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General

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Series

ROG Zephyrus G141Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405/specRead 5 October 2026

ROG Zephyrus G161Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2026/specRead 7 October 2026

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

GU405AR-XB96, 90NR0P94-M004501Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405/specRead 5 October 20267Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nr0p94-m00450-rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact Product Name GU405AR-XB96 and Part Number 90NR0P94-M00450. Core Ultra 9 386H, RTX 5070 Ti 12 GB, 32 GB LPDDR5x-8533, 1 TB, 3K 120 Hz OLED and Windows 11 Pro.

GU606AR-XB96, 90NR0PC1-M006M0, 90NR0PC1-M007U01Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2026/specRead 7 October 2026Exact public US serialized maker records skuName GU606AR-XB96, partNo 90NR0PC1-M006M0 and 90NR0PC1-M007U0, both 386H/5070 Ti/32 GB/1 TB/Pro. Parsed only literal object data and static serialized property assignments, never executed the publisher script. Other SKU records excluded.

GTIN / EAN

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1992915162677Retailer pagemobileadvance.com/asus-rog-zephyrus-white-16-0-wqxga-wq-cover-glass-core-ultra-9-386h-32gb-nv-rtx5070-ti-1tb-windows-11-proRead 7 October 2026Exact NOTEBOOK-ASUS-GU606AR-XB96 white 386H/5070 Ti/32 GB/1 TB/Pro table UPC 199291516267. Independent Provantage and SHI exact MPN listings give same UPC. This identifies factory model, not a customized 2 TB reseller listing.

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

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5 January 20268Press releasepress.asus.com/news/press-releases/rog-ces-2026-gaming-innovationsRead 7 October 2026Maker CES release dateline LAS VEGAS USA January 5, 2026 explicitly announces G16 GU606. Header publication January 6 is separate from event date. US maker mirror had HTTP500, but official global pressroom and maker GlobeNewswire original both fetched normally.

Status

Available7Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nr0p94-m00450-rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405.htmlRead 8 October 2026Released model with a current exact US maker listing. This lifecycle status does not claim current stock or an enabled purchase button.

Available2Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/05/22/3300228/0/en/asus-rog-zephyrus-g14-and-g16-arrive-in-the-us-with-intel-core-ultra-series-3-and-rtx-50-series.htmlRead 7 October 2026Maker US available-now release explicitly says purchases start May 22, 2026 and includes exact White RTX 5070 Ti MSRP 3699.99 configuration. Later out-of-stock or Coming Soon retailer/producer cards do not reverse the commercial launch status.9Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/831249/asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-gu606ar-xb96.htmlRead 7 October 2026Current exact factory XB96 new-product page accepts pre-orders. Manufacturer explicitly began US purchases May 22, 2026, so lifecycle is commercially released, not a claim every seller currently has physical stock. MobileAdvance out of stock and maker template ComingSoon text are preserved as current stock limitations. No discontinued/cancelled declaration found. Current maker structured offer names part 90NR0PC1-M006M0 with active price/offer.

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

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) GA403WR6Reviewnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-best-compact-gaming-laptops-gets-a-brighter-OLED-Asus-ROG-Zephyrus-G14-2026-Review.1321952.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Notebookcheck's review of the 2026 Zephyrus G14 GU405AR calls the 2025 Zephyrus G14 last year's G14 and the previous generation.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605CR-XS9710Reviewultrabookreview.com/75392-asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-gu606-reviewRead 7 October 2026Ultrabookreview calls the 2026 Zephyrus G16 GU606 an update of last year's G16 GU605.

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

$3,599.992Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/05/22/3300228/0/en/asus-rog-zephyrus-g14-and-g16-arrive-in-the-us-with-intel-core-ultra-series-3-and-rtx-50-series.htmlRead 5 October 2026US launch MSRP 3599.99 for Eclipse Grey 5070 Ti configuration, tax excluded. Later store or review prices not used.

$3,699.992Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/05/22/3300228/0/en/asus-rog-zephyrus-g14-and-g16-arrive-in-the-us-with-intel-core-ultra-series-3-and-rtx-50-series.htmlRead 7 October 2026US MSRP for White 5070 Ti, tax excluded. Later store prices not used.

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.

US2Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/05/22/3300228/0/en/asus-rog-zephyrus-g14-and-g16-arrive-in-the-us-with-intel-core-ultra-series-3-and-rtx-50-series.htmlRead 5 October 2026

US2Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/05/22/3300228/0/en/asus-rog-zephyrus-g14-and-g16-arrive-in-the-us-with-intel-core-ultra-series-3-and-rtx-50-series.htmlRead 7 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Eclipse Gray2Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/05/22/3300228/0/en/asus-rog-zephyrus-g14-and-g16-arrive-in-the-us-with-intel-core-ultra-series-3-and-rtx-50-series.htmlRead 5 October 20267Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nr0p94-m00450-rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact XB96 reference Eclipse Gray, also confirmed by matching Best Buy SKU listing and May launch Grey 5070 Ti purchase row.

Platinum White2Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/05/22/3300228/0/en/asus-rog-zephyrus-g14-and-g16-arrive-in-the-us-with-intel-core-ultra-series-3-and-rtx-50-series.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Segment

Gaming3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405Read 5 October 2026ROG gaming laptop, Gaming Laptops category.

Gaming3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2026Read 7 October 2026ROG gaming laptop, Gaming Laptops category.

Form factor

Clamshell4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GamingNB/GU405AP/0409_E26589_GU405A_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Clamshell4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GamingNB/GU606AX/0409_E28049_GU606A_V2_A.pdfRead 5 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.

Width311Depth220Thickness (min)15.9Thickness (max)18.3mm(12.2 × 8.7 × 0.6 to 0.7 in)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405/specRead 5 October 2026311 x 220 x 15.9-18.3 mm from exact current specification.

Width354Depth246Thickness (min)14.9Thickness (max)17.9mm(13.9 × 9.7 × 0.6 to 0.7 in)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2026/specRead 7 October 2026Current exact matrix 354 x 246 x 14.9-17.9 mm. May launch table has older maximum 16.4 mm, current specification takes precedence.

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

1.58kg(3.5 lb)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405/specRead 5 October 2026Exact 5070 Ti SKU 1.58 kg, not lower 1.50 kg family starting weight.

