ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) vs Razer Blade 16 (2025)
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H against AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, 1.85 vs 2.14 kg. Every spec side by side.
Size and weight
Drawn to the same scale. Base configuration.
Price and overview | ||
| Specification | ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) | Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price (India) | ₹3,59,990 | Not launched in India |
| Starting Configuration | Core Ultra 9 285H, RTX 5080, 32 GB, 2 TB | Not published by Razer |
| Announced | January 2025 | January 2025 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home (India) / Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
| Model Numbers | GU605 (GU605CM, GU605CP, GU605CR, GU605CW, GU605CX), GA605 (GA605KH, GA605KM, GA605KP) | RZ09-0528 series (e.g. RZ09-05285, RZ09-05286, RZ09-05289) |
Design | ||
| Dimensions | 354 x 246 x 14.9 to 16.4 mm (up to 17.4 mm on RTX 5070 Ti and above) | 355 x 250.5 x 17.4 mm |
| Thickness | 16.4 mm | 14.9 to 17.4 mm |
| Weight | 1.85 kg (1.95 kg on RTX 5070 Ti and above) | 2.14 kg |
| Body Material | CNC-machined aluminium alloy | CNC-milled aluminium unibody |
| Colours | Eclipse Gray, Platinum White | Black |
Display | ||
| Size | 16-inch | 16-inch |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 (2.5K, 16:10) | 2560 x 1600 (189 ppi) |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED (0.2 ms) |
| Anti-Glare | Yes (low-reflection) | Not published by Razer |
| Panel Type (Other Panels) | IPS-level (some GA605 SKUs) | Not published by Razer |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz, G-Sync, 0.2 ms (OLED) | 240 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits | No info |
| Colour Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | DCI-P3 (Calman Verified profiles) |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Performance | ||
| Processor Options | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H (GU605) / AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (GA605) | AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 / Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
| Top Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H, 16 cores / 16 threads, up to 5.4 GHz, 24 MB cache | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, 12-core, 24 threads, up to 5.1 GHz |
| 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 | AMD Radeon 880M / 890M + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8 GB / RTX 5070 8 GB / RTX 5070 Ti 12 GB / RTX 5080 16 GB / RTX 5090 24 GB GDDR7 (up to 155W) |
| NPU | Intel AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS (GU605) / AMD XDNA NPU up to 50 TOPS (GA605) | AMD XDNA 2 NPU, up to 50 TOPS |
| RAM Options | 32 GB / 64 GB | 16 GB / 32 GB / 64 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X-7467 / 7500 | LPDDR5X-8000 |
| Max RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Soldered RAM | Yes | Yes |
| Storage Options | 2 TB | 1 TB to 4 TB |
| Storage Type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD |
| Max Storage | Not published by ASUS | 4 TB |
| M.2 Slots | 2 | Not published by Razer |
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 | 200W adapter (RTX 5060 / 5070 models); USB-C PD charging up to 100W |
Ports and wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, DisplayPort, PD); USB4 on GA605 | None |
| USB-C | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, PD) | 2x USB4 Type-C (power delivery, DisplayPort 1.4) |
| USB-A | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 | 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 FRL | HDMI 2.1 |
| SD Card Slot | SD card reader (UHS-II; SD Express 7.0 on GA605) | microSD card reader (UHS-II) |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm combo jack | 3.5 mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (triple band, 2x2) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
Extras | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p |
| IR Camera | Yes (Windows Hello) | Yes (Windows Hello) |
| Speakers | 4 woofers + 2 tweeters | 6 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Not published by Razer |
| Microphones | 3-mic array, AI noise cancelling | Dual-array microphone |
| Audio Tuning | Smart Amp, Hi-Res (headphone) | THX Spatial Audio, smart amp |
| Keyboard Backlight | 1-zone RGB (1-colour on some GA605) | Per-key RGB (Razer Chroma) |
| Key Travel | Not published by ASUS | 1.5 mm |
| Copilot Key | Not published by ASUS | Yes |
| Per-Key RGB | Not published by ASUS | Yes |
| IR Face Unlock | Yes (Windows Hello) | Yes (Windows Hello) |
| TPM | Firmware TPM (Pluton on GA605) | TPM 2.0, Microsoft Pluton |
| Notable Features | Slash Lighting lid, MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, G-Sync, Pantone Validated OLED, up to RTX 5090 | Thinnest Razer Blade, vapour chamber cooling, Copilot+ PC, Calman Verified colour profiles |