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General

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Series

ROG Strix2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025Read 10 October 2026ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025).

ROG Zephyrus2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605Read 13 October 2026ROG Zephyrus line.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

G635LW-XS971Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025/specRead 10 October 2026The US tech spec tab shows four columns G635LX-DS96, G635LX-XS97, 90NR0L81-S00010 and G635LW-XS97 but only three spec sets. The RTX 5080 spec set is read as the G635LW-XS97 column. The 90NR0L81-S00010 column has no data of its own. The page marks all models as Coming Soon.

GU605CR-XS971Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026US spec tab lists twelve columns. GU605CR-XS97 appears twice with identical rows: Windows 11 Pro, RTX 5070 Ti, 32GB, 2TB, 240W adapter. Columns were read in the same order as the SKU header list.

GTIN / EAN

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1971058692574Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/811804/asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-gu605cr-xs97.htmlRead 13 October 2026UPC 197105869257 on the listing. The listing says the SKU is discontinued, so status is not stored.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

7 January 20253Press releasepress.asus.com/news/press-releases/asus-rog-strix-2025-laptop-lineupRead 10 October 2026TAIPEI, January 7, 2025: ASUS ROG announces the 2025 ROG Strix lineup, which includes the SCAR 16 and SCAR 18.

January 20255Press articlelaptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/asus-zephyrus-g14-g16--specs-designRead 13 October 2026Laptop Mag CES 2025 preview published 7 January 2025 covers the new Zephyrus G16 with the Core Ultra 9 285H. Month only. It says the laptops release later in Q1 2025.

Status

Available1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025/specRead 10 October 2026G635LW-XS97 is listed on the ASUS US spec tab on 2026-10-10.

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606AR8Reviewultrabookreview.com/75392-asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-gu606-reviewRead 23 October 2026Ultrabookreview calls the 2026 Zephyrus G16 GU606 an update of last year's G16 GU605.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025/specRead 10 October 2026US spec tab of the ASUS ROG USA site.

US1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026US store spec tab of the ASUS ROG USA site.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Platinum White4Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/811804/asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-gu605cr-xs97.htmlRead 13 October 2026Listed as Platinum White for GU605CR-XS97.

Segment

Gaming2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025Read 10 October 2026ROG Strix gaming laptop.

Gaming2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605Read 13 October 2026Maker calls it a gaming laptop.

Form factor

Clamshell2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025Read 10 October 2026Standard clamshell gaming laptop. The page lists no convertible or detachable mode.

Clamshell2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605Read 13 October 2026

Chassis

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DimensionsiClosed laptop body size. Minimum and maximum thickness describe the front and rear or other points stated by the maker.

Width354Depth268Thickness (min)22.8Thickness (max)30.8mm(13.9 × 10.6 × 0.9 to 1.2 in)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025/specRead 10 October 202635.4 x 26.8 x 2.28 ~ 3.08 cm.

Width354Depth246Thickness (min)14.9Thickness (max)17.4mm(13.9 × 9.7 × 0.6 to 0.7 in)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 202635.4 x 24.6 x 1.49 ~ 1.74 cm.

Weight (published)iPublished laptop weight without the charger. A starting weight is identified in the source note and may vary with configuration.

2.8kg(6.2 lb)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025/specRead 10 October 20262.80 Kg (6.17 lbs). Ultrabookreview lists 2.81 kg.

1.95kg(4.3 lb)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 20261.95 kg (4.30 lbs) in the XS97 column. The reviewer lists 2.1 kg for the 5070 Ti version without a stated measurement. The maker value is stored.

Lid material

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Aluminium2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605Read 13 October 2026Chassis is CNC-machined from aluminum alloy. The page does not name lid and base separately.

Bottom material

Plastic5Reviewultrabookreview.com/71050-asus-rog-scar-16-g635-reviewRead 10 October 2026Lid is metal and the base is plastic. The lid metal is not named, so lid material is not stored.

Aluminium2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605Read 13 October 2026Chassis is CNC-machined from aluminum alloy. The page does not name lid and base separately.

Max hinge angle

135°5Reviewultrabookreview.com/71050-asus-rog-scar-16-g635-reviewRead 10 October 2026135-degree screen angle.

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MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)iManufacturer claim of MIL-STD-810 testing. The revision and tested procedures belong in the source note. This is not proof of every standard test.

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Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal of the main built-in display. Rounded-corner displays may be measured as a full rectangle.

16in(40.6 cm)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025/specRead 10 October 202616-inch SCAR 16 family.

16in(40.6 cm)3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/in/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026India GU605CW-QR133WS column: 40.64cm (16). The display row is the same OLED panel text as the family. The US tab shows only coverage.

Native resolution

2560 × 1600px1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025/specRead 10 October 20262.5K (2560 x 1600, WQXGA) 16:10.

