ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GA605

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Date Published: 09 Sep 2024

AMD Ryzen AI 9 365
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Laptop, 105W)
16.0", WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 240 Hz, OLED
1000GB SSD
32GB RAM
1.85 kg (4.1 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

6.9 Portability Good

10.0 Display EXCEPTIONAL

7.4 For Work Very Good

7.9 For Gaming Very Good

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Specs

Display
16.0", WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 240 Hz, OLED

HDD/SSD
1000GB SSD

M.2 Slot
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 + 1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x2 See photo

RAM
32GB RAM

OS
Windows 11 Home

Body Material
Aluminum

Dimensions
354 x 246 x 14.9 - 16.4 / 16.2 - 17.2 mm (13.94" x 9.69" x 0.59")

Weight
1.85 kg (4.1 lbs)

Ports and connectivity

2x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)

1x USB Type-C
3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort

1x USB Type-C
4.0, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort

HDMI
2.1

Card Reader
SD (SD, SDHC, SDXC)

Ethernet LAN

Wi-Fi
802.11be

Bluetooth
5.4

Audio jack
3.5mm Combo Jack

Features

Fingerprint reader

Web camera
FHD IR with Windows Hello

Backlit keyboard

Microphone
3x Microphone Array with AI noise-canceling

Speakers
4-speaker (dual force woofer) system with Smart Amplifier Technology, 2 Tweeters, Dolby Atmos

Security Lock slot

Portability

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GA605

13.94" x 9.69" x 0.59" Dimensions

1.85 kg (4.1 lbs) Weight

Average 16.0-inch laptop

2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) +10% Weight

Review

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GA605 in-depth review

The ROG Zephyrus G16 GA605 is equipped with the all-new AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 that has a powerful NPU with 50 TOPs. If you order a laptop with the most punchy GPU option you can rely on up to 321 TOPs for AI tasks. This is a very thin notebook and yes, the memory is soldered. The maximum amount here is 32GB LPDDR5x RAM. If you need 64GB memory, you can get the ASUS ProArt P16 (H7606) which boasts a similar design and dimensions. Speaking of which, the Meteor-Lake-based ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 is the Team Blue sibling of the GA605. Unfortunately, the top-end GPUs like RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 are reserved for the Intel model.We picked a maxed-out configuration with an RTX 4070 and a 1600p 240Hz OLED screen. The latter is a superb piece of tech with very good color accuracy. For a lesser amo[...]

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Pros

2x M.2 Gen 4 slots + replaceable Wi-Fi card
Very good CPU performance
Compact and light (14.9 - 16.4 mm / 1.85 kg)
Zen 5 CPU
High processor frequencies and power limits during heavy stress (4.26 GHz / 3.25 GHz P and E-core clock + 76W)
The RTX 4070 can sustain a stable 105W during gaming
MUX switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus + G-SYNC
Four USBs + Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
OLED display with infinite contacts (SDC41AE)
2560 x 1600 resolution + 240Hz refresh rate (SDC41AE)
Full sRGB and DCI-P3 coverage + good out-of-the-box color-accuracy (SDC41AE)
407 nits of max brightness (SDC41AE)
The Armoury crate app offers tons of customization options
Comfortable backlit keyboard + precise touchpad
Long battery life (~12 hours of video)
The fans don't spin during light loads in "Silent" mode
Solid metal built
Well-cooled SSD (Micron 2400E)
Good audio qiality

Cons

Soldered RAM + the left M.2 slot is limited to PCIe 4.0 x2
Pricey
High CPU temperature in medium and long loads (~92°C / 95°C)
The display's hotspot on the bottom bezel reaches 61°C
The real-life gaming performance on sub-Ultra details is a bit lower than expected
QLC SSD in this price class is a non-optimal decision by the manufacturer

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Opening the Device Hint: Ensure the laptop is powered off and disconnected from any power source before starting.Undo the eleven Torx-head screws on the bottom panel of the laptop. Note that the top two screws in the middle are hidden underneath rubber caps and must be unglued first. After removing the screws, you will notice slight gaps in the bottom edges. Use a thin plastic tool to pry the front and the sides gently. Once the front and sides are pried open, proceed to pop the back panel. Insert a thin plastic tool between the plate and the chassis and slide it gently t[...]