1.95kg(4.3 lb)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2026/specRead 7 October 2026Current 1.95 kg agrees with 4.30 lb. May launch table incorrectly pairs 4.30 lb with 1.85 kg.

Lid material

Aluminium3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405Read 5 October 2026Precision CNC-machined aluminum-alloy chassis. Maker calls the complete chassis 100% aluminum alloy.

Aluminium3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2026Read 7 October 2026CNC-machined 100% aluminum-alloy chassis.

Bottom material

Aluminium3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405Read 5 October 2026Same complete aluminum-alloy chassis claim.

Aluminium3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2026Read 7 October 2026Same complete chassis claim.

Max hinge 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.

14in(35.6 cm)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405/specRead 5 October 20262Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/05/22/3300228/0/en/asus-rog-zephyrus-g14-and-g16-arrive-in-the-us-with-intel-core-ultra-series-3-and-rtx-50-series.htmlRead 5 October 2026

16in(40.6 cm)2Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/05/22/3300228/0/en/asus-rog-zephyrus-g14-and-g16-arrive-in-the-us-with-intel-core-ultra-series-3-and-rtx-50-series.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Native resolution

2880 × 1800px1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405/specRead 5 October 20262Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/05/22/3300228/0/en/asus-rog-zephyrus-g14-and-g16-arrive-in-the-us-with-intel-core-ultra-series-3-and-rtx-50-series.htmlRead 5 October 2026

2560 × 1600px2Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/05/22/3300228/0/en/asus-rog-zephyrus-g14-and-g16-arrive-in-the-us-with-intel-core-ultra-series-3-and-rtx-50-series.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Pixel density

242.6ppi=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.

OLED1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405/specRead 5 October 20262Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/05/22/3300228/0/en/asus-rog-zephyrus-g14-and-g16-arrive-in-the-us-with-intel-core-ultra-series-3-and-rtx-50-series.htmlRead 5 October 2026

OLED2Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/05/22/3300228/0/en/asus-rog-zephyrus-g14-and-g16-arrive-in-the-us-with-intel-core-ultra-series-3-and-rtx-50-series.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Backlight

None (self-emissive)3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405Read 5 October 2026OLED explanation explicitly states each light-emitting pixel turns on and off individually.

None (self-emissive)3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2026Read 7 October 2026OLED description explicitly states individual pixels emit light and turn off independently.

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

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

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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.

Glossy6Reviewnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-best-compact-gaming-laptops-gets-a-brighter-OLED-Asus-ROG-Zephyrus-G14-2026-Review.1321952.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Review explicitly glossy panel, same GU405AR 386H/5070 Ti/32 GB/1 TB/3K OLED hardware in White with Windows Home. Only common physical panel properties inherited, no numerical measurements or regional warranty.

Glossy10Reviewultrabookreview.com/75392-asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-gu606-reviewRead 7 October 2026Display description explicitly identifies 2026 GU606 family as non-touch OLED with glossy finish despite AR coating. The retained 240 Hz 2560 x 1600 display is the common 2026 Nebula HDR implementation. Anti-reflection alone is not normalized as matte.

Touchscreen

No6Reviewnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-best-compact-gaming-laptops-gets-a-brighter-OLED-Asus-ROG-Zephyrus-G14-2026-Review.1321952.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display section explicitly states panel does not support touch inputs. Same 3K OLED panel family as exact US Pro configuration.

No10Reviewultrabookreview.com/75392-asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-gu606-reviewRead 7 October 2026Display paragraph explicitly says this 2026 GU606 generation is non-touch, with same 2.5K 240 Hz OLED feature set. No touchscreen ProArt P16 or Zephyrus Duo borrowed.

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 Zephyrus G14 (2026) GU405AR

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
2880	1800	120	Yes

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405/specRead 5 October 20262Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/05/22/3300228/0/en/asus-rog-zephyrus-g14-and-g16-arrive-in-the-us-with-intel-core-ultra-series-3-and-rtx-50-series.htmlRead 5 October 2026

BASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606AR

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

Source2Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/05/22/3300228/0/en/asus-rog-zephyrus-g14-and-g16-arrive-in-the-us-with-intel-core-ultra-series-3-and-rtx-50-series.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Max refresh rate

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

240Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

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

G-SYNC3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405Read 5 October 2026Main display section explicitly NVIDIA G-SYNC variable refresh. FAQ also uses Compatible wording, no separate certification status inferred.

G-SYNC3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2026Read 7 October 2026Main display sections explicitly NVIDIA G-SYNC variable refresh. FAQ also uses Compatible wording. no separate certification status inferred.

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.

1,100nits2Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/05/22/3300228/0/en/asus-rog-zephyrus-g14-and-g16-arrive-in-the-us-with-intel-core-ultra-series-3-and-rtx-50-series.htmlRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405Read 5 October 20261100 nits is a maker bare-panel peak claim. Glass integration and calibration may change actual laptop brightness.

1,100nits2Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/05/22/3300228/0/en/asus-rog-zephyrus-g14-and-g16-arrive-in-the-us-with-intel-core-ultra-series-3-and-rtx-50-series.htmlRead 7 October 20263Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2026Read 7 October 20261100 nits is a maker bare-panel peak claim. Integration and calibration may change actual laptop brightness.

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%2Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/05/22/3300228/0/en/asus-rog-zephyrus-g14-and-g16-arrive-in-the-us-with-intel-core-ultra-series-3-and-rtx-50-series.htmlRead 5 October 2026

100%2Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/05/22/3300228/0/en/asus-rog-zephyrus-g14-and-g16-arrive-in-the-us-with-intel-core-ultra-series-3-and-rtx-50-series.htmlRead 7 October 2026

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 True Black 10002Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/05/22/3300228/0/en/asus-rog-zephyrus-g14-and-g16-arrive-in-the-us-with-intel-core-ultra-series-3-and-rtx-50-series.htmlRead 5 October 2026

DisplayHDR True Black 10002Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/05/22/3300228/0/en/asus-rog-zephyrus-g14-and-g16-arrive-in-the-us-with-intel-core-ultra-series-3-and-rtx-50-series.htmlRead 7 October 2026

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

Yes3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405Read 5 October 2026Pantone Color Validation paragraph explicitly says every display factory-calibrated.

Yes3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2026Read 7 October 2026Pantone Color Validation paragraph explicitly says every display factory-calibrated.