2560 × 1600px3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/in/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 20262.5K (2560 x 1600, WQXGA) OLED 16:10.

Pixel density

188.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

188.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Panel typeiDell's WVA means wide viewing angle and names no panel technology, so it is stored as IPS only when Dell or a review names IPS.

IPS-level2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025Read 10 October 2026The page says each IPS-level display is factory calibrated and describes the 16-inch ROG Nebula HDR display with Mini LED.

OLED3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/in/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026

Backlight

Mini-LED2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025Read 10 October 2026Mini LED with over 2000 dimming zones.

None (self-emissive)3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/in/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026OLED is self-emissive.

Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones, not the number of LEDs or screen pixels.

2,3045Reviewultrabookreview.com/71050-asus-rog-scar-16-g635-reviewRead 10 October 2026Spec list: 2304 dimming zones. ASUS says over 2000.

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Panel part numberiPanel part number identified in a matching review unit. Suppliers may vary within the same laptop configuration.

BOE NEW160QDM-NM8 (BOE0CDC)5Reviewultrabookreview.com/71050-asus-rog-scar-16-g635-reviewRead 10 October 2026Panel BOE0CDC, NEW160QDM-NM8 (BOE) on the reviewed G635LW. Suppliers may vary between units.

Samsung ATNA60DL01-0 (SDC41A3)7Reviewultrabookreview.com/71954-asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-cr-reviewRead 13 October 2026Panel HardwareID Samsung SDC41A3 (ATNA60DL01-0) on the reviewed GU605CR. Panel suppliers can vary.

Screen surfaceiSurface of the stored display configuration. Anti-reflective coatings do not by themselves make a glossy display matte. A matte finish of the chassis is not the screen surface.

Matte2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025Read 10 October 2026Dual ACR layer. Anti-glare display on the spec tab.5Reviewultrabookreview.com/71050-asus-rog-scar-16-g635-reviewRead 10 October 2026Spec list: 16 inch 16:10 matte QHD+ mini LED.

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Touchscreen

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No7Reviewultrabookreview.com/71954-asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-cr-reviewRead 13 October 2026Glossy non-touch implementation.

Stylus

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Refresh rate modesiHighest confirmed operating refresh rate of the built-in display at each resolution. Add a second row only for a documented dual-mode panel, not an ordinary supported timing.

AASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635LW

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
2560	1600	240	Yes

Source2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025Read 10 October 2026240Hz / 3ms, full NVIDIA G-SYNC support, Adaptive Sync technology. The 3ms figure is not stored because the page does not say gray-to-gray.

BASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605CR-XS97

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
2560	1600	240	Yes

Source3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/in/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026Refresh Rate 240Hz. G-SYNC is listed on the US product page. VRR is stored true for G-SYNC.

Max refresh rate

240Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

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Adaptive synciNamed variable refresh technologies for the built-in display. Manual switching between 60Hz and 120Hz is not VRR.

G-SYNC2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025Read 10 October 2026

G-SYNC2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605Read 13 October 2026240Hz refresh rate and G-SYNC.

Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)iManufacturer claim for a gray-to-gray pixel transition. Do not use generic response times, black-to-white values, or motion-picture response times.

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Native panel colour depthiPhysical panel colour depth per channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from the number of supported colours.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer typical SDR luminance. Outdoor maxima and an unspecified peak are not typical SDR brightness.

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Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)iManufacturer maximum SDR luminance explicitly claimed for outdoor use. Ambient light, automatic brightness and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not typical SDR or HDR brightness.

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Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer explicitly sustained HDR luminance. Screen area, duration, temperature and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not a brief peak or SDR luminance.

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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer peak luminance explicitly measured or claimed in HDR. Window size and duration belong in the source note.

1,200nits2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025Read 10 October 20261200 nits of peak brightness for the Nebula HDR Mini LED display. Window size not stated.

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sRGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated sRGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated DCI-P3 gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

100%1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025/specRead 10 October 2026DCI-P3: 100%. The tab does not say coverage or volume.

100%1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026Display row: DCI-P3 100%.

Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated Adobe RGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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HDR certification

DisplayHDR 10002Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025Read 10 October 2026The Nebula HDR text says the display passes DisplayHDR 1000 certification.

DisplayHDR True Black 5002Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605Read 13 October 20262.5K OLED 240Hz/0.2ms Nebula Display, with VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 support.

Factory calibratediThe maker explicitly states factory colour calibration. Certification alone does not establish calibration.

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025Read 10 October 2026Each IPS-level display is factory-calibrated to the Pantone palette.

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605Read 13 October 2026Every display is factory-calibrated to ensure that colors are accurate to the Pantone palette.

