ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CW-QR087W Intel Core Ultra 9 285H Laptop 40.6 cm (16") WQXGA 32 GB LPDDR5x-SDRAM 2 TB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Windows 11 Home Grey
- Brand
- Asus
- Product Family
- ROG
- Product series
- Zephyrus G16
- Product code
- GU605CW-QR087W
- SKU
- 0NUY20L9MGC6D
- EAN/GTIN
- 4711387855744
- 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
Product Info
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.
Description
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.
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.
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.
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.
| Design | |
|---|---|
| Colour name | Eclipse Gray |
| Product type | Laptop |
| Product colour | Grey |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Housing material | Aluminium |
| Market positioning | Gaming |
| Display | |
| Display diagonal | 40.6 cm (16") |
| Display resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| Touchscreen | No |
| HD type | WQXGA |
| Panel type | OLED |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:10 |
| Display surface | Gloss |
| Maximum display brightness (HDR) | 500 cd/m² |
| RGB colour space | DCI-P3 |
| Colour gamut | 100% |
| Maximum refresh rate | 240 Hz |
| Contrast ratio (typical) | 1000000:1 |
| High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported | Yes |
| High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology | Dolby Vision |
| Processor | |
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor family | Intel Core Ultra 9 |
| Processor generation | Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) |
| Processor model | 285H |
| Processor cores | 16 |
| Processor threads | 16 |
| Processor boost frequency | 5.4 GHz |
| Performance cores | 6 |
| Efficient cores | 8 |
| Low Power Efficient-cores | 2 |
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency | 5.4 GHz |
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 4.5 GHz |
| Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 2.5 GHz |
| Performance-core base frequency | 2.9 GHz |
| Efficient-core base frequency | 2.7 GHz |
| Low Power Efficient-core Base Frequency | 1000 MHz |
| Processor cache | 24 MB |
| Processor base power | 45 W |
| Maximum turbo power | 115 W |
| 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 | |
| Internal memory | 32 GB |
| Internal memory type | LPDDR5x-SDRAM |
| Memory form factor | On-board |
| Maximum internal memory | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | Dual-channel |
| Storage | |
| Total storage capacity | 2 TB |
| Storage media | SSD |
| Total SSDs capacity | 2 TB |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| SSD capacity | 2 TB |
| SSD interface | PCI Express 4.0 |
| NVMe | Yes |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards | SD |
| Graphics | |
| Discrete GPU manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 16 GB |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR7 |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| On-board GPU manufacturer | Intel |
| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel Arc Graphics |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel Arc 140T |
| NVIDIA G-SYNC | Yes |
| Audio | |
| Audio system | Dolby Atmos |
| Number of built-in speakers | 4 |
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
| Number of microphones | 3 |
| Camera | |
| Front camera | Yes |
| Front camera HD type | Full HD |
| Infrared (IR) camera | Yes |
| Network | |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Mobile network connection | No |
| Antenna type | 2x2 |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 |
| Ports & interfaces | |
| 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 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity | 1 |
| Intel® Thunderbolt 4 | Yes |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode | 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 |
| Trial software | 1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required. McAfee® 30 days free trial |
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Home |
| 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.) |
| 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 Type-C charging port | Yes |
| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) | Yes |
| Security | |
| Windows Hello | Yes |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes |
| Password protection | Yes |
| Password protection type | BIOS, User |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 354 mm |
| Depth | 246 mm |
| Height (front) | 1.49 cm |
| Height (rear) | 1.74 cm |
| Weight | 1.95 kg |
| Packaging content | |
| AC adapter included | Yes |