Second display

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Processor

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Processor

Intel Core Ultra 9 386H1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405/specRead 5 October 2026

Intel Core Ultra 9 386H1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2026/specRead 7 October 2026

Processor brand

Intel1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405/specRead 5 October 2026

Intel1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2026/specRead 7 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 Zephyrus G14 (2026) GU405AR

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	4	2.1	4.9
Efficiency	8	1.6	3.7
Low-power efficiency	4	1.6	3.5

Source5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245529/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-386h-18m-cache-up-to-4-90-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026386H chip specifications: 4 P, 8 E, 4 LP E. Generic 25 W base and 80 W turbo are not stored as laptop limits.

BASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606AR

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	4	2.1	4.9
Efficiency	8	1.6	3.7
Low-power efficiency	4	1.6	3.5

Source5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245529/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-386h-18m-cache-up-to-4-90-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026386H chip specifications: 4 P, 8 E, 4 LP E. Generic 25 W base and 80 W turbo are not stored as laptop limits.

CPU cores

16=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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

4=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

4=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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

12=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

12=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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

161Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405/specRead 5 October 2026

161Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2026/specRead 7 October 2026

Max boost clock

4.9GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

4.9GHz=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.

18MB5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245529/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-386h-18m-cache-up-to-4-90-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 202618 MB Intel Smart Cache.

18MB5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245529/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-386h-18m-cache-up-to-4-90-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 202618 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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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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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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Combined CPU and GPU poweriMaker stated simultaneous CPU plus discrete-GPU budget for the exact configuration and power mode.

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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.

50TOPS1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405/specRead 5 October 20265Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245529/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-386h-18m-cache-up-to-4-90-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026NPU-only 50 TOPS peak, INT8.

50TOPS1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2026/specRead 7 October 20265Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245529/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-386h-18m-cache-up-to-4-90-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026NPU-only 50 TOPS peak, INT8.

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-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405/specRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2026/specRead 7 October 2026

GPU

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405/specRead 5 October 2026

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2026/specRead 7 October 2026

GPU brand

NVIDIA1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405/specRead 5 October 2026

NVIDIA1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2026/specRead 7 October 2026

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

12GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405/specRead 5 October 2026Dedicated 12 GB GDDR7. No separate VRAM type field exists.

12GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2026/specRead 7 October 2026Dedicated 12 GB GDDR7 in the exact 5070 Ti SKU. No separate VRAM-type field exists in the schema.

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

130W1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405/specRead 5 October 2026Manual mode 130 W includes 110 W plus 20 W Dynamic Boost. Turbo mode 115 W includes 100 W plus 15 W.7Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nr0p94-m00450-rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405.htmlRead 8 October 2026Manual mode publishes 130 W total, already including 20 W Dynamic Boost. Turbo is 115 W total, including 15 W Dynamic Boost. The boost is not added again.

140W1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2026/specRead 7 October 2026Manual mode 140 W includes 115 W plus 25 W Dynamic Boost. Turbo mode 125 W includes 105 W plus 20 W.

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.

20W1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405/specRead 5 October 2026Manual maximum 20 W is part of 130 W, not additional to it.7Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nr0p94-m00450-rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405.htmlRead 8 October 202620 W in Manual, included in its published 130 W total. Turbo uses 15 W, included in 115 W.

25W1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2026/specRead 7 October 2026Manual maximum 25 W is part of 140 W, not additional to it.

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

1,812MHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405/specRead 5 October 2026Both Turbo and Manual state 1812 MHz: 1762 MHz configured boost plus 50 MHz factory OC.

1,497MHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2026/specRead 7 October 2026Both Turbo and Manual state 1497 MHz: 1447 MHz configured boost plus 50 MHz factory OC.

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

Advanced Optimus7Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nr0p94-m00450-rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact GU405AR-XB96 maker store explicitly NVIDIA Advanced Optimus. Separate MUX switch not inferred.

MUX switch, Advanced Optimus9Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/831249/asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-gu606ar-xb96.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact XB96 Display table explicitly lists MUX Switch plus NVIDIA Advanced Optimus. Manufacturer same 2026 GU606AR/5070 Ti platform Philippines specification independently gives this same hardware-routing feature, while current US display row is incomplete and only shows Pantone. No GPU-score transfer or external XG Mobile box inferred.

Integrated GPU

Intel Graphics5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245529/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-386h-18m-cache-up-to-4-90-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Intel Graphics built into 386H, not Arc B390 of X7/X9.

Intel Graphics5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245529/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-386h-18m-cache-up-to-4-90-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Intel Graphics built into 386H, not Arc B390 of X7/X9.

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-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405/specRead 5 October 2026

32GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2026/specRead 7 October 2026

RAM type

LPDDR5X1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405/specRead 5 October 2026

LPDDR5X1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2026/specRead 7 October 2026

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

8,533MT/s1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405/specRead 5 October 2026

8,533MT/s1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2026/specRead 7 October 2026

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-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405/specRead 5 October 2026

21Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2026/specRead 7 October 2026

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

Soldered1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405/specRead 5 October 2026

Soldered1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2026/specRead 7 October 2026

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

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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.

32GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405/specRead 5 October 2026Exact 32 GB SKU explicitly Max Capacity 32 GB and no expansion. Family FAQ up to 64 GB does not increase this soldered SKU limit.

32GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2026/specRead 7 October 2026Exact 32 GB SKU explicitly Max Capacity 32 GB, no expansion. Other SKU 64 GB limits not inherited.

Storage

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

1TB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405/specRead 5 October 2026

1TB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2026/specRead 7 October 2026

Storage type

NVMe SSD1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405/specRead 5 October 2026

NVMe SSD1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2026/specRead 7 October 2026Exact XB96 public serialized record has keySpec 1 TB PCIe 3.0 Performance SSD versus specContent 1 TB PCIe 4.0 Performance SSD. Both support NVMe, but installed PCIe-generation scalar omitted until maker contradiction is resolved. Other SKU/gen4 review drives do not decide this contradiction.

