ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU605CW-XS98)
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US launch / reference: Price unavailable
Manufacturer source ↗ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU605CW-XS98) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (16GB / 256GB)
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (16GB / 256GB)
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US launch / reference: $1,149.99
US availability: May 20, 2025
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 Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (16GB / 256GB) for
- 1.22 kg body with a 13-inch touchscreen
- USB-A and two USB-C ports
- 16 GB memory in the specified configuration
Tradeoff: 256 GB UFS storage in this configuration
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Specifications side by side
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| Specification | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU605CW-XS98) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (16GB / 256GB) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Snapdragon X Plus (8 cores) |
| GPU | RTX 5080 Laptop, 16 GB GDDR7, 120 W including Dynamic Boost | Qualcomm Adreno integrated graphics |
| RAM | 64 GB LPDDR5X-7467 onboard | 16 GB LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 2 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD | 256 GB UFS |
| Display | 16-inch 2.5K OLED, 240Hz | 13-inch PixelSense LCD touch; 1920 × 1280; 60 Hz; 3:2 |
| Weight | 1.95 kg | ↑ 1.22 kg |
| Battery | 90 Wh | Not documented |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
| NPU | Not documented | Qualcomm Hexagon; up to 45 TOPS |
| Ports | Not documented | 2 USB-C USB 3.2, 1 USB-A USB 3.2, 3.5 mm audio |
| Camera | Not documented | 1080p Full HD |
| Wireless | Not documented | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Biometrics | Not documented | Fingerprint reader in power button |
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU605CW-XS98)
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (16GB / 256GB)
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Prices apply to the listed configuration and condition. Tax and shipping are not included unless the retailer states otherwise.