ASUS ROG GU605 Zephyrus G16 Intel Core Ultra 9 (2025) | 32GB | 2TB

Game Changer

The Zephyrus G16 is built from the ground up for gamers — and, of course, game developers. Equipped up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU, the G16 can run all the latest games and game development engines. Boasting game changing features like DLSS 4 with new Multi Frame Generation, enhanced Super Resolution, and the latest ray tracing enhancements, this machine offers unprecedented realism in modern games. NVIDIA Advanced Optimus support allows for seamless transitioning between low power and low latency modes the moment a game is launched, and with a max TGP of 120W, the GPU is always allowed to fully flex its silicon. For those looking for a professional work machine, the Zephyrus G16 offers the ability to develop and host large language models locally, while also augmenting the compute performance of existing cloud services thanks to the power of NVIDIA Studio.

Ultimate Gaming Performance and Visuals

Over 700 games and applications use RTX to deliver realistic graphics, incredibly fast performance, and cutting-edge new AI features like DLSS 4.

Your Creative AI-dvantage

Experience accelerations in top creative apps, NVIDIA Studio Drivers for maximum stability, and exclusive RTX tools for AI-assisted creative workflows.

AI-Optimised Power and Performance

NVIDIA Blackwell Max-Q is designed from the ground up for maximum efficiency, delivering a massive leap in performance and battery life.

AI, Ready for You

ROG Zephyrus G16 is NVIDIA NIM-ready and engineered to run NVIDIA NIM microservices—optimized AI models for language, speech, vision, content generation, and more. With these tools, enthusiasts and developers can build AI assistants, develop productivity plugins, or craft innovative content creation workflows locally on RTX AI PCs. Shape tomorrow’s AI today with the power of NVIDIA RTX.

Faster and Smoother Video Editing

GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs offer a major advancement in video editing capabilities, with support for the 4:2:2 colour format. Unlike the standard 4:2:0 format found in most consumer cameras, 4:2:2 delivers 50% more colour accuracy, essential for high-quality colour grading and sharper, more vibrant images in video editing. Decoding 4:2:2 video can be challenging due to large file sizes, but GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs are equipped with specialised hardware to decode 4K 60fps 4:2:2 video faster. This boost in speed accelerates multi-camera video editing, unlocking smoother and more efficient workflows. With GeForce RTX 50 Series, video editing becomes faster, smoother, and more powerful than ever.

Accelerate your workflow with an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 285H, not only a blazing fast gaming CPU in traditional titles and applications, this processor features built-in AI accelerators to take advantage of the latest technologies, including Microsoft Copilot. Dedicated NPU cores are ideal for sustained AI workloads and help reduce power consumption for longer battery life.

• Ultra 9 processor 285H
• AI Boost
• 16 Cores

Help is Always at Hand

Copilot in Windows 11 complements your capabilities and creativity with intelligent assistance and relevant answers.

• Get time saving assistance: Summarize emails with Copilot in Windows 11
• Get the answers you need: Get personalized guidance with Copilot in Windows 11
• Control the settings you want With Copilot in Windows 11

*Screen simulated, subject to change. Feature availability and rollout timing may vary.

Storage

Games, applications, and large files load at warp speed on an ultra-fast PCle 4.0 SSD. Up to 2TB of storage leaves loads of room for creative apps and tons of games, with space to spare for your professional portfolio.

Memory

Boasting up to a 64GB RAM capacity normally reserved for high-end workstations, ultra-fast 7467 MHz memory allows the Zephyrus G16 to multitask with ease.

Mux Switch with Nvidia Advanced Optimus

With NVIDI Advanced Optimus, the laptop can automatically route frames from the discrete GPU directly to the display using a MUX Switch, bypassing the integrated graphics. This pathing improves performance by 5-10% compared to machines without a MUX Switch, making sure you get the absolute best gaming experience - all without needing touch a single button.

