4 mm vs 28 mm
- 26% lower weight: 1.95 kg vs 2.65 kg
Reasons to pick the TUXEDO Stellaris 16 Gen8 (Intel)
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 58
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 56
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 87
- 38% higher charging: 330 W vs 240 W
- 25% higher Refresh rate: 300 Hz vs 240 Hz
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | TUXEDO Stellaris 16 Gen8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) | IPS-type LED, matte (Mini-LED and OLED options) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 300 Hz+25% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | TUXEDO Stellaris 16 Gen8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU (12 GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+310% | 500 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | TUXEDO Stellaris 16 Gen8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885Top 36% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183Top 32% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | TUXEDO Stellaris 16 Gen8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 99 Wh+10% |
| Charging | 240 W | 330 W+38% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | TUXEDO Stellaris 16 Gen8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg+26% | 2.65 kg |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm+38% | 28 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | Aluminum lid, base and bottom case; plastic display frame |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | TUXEDO Stellaris 16 Gen8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 (DisplayPort 2.1, 140W Power Delivery in), USB-C 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps, DisplayPort 1.4a, 100W Power Delivery in), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen1, HDMI 2.1, Mini DisplayPort 2.1, SD UHS-II card reader, 2.5Gbit LAN, 3.5mm 2-in-1 audio jack, Kensington lock |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel AX211); Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE200) optional |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 (5.4 with the optional Wi-Fi 7 card) |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 1080p FHD webcam with microphone and privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Face recognition (Windows Hello compatible camera) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | TUXEDO Stellaris 16 Gen8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | TUXEDO OS or Ubuntu LTS preinstalled; Windows 11 Home or Pro optional |
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