Second display

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Processor

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Processor

Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025/specRead 10 October 2026

Intel Core Ultra 9 285H1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026

Processor brand

Intel1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025/specRead 10 October 2026

Intel1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026

Core configurationiProcessor core groups using the chip maker's names. MediaTek Big, Apple Super and AMD Zen architecture labels remain distinct from Intel P and E labels.

AASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635LW

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	8	2.7	5.4
Efficiency	16	2.1	4.6

Source4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242293/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-275hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 10 October 20268 P-cores at 2.7 GHz base and 5.4 GHz max turbo, 16 E-cores at 2.1 GHz base and 4.6 GHz max turbo, 24 threads. Generic chip power limits are not the laptop setting.

BASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605CR-XS97

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	6	2.9	5.4
Efficiency	8	2.7	4.5
Low-power efficiency	2	1	2.5

Source6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241747/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285h-24m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 13 October 20266 P-cores 2.9/5.4 GHz, 8 E-cores 2.7/4.5 GHz, 2 LP E-cores 1.0/2.5 GHz. Generic base 45 W and turbo 115 W are not the laptop settings.

CPU cores

24=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

16=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Cores labelled performanceiCounts only rows classified as performance. Other labels, including Big, Super and AMD Zen architecture rows, are not included.

8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

6=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Cores labelled efficiencyiCounts only efficiency and low-power-efficiency rows. AMD Zen 5c and Apple super cores are not included.

16=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

10=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

ThreadsiMaximum hardware threads of the processor, including simultaneous multithreading where supported.

244Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242293/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-275hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 10 October 2026

166Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241747/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285h-24m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 13 October 2026

Max boost clock

5.4GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

5.4GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

L3 cacheiL3 cache only. Do not copy a combined L2 plus L3 cache total. Qualcomm's total cache, such as 30 MB on Snapdragon X, is not L3, even when a laptop maker labels it L3.

36MB4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242293/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-275hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 10 October 202636 MB Intel Smart Cache. The 40 MB total L2 is not stored in this field.

24MB6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241747/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285h-24m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 13 October 202624 MB Intel Smart Cache.

ProcessiProcess size class of the processor compute die in nm, as on CPUs: TSMC N3B is 3, Intel 7 is 10, Intel 4 is 7 and Intel 18A is 1.8. Marketing process names and other chiplet processes belong in the source note.

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3nm6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241747/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285h-24m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 13 October 2026CPU Lithography listed as TSMC N3B.

Sustained CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's sustained configured CPU power limit, such as PL1. A chip manufacturer's generic base power is not the laptop setting.

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70W7Reviewultrabookreview.com/71954-asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-cr-reviewRead 13 October 2026Table of Armoury Crate modes, CPU only PL1/PL2: Turbo 70/95 W.

Peak CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's configured short-duration CPU limit, such as PL2. Do not substitute generic processor maximum turbo power.

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95W7Reviewultrabookreview.com/71954-asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-cr-reviewRead 13 October 2026Table of Armoury Crate modes, CPU only PL1/PL2: Turbo 70/95 W.

Combined CPU and GPU poweriMaker stated simultaneous CPU plus discrete-GPU budget for the exact configuration and power mode.

255W2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025Read 10 October 2026Manual mode: 80W CPU plus 175W GPU, 255W total. Turbo mode is 230W total.

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NPU performanceiNPU-only claimed operations per second. Excludes combined CPU, GPU and platform AI throughput. Precision belongs in the source note.

13TOPS1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025/specRead 10 October 2026

13TOPS6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241747/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285h-24m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 13 October 2026NPU Peak TOPS (Int8) 13. NPU only.

Graphics

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Discrete GPUiA separate dedicated graphics processor is installed. Integrated or unified-memory graphics do not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025/specRead 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026

GPU

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025/specRead 10 October 2026

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026

GPU brand

NVIDIA1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025/specRead 10 October 2026

NVIDIA1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026

VRAMiDedicated video memory of the installed discrete GPU. Shared system memory is excluded.

16GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025/specRead 10 October 202624GB GDDR7 is the RTX 5090 set. This RTX 5080 set lists 16GB GDDR7.

12GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026

Max GPU power (TGP)iMaximum configured discrete-GPU power including Dynamic Boost. Mode and any maker qualification belong in the source note.

175W1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025/specRead 10 October 2026175W including 25W Dynamic Boost, as written in the Graphics row.

115W1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026Graphics row: ROG Boost 1565MHz at 115W (1515MHz Boost Clock+50MHz OC, 95W+20W Dynamic Boost). TGP includes Dynamic Boost.

Dynamic BoostiMaximum additional GPU power shifted from the CPU through NVIDIA Dynamic Boost. This is part of maximum TGP, not extra to it. A figure written as "up to 115W Dynamic Boost" is the total, so it goes in gpu_tgp_max_w.

25W1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025/specRead 10 October 2026150W+25W Dynamic Boost.

