
Experience the height of gaming innovation with the ROG Zephyrus G16. Featuring an all-new premium aluminum chassis with customizable lighting, this laptop merges style and durability. Its ultra-slim 0.59” profile and lightweight 4.30lbs 16” chassis redefines portability, but does not compromise on performance. Powered by Windows 11 Pro, Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 285H processor, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, the Zephyrus G16 seamlessly aligns with your lifestyle, meeting all your gaming and creative demands. ROG Intelligent Cooling features liquid metal for reduced CPU temperatures and upgraded Arc Flow Fans for improved airflow to sustain peak performance on the Zephyrus G16 no matter the task. Immerse yourself in the OLED Nebula Display and enjoy rapid 0.2ms response times, vivid 2.5K resolution, and a smooth 240Hz refresh rate.
Q: Which processor is used in the Zephyrus G16?
A: The Zephyrus G16 uses an Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 285H processor.
Q: Does the Zephyrus G16 have a backlit keyboard?
A: Yes, the Zephyrus G16 has a backlit keyboard.
Q: What type of display does the Zephyrus G16 have?
A: The Zephyrus G16 features an OLED ROG Nebula Display.
Q: What kind of storage does the Zephyrus G16 have?
A: It has a 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD.
Q: How much RAM does this laptop come with?
A: This laptop is equipped with 64GB of LPDDR5X 7467 RAM.
Q: Does this laptop have a MUX switch?
A: Yes, it features NVIDIA Advanced Optimus with MUX Switch.
Q: Can I add an external microphone?
A: Yes, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU605CW) supports external microphones. You can connect one through the 3.5mm audio jack, a USB port, or via Bluetooth.
Q: Will this laptop charge with a usb c charger?
A: Yes, but not at full speed (100W) , so if you open to do heavy tasks you will need to plug it by power connector

Experience the height of gaming innovation with the ROG Zephyrus G16. Featuring an all-new premium aluminum chassis with customizable lighting, this laptop merges style and durability. Its ultra-slim 0.59” profile and lightweight 4.30lbs 16” chassis redefines portability, but does not compromise on performance. Powered by Windows 11 Pro, Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 285H processor, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, the Zephyrus G16 seamlessly aligns with your lifestyle, meeting all your gaming and creative demands. ROG Intelligent Cooling features liquid metal for reduced CPU temperatures and upgraded Arc Flow Fans for improved airflow to sustain peak performance on the Zephyrus G16 no matter the task. Immerse yourself in the OLED Nebula Display and enjoy rapid 0.2ms response times, vivid 2.5K resolution, and a smooth 240Hz refresh rate.

Experience the height of gaming innovation with the ROG Zephyrus G16. Featuring an all-new premium aluminum chassis with customizable lighting, this laptop merges style and durability. Its ultra-slim 0.59” profile and lightweight 4.30lbs 16” chassis redefines portability, but does not compromise on performance. Powered by Windows 11, Intel Core Ultra 9 285H processor, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, the Zephyrus G16 seamlessly aligns with your lifestyle, meeting all your gaming and creative demands. ROG Intelligent Cooling features liquid metal for reduced CPU temperatures and upgraded Arc Flow Fans for improved airflow to sustain peak performance on the Zephyrus G16 no matter the task. Immerse yourself in the OLED Nebula Display and enjoy rapid 0.2ms response times, vivid 2.5K resolution, and a smooth 240Hz refresh rate.

Experience the height of gaming innovation with the ROG Zephyrus G16. Featuring a premium aluminum chassis with customizable lighting, this laptop merges style and durability. Its ultra-slim 0.59” profile and lightweight 4.30lbs 16” chassis redefines portability, without compromising performance. Powered by Windows 11 Pro, Intel Core Ultra 9 285H processor, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU, the ROG Zephyrus G16 delivers exceptional gaming and creative performance. ROG Intelligent Cooling features liquid metal for reduced CPU temperatures and upgraded Arc Flow Fans for improved airflow to sustain peak performance on the ROG Zephyrus G16 no matter the task. Immerse yourself in the OLED ROG Nebula Display and enjoy rapid 0.2ms response times, vivid 2.5K resolution, and a smooth 240Hz refresh rate.