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-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405/specRead 5 October 2026

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

AASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2026) GU405AR

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	1	Yes

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405/specRead 5 October 2026One M.2 PCIe slot including installed drive. M.2 2280 form from manual. Maximum Gen 4 capability is explicitly confirmed by the maker overview FAQ.2Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/05/22/3300228/0/en/asus-rog-zephyrus-g14-and-g16-arrive-in-the-us-with-intel-core-ultra-series-3-and-rtx-50-series.htmlRead 5 October 2026G14 table explicitly one M.2 slot with installed Gen 4 SSD. No second expansion slot from the G16 inherited.3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405Read 5 October 2026FAQ Is the SSD upgradeable explicitly states one M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 slot. Installed 1 TB drive occupies it.4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GamingNB/GU405AP/0409_E26589_GU405A_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 21 explicitly removable SSD in an M.2 2280 slot, M.2 SATA unsupported. Generic RAM-module wording does not supersede exact soldered-memory specification.

BASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606AR

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

Source2Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/05/22/3300228/0/en/asus-rog-zephyrus-g14-and-g16-arrive-in-the-us-with-intel-core-ultra-series-3-and-rtx-50-series.htmlRead 7 October 2026Two M.2 2280 connectors including installed 1 TB SSD plus second expansion slot, corroborated by current maker overview. Installed SSD is PCIe Gen4, which does not establish maximum generation for either slot. Generic FAQ one-slot wording conflicts with full matrix and expansion description.3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2026Read 7 October 2026Maker expansion description corroborates two physical connectors including the occupied drive. Generic FAQ states one slot, conflicting with the full matrix and expansion description. Maximum PCIe generation per physical connector remains unproved.4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GamingNB/GU606AX/0409_E28049_GU606A_V2_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 21 confirms M.2 2280 connector form. Maximum PCIe generation for each physical connector is not established.13Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GamingNB/GU606AW/0409_E26822_GU606A_Upgrade_Guide_B.pdfRead 7 October 2026E26822 GU606A Upgrade Guide revision B, linked by exact official GU606AR support September 14, 2026. Pages 16-17 state two screws and removal of M.2 SSD module(s), diagram explicitly marks both sockets. Page 22 inserts modules into connector(s). Exact XB96 matrix 2 x M.2 includes used and installed 1 TB resolves occupied/free rows. FAQ one user-replaceable SSD does not explicitly exclude second expansion socket. Do not infer PCIe maximum per connector from installed drive. Independent verification actual page 17 image depicts the three-fan option, so its cooling layout and factory depicted drive population are not applied to retained 5070 Ti two-fan tier. Exact XB96 primary expansion row independently says 2x M.2 includes used. Guide supports socket layout only.

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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 Zephyrus G14 (2026) GU405AR

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Maximum charging input (W)
USB-C	Not available	1	Left	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes	100
USB-C	3.2 Gen 2	1	Right	10	Not available	Yes	100
USB-A	3.2 Gen 2	1	Left	10	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	3.2 Gen 2	1	Right	10	Not available	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	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	ASUS Slim Power Jack	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405/specRead 5 October 20262Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/05/22/3300228/0/en/asus-rog-zephyrus-g14-and-g16-arrive-in-the-us-with-intel-core-ultra-series-3-and-rtx-50-series.htmlRead 5 October 2026G14 launch table states HDMI 2.1 FRL, full-size SD UHS-II and 100 W PD at each USB-C interface. Manual supplies physical sides.3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405Read 5 October 2026Connectivity diagram explicitly input 20 V, 5 A at both TB4 and USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 100 W accepted per connector. ASUS Slim power connector separate.4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GamingNB/GU405AP/0409_E26589_GU405A_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 22-26: right SD, USB-A and 10 Gbps USB-C. Left DC, HDMI, USB-A, 40 Gbps TB4 and audio. Both C connectors support video and charging.

BASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606AR

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Maximum charging input (W)
USB-C	Not available	1	Left	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes	100
USB-C	3.2 Gen 2	1	Right	10	Not available	Yes	100
USB-A	3.2 Gen 2	1	Left	10	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	3.2 Gen 2	1	Right	10	Not available	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	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	ASUS Slim Power Jack	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source2Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/05/22/3300228/0/en/asus-rog-zephyrus-g14-and-g16-arrive-in-the-us-with-intel-core-ultra-series-3-and-rtx-50-series.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact G16 launch notes include HDMI 2.1, full SD UHS-II and 100 W PD at each C interface, omitted from parts of current matrix. Manual supplies physical sides.3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2026Read 7 October 2026Connectivity diagram explicitly input 20 V, 5 A at both TB4 and USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 100 W accepted per connector. ASUS Slim power connector separate.4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GamingNB/GU606AX/0409_E28049_GU606A_V2_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 22-26: right SD/USB-A/USB-C 10 Gbps. Left DC/HDMI/USB-A/TB4/audio. TB4 40 Gbps, both C connectors accept charging and output video.

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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-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405/specRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2026/specRead 7 October 2026

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

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz7Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nr0p94-m00450-rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US specification states triple-band Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be). Triple-band here covers the standard 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz WLAN bands. Six-GHz availability depends on country rules.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz15Regulatory filingmanuals.plus/m/8e7a15aa5b302980247cc90b4f189ca827821bb874a5292bdf1e372b36fc8747.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same actual GU606AR antenna table expressly tests 2400-2483.5MHz, multiple 5150-5895MHz subbands and 5925-7125MHz subbands. Mapped to 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz. Exact US maker XB96 network row independently states Triple band Wi-Fi 7. Country and driver limits still apply. Antenna test frequencies do not imply all channels can be used in every region.

Wi-Fi module

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Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE211 (BE211NGW)15Regulatory filingmanuals.plus/m/8e7a15aa5b302980247cc90b4f189ca827821bb874a5292bdf1e372b36fc8747.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original public one-page antenna report Rev04, ID 202601-193026, January 2, 2026, published as a public FCC exhibit copy. Normal direct HTTP returned 403, but public web reader read the actual linked one-page PDF and its complete extracted table. Host Platform rows explicitly list GU606A/GU606AX/GU606AW/GU606AR and WiFi Module BE211NGW. FCC PD9BE211NG application metadata independently identifies the GU606AR internal-photo integration record, while Notebookcheck identifies BE211 on same upper-tier 2026 board. Radio suppliers may vary in future units, this is documented platform integration rather than an inference from Wi-Fi 7 alone.

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.

6.01Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405/specRead 5 October 2026Claimed Bluetooth 6.0. Supported version may vary with OS and driver.