OLED is Here

Finally, laptop gamers can enjoy the ultra-fast response times and incredible contrast ratios that are only possible with OLED technology. This panel boasts a 2.5K resolution, giving it incredible pixel density on a 16-inch screen, with a 240Hz refresh rate and G-SYNC that makes all of your games look silky smooth. With 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 color space, color accuracy with a ΔE of less than 1, and VESA HDR True Black 500 certification, prepare to be immersed in HDR content so lifelike that the screen melts away.

*Average tested result in MyASUS/ Armoury Crate Splendid Display P3 and sRGB color gamut: Delta E < 1, +/- 0.5, and may vary by specification. Please note that the actual performance also may vary under different test procedures, equipment and patterns.

*The peak brightness figures represent measurements of the panel itself. Actual brightness may vary due to factors, including but not limited to, glass or touch panel integration and color calibration.

Nvidia G-sync Technology

Nothing breaks in-game immersion like stuttering and tearing. GPUs render frames at variable rates, but displays usually refresh at a constant clip, so they can get out of sync, causing visible hitching and artifacts that pull you out of the action. ROG is proud to introduce the first-ever OLED display in a laptop capable of using NVIDIA G-SYNC, which

allows the refresh rate of the display to synchronize with the GPU's frame rate to eliminate visual tearing, minimize.

Dolby Vision Technology

Scene to scene, frame to frame, Dolby Vision makes media look better. The technology improves on standard 4K high dynamic range (HDR) video, dynamically adjusting visuals to make every image in front of you richer, brighter, and livelier. Creators can film and edit their streams, videos, and other content in a format commonly used by industry professionals.

Pantone Color Validation

Every display is factory-calibrated to ensure that colors are accurate to the Pantone palette. Artists, designers, and content creators can add high-quality content to their portfolios and enjoy richer gaming visuals all on the same machine.

100% DCI-P3 Color Coverage

While the sRGB color space is the standard for most digital visuals, it only represents about 75% of the DCI-P3 spectrum used for professional filmmaking. Displays with complete DCI-P3 coverage offer a wide color gamut for more vibrant images, and with a Delta E of less than 1*, the Zephyrus G16's display lets you experience films and other media exactly the way they were meant to be seen.

ODB Ambient Cooling

Enjoy truly silent cooling under light workloads wi the cooling system switches off all fans during ew on your work and immerse yourself in movies wit automatically switch on again.

Redesigned Keyboard

Previous keyboard designs focused on keeping the chassis temperatures cool, keeping your fingers comfortable during long gaming sessions. The newly redesigned keyboard not only keeps your hands comfortable on the trackpad and keyboard deck but increases air intake for the main system components as well, boosting the Zephyrus G16's cooling performance without increasing weight or chassis size.

Heatsink

At the heart of every great laptop is a great cooling solution. Despite its ultra-thin chassis, the Zephyrus G16 features a dual exhaust heatsink that helps to efficiently pass heat outside the machine for sustained performance. By placing these heatsinks closer to the chassis, heated air travels more efficiently out of the machine than ever before by reducing recirculation.

Vapor Chamber

Traditional laptops utilize a system of heatpipes to draw heat from the processor towards the heatsinks. But sometimes, a vapor chamber is more efficient. With much more surface contact, including on the VRM circuitry, the Zephyrus G16's vapor chamber cools as much of the mainboard as possible before passing it off to the heatsinks. Limited space doesn't need to limit your cooling potential.

44% Thermal Coverage.

Liquid Metal

Liquid metal compound from Thermal Grizzly reduces CPU temperatures by up to 13°C compared to standard thermal paste. Applying it onto CPUs is delicate work, so ROG commissioned custom equipment to automate the process with mechanical precision and designed a patented internal fence to contain the compound.

• Up to 13°C cooler
• Up to 14X Better Thermal Conductivity

ND 2 Gen ARC Flow Fans

The Zephyrus G16 was the first generation of ROG laptop to receive Asus redesigned 2" Gen Arc Flow Fans". ASUS added small bends at the end of each of the 84 primary blades that reduce both power consumption and turbulence. The fans also now feature a dual-impeller design, with a smaller set of 42 fan blades inside that allow more air to be sucked through with each rotation of the fan, similar to a jet turbine. These fans consume 16% less power while increasing airflow by 11%, enabling the high-performance components inside to run their very best.