20W1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 202695W+20W Dynamic Boost.

GPU boost clockiHighest maker configured GPU boost clock, including factory overclock where explicitly stated. Mode belongs in the source note.

1,550MHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025/specRead 10 October 2026RTX 5080 set: ROG Boost 1550MHz at 175W (1500MHz Boost Clock+50MHz OC, 150W+25W Dynamic Boost). Mode not named.

1,565MHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026ROG Boost 1565MHz (1515MHz Boost Clock + 50MHz OC). The mode is not named on the page.

GPU switchingiExplicit GPU display-routing or power-sharing features. Advanced Optimus includes hardware display multiplexing.

MUX switch, Advanced Optimus2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025Read 10 October 2026MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus.

MUX switch, Advanced Optimus2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605Read 13 October 2026MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus.

Integrated GPU

Intel Graphics4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242293/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-275hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 10 October 2026Intel Graphics is the processor graphics of the 275HX. The RTX 5080 is separate.

Intel Arc 140T6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241747/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285h-24m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 13 October 2026Intel Arc 140T GPU, 8 Xe-cores.

Memory

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Installed RAMiTotal installed RAM in this product configuration, not the maximum purchase option.

32GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025/specRead 10 October 202616GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM x 2 for this RTX 5080 set.

32GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 202632GB LPDDR5X 7467 on board for the XS97 row.

RAM type

DDR51Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025/specRead 10 October 2026

LPDDR5X1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026

RAM speediConfigured memory data rate in transfers per second. Do not treat the DRAM clock in MHz as the data rate.

5,600MT/s1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025/specRead 10 October 2026

7,467MT/s1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026Page: rated speed. Actual memory speeds may vary by CPU configuration.

Memory channelsiActive memory channels of the installed configuration, not the number of RAM modules or slots. One installed module is one channel. This holds for DDR5 too, whose two 32-bit subchannels on one module do not count as two channels. Soldered LPDDR memory counts in 64-bit units, so a 128-bit bus is 2 channels, even when a maker calls it quad-channel.

21Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025/specRead 10 October 2026Memory row: Support dual channel memory.

21Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026Memory row: Support dual channel memory.

RAM upgradeiWhether the installed RAM is soldered, socketed in slots, or a mixture. Purchase-time configurations are not upgrades.

Slots1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025/specRead 10 October 20262x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots.

Soldered1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable RAM module sockets grouped by type and occupancy. Clocked SO-DIMM uses CSODIMM. Soldered memory is excluded.

AASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635LW

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
SO-DIMM	2	Yes	16

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025/specRead 10 October 2026Expansion slots row: 2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots. Two 16GB modules installed.

BASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605CR-XS97

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RAM slots

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Free RAM slots

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Maximum supported RAMiManufacturer supported maximum RAM, including purchase-time soldered options. Does not imply post-purchase upgradeability.

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32GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026Memory row for this SKU: Max Capacity 32GB. Other SKUs of the family offer 64GB with RTX 5080 and 5090.

Storage

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Installed storageiTotal advertised installed storage in decimal GB. Convert 1TB to 1000GB, without changing an explicitly published 512GB value.

2TB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025/specRead 10 October 20262TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 Performance SSD for the RTX 5080 set.

2TB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 20262TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD for the XS97 row.

Storage type

NVMe SSD1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025/specRead 10 October 2026

NVMe SSD1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed drive. This may be lower than the slot capability.

41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025/specRead 10 October 2026

41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026

Storage slotsiPhysical storage connectors grouped by capability and occupancy. A slot accepting several drive lengths is one slot, not one per length.

AASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635LW

Interface	PCIe generation	Count
PCIe NVMe	5	2

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025/specRead 10 October 20262x M.2 PCIe slots (includes used). The product page says both slots fully support PCIe Gen 5. Drive length is not stated, so only interface, generation and count are stored.5Reviewultrabookreview.com/71050-asus-rog-scar-16-g635-reviewRead 10 October 2026Two M.2 slots, both PCIe 5.0 capable. The tested unit had a 1 TB SK Hynix PC801.

BASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605CR-XS97

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	Yes
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	No

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026Expansion slots row: 2x M.2 PCIe (includes used). Product page footnote: stock configuration is one SSD. Reviewer confirms two M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 slots.

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Ports

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PortsiPhysical laptop connectors grouped by type, protocol capability and side. One connector with several protocols is counted once.

AASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635LW

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Maximum charging input (W)
USB-C	Thunderbolt 5	2	Left	80	Thunderbolt 5	Yes	100
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	Left	10	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	2	Right	10	Not available	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1 FRL	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	Left	2.5	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
DC in	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025/specRead 10 October 20261x 3.5mm combo audio jack, 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (up to 10Gbps), 2x Thunderbolt 5 with DisplayPort, power delivery and G-SYNC (data speed up to 120Gbps), 1x 2.5G LAN. 80 Gbps is the symmetric Thunderbolt 5 rate and 120 Gbps is the display Bandwidth Boost rate in the Intel technology brief, so 80 is stored. Sides come from the maker's product page and Ultrabookreview.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025Read 10 October 2026USB Type-C power delivery charging up to 100W, port not named.5Reviewultrabookreview.com/71050-asus-rog-scar-16-g635-reviewRead 10 October 2026Left: power, 2.5G LAN, 2x USB-C Thunderbolt 5, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1 FRL, audio jack. Right: 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2.7Maker spec sheet (PDF)intel.com/content/dam/www/central-libraries/us/en/documents/2023-09/thunderbolt-5-technology-brief.pdfRead 10 October 2026Intel Thunderbolt 5 technology brief: 80 Gbps bidirectional data and Bandwidth Boost transmit up to 120 Gbps.

BASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605CR-XS97

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Maximum charging input (W)
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4	1	Left	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes	100
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	Right	10	Not available	Yes	100
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	Left	10	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	Right	10	Not available	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1 FRL	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
SD card	UHS-II	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
DC in	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026I/O row: 3.5mm combo audio jack, HDMI 2.1 FRL, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort/power delivery/G-SYNC (up to 10Gbps), 1x Thunderbolt 4 with DisplayPort/power delivery (up to 40Gbps), SD card reader UHS-II. Sides from the reviewer. Product page: both USB-C ports accept Power Delivery 3.0 input at 20V/5A.

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Thunderbolt

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Card reader

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Ethernet speed

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Maximum USB-C charging inputiHighest confirmed charging power accepted by a USB-C port. This is separate from adapter rating and power delivered to peripherals.

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025/specRead 10 October 2026

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026

Wi-Fi bandsiSupported radio frequency bands. Availability may be restricted by country or regulatory configuration.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025/specRead 10 October 2026Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) triple band 2*2 wireless card.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) triple band 2*2.

Wi-Fi module

Intel BE2005Reviewultrabookreview.com/71050-asus-rog-scar-16-g635-reviewRead 10 October 2026Intel BE200 Wi-Fi 7 (2x2).

MediaTek MT79257Reviewultrabookreview.com/71954-asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-cr-reviewRead 13 October 2026Connectivity row: MediaTek MT7925.

BluetoothiThe version as a number with one decimal, such as 5.4 or 6.0. A qualifier such as or above goes in the source note.

5.41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025/specRead 10 October 2026

5.41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026

Cellular

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Keyboard and touchpad

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Keyboard layoutsiDocumented layouts of the retained regional SKUs. Do not infer a layout solely from the sales country.

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Key switches

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Keyboard backlightiA maker-confirmed backlight with no published type uses backlit_unspecified. Do not infer white lighting, a single colour or RGB from backlit alone. A single-zone RGB backlight is RGB zones.

RGB per key1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025/specRead 10 October 2026

RGB zones1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGB.

NumpadiDedicated physical numeric keypad. A virtual touchpad number pad is not counted.

No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025/specRead 10 October 2026Keyboard row: Backlit Chiclet Keyboard Per-Key RGB, touchpad that supports NumberPad. The numeric keypad is virtual on the touchpad, so no dedicated keypad is stored.5Reviewultrabookreview.com/71050-asus-rog-scar-16-g635-reviewRead 10 October 2026No numpad. The touchpad doubles as a numeric keypad.

No7Reviewultrabookreview.com/71954-asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-cr-reviewRead 13 October 2026Layout is minimalistic, without a NumPad.

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

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1.7mm2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605Read 13 October 2026Extra long 1.7mm travel distance.

Pointing stickiDedicated stick pointing device such as TrackPoint. A touchpad does not qualify.

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Touchpad size

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Touchpad mechanismiA clickpad or glass touchpad that clicks when pressed down is mechanical. Haptic needs a source that says haptic or force feedback.

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Camera and audio

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Webcam

1080p1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025/specRead 10 October 20261080P FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello.

1080P FHD1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 20261080P FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello.

IR face loginiAn infrared camera suitable for Windows Hello face authentication. An ordinary webcam or fingerprint sensor does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025/specRead 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026

Webcam privacy

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Built-in speaker driversiIndividual built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Do not count audio channels or infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025/specRead 10 October 20264-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology.

61Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 20264-speaker (dual-force woofer) system with Smart Amplifier Technology plus 2 tweeters. The product page also says 6 Speakers.

Total speaker poweriCombined published power of the built-in speaker drivers. RMS or peak classification belongs in the source note.

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Audio features

Smart Amp Technology, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Dolby Atmos, AI noise-canceling technology1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025/specRead 10 October 2026

Dolby Atmos, Smart Amp Technology, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), AI noise-canceling technology1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026

MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones, not beamforming channels or microphone modes.