6.01Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2026/specRead 7 October 2026Claimed 6.0, supported version may vary with OS and driver.

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 zones1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405/specRead 5 October 2026

RGB zones1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2026/specRead 7 October 2026

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

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No6Review91mobiles.com/reviews/asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-2026-reviewRead 5 October 2026Keyboard section explicitly says this 16-inch chassis does not include a numpad. Review uses same 386H/5070 Ti/32 GB chassis with 2 TB storage. No numerical measurements inherited.

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

1.7mm2Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/05/22/3300228/0/en/asus-rog-zephyrus-g14-and-g16-arrive-in-the-us-with-intel-core-ultra-series-3-and-rtx-50-series.htmlRead 5 October 2026

1.7mm2Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/05/22/3300228/0/en/asus-rog-zephyrus-g14-and-g16-arrive-in-the-us-with-intel-core-ultra-series-3-and-rtx-50-series.htmlRead 7 October 2026

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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Mechanical11Reviewnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-best-slim-gaming-laptops-gets-even-better-Asus-ROG-Zephyrus-G16-2026-Review.1384320.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Actual 2026 GU606AW/5080/64GB review says mechanical clicks. Exact current AR-XB96/AW matrix has matching input/camera assemblies and common 2026 chassis/keyboard design. original family front view and controls inventory independently viewed. Main explicitly approved transfer of this static fitted mechanism with shared-chassis bridge. Not a direct XB96 test. No AW numerical dimensions, force, travel, benchmark or runtime copied.

Camera and audio

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Webcam

1080p FHD1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405/specRead 5 October 2026

1080p FHD1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2026/specRead 7 October 2026

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-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405/specRead 5 October 20264Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GamingNB/GU405AP/0409_E26589_GU405A_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026Hardware Setup explicitly says IR camera supports Windows Hello facial recognition.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2026/specRead 7 October 20264Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GamingNB/GU606AX/0409_E28049_GU606A_V2_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026Hardware Setup IR camera explicitly supports Windows Hello.

Webcam privacy

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None12Reviewlaptopmedia.com/review/asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-gu606-2026-review-stunning-oled-core-ultra-9-and-17-hour-battery-lifeRead 7 October 2026Actual common 2026 GU606 chassis description explicitly no physical shutter, indicator light only. Exact maker AR/AW camera description matches 1080p IR. Original E28049 V2 front view and complete relevant hardware/hotkey inventory verified, including dedicated microphone mute and no camera kill switch. Main approved static physical privacy negative through this exact 2026 shared-chassis bridge. Not a direct AR test or inference from Windows privacy settings.

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.

62Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/05/22/3300228/0/en/asus-rog-zephyrus-g14-and-g16-arrive-in-the-us-with-intel-core-ultra-series-3-and-rtx-50-series.htmlRead 5 October 2026Six physical drivers explicitly counted as 2 tweeters and 4 woofers.

62Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/05/22/3300228/0/en/asus-rog-zephyrus-g14-and-g16-arrive-in-the-us-with-intel-core-ultra-series-3-and-rtx-50-series.htmlRead 7 October 2026Six physical drivers: 2 tweeters plus 4 woofers.

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, Dolby Atmos, AI Noise Cancellation1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405/specRead 5 October 2026

Smart Amp Technology, Dolby Atmos, Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2026/specRead 7 October 20263Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2026Read 7 October 2026

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

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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.

73Wh1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405/specRead 5 October 2026

90Wh1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2026/specRead 7 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.

250W1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405/specRead 5 October 2026Main adapter rated 20 V, 12.5 A, 250 W. Regional inclusion not asserted.4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GamingNB/GU405AP/0409_E26589_GU405A_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 29 main adapter rated 20 V, 12.5 A, 250 W. Selected-model 100 W USB-C adapter is separate from the main unit.

250W1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2026/specRead 7 October 2026Main 250 W adapter rated 20 V, 12.5 A. Regional inclusion not asserted.4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GamingNB/GU606AX/0409_E28049_GU606A_V2_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 29 main adapter 20 V, 12.5 A, 250 W. USB-C 100 W adapter is a separate optional adapter, not the main supplied unit.

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-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405/specRead 5 October 20264Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GamingNB/GU405AP/0409_E26589_GU405A_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Proprietary1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2026/specRead 7 October 20264Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GamingNB/GU606AX/0409_E28049_GU606A_V2_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

30min3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405Read 5 October 2026Maker 73 Wh battery claim, 0-50% in 30 minutes. Adapter test condition and power state not stated.

30min3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2026Read 7 October 2026Maker 90 Wh battery fast-charge claim, 0-50% in 30 minutes. Power state and adapter test condition not stated.

Cooling

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

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210Reviewultrabookreview.com/75392-asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-gu606-reviewRead 7 October 2026Cooling architecture paragraph explicitly says version meant for RTX 5070 Ti/5080/5090 has two fans, two radiators and a vapor chamber. Exact 5070 Ti is named. Lower-tier 5060 / 5070 has three fans and is not assigned. No quantitative 5080 lab readings transferred.

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

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Yes3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2026Read 7 October 2026Maker cooling section maps vapor-chamber mb1 tab to GeForce RTX 5090/5080/5070 Ti in global page, and explicit 5070 Ti in US tab label. Tri-fan/heatpipe mb2 applies to 5070/5060 and is excluded. Ultrabookreview explicitly corroborates the 5070 Ti/5080/5090 vapor-chamber tier.

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

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CPU8Press releasepress.asus.com/news/press-releases/rog-ces-2026-gaming-innovationsRead 7 October 2026Under ROG Zephyrus G14 and G16, maker expressly says ROG Intelligent Cooling uses liquid metal on the CPU. This applies to G16 GU606, including retained 386H/5070 Ti tier. No GPU liquid-metal claim is made.

