ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) vs ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H against Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 1.85 vs 2.65 kg. Every spec side by side.
Size and weight
Drawn to the same scale. Base configuration.
Price and overview | ||
| Specification | ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) | ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price (India) | ₹3,59,990 | ₹1,69,990 |
| Starting Configuration | Core Ultra 9 285H, RTX 5080, 32 GB, 2 TB | Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5070, 32 GB, 1 TB |
| Top Price (India) | Not published by ASUS | ₹2,59,990 (May 2025) |
| Announced | January 2025 | January 2025 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home (India) / Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home / Windows 11 Pro |
| Model Numbers | GU605 (GU605CM, GU605CP, GU605CR, GU605CW, GU605CX), GA605 (GA605KH, GA605KM, GA605KP) | G615 (G615JH, G615JHR, G615JM, G615JMR, G615JPR, G615LH, G615LM, G615LP, G615LR, G615LW) |
Design | ||
| Dimensions | 354 x 246 x 14.9 to 16.4 mm (up to 17.4 mm on RTX 5070 Ti and above) | 354 x 268 x 22.8 to 30.8 mm |
| Thickness | 16.4 mm | 30.8 mm |
| Weight | 1.85 kg (1.95 kg on RTX 5070 Ti and above) | 2.65 kg |
| Build | CNC-machined aluminium alloy chassis | No info |
| Colours | Eclipse Gray, Platinum White | Eclipse Gray, Volt Green |
Display | ||
| Size | 16-inch | 16-inch |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 (2.5K, 16:10) | 2560 x 1600 (2.5K, 16:10) / 1920 x 1200 (FHD+) |
| Panel Type | OLED | IPS-level |
| Anti-Glare | Yes (low-reflection) | Yes |
| Panel Type (Other Panels) | IPS-level (some GA605 SKUs) | Not published by ASUS |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz, G-Sync, 0.2 ms (OLED) | 240 Hz (2.5K, up to 300 Hz on some India SKUs) / 165 Hz (FHD+), G-Sync, 3 ms |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits (2.5K) |
| Colour Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 (2.5K) / 100% sRGB (FHD+) |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Performance | ||
| Processor Options | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H (GU605) / AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (GA605) | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX / Core Ultra 7 255HX / Core i9-14900HX / Core i7-14650HX / Core i5-13450HX |
| Top Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H, 16 cores / 16 threads, up to 5.4 GHz, 24 MB cache | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 24 cores / 24 threads, up to 5.4 GHz, 36 MB cache |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 (GA605 only) / 5060 / 5070 (8 GB GDDR7) / RTX 5070 Ti (12 GB) / RTX 5080 (16 GB) / RTX 5090 (24 GB GDDR7), up to 120 W, MUX Switch + Advanced Optimus | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 / 5060 / 5070 (8 GB GDDR7, 115 W) / RTX 5070 Ti (12 GB, 140 W) / RTX 5080 (16 GB, 175 W), MUX Switch + Advanced Optimus |
| NPU | Intel AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS (GU605) / AMD XDNA NPU up to 50 TOPS (GA605) | Intel AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS (Core Ultra models) |
| RAM Options | 32 GB / 64 GB | 16 GB / 32 GB / 64 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X-7467 / 7500 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Slots | Not published by ASUS | 2 SO-DIMM |
| Soldered RAM | Yes | Not published by ASUS |
| Storage Options | 2 TB | 1 TB / 2 TB |
| Storage Type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD |
| M.2 Slots | 2 | 2 |
Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Battery Life | No info | No info |
| Charger | 200 W adapter (240 W on RTX 5070 Ti and above), USB-C power delivery supported | 280 W adapter (380 W on RTX 5080), USB-C power delivery supported |
Ports and wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, DisplayPort, PD); USB4 on GA605 | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, DisplayPort, PD); RTX 5080 SKUs: 2x Thunderbolt 5 (120Gbps) |
| USB-C | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, PD) | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, PD) |
| USB-A | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 | 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 FRL | HDMI 2.1 FRL |
| SD Card Slot | SD card reader (UHS-II; SD Express 7.0 on GA605) | None |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm combo jack | 3.5 mm combo jack |
| Ethernet | None | Ethernet (RJ-45); RTX 5080 SKUs: 2.5G Ethernet |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (triple band, 2x2) | Wi-Fi 7 (triple band, 2x2) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
Extras | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p |
| IR Camera | Yes (Windows Hello) | Yes |
| Speakers | 4 woofers + 2 tweeters | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones | 3-mic array, AI noise cancelling | Array, AI noise canceling |
| Audio Tuning | Smart Amp, Hi-Res (headphone) | Smart Amp, Hi-Res (headphone) |
| Keyboard Backlight | 1-zone RGB (1-colour on some GA605) | Per-key RGB (4-zone on India SKUs) |
| Numeric Keypad | Not published by ASUS | NumberPad on touchpad |
| Copilot Key | Not published by ASUS | Yes |
| Per-Key RGB | Not published by ASUS | Yes (4-zone in India) |
| IR Face Unlock | Yes (Windows Hello) | Windows Hello |
| TPM | Firmware TPM (Pluton on GA605) | Firmware TPM |
| Notable Features | Slash Lighting lid, MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, G-Sync, Pantone Validated OLED, up to RTX 5090 | MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, G-Sync, Aura Sync light bar, user-upgradeable RAM and dual M.2 slots |