Not available

31Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026Built-in 3-microphone array.

Battery and power

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Battery energyiPublished nominal energy capacity of the installed internal battery in watt-hours. Separate from measured runtime and charger output.

90Wh1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025/specRead 10 October 202690WHrs, 4-cell Li-ion.

90Wh1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026

Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime for each explicitly named test. Display brightness, configuration and other conditions belong in the source note. Wireless streaming preserves an unnamed content type and does not imply video or audio. Video conferencing requires an explicit calling test, with application and participant setup in the source note. MobileMark versions use different workloads, so compare only rows of the same version.

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Adapter rated outputiNominal rated output of the documented supplied or recommended adapter. A temporary dynamic maximum belongs in the source note. Not the laptop charging-input limit.

380W1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025/specRead 10 October 2026Rectangle Conn, 380W AC Adapter, 20V DC, 19A. Whether it is included varies by country, region and model.

240W1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026Power supply row: Rectangle Conn, 240W AC Adapter, 20V DC 12A. Page: whether a charger is included varies by country and model.

Laptop charging connectoriConnector at the laptop end of the documented main charging cable, not the wall plug or adapter-end connector. HP's AC smart pin is a round DC plug, so it is barrel.

Proprietary1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025/specRead 10 October 2026Rectangle Conn at the laptop end is a proprietary jack.

Proprietary1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026Rectangle Conn at the laptop end is the proprietary ASUS jack, not USB-C.

Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)iManufacturer time to charge an empty battery to 50%. Adapter and powered-off conditions belong in the source note.

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30min2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605Read 13 October 202690Wh battery that supports fast charging from 0-50% in just 30 minutes. No adapter or conditions stated.

Cooling

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FansiPhysical cooling fans inside the laptop. Excludes fans in external coolers and the power adapter.

32Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025Read 10 October 2026Tri-Fan Technology with a third auxiliary fan for the GPU and VRAM.

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Vapor chamberiA vapor-chamber heat spreader is installed. Ordinary heatpipes alone do not qualify.

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025Read 10 October 2026End-to-end vapor chamber with sandwiched heatsink.

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605Read 13 October 2026Vapor Chamber is marked vary by SKU. The 5070 Ti review unit has it.7Reviewultrabookreview.com/71954-asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-cr-reviewRead 13 October 2026Dual-fan module with a vapor chamber on the 5070 Ti, 5080 and 5090 configurations. The 5060 and 5070 versions use heatsinks only.

Liquid metaliComponents where the maker confirms liquid-metal thermal material. Ordinary thermal paste is excluded.

CPU and GPU2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025Read 10 October 2026Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal on CPU and GPU.

CPU2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605Read 13 October 2026Liquid metal compound from Thermal Grizzly on the CPU. The GPU is not named.

Power modesiPublished laptop operating modes and configured power limits. Do not place observed runtime power measurements in this table.

AASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635LW

Name	CPU power (W)	GPU power (W)
Silent	Not available	Not available
Performance	Not available	Not available
Turbo	55	175
Manual	80	175

Source2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025Read 10 October 2026In Turbo mode the max wattage is 55W for the CPU and 175W for the GPU. Manual mode adds 25W for the CPU (80W) with 175W for the GPU. Silent and Performance wattages are not published.

BASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605CR-XS97

Name
Silent
Performance
Turbo
Manual

Source2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605Read 13 October 2026Silent, Performance, Turbo and Manual modes in Armoury Crate as listed by the reviewer. The maker publishes no wattage per mode.

Security

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Fingerprint

Not available

None7Reviewultrabookreview.com/71954-asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-cr-reviewRead 13 October 2026There is an IR camera but no fingerprint sensor in the power button.

TPM

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Remote management

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Security lock slotiA dedicated built-in physical security-cable slot. Security locks that occupy a USB-C port do not qualify.

No5Reviewultrabookreview.com/71050-asus-rog-scar-16-g635-reviewRead 10 October 2026Card reader and security lock: none.

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Software

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Operating system

Windows 11 Pro1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025/specRead 10 October 2026Windows 11 Pro for the RTX 5080 set.

Windows 11 Pro1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026

OS family

Windows1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025/specRead 10 October 2026

Windows1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026

Security updates untiliPublished end date of OS/security updates promised for the exact device model. Preserve the source precision. Do not calculate it from years or substitute a generic OS-version lifecycle. Unknown when no device-specific promise is published.

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Measured display

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Brightness (measured, centre)iReviewer center-point SDR luminance for the matching display configuration. Do not substitute a review average or unspecified measurement.

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408.62nits7Reviewultrabookreview.com/71954-asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-cr-reviewRead 13 October 2026Max brightness in the middle of the screen 408.62 cd/m2 on power.