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

AASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2026) GU405AR

Name	GPU power (W)
Silent	Not available
Performance	Not available
Turbo	115
Manual	130

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405/specRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405Read 5 October 2026Silent, Performance, Turbo and Manual operating profiles. GPU maxima from exact matrix include Dynamic Boost, not measured or sustained draw.7Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nr0p94-m00450-rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405.htmlRead 8 October 2026GPU totals: Turbo 115 W and Manual 130 W, each already including Dynamic Boost. Manual permits user-adjusted power, clocks and fan curves. These are configured limits, not measured draw.9Maker product pageasus.com/support/faq/1043747Read 8 October 2026ASUS Armoury Crate Ver6.0, Operating Mode/Edit Manual Mode and Q&A1. Turbo maximizes CPU/GPU performance on AC. Manual permits custom CPU/GPU clock offsets, Dynamic Boost and fan curves with Apply/save controls. This maker guide supplies the mode definitions. It does not establish which profile the reviewer used for unlabelled benchmarks.

BASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606AR

Name	GPU power (W)
Silent	Not available
Performance	Not available
Turbo	125
Manual	140

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2026/specRead 7 October 20263Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2026Read 7 October 2026Four operating profiles. GPU maxima from exact matrix include Dynamic Boost, not measured or sustained draw.

Security

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Fingerprint

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None10Reviewultrabookreview.com/75392-asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-gu606-reviewRead 7 October 2026Actual UBR common 2026 design says no power-button fingerprint sensor, and LaptopMedia expressly no fingerprint reader anywhere. Exact AR/AW input/camera descriptions match common 2026 chassis, original hardware view and complete controls verified. Main approved this static physical absence through shared-chassis bridge. No AW numeric lab transfer.12Reviewlaptopmedia.com/review/asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-gu606-2026-review-stunning-oled-core-ultra-9-and-17-hour-battery-lifeRead 7 October 2026Actual common 2026 GU606 chassis description expressly states there is no fingerprint reader and authentication relies entirely on IR camera. Exact retained AR/AW input/camera descriptions match common 2026 chassis, original relevant hardware view/manual independently verified. Main approved static physical absence through shared-chassis bridge. Source test unit is AW/5080, not a direct AR-XB96 test. No numerical AW measurement inherited.

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.

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Software

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Operating system

Windows 11 Pro1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405/specRead 5 October 2026

Windows 11 Pro1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2026/specRead 7 October 2026

OS family

Windows1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405/specRead 5 October 2026

Windows1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2026/specRead 7 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.

508nits8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-best-compact-gaming-laptops-gets-a-brighter-OLED-Asus-ROG-Zephyrus-G14-2026-Review.1321952.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Reviewed GU405AR in White with Windows 11 Home. Same CPU, GPU, RAM, SSD and display as the US XB96 reference (Eclipse Gray, Windows 11 Pro). The review tests Turbo at 115 W. SDR middle brightness 508 nits in the display comparison table. Centre-on-battery result also 508 nits. Tested panel ATNA40HQ06-0, X-Rite i1Pro 3. No peak or corner reading substituted.

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

513.8nits8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-best-compact-gaming-laptops-gets-a-brighter-OLED-Asus-ROG-Zephyrus-G14-2026-Review.1321952.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Reviewed GU405AR in White with Windows 11 Home. Same CPU, GPU, RAM, SSD and display as the US XB96 reference (Eclipse Gray, Windows 11 Pro). The review tests Turbo at 115 W. SDR nine-point 3x3 display grid: 517/509/517, 514/508/517, 516/508/518 nits. Published mean 513.8 nits. Tested panel ATNA40HQ06-0 and X-Rite i1Pro 3. Not the 518-nit brightest point.

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

25,400:18Measurementnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-best-compact-gaming-laptops-gets-a-brighter-OLED-Asus-ROG-Zephyrus-G14-2026-Review.1321952.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Reviewed GU405AR in White with Windows 11 Home. Same CPU, GPU, RAM, SSD and display as the US XB96 reference (Eclipse Gray, Windows 11 Pro). The review tests Turbo at 115 W. Display table: measured contrast 25400:1 with residual black level 0.02 nits. This is the reviewer result, not the maker 1,000,000:1 claim.

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

1,140nits8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-best-compact-gaming-laptops-gets-a-brighter-OLED-Asus-ROG-Zephyrus-G14-2026-Review.1321952.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Reviewed GU405AR in White with Windows 11 Home. Same CPU, GPU, RAM, SSD and display as the US XB96 reference (Eclipse Gray, Windows 11 Pro). The review tests Turbo at 115 W. Display paragraph reports measured HDR maximum of 1140 nits using CalMAN. Test window size and specific HDR pattern are not stated.

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

100%8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-best-compact-gaming-laptops-gets-a-brighter-OLED-Asus-ROG-Zephyrus-G14-2026-Review.1321952.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Reviewed GU405AR in White with Windows 11 Home. Same CPU, GPU, RAM, SSD and display as the US XB96 reference (Eclipse Gray, Windows 11 Pro). The review tests Turbo at 115 W. Display table explicitly identifies sRGB COVERAGE 100%, Argyll 3D. The separate 99.8% Display P3 measurement is not substituted for DCI-P3.

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

1.38Measurementnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-best-compact-gaming-laptops-gets-a-brighter-OLED-Asus-ROG-Zephyrus-G14-2026-Review.1321952.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Reviewed GU405AR in White with Windows 11 Home. Same CPU, GPU, RAM, SSD and display as the US XB96 reference (Eclipse Gray, Windows 11 Pro). The review tests Turbo at 115 W. Display table: ColorChecker Delta E 2000 average 1.3 with CalMAN before custom calibration. The display paragraph states own calibration did not improve the accurate profiles. This excludes the earlier 17.85 Delta E webcam ColorChecker result. Exact selected factory gamut profile is not stated.

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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.

Yes8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-best-compact-gaming-laptops-gets-a-brighter-OLED-Asus-ROG-Zephyrus-G14-2026-Review.1321952.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Reviewed GU405AR in White with Windows 11 Home. Same CPU, GPU, RAM, SSD and display as the US XB96 reference (Eclipse Gray, Windows 11 Pro). The review tests Turbo at 115 W. Screen Flickering section detected PWM at brightness settings at or below 90%. ASUS software OLED dimming is an available alternative, not the measured method.

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

960Hz8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-best-compact-gaming-laptops-gets-a-brighter-OLED-Asus-ROG-Zephyrus-G14-2026-Review.1321952.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Reviewed GU405AR in White with Windows 11 Home. Same CPU, GPU, RAM, SSD and display as the US XB96 reference (Eclipse Gray, Windows 11 Pro). The review tests Turbo at 115 W. PWM 960 Hz, amplitude 52%, at or below 90% brightness setting. Tested panel ATNA40HQ06-0.