• 0.1mm Blade Tip Thickness
• Dual-Impeller Design
• 11% Increase Airflow
• 16% Less Power Consumption

Dust Filter

Dust and fibers can collect inside your laptop, trapping heat and causing degraded performance over time. A filter over the G16's air intakes helps keep dust out, allowing the CPU and GPU to breathe easier for years of smooth and stable operation.

*Intemal testing in a simulated dusty environment

Exhaust Vents

The Zephyrus G16 features a dual exhaust heatsink, with one next to the laptop's rubber feet, exhausting air downward, and one at the rear of the machine, exhausting air underneath Asus new display hinge and keeping it away from the screen. This design also keeps warm air away from your mousing hand for extra comfort during extended gaming sessions.

Silence Mode: Quiet Operation and Long Battery Life

Even on the most powerful gaming machines around, sometimes you just need to check a few emails. For simple tasks like playing music or browsing the web, Silence Mode keeps the fan noise below 35dBA, and can even turn the fan completely off when temperatures allow. This mode also has a lower power draw than the others, giving you the longest battery life possible.

• Only 35 dBA Fan Noise
• Best Battery Life
• Web Browsing
• Watching Videos

Performance Mode: Strike the Perfect Balance

As the default, performance mode is recommended for most people, most of the time. This mode balances acoustics with a healthy power limit for the CPU and GPU, well suited for gaming, content creation, or any other tasks you throw at it. If you want to just set and forget, performance has you covered.

• Default Setting
• Healthy CPU and GPU Wattage
• Great Overall Balance
• Efficient Content Creating Task

Turbo Mode: Absolute Maximum Performance

Sometimes, You Need Every Last Drop of Performance on Tap. For Those Scenarios, Turbo Mode is Ready. This Mode Prioritizes Power Above All Else, Pushing High Wattage to the CPU and GPU for Top-tier Performance in Games, Content Creation, and Generative Al Tasks.

• Maximum Performance
• Maximum Graphics Power
• Great Gaming Performance
• Best Al Generating Performance

Manuel Mode: Complete Control

Asus Know That Pc Gamers Like to Tinker, So Asus Also Offer Manual Mode for Those Who Want to Turn All of the Dials Themselves for a Custom Profile. Manual Mode Allows You to Tune Power Limits, Fan Curves, and More to Fit Your Specific Needs.

• Customized Settings
• Absolute Limit*

*High wattage with low fans may cause thermal throttling.

Control: Effortless Control

The trackpad and keyboard are critical for controlling your laptop, so Asus spared no expense with the design of the Zephyrus G16. It boasts an extra large trackpad to maximize ease of scrolling. ASUS also increased the keycap size by 12% for smoother typing as well, thanks to extra rigidity from the CNC machining. An extra long 1.7mm travel distance gives the keyboard switches a premium typing feel, and with a lifetime of 20 million presses, it’s a perfect long-term partner.

• 12% Larger Key Cap
• 1.7mm Travel Distance
• 24% More Durable
• 1.7mm Key Cap Gap
• 240 Hz Report Rate
• < 30 dB Silent Keyboard Rollover
• 20 million Key-Press Lifetime
• Premium Glass Power Key

Premium Glass Power Key

Windows Hello

An infrared camera ensures seamless unlocking with Windows Hello support, even in low light conditions.

Aura Sync

Aura Sync support allows you to easily pair and color coordinate all of your ROG RGB equipped peripherals.

Stealth Hinge Design

12.24% Larger Key Cap

Design Story: Sleek Design

The new Zephyrus G16 catches your eye the moment you see it. Precision CNC-machined from aluminum alloy, this high strength material accepts complex shapes and also looks absolutely gorgeous after being anodized in either Eclipse Gray or the breathtaking Platinum White colorway. The sleek chassis and matte finish of the Zephyrus G16 simply beg to be touched.

