ASUS
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU605CX)
A solid mid-range laptop for everyday users and creators, leading with 16 in.
64/100
16 inCore Ultra 9RTX 509064 GB2000 GBOLED
£4,586best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- HDMI
- Above-average refresh rate
- Above-average gpu vram
- Below-average usb-c ports
Score profile
Scored against the laptops classWhere the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU605CX) wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Display
Screen size16 "
Panel typeOLED
Resolution2560
Refresh rate240 Hz
Design and build
Weight1.95 kg
Performance
CPUCore Ultra 9
CPU cores16
GPURTX 5090
GPU VRAM24 GB
Memory and storage
RAM64 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5x
Storage2000 GB
Storage typeSSD
Ports
USB-A ports2
USB-C ports1
Thunderbolttrue
HDMIYes
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi
BluetoothBluetooth
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU605CX) vs Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch M4 Pro
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU605CX)MacBook Pro 16-inch M4 Pro
| ASUSASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU605CX)This page | AppleMacBook Pro 16-inch M4 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64 /100 | 64 /100 |
| Size | 16 " | 16.2 " |
| Weight | 1.95 kgBetter | 2.14 kg |
| RAM | 64 GBBetter | 48 GB |
| Storage | 2000 GBBetter | 512 GB |
| CPU | Core Ultra 9 | Apple M4 Pro |
| GPU | RTX 5090 | 20 |
Who it's for
Is the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU605CX) right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable laptop for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need top-end performance and battery, in which case a higher-tier laptop is the better call.
Power user
Heavy multitasking, creative work or gaming on the go.
good
Everyday user
Browsing, docs, calls and media.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable machine for the basics.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU605CX) worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 64/100 against other laptops, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 45.
What stands out on the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU605CX)?
Its hdmi stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the AORUS MASTER 18 BZH?
The AORUS MASTER 18 BZH scores 58/100 versus this one at 64/100, so this is the stronger pick on the spec sheet.
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