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

90%8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-best-compact-gaming-laptops-gets-a-brighter-OLED-Asus-ROG-Zephyrus-G14-2026-Review.1321952.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Reviewed GU405AR in White with Windows 11 Home. Same CPU, GPU, RAM, SSD and display as the US XB96 reference (Eclipse Gray, Windows 11 Pro). The review tests Turbo at 115 W. PWM threshold at or below 90% brightness. Source says no detected PWM above this setting.

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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.

0.49ms8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-best-compact-gaming-laptops-gets-a-brighter-OLED-Asus-ROG-Zephyrus-G14-2026-Review.1321952.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Reviewed GU405AR in White with Windows 11 Home. Same CPU, GPU, RAM, SSD and display as the US XB96 reference (Eclipse Gray, Windows 11 Pro). The review tests Turbo at 115 W. Black-to-white-to-black combined rise and fall: 0.49 ms, comprising 0.27 ms rise and 0.22 ms fall. Tested panel ATNA40HQ06-0, 120 Hz display.

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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.

2ms8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-best-compact-gaming-laptops-gets-a-brighter-OLED-Asus-ROG-Zephyrus-G14-2026-Review.1321952.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Reviewed GU405AR in White with Windows 11 Home. Same CPU, GPU, RAM, SSD and display as the US XB96 reference (Eclipse Gray, Windows 11 Pro). The review tests Turbo at 115 W. 50%-grey to 80%-grey combined rise and fall: 2 ms, comprising 1 ms rise and 1 ms fall. Tested panel ATNA40HQ06-0, 120 Hz display.

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Measured performance

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

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

1,262points8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-best-compact-gaming-laptops-gets-a-brighter-OLED-Asus-ROG-Zephyrus-G14-2026-Review.1321952.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Reviewed GU405AR in White with Windows 11 Home. Same CPU, GPU, RAM, SSD and display as the US XB96 reference (Eclipse Gray, Windows 11 Pro). The review tests Turbo at 115 W. Cinebench 2024 multi-core: 1262 points, explicitly the Turbo row of the mode-comparison table. AC power. CPU configured 70 W in that row, not its combined-load sustained draw.

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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.

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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.

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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.

16,295points8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-best-compact-gaming-laptops-gets-a-brighter-OLED-Asus-ROG-Zephyrus-G14-2026-Review.1321952.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Reviewed GU405AR in White with Windows 11 Home. Same CPU, GPU, RAM, SSD and display as the US XB96 reference (Eclipse Gray, Windows 11 Pro). The review tests Turbo at 115 W. Time Spy GRAPHICS 16295 at 2560x1440, explicitly the Turbo mode-comparison row. The overall Time Spy score 16242 is not this field. Turbo 115 W total includes 15 W Dynamic Boost. NVIDIA driver 610.47.

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

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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.

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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 Zephyrus G14 (2026) GU405AR

Power mode	Load	Noise (dB(A))
Turbo	Gaming	55.5
Turbo	Max load	55.5

Source8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-best-compact-gaming-laptops-gets-a-brighter-OLED-Asus-ROG-Zephyrus-G14-2026-Review.1321952.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Reviewed GU405AR in White with Windows 11 Home. Same CPU, GPU, RAM, SSD and display as the US XB96 reference (Eclipse Gray, Windows 11 Pro). The review tests Turbo at 115 W. Turbo gaming and maximum noise are 55.5 dB(A), explicitly linked by the mode-comparison table and System Noise section. Earthworks M23R with Arta at 15 cm, background 26 dB(A). The unlabelled 35.1 dB(A) idle row is omitted.

BASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606AR

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

55.5dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

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

55.5dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

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

41.7°C8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-best-compact-gaming-laptops-gets-a-brighter-OLED-Asus-ROG-Zephyrus-G14-2026-Review.1321952.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Reviewed GU405AR in White with Windows 11 Home. Same CPU, GPU, RAM, SSD and display as the US XB96 reference (Eclipse Gray, Windows 11 Pro). The review tests Turbo at 115 W. Maximum-load heatmap top surface maximum 41.7 C. AC test. Operating mode is not specified. Review combined stress settles to GPU 100 W and CPU 35 W. Stress application names are not stated in the text.

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

41.5°C8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-best-compact-gaming-laptops-gets-a-brighter-OLED-Asus-ROG-Zephyrus-G14-2026-Review.1321952.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Reviewed GU405AR in White with Windows 11 Home. Same CPU, GPU, RAM, SSD and display as the US XB96 reference (Eclipse Gray, Windows 11 Pro). The review tests Turbo at 115 W. Maximum-load heatmap bottom surface maximum 41.5 C. AC stress test, same conditions as top surface. Operating mode is not specified.

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

31.5°C8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-best-compact-gaming-laptops-gets-a-brighter-OLED-Asus-ROG-Zephyrus-G14-2026-Review.1321952.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Reviewed GU405AR in White with Windows 11 Home. Same CPU, GPU, RAM, SSD and display as the US XB96 reference (Eclipse Gray, Windows 11 Pro). The review tests Turbo at 115 W. Maximum-load heatmap and Temperature text give palm-rest/touchpad maximum 31.5 C. AC test. Operating mode is not specified.

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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.

AASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2026) GU405AR

Test	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing	150	14.37
Wi-Fi browsing	Not available	8.3

Source8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-best-compact-gaming-laptops-gets-a-brighter-OLED-Asus-ROG-Zephyrus-G14-2026-Review.1321952.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Reviewed GU405AR in White with Windows 11 Home. Same CPU, GPU, RAM, SSD and display as the US XB96 reference (Eclipse Gray, Windows 11 Pro). The review tests Turbo at 115 W. Wi-Fi browsing 14 hours 22 minutes at 150 nits and 8 hours 18 minutes at maximum SDR brightness, converted exactly to hours. Second row brightness is left unspecified numerically because it is the slider maximum, not a constant white-pattern luminance. Review does not name the battery power profile or refresh rate. Turbo is AC-only and is not assigned to these tests.

BASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606AR

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

14.37h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

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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.