Brightness (measured, average)iReviewer mean luminance across a documented display grid, normally nine points.

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Contrast ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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sRGB coverage (measured)iReviewer measured sRGB coverage, not gamut volume. Instrument and method belong in the source note.

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100%7Reviewultrabookreview.com/71954-asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-cr-reviewRead 13 October 2026Coverage 100% sRGB, 94.3% AdobeRGB, 100% DCI-P3. The measuring tool is not named.

DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iReviewer measured DCI-P3 coverage, not gamut volume. Display P3 measurements are identified in the source note.

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100%7Reviewultrabookreview.com/71954-asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-cr-reviewRead 13 October 2026Coverage 100% DCI-P3. The measuring tool is not named.

Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour error before calibration. Delta-E formula, colour space and picture mode belong in the source note.

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PWM flicker foundiWhether a reviewer detected pulse-width-modulation flicker under the documented test conditions. False does not prove all frequency ranges were tested.

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Yes7Reviewultrabookreview.com/71954-asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-cr-reviewRead 13 October 2026PWM: Yes. Frequency not stated.

PWM frequency (measured)iDetected PWM frequency at the brightness setting stated by the reviewer.

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PWM at or below brightnessiHighest display brightness setting at or below which the documented PWM is detected.

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Response black to white (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response for black-to-white-to-black, with test conditions in the source note.

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Response grey to grey (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response between specified grey levels. State the levels in the source note.

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Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

135points6Measurementultrabookreview.com/71050-asus-rog-scar-16-g635-reviewRead 10 October 2026Turbo mode, GPU in standard or Advanced Optimus mode. Review unit G635LW with 32 GB RAM and a 1 TB SSD, early drivers.

116points7Reviewultrabookreview.com/71954-asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-cr-reviewRead 13 October 2026CineBench 2024 CPU single core 116 pts. Turbo profile, GPU Standard mode, native 2.5K resolution.

Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

2,131points6Measurementultrabookreview.com/71050-asus-rog-scar-16-g635-reviewRead 10 October 2026CPU loop result 2131 points in Turbo mode.

1,161points7Reviewultrabookreview.com/71954-asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-cr-reviewRead 13 October 2026CineBench 2024 CPU 1161 pts (loop run). Turbo profile.

Geekbench 6 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

3,006points6Measurementultrabookreview.com/71050-asus-rog-scar-16-g635-reviewRead 10 October 2026Geekbench 6.2.2, Turbo mode.

1,605points7Reviewultrabookreview.com/71954-asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-cr-reviewRead 13 October 2026GeekBench 6.2.2 64-bit single-core 1605. Turbo profile.

Geekbench 6 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

19,650points6Measurementultrabookreview.com/71050-asus-rog-scar-16-g635-reviewRead 10 October 2026Geekbench 6.2.2, Turbo mode.

16,753points7Reviewultrabookreview.com/71954-asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-cr-reviewRead 13 October 2026GeekBench 6.2.2 64-bit multi-core 16753. Turbo profile.

3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Graphics score, not the overall score. A score the review does not label as graphics is left out.

21,456points6Measurementultrabookreview.com/71050-asus-rog-scar-16-g635-reviewRead 10 October 2026Time Spy overall 20528, graphics 21456, CPU 16490. Turbo mode.

13,968points7Reviewultrabookreview.com/71954-asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-cr-reviewRead 13 October 2026Time Spy graphics 13968. Turbo profile.

3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

5,211points6Measurementultrabookreview.com/71050-asus-rog-scar-16-g635-reviewRead 10 October 2026Steel Nomad DX12 Ultimate 5211 in Turbo mode.

3,409points7Reviewultrabookreview.com/71954-asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-cr-reviewRead 13 October 2026Steel Nomad 3409. Turbo profile.

SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Game frame ratesiMatching review-unit game results. Resolution, preset, upscaling, frame generation and ray tracing are stated only when documented.

AASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635LW

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	Ray tracing	Average FPS	1 % low FPS
Cyberpunk 2077	2560	1600	Ultra, ray tracing off	Not available	No	82	50
Cyberpunk 2077	2560	1600	Ultra, RT Overdrive, path tracing	DLSS 4 Balanced, multi frame generation 2x	Yes	102	44
Black Myth: Wukong	2560	1600	Cinematic, RT Very High	DLSS 4 Balanced, multi frame generation 2x	Yes	86	62
Far Cry 6	2560	1600	Ultra, TAA	Not available	Not available	130	100
Horizon Forbidden West	2560	1600	Very High, TAA	Not available	Not available	83	62
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	2560	1600	Highest, TAA	Not available	Not available	158	114

Source6Measurementultrabookreview.com/71050-asus-rog-scar-16-g635-reviewRead 10 October 20262560x1600, Turbo mode, dGPU, main charger. Average fps with 1% low. Settings as listed in the review.

BASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605CR-XS97

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	Ray tracing	Average FPS	1 % low FPS
Black Myth: Wukong	2560	1600	Cinematic	TSR 55	No	48	36
Cyberpunk 2077	2560	1600	Ultra	Not available	No	62	50
Cyberpunk 2077	2560	1600	Ultra, RT Overdrive	DLSS Off	Yes	20	12
Far Cry 6	2560	1600	Ultra, TAA	Not available	Not available	96	80
Horizon Forbidden West	2560	1600	Very High, TAA	Not available	Not available	56	43
Red Dead Redemption 2	2560	1600	Ultra Optimized, TAA	Not available	Not available	87	52
Resident Evil 4	2560	1600	Prioritize Graphics, TAA	Not available	Not available	95	80
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	2560	1600	Highest, TAA	Not available	Not available	114	92
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt	2560	1600	Ultra, TAAU	Not available	No	127	70

Source7Reviewultrabookreview.com/71954-asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-cr-reviewRead 13 October 2026Turbo profile, GameReady drivers, native 2560x1600 on the dGPU. 1% lows as printed. Settings as printed. Frame generation rows are not stored.

Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per modeiReviewer sound-pressure readings for the matching configuration and mode. Measurement distance and workload belong in the source note.

AASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635LW

Power mode	Load	Noise (dB(A))
Performance	Gaming	42
Turbo	Gaming	48
Manual	Gaming	52

Source6Measurementultrabookreview.com/71050-asus-rog-scar-16-g635-reviewRead 10 October 2026Fan noise at head level by power mode in the review's mode table: Performance about 42 dBA, Turbo about 48 dBA, Manual about 52 dBA with max fans. Gaming load. Silent is under 35 dBA and is not stored.

BASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605CR-XS97

Power mode	Load	Noise (dB(A))
Turbo	Gaming	48
Performance	Gaming	42
Manual (fans at 100%)	Max load	52

Source7Reviewultrabookreview.com/71954-asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-cr-reviewRead 13 October 2026Noise at head level, distance not stated. Turbo about 48 dBA and Performance about 42 dBA in gaming. Manual with fans at 100% 52 dBA in the CPU loop. Values are published with a tilde.

Max fan noiseiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

52dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

52dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

Fan noise while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

52dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

48dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

Top surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bottom surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Palm rest under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU temperature in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU clock in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery and power

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Battery runtime per testiReviewer runtime for the exact test and configuration. Mixed browsing, video and graphics workloads are classified as mixed use.

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Wi-Fi browsing runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Full charge time (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Power draw idleiHighest reviewer idle AC power reading for the matching configuration and test conditions.

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Power draw gamingiReviewer AC power draw during the named game and settings. Not GPU-only power.

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Power draw maxiMaximum reviewer AC input power during the documented load or stress test. Not the adapter rating.

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Sustained CPU power (measured)iObserved sustained CPU package power during the documented test. Not the configured PL1 limit.

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80W7Reviewultrabookreview.com/71954-asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-cr-reviewRead 13 October 2026CPU runs at about 80 W in the Turbo profile on the desk in the Cinebench R15 loop. Published as about 80 W.

GPU power while gaming (measured)iObserved GPU-only power while running the documented game and settings.

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Weight (measured)iReviewer measured laptop mass without its power adapter unless the source note explicitly states otherwise.

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Certifications

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Intel EvoiManufacturer certification of the exact configuration as Intel Evo. Processor support alone does not establish certification.

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Copilot+ PCiManufacturer identifies the configuration as Copilot+ PC. A Copilot keyboard key alone is insufficient.

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Colour certifications

Pantone Validated1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025/specRead 10 October 2026Pantone Validated.

Pantone Validated1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026Display row: Pantone Validated.

ENERGY STAR

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EPEAT

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Other certifications

TÜV Rheinland certification (blue light reduction)2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025Read 10 October 2026TÜV Rheinland Certification section on the Nebula Display: blue light is reduced before it leaves the screen.

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In the box

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In the boxiAccessories confirmed for this exact SKU. Do not combine mutually exclusive regional bundles into one box.

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Power adapter includediWhether a power adapter is included with this exact regional SKU. A supported or recommended adapter does not prove inclusion.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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1year4Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/811804/asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-gu605cr-xs97.htmlRead 13 October 20261 Year Limited Warranty (includes 1 Year Global) on the US retailer page.

Warranty serviceiDocumented manufacturer warranty service for the named market. Included paid service upgrades belong in the source note.

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Links

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Product page

rog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-20252Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025Read 10 October 2026

rog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu6052Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605Read 13 October 2026

Spec sheet

rog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025/spec1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-16-2025/specRead 10 October 2026

rog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/spec1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026

Manual

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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