ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 review – Thin on Size, Big on Power, This OLED Laptop is a Gaming Beast
Verdict
Capable thin and light laptop, is that possible? Sure, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 proves that a compact sleek-looking machine can be suitable for gaming. We thought that the fans would be extremely noisy in “Turbo” mode but we were wrong. Of course, they are loud and audible but the noise isn’t too high or unbearable. However, the “Performance” preset is the sweet spot for gaming because the fans are much quieter in this mode. In “Silent”, the fans are turned off when the system is in an idle state or during very light usage.
The 2.5K OLED panel (Samsung ATNA60DL01-0 (SDC41A3)) impresses with an infinite contrast ratio and a 240 Hz frequency. The display covers fully even the DCI-P3 gamut. This, combined with the very good color accuracy makes the display suitable for all kinds of usage such as gaming, watching movies, and content creation. Just like most OLED units, this one here isn’t PWM-free. On the other hand, the pulsation frequency is high (1 kHz), not aggressive. You’ll also find an “OLED Flicker-Free Dimming” slider in the Armory crate app that can be useful if you plan to use the laptop for long hours of work.
The memory is soldered but that’s somehow expected for a thin laptop like this one. On the bright side, you get two M.2 slots for Gen 4 SSDs. The I/O is good – four USBs in total and an SD card slot – nice! The keyboard is comfortable and the same applies to the huge smooth touchpad. We also like the premium solid aluminum chassis and the quality sound that is coming from the 6-speaker setup. The 90Wh battery is enough for 20 hours of Web browsing which is a great result considering the thirsty CPU under the bonnet and the high-res display.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 boasts a solid metal chassis, a great optional OLED display, a capable cooling solution, and long battery life.
You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-gu605/
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
Author: Nikolay Palaozov
Author: eng. Kroum NikolovHead of Engineering at LaptopMedia.com, inventor and innovator with 40+ years of experience in electronics and high technology.
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OH WOW THE BATTERY IS NOT BAD AT ALL
Definitely impressive to fit a 90Wh battery in such a thin chassis!
Where is the Prime95 test with temperatures/clocks/power?
I’m considering to purchase this ASUS Zephyrus ROG G16 2025, but I’ve never used an OLED laptop before and worrying that I’ll feel uncomfortable using the screen for long periods of time (at least 8h daily). My main doubt is PWM, but I’ve also read that OLED might be bad for working with text. I’m planning to use the laptop for work/home/gaming. Any suggestions for people like me who think about their first OLED? Due to my location and purchase method I’ll not be able to return the item after real life test. Thanks in advance.