ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU605CW-XS98)
93/100 editorial
US launch / reference: Price unavailable
Manufacturer source ↗ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU605CW-XS98) vs MacBook Air 15" (M5)
The overall editorial ratings are effectively tied. Your priorities and current prices can change the better choice.
MacBook Air 15" (M5)
94/100 editorial
US launch / reference: $1,299
Manufacturer source ↗Start with the tradeoffs
Consider ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU605CW-XS98) for
- 240Hz OLED display
- Dedicated 16 GB graphics memory
- Second M.2 slot
Tradeoff: RAM cannot be expanded
Consider MacBook Air 15" (M5) for
- Larger 15.3″ panel at 2880×1864
- 10-core CPU + 10-core GPU standard
- Up to 18 hours video playback
Tradeoff: Heavier at 1.51 kg
Scores and judgments are editorial. Specdex does not run an in-house benchmark lab. Manufacturer claims and independent measurements may use different test conditions.
Editorial fit by scenario
Performance
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU605CW-XS98)
leads on gpu (96 vs 88)
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Battery life
MacBook Air 15" (M5)
leads on battery (95 vs 70)
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Display
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU605CW-XS98)
leads on display (95 vs 90)
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Specifications side by side
Arrows indicate a higher capacity, higher power rating, or lower weight/time for comparable simple quantities. They do not establish overall product quality. Unknown values remain unavailable.
| Specification | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU605CW-XS98) | MacBook Air 15" (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Not documented |
| GPU | RTX 5080 Laptop, 16 GB GDDR7, 120 W including Dynamic Boost | Not documented |
| RAM | 64 GB LPDDR5X-7467 onboard | 16 GB unified (base) |
| Storage | 2 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD | 512 GB / 1 / 2 / 4 TB SSD |
| Display | 16-inch 2.5K OLED, 240Hz | 15.3″ IPS LED, 2880×1864 at 224 ppi |
| Weight | 1.95 kg | ↑ 1.51 kg |
| Battery | 90 Wh | Not documented |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS Tahoe (26) |
| Chip | Not documented | Apple M5 chip (10-core CPU, 10-core GPU) |
| Battery (video) | Not documented | Up to 18 hours |
| Battery (web) | Not documented | Up to 15 hours |
| Ports | Not documented | MagSafe 3, 2× Thunderbolt 4, 3.5 mm |
Inspect the shared editorial ratings
Missing criteria are excluded from pairwise scenarios. A difference below two points is treated as a tie. These are not raw benchmarks.
- cpu
- 92 / 92
- gpu
- 96 / 88
- display
- 95 / 90
- battery
- 70 / 95
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU605CW-XS98)
Prices & availability
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MacBook Air 15" (M5)
Prices & availability
US launch / reference: $1,299. This is not a current retailer offer.
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Price history
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Prices apply to the listed configuration and condition. Tax and shipping are not included unless the retailer states otherwise.