The ROG Zephyrus G14 has been redesigned with an all-new premium aluminum chassis for increased durability and elegance. At 0.63 inches thin and weighing in at just 3.46lbs, this gaming powerhouse combines portability with cutting-edge technology. Featuring the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor and NVIDIA RTX 5080 laptop GPU, the Zephyrus G14 achieves unparalleled gaming performance. The Zephyrus G14 features an OLED ROG Nebula Display. Enjoy rapid 0.2ms response times, vivid 3K resolution, and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. Elevate your audio experience with new upgraded woofers, offering a 252% volume increase, 100Hz bass frequency, and Dolby Atmos support. For intense gaming sessions, the ROG Intelligent Cooling integrates liquid metal and aerodynamic 2nd Gen Arc Flow Fans to sustain peak performance.
| Pros for ASUS - ROG Zephyrus G16 16" OLED 2.5K 240Hz Gaming Laptop - Intel Core Ultra 9 - 64GB RAM - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 - 2TB SSD - Platinum White | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance, Portability, OLED Quality | There were no pros for this product— | Build Quality, Performance, Processor Speed | Build Quality, Portability, Processor Speed, Battery Life, Gaming Performance |
| Cons for ASUS - ROG Zephyrus G16 16" OLED 2.5K 240Hz Gaming Laptop - Intel Core Ultra 9 - 64GB RAM - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 - 2TB SSD - Platinum White | |||
| Heat Dissipation | There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— | Heat, Fan Noise |
Customers are impressed with the ROG Zephyrus G16's portability, highlighting its remarkably light design. However, some users have noted that the laptop can experience significant heat generation during demanding tasks. Overall, the laptop seems to balance powerful performance with a design that prioritizes ease of transport.
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I have old model zepherys g16, 4070, so i upgraded and paid 4000$ for that model. And it have same problmes then old, over high temperature. I cannot play in games, old one, new ine, doesnt matter. In old games like witcher 2 and assasin credd revelation fps is really low 80-110 and temperature overheating everytime. CS2 90-140 fps, i can’t recommend that scrap
Poopseeque Posted
I wasn't sure about spending so much on this laptop, but it's been great so far. The screen is incredible, the speakers are great and it has a ton of power for such a small device. Overall, the audio/visual experience with this laptop is something else. It does run hot, but that's to be expected in such a thin machine. It still has enough thermal headroom that it hasn't completely throttled on me and performance stays consistent. Performance mode is quiet and does a good job of giving you good performance without a lot of fan noise. Moving into turbo or custom modes and the fans can get really loud but you get a good bit more performance whenever the GPU is able to pull more power. It's played everything I've thrown at it so far, but DLSS is needed for some games. I know many don't like upscalers or frame generation, but they help to make this machine what it is. 240Hz with 3x frame generation is really impressive, in my opinion, and it wouldn't be possible to fully utilize the impressive display without frame gen. The chassis is very light and surprisingly so. I didn't expect it to be quite so light, I can barely feel it in my bag whenever I bring it along with me. Battery life is pretty OK. Keeping it in silent mode with the iGPU taking over, I've been able to get about 5-6 hours of actual usage before having to plug in which is pretty impressive for the level of performance this thing is capable of. That being said, performance on battery is nowhere near what it is plugged in, but that's going to be the case with any laptop. The only problem I've had with this laptop has been with part of the audio drivers. "Cirrus Logic Awesome Speaker Amps" often does not initialize properly whenever the laptop restarts and causes the speakers to basically stop working. Uninstalling the service in device manager and then scanning for hardware changes fixes it for a while, but after a few times of putting the laptop to sleep and waking it back up, the service will stop working and I'll have to go back and redo it to fix the audio. Restarting does not always fix it, either. It's a small thing, but pretty annoying for such an expensive machine. I don't really think it's worth deducting a point as the rest of the package is excellent. Hopefully ASUS is able to fix that minor complaint at some point or maybe I'll find a work-around. This is a very solid laptop, but the form factor means the performance is compromised. If you're planning to take it with you often, it's an amazing machine. If you need a desktop replacement that you'll move occasionally, you'll get better performance and thermals out of a larger machine and likely for less money. I'd recommend this laptop to anyone that wants something portable, but wants some more performance whenever you're able to plug in.
RyanB Posted
This laptop exceeded every expectation. The OLED display is the first thing that stands out — extremely bright, smooth at 240Hz, and perfect for both gaming and productivity. The Intel Ultra 9 and RTX 5080 combo handles everything I throw at it without hesitation, and the 64GB RAM keeps every workload smooth, even when multitasking heavy apps. Thermals are solid, the fans are surprisingly quiet under load, and the build quality feels premium. The 2TB SSD is fast and gives plenty of room for games and projects. If you want top-tier performance in a lightweight, clean-looking machine, this one is hard to beat.
CatchPhrase Posted