ASUS - ROG Zephyrus G16 16" OLED 3K Gaming Laptop- Intel Core Ultra 9 386H 2026- 32GB Memory - GeForce RTX 5080 - 1TB Storage - Eclipse Gray
Model: GU606AW-ZP/G16_98
SKU: 6673590
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The ROG Zephyrus G16 features a premium aluminum CNC-machined chassis that delivers exceptional durability in a slim 0.7" profile and a lightweight 4.30 lbs build. Powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra 9 386H processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU, the Zephyrus G16 delivers the performance needed to play games, create content, and multitask. The 16" OLED ROG Nebula Display HDR brings gaming experience to life with a 240Hz refresh rate, ultra-fast 0.2ms response time, 1100 nits peak brightness in HDR, and VESA DisplayHDR TrueBlack 1000 for deeper contrast and richer colors. Dolby Atmos audio with dual woofers delivers immersive sound, while ROG Intelligent Cooling—paired with an upgraded exhaust vent design—improves airflow to help sustain performance during intense gaming sessions.
Why are all the build options only 16gb or 32 gb of ram... and why is the g16 only avaialble in a 5080 variant what happened to the 5090? Also 1tb nvme seems a little low for this price point
This ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU606) limits RAM to 16GB or 32GB to save battery and reduce heat in its slim chassis. The 5090 is missing because of severe thermal limits, making the 5080 the maximum supported GPU. The 1TB NVMe SSD is used to keep the steep starting price somewhat under control.
Is there an additional nvme m.2 ssd slot? what is the maximum ssd capacity if the oritinal ssd is replaced or a 2nd ssd can be added? can additional ssd be double sided (chips on both sides) or only single sided as limited by the 2025 rog zephyrus gu505?
Yes, this ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606 laptop features an additional, empty M.2 2280 NVMe SSD slot for expansion. The original drive can be replaced, or a second SSD can be added to the free slot. Yes, double-sided SSDs (memory chips on both sides of the board) can be used for expansion.
isn't it the core ultra 9x? the 18A process node?
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AW does not feature Intel’s upcoming “Core Ultra 9X” built on the 18A process node. Instead, it comes with the Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 386H processor, manufactured on the Intel 4 process, offering 16 cores, 16 threads, and boost speeds up to 4.9 GHz.
Who's going to buy this at this price. 2025 was $3399 with a 2TB SSD.
No one.
When is it arriving?
Today 05/22/2026
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Transform your gaming experience with an OLED ROG Nebula Display HDR, featuring a 240Hz refresh rate, 0.2ms response time, upgraded 1100 nits peak brightness in HDR, VESA DisplayHDR 1000, and NVIDIA G-SYNC.
Supercharge your productivity with an Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Processor, equipped with 16 cores, delivering 50 TOPS in AI performance. Experience the power and creativity of AI in a Copilot + PC.
Maximize your gaming potential with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus.
With 32GB LPDDR5X 8533 MT/s memory and a 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD, the Zephyrus G16 makes multitasking smooth whether you're gaming, creating, coding, or presenting.
ROG Intelligent Cooling keeps the Zephyrus G16 running fast and quiet. A vapor chamber, an advanced heatpipe design, liquid metal thermal compound, and a redesigned high-efficiency exhaust vent work together to improve airflow by up to 11.4%, helping maintain peak performance while reducing noise.
The upgraded slash lighting design expands the lighting control from 7 to 35 independently controlled zones, enabling smoother, more detailed animations that bring the Zephyrus to life.
The Zephyrus G16 features a CNC-milled aluminum chassis carved from a single solid piece of metal, giving it a lighter yet stronger build with a premium finish.
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