ASUS
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)
Core Ultra 9 · RTX 5080 · 16″ OLED
93
/ 100
From $2,699
VS
Mac Studio M5 Ultra · 32GB wins by 5
Apple
Mac Studio M5 Ultra · 32GB
M5 Ultra · 32GB
98
/ 100
From $4,599
Specdex verdict
Mac Studio M5 Ultra · 32GB takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) lands at 93 and Mac Studio M5 Ultra · 32GB at 98. That puts Mac Studio M5 Ultra · 32GB ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) if…
- ✓Slim chassis for a 5080
- ✓OLED 240Hz panel
- ✓Strong thermals at 1.85 kg
Pick Mac Studio M5 Ultra · 32GB if…
- ✓M5 generation perf-per-watt leader
- ✓Larger unified memory ceiling
- ✓Improved ray-tracing iGPU
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) 93
vs 98 Mac Studio M5 Ultra · 32GB
Score breakdown
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)
93 cpu 93
gpu 95
display 95
battery 78
portability 90
Mac Studio M5 Ultra · 32GB
98 cpu 98
gpu 96
display 92
battery 96
portability 90
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) | Mac Studio M5 Ultra · 32GB |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | — |
| GPU | RTX 5080 Laptop (150W) | — |
| RAM | 32 GB LPDDR5X-7500 | 32GB |
| Storage | 2 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD | — |
| Display | 16″ OLED, 2560×1600, 240Hz | — |
| Weight | 1.85 kg | — |
| Battery | 90 Wh | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS 16 |
| Chip | — | M5 Ultra |
| Release year | — | 2025 |
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)
Pros
- +Slim chassis for a 5080
- +OLED 240Hz panel
- +Strong thermals at 1.85 kg
Cons
- −Battery limited in gaming
- −Speakers average
- −Fans ramp at max perf
Mac Studio M5 Ultra · 32GB
Pros
- +M5 generation perf-per-watt leader
- +Larger unified memory ceiling
- +Improved ray-tracing iGPU
Cons
- −macOS-only
- −Memory non-upgradable
- −High-end configs expensive
FAQ: ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) vs Mac Studio M5 Ultra · 32GB
Which is better, ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) or Mac Studio M5 Ultra · 32GB? +
Mac Studio M5 Ultra · 32GB scores 98 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) worth the price? +
At $2,699, ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in gpu.
Is Mac Studio M5 Ultra · 32GB worth the price? +
At $4,599, Mac Studio M5 Ultra · 32GB delivers a Specdex score of 98 — strongest in cpu.
Does ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) or Mac Studio M5 Ultra · 32GB last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.