8.1W8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-best-compact-gaming-laptops-gets-a-brighter-OLED-Asus-ROG-Zephyrus-G14-2026-Review.1321952.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Reviewed GU405AR in White with Windows 11 Home. Same CPU, GPU, RAM, SSD and display as the US XB96 reference (Eclipse Gray, Windows 11 Pro). The review tests Turbo at 115 W. Highest idle AC-input reading 8.1 W, not the 7.8 W average. Metrahit Energy. Exact idle display setting not stated.

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

162.9W8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-best-compact-gaming-laptops-gets-a-brighter-OLED-Asus-ROG-Zephyrus-G14-2026-Review.1321952.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Reviewed GU405AR in White with Windows 11 Home. Same CPU, GPU, RAM, SSD and display as the US XB96 reference (Eclipse Gray, Windows 11 Pro). The review tests Turbo at 115 W. Internal-display Cyberpunk 2077 Ultra AC-input power 162.9 W in the power table. External-monitor result 161.6 W is excluded. Operating mode is not specified. Test resolution is not stated in that power row.

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

230.7W8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-best-compact-gaming-laptops-gets-a-brighter-OLED-Asus-ROG-Zephyrus-G14-2026-Review.1321952.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Reviewed GU405AR in White with Windows 11 Home. Same CPU, GPU, RAM, SSD and display as the US XB96 reference (Eclipse Gray, Windows 11 Pro). The review tests Turbo at 115 W. Maximum AC-input draw 230.7 W in the documented stress/load table, measured with Metrahit Energy. Transient maximum, not the later 170-180 W steady input range or 250 W adapter rating. Operating mode is not specified.

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

35W8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-best-compact-gaming-laptops-gets-a-brighter-OLED-Asus-ROG-Zephyrus-G14-2026-Review.1321952.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Reviewed GU405AR in White with Windows 11 Home. Same CPU, GPU, RAM, SSD and display as the US XB96 reference (Eclipse Gray, Windows 11 Pro). The review tests Turbo at 115 W. Temperature section states CPU sustains 35 W during simultaneous CPU/GPU stress on AC, with operating mode unspecified, while GPU sustains 100 W. This is distinct from the configured 70 W CPU limit.

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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.

1.568kg(3.5 lb)8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-best-compact-gaming-laptops-gets-a-brighter-OLED-Asus-ROG-Zephyrus-G14-2026-Review.1321952.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Reviewed GU405AR in White with Windows 11 Home. Same CPU, GPU, RAM, SSD and display as the US XB96 reference (Eclipse Gray, Windows 11 Pro). The review tests Turbo at 115 W. Review unit mass 1.568 kg. Excludes its separately listed 724 g power supply. Applies to the reviewed White unit, not the published 1.58 kg specification.

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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.

Yes3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405Read 5 October 2026Maker explicitly fully Copilot+ PC certified, separate from presence of a Copilot keyboard key.7Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nr0p94-m00450-rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Yes8Press releasepress.asus.com/news/press-releases/rog-ces-2026-gaming-innovationsRead 7 October 2026Same G14/G16 paragraph explicitly says With 50 TOPS of NPU performance and Copilot+, these laptops bring acceleration to device. Exact US Copilot+ PC category independently lists XB96. NPU50 or Copilot keyboard key alone is not used as proof.14Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/rog-republic-of-gamers/filterRead 7 October 2026Current maker page title explicitly identifies Copilot+ PC devices and includes the exact GU606AR-XB96 with 386H, RTX 5070 Ti and Windows 11 Pro. Maker CES release independently explicitly gives Copilot+ to the GU606 family. No Copilot-key-only or NPU-only inference.

Colour certifications

Pantone Validated1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405/specRead 5 October 2026Display row explicitly Pantone Validated.

Pantone Validated1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2026/specRead 7 October 2026Display row explicitly Pantone Validated.

ENERGY STAR

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EPEAT

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Other certifications

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Secured-core PC (Level 3)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2026/specRead 7 October 2026Exact XB96 Security table labels Secured-core PC (Level 3), a Microsoft Secured-core device class. Literal level retained. Pluton Security Processor is separately published but is not stored as a certification or used to infer TPM 2.0 or vPro.

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.

1year7Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90nr0p94-m00450-rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US SKU maker store states 1 year international manufacturer warranty. Additional 1 year accidental protection requires registration within 60 days and is concurrent separate coverage, not a 2-year manufacturer period.

1year7Retailer pagemobileadvance.com/asus-rog-zephyrus-white-16-0-wqxga-wq-cover-glass-core-ultra-9-386h-32gb-nv-rtx5070-ti-1tb-windows-11-proRead 7 October 2026Exact product Warranty tab states 1 Year. Exact US ExcaliberPC product states Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year Limited Warranty, Include 1 Year Global. ASUS current warranty card says duration depends on product label rather than a blanket laptop duration, so exact SKU period supplied by sellers. This period is for the stated US SKU, not all regions.9Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/831249/asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-gu606ar-xb96.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact US factory XB96 32 GB/1 TB table states Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year Limited Warranty, Include 1 Year Global. Seller lifetime technical support and optional paid plans are excluded.

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

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Product page

rog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu4053Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405Read 5 October 2026

rog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-20263Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2026Read 7 October 2026

Spec sheet

rog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405/spec1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g14-2026-gu405/specRead 5 October 2026Exact US GU405AR-XB96 column: 386H, RTX 5070 Ti, 32 GB, 1 TB and Windows 11 Pro. Duplicate XB96 columns agree. Home SKUs not inherited.

rog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2026/spec1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2026/specRead 7 October 2026Exact US matrix GU606AR-XB96 column, 386H/5070 Ti/32 GB/1 TB/Windows Pro. Higher GPU or memory options not inherited.

Manual

dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GamingNB/GU405AP/0409_E26589_GU405A_A.pdf4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GamingNB/GU405AP/0409_E26589_GU405A_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026GU405A platform e-manual E26589, First Edition January 2026. Original PDF linked from official GU405AR support. AP is its hosting folder, not a borrowed GPU configuration.

dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GamingNB/GU606AX/0409_E28049_GU606A_V2_A.pdf4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GamingNB/GU606AX/0409_E28049_GU606A_V2_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026GU606A platform e-manual E28049, revised V2, March 2026, linked by public official GU606AW support page. AX is its hosting family, not a borrowed 5090 configuration.

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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