• CNC Machined Precision Craftsmanship
• 100% Aluminum Alloy
• Stealth Hinge Design

Precision Craftsmanship

Built from aluminum alloy, the chassis of the Zephyrus G16 is painstakingly CNC-machined to minimize excess volume while maintaining rigidity. Using precision tools just 0.7mm in diameter, channels for the keyboard, touchpad and speakers are milled to ultra-tight tolerances for a premium and robust chassis with components that stretch edge to edge. After an eight-step process, the sandblasted, polished and anodized G16 chassis stands ready to support its flagship hardware.

• 100% Aluminum Alloy
• 12 Manufacturing Processes

Carving out channels for the keyboard, touchpad, and speakers with ultra-tight tolerances allow them to lay edge-to-edge. Maximum space, maximum efficiency.

Each keyhole, and the nearby keyboard vents, are milled individually. This gives the metal a more premium finish and maintains structural strength to minimize keyboard flex when the chassis is fully assembled.

The holes for the speakers are drilled at a super high 100,000 RPM, allowing for ultra-tight tolerances and a design that spans from one edge of the machine to the other.

Audio: Pump Up The Volume

With a staggering 47% volume increase from the previous speakers and an ultra-low bass frequency of 100Hz, the G16 produces clear and vibrant sound that you wouldn’t expect from an ultra-slim 16-inch machine. Whether you’re vibing to your favorite podcast or saving the world in the latest games, the Zephyrus G16 is ready to pump up the volume.

• 6 Speakers
• Dual side Woofers
• 47% Volume Increase
• 100Hz Bass Low Frequency

Wooofer

Sometimes, bigger does mean better. The Zephyrus G16 has larger woofers compared to the previous generation. This size increase allows for both louder volumes and clearer and richer sounds at lower volumes. These woofers are also able to hit much lower frequencies, for deeper bass tones than you'd expect from a thin-and-light-laptop.

Dolby Atmos

Richer audio draws you more deeply into gameplay and media. Virtual 5.1.2-channel surround sound powered by Dolby Atmos enhances spatial immersion with more nuanced, layered sound effects that you can optimize with specially tuned preset modes for movies and games.

3 Dmic Array

Three modes for the integrated microphone array give you greater control over your input. Cardioid mode captures sound from right in front of the laptop, while minimizing input from the back, making it ideal for streaming and gaming. Stereo mode uses right and left channels to record a wider soundscape for live music or other immersive experiences.

Portability: All Day Power

The Zephyrus G16 has always been defined by its portability, and the 2025 model is no exception. This incredible gaming machine is a true thin-and-light, weighing in at just 1.85kg, with some models measuring as low as 1.49cm thick. Paired with a 90Wh battery that supports fast charging from 0-50% in just 30 minutes and support for Wi-Fi 7 wireless networking, the Zephyrus G16 is the ultimate gaming and productivity machine for those on the move.

50% in 30Min

That mobility continues with fast charging support that can juice up the G16 from 0-50% in just 30 minutes.

Connectivity: Robust Connectivity

Despite its svelte and supremely portable chassis, the G16 offers all of the connectivity to enable your workflow or the battlestation of your dreams. Dual USB-C ports, both of which support display output, and one that supports Thunderbolt 4 and DisplayPort 2.1 make the very most of this versatile connector. For your other peripherals, dual USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports expand connectivity even further. For quick file transfers or extra storage, a dedicated UHS-II SD card reader stands ready.

OLED Care

ROG OLED laptops come with an ROG-exclusive OLED Care mechanism that's proven to protect your display. Image persistence, or burn-in, on an OLED display can occur if a static high-contrast image is displayed for a prolonged period of time. To avoid this, OLED Care include Pixel Shift technology, which moves displayed pixels slightly to avoid consistently showing static images on your desktop and reduces the chance of burn-in.

Armoury Crate

When you want to tweak settings, monitor temperatures, or tinker with your laptop, Armoury Crate is your command center. Real-time monitoring allows you to see what your GPU, CPU and memory are doing. RGB can be adjusted on a game-by-game basis with Aura Sync. Fan and power profiles allow you to change the acoustics, power delivery, and thermal characteristics of the laptop on the fly. And exclusive game deals keep your library topped off at all times.