•  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)
    8.6
    TOTAL SCORE
    6.9 Portability Good
    10.0 Display EXCEPTIONAL
    7.7 For Work Very Good
    9.1 For Gaming EXCEPTIONAL

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 4000GB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 2x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4  See photo
    • RAM
    • 32GB RAM
    • OS
    • Windows 11 Pro
    • Body Material
    • Aluminum
    • Dimensions
    • 355 x 246 x 14.9 - 17.2 mm (13.98" x 9.69" x 0.59")
    • Weight
    • 1.85 kg (4.1 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 2x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 4.0, Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD)
    • HDMI
    • 2.1
    • Card Reader
    • SD (SD, SDHC, SDXC)
    • Ethernet LAN
    • Wi-Fi
    • Wi-Fi 6E / Wi-Fi 7
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.3 / 5.4
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5mm Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • FHD IR
    • 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
    • Gifts
    • Dockztorm Portable USB Hub

    Portability

    ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605
    13.98" 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 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[...]

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