Intel Core Ultra 9 285H (24MB Cache), 32GB LPDDR5x-SDRAM, 2000GB SSD, 40.6 cm (16") WQXGA 2560 x 1600 OLED, Intel Arc 140T, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (16GB GDDR7), WLAN, Webcam, Windows 11 Home 64-bit

Key Features

• Enjoy effortless Windows 11 Home gaming and creating with an Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 285H
• Game and create with an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
• 2.5K OLED 240Hz/0.2ms Nebula Display
• ROG Intelligent Cooling tech, including a vapor chamber*, Tri-Fan Technology*, liquid metal, improved heatpipes and Arc Flow Fans™ 2.0 (vary by sku)
• Ultra slim 1.49cm, 1.85kg 16-inch premium aluminum chassis with unique slash lighting design
• Ample I/O support, USB Type-C with DP 2.1 and PD 3.0 support

Reasons To Buy

Performance Meets Precision

Game and create on the go with the power of the all-new 2025 Zephyrus G16. Powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 285H and up to an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 50 Laptop GPU, this machine has true gaming and professional pedigree.

Game Changer

Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, GeForce RTX™ 50 Series Laptop GPUs bring game-changing capabilities to gamers and creators. Equipped with a massive level of AI horsepower, the RTX 50 Series enables new experiences and next-level graphics fidelity. Multiply performance with NVIDIA DLSS 4, generate images at unprecedented speed, and unleash your creativity with NVIDIA Studio. All in the thinnest and longest lasting NVIDIA RTX™ laptops, optimized by Max-Q.

The Dawn of a New Age

The 2025 Zephyrus G16 and Windows 11 make gaming, creation, and everything in between a breeze. Featuring an Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 285H and up to an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 50 Laptop GPU, this 16-inch machine can easily handle the latest games and cutting-edge creative software alike. The Zephyrus G16 can effortlessly transcribe voice notes into text documents, save valuable time during a video render, and play the latest AAA games at blazingly fast refresh rates. The future is here.

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.

Effortless control

The trackpad and keyboard are critical for controlling your laptop, so we spared no expense with the design of the Zephyrus G16. It boasts an extra large trackpad to maximize ease of scrolling. We’ve 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.

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.

Description

ROG ZEPHYRUS G16 (GU605)

Performance
The Dawn of A New Age
The 2025 Zephyrus G16 and Windows 11 make gaming, creation, and everything in between a breeze. Featuring an Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 285H and an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU, this 16-inch machine can easily handle the latest games and cutting-edge creative software alike. The Zephyrus G16 can effortlessly transcribe voice notes into text documents, save valuable time during a video render, and play the latest AAA games at blazingly fast refresh rates. The future is here.

Specifications

Design
Colour name	Eclipse Gray
Product type	Laptop
Market positioning	Gaming
Housing material	Aluminium
Form factor	Clamshell
Product colour	Grey
Display
HD type	WQXGA
Display surface	Gloss
Panel type	OLED
Contrast ratio (typical)	1000000:1
Touchscreen	No
Display resolution	2560 x 1600 pixels
Display diagonal	40.6 cm (16")
Maximum refresh rate	240 Hz
RGB colour space	DCI-P3
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology	Dolby Vision
Colour gamut	100%
Native aspect ratio	16:10
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported	Yes
Maximum display brightness (HDR)	500 cd/m²
Processor
Processor generation	Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor cache	24 MB
Processor model	285H
Processor boost frequency	5.4 GHz
Processor cores	16
Processor threads	16
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Processor family	Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor base power	45 W
Maximum turbo power	115 W
Efficient-core base frequency	2.7 GHz
Performance-core base frequency	2.9 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency	4.5 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency	5.4 GHz
Performance cores	6
Efficient cores	8
Low Power Efficient-core Base Frequency	1000 MHz
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency	2.5 GHz
Low Power Efficient-cores	2
Neural processor unit (NPU)
Neural processor unit (NPU)	Intel AI Boost
Sparsity support	Yes
Windows Studio effects support	Yes
AI software frameworks supported by NPU	DirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN
Total processor performance up to	99 TOPs
NPU performance up to	13 TOPs
GPU performance up to	77 TOPs
Memory
Memory form factor	On-board
Internal memory	32 GB
Internal memory type	LPDDR5x-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	64 GB
Memory channels	Dual-channel
Storage
SSD form factor	M.2
Storage media	SSD
Optical drive type	No
Number of SSDs installed	1
SSD capacity	2 TB
SSD interface	PCI Express 4.0
Card reader integrated	Yes
Compatible memory cards	SD
Total storage capacity	2 TB
Total SSDs capacity	2 TB
NVMe	Yes
Graphics
Discrete graphics card	Yes
Discrete graphics card memory	16 GB
NVIDIA G-SYNC	Yes
On-board graphics card family	Intel Arc Graphics
On-board graphics card	Yes
On-board graphics card model	Intel Arc 140T
Discrete graphics card model	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR7
Discrete GPU manufacturer	NVIDIA
On-board GPU manufacturer	Intel
Audio
Number of microphones	3
Audio system	Dolby Atmos
Number of built-in speakers	4
Built-in microphone	Yes
Camera
Front camera	Yes
Front camera HD type	Full HD
Infrared (IR) camera	Yes
Windows Hello	Yes
Optical drive
Optical drive type	No
Network
Mobile network connection	No
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.4
Antenna type	2x2
Ports & interfaces
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	1
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode	Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0
HDMI ports quantity	1
HDMI version	2.1
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)	Yes
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity	1
Intel® Thunderbolt 4	Yes
Performance
Repairability index	9.3
Keyboard
Pointing device	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	No
Keyboard backlit	Yes
Keyboard backlit colour	RGB
Keyboard backlit zone	1-zone RGB
Software
Operating system architecture	64-bit
Bundled software	Xbox Game Pass for PC_3 months (*Terms and exclusions apply. Offer only available in eligible markets for Xbox Game Pass for PC. Eligible markets are determined at activation. Game catalog varies by region, device, and time.)
Trial software	1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required. McAfee® 30 days free trial
Operating system installed	Windows 11 Home
Technical details
Market positioning	Gaming
Housing material	Aluminium
Form factor	Clamshell
Product colour	Grey
Discrete graphics card memory	16 GB
Repairability index	9.3
Battery
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	4
Battery capacity	90 Wh
Fast charging	Yes
Fast charging time (50%)	30 min
Power
AC adapter power	240 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output current	12 A
AC adapter output voltage	20 V
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)	Yes
USB Type-C charging port	Yes
Security
Password protection	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	Yes
Password protection type	BIOS, User
Windows Hello	Yes
Weight & dimensions
Width	354 mm
Depth	246 mm
Height (front)	1.49 cm
Height (rear)	1.74 cm
Weight	1.95 kg
Packaging data
AC adapter included	Yes
Packaging content
AC adapter included	Yes
Other features
On-board graphics card	Yes
Audio system	Dolby Atmos
AC adapter included	Yes