Creators and multitaskers
Strong editorial fit
Our editorial cpu rating is 92/100. Compare the source information and relevant alternatives; this is an assessment, not a measured workload result.
2025 ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 family image; internal configuration may differ. Image: ASUS ↗
ASUS · Laptops
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU605CW-XS98)
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H · RTX 5080 Laptop, 16 GB GDDR7, 120 W including Dynamic Boost
93/100 editorialManufacturer source →
US launch / reference price: Price unavailable · Released 2025-03-12
Editorial overview
This US G16 configuration combines a Core Ultra 9 285H, RTX 5080 Laptop GPU and 240Hz OLED display in a manufacturer-listed 1.95kg chassis. Consider graphics power settings and onboard memory when comparing configurations.
This is a sourced product profile with editorial judgments. Specdex has not tested this device in an in-house lab.
Reasons to consider it
- 240Hz OLED display
- Dedicated 16 GB graphics memory
- Second M.2 slot
Tradeoffs to check
- RAM cannot be expanded
- 120 W GPU rating matters when comparing RTX 5080 laptops
Fit by priority
Derived from available editorial ratings, using category-specific criteria.
Battery-life shoppers
Lower editorial fit
Our editorial battery rating is 70/100. Compare the source information and relevant alternatives; this is an assessment, not a measured workload result.
Specifications
Configurations and regional models can differ. A dated source beside a field identifies a specific cross-check; other fields remain catalog reference information.
Display
- Display
- 16-inch 2.5K OLED, 240HzManufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
Performance
- CPU
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285HManufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
- GPU
- RTX 5080 Laptop, 16 GB GDDR7, 120 W including Dynamic BoostManufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
- RAM
- 64 GB LPDDR5X-7467 onboardManufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
Battery & charging
- Battery
- 90 WhManufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
Storage
- Storage
- 2 TB PCIe 4.0 SSDManufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
Build & design
- Weight
- 1.95 kgManufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
Software & support
- OS
- Windows 11 ProManufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
Prices & availability
US launch / reference: Price unavailable. This is not a current retailer offer.
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Price history
History appears when an approved retailer provides observations.
Prices apply to the listed configuration and condition. Tax and shipping are not included unless the retailer states otherwise.
Sources & confidence
Manufacturer source: rog.asus.com ↗
Catalog source check recorded 2026-09-13. A reference link is not proof that every field has been independently checked. Consult the linked source for model, region and test conditions.
Editorial scores use rubric editorial-2026-09; they are not manufacturer ratings or measured benchmark results. Missing information is not scored as zero.
