ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605

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Date Published: 09 Oct 2025

Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (Laptop)
16.0", WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 240 Hz, OLED
4000GB SSD
32GB RAM
1.85 kg (4.1 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

6.9 Portability Good

10.0 Display EXCEPTIONAL

7.7 For Work Very Good

9.1 For Gaming EXCEPTIONAL

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Review

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 in-depth review

The thin and light gaming laptops are definitely evolving in the right direction. The 2024 models can be found with Intel Meteor Lake CPUs and fast NVIDIA RTX 4000 graphics cards. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 is a powerful machine that can be ordered with up to Intel Core Ultra 9 185H and GeForce RTX 4090. That's pretty sweet for a 16-incher with a sub-1.90 kg weight. Good news, everyone: We have not only the high-end RTX 4090, but as a bonus - also the entry-level RTX 4050.The memory here is soldered which is one of the possible methods for achieving a thin profile and shaving away a few grams. Still, the storage upgradability is on point. ASUS offers this laptop with a vapor chamber cooling that is reserved for the most powerful configurations.The laptop looks and feels like [...]

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Pros

Solid metal chassis
Liquid metal on the CPU
100% DCI-P3 coverage + very good color accuracy
Has 2.5K resolution and infinite contrast ratio (Samsung ATNA60DL01-0 (SDC41A3))
HDR, G-Sync, MUX switch, and NVIDIA Advanced Optimus on board
Wi-Fi 6E and good port selection
Great keyboard and touchpad
2x M.2 slots
The "Slash Lighting" is a cool feature
Offers an "OLED Flicker-Free Dimming" slider in the Armory crate app
Long battery life

Cons

PWM usage (Samsung ATNA60DL01-0 (SDC41A3))
Pricey

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Step 1: Accessing the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605Ensure the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 is powered off and placed on a soft surface to prevent any damage. Remove the 11 Torx-head screws securing the bottom panel, noting that two are hidden under rubber caps in the middle of the top. Use a lever tool or spudger to gently lift the bottom panel from one of the top corners, then carefully pry the back and work your way around the sides and the front.Step 2: Battery RemovalDisconnect the battery connector from the motherboard for safety. Remove the four Phillips-hea[...]

DISPLAY: 16-inch, 2560x1600, OLED

Name
Samsung ATNA60DL01-0 (SDC41A3)

Diagonal
16"

Pixel density
188.68 ppi

Brightness
416 cd/m²

sRGB
100%

PWM frequency
1000 Hz

Panel Type
OLED

Resolution
2560x1600

Becomes "Retina" from
18 inches (46 cm)

Contrast
infinite

dE Color Checker
1.9 1.5

PWM Rating
10.0: (safe)

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