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General

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Series

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

OMEN Transcend1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026

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

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.

14-fb0013dx, 9Q4B5UA#ABA1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 20264Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/hp-omen-transcend-14-120hz-3k-oled-gaming-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-155h-16gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-rtx-4060-1tb-ssd-shadow-black/JJGP4GYW53/sku/6569023Read 5 October 2026Original US 14-fb0013dx / 9Q4B5UA#ABA, Best Buy 6569023, 155H/RTX 4060/16 GB/1 TB/Home/Shadow black. Current page retains identity and says no longer available new. Retailer title 2023 is processor branding, not laptop retail year. No current stock or refurbished hardware claim.

GTIN / EAN

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.

1979618711801Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026

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

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.

8 January 20245Press releasehp.com/us-en/newsroom/press-releases/2024/hpatces-play.htmlRead 5 October 2026Manufacturer publication January 8, 2024 announces the first 14-inch model and explicitly opens expected preorders, not actual first stocked retail.

Status

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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.

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.

HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025, 14-fb1)9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/HP-Omen-Transcend-14-upgraded-with-Intel-Arrow-Lake-H-CPUs-and-GeForce-RTX-50-series-GPUs.980777.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says HP refreshed the Omen Transcend 14 with Arrow Lake H chips and RTX 50 GPUs and kept the same OLED screen and chassis.

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-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026US store spec tab of the ASUS ROG USA site.

US4Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/hp-omen-transcend-14-120hz-3k-oled-gaming-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-155h-16gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-rtx-4060-1tb-ssd-shadow-black/JJGP4GYW53/sku/6569023Read 5 October 2026Exact original US retailer and maker #ABA configuration. Country not inferred only from language.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Shadow black1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 20264Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/hp-omen-transcend-14-120hz-3k-oled-gaming-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-155h-16gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-rtx-4060-1tb-ssd-shadow-black/JJGP4GYW53/sku/6569023Read 5 October 2026

Segment

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

Gaming1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026

Form factor

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

Clamshell2Owner's manualdevice.report/m/ebc02cb6339bb584076e193b6a2546e51243b2b56e8434417ceae62f707e2a16_optim.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original complete conventional hinge/chassis component inventories and exact maker photo identify clamshell. Generic tablet instructions do not establish a 360-degree hinge.

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.

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.

Width313Depth233.5Thickness (min)16.9Thickness (max)18mm(12.3 × 9.2 × 0.7 in)2Owner's manualdevice.report/m/ebc02cb6339bb584076e193b6a2546e51243b2b56e8434417ceae62f707e2a16_optim.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 69 table gives width 313.0 mm, depth 233.5 mm, front height 16.9 mm and rear height 18.0 mm. Exact sheet rounded inches agree. These are maker-named front/rear thickness points. Weight 1755 g conflicts with selected exact-sheet 3.60 lb and remains omitted.

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

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.

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Lid material

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.

Aluminium1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026Exact shadow black aluminium top cover with sandblasted anodized finish. Keyboard deck is also aluminium. Recycled-metal base wording does not establish its exact alloy, so bottom material remains omitted.

Bottom material

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.

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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.

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.

14in(35.6 cm)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026

Native resolution

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.

2880 × 1800px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026

Pixel density

188.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

242.6ppi=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.

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

OLED1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026

Backlight

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

None (self-emissive)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026

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.

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.

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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.

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Touchscreen

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

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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 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.

BHP OMEN Transcend 14 (2024, 14-fb0)

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

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026Exact OLED native 2880 x 1800 display explicitly 48-120 Hz VRR. No ordinary supported lower-resolution timing added. Named Microsoft DRR comes separately from original guide.

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-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605Read 13 October 2026240Hz refresh rate and G-SYNC.

Windows DRR2Owner's manualdevice.report/m/ebc02cb6339bb584076e193b6a2546e51243b2b56e8434417ceae62f707e2a16_optim.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 1 explicitly Microsoft Dynamic Refresh Rate for the unique OLED panel, alongside actual panel VRR. No named G-SYNC or FreeSync 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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400nits1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026Exact SDR 400 nits with footnote 20 explicitly typical component performance. HDR 500 nits lacks peak method and is omitted. Native bit depth and generic 0.2 ms response are not transformed into native depth or GTG response.

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.

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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-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026Display row: DCI-P3 100%.

100%1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026Exact 100% DCI-P3 claim. Coverage/volume method unstated. No colour-space conversions.

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 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.

DisplayHDR True Black 5001Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026Exact VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500. IMAX Enhanced is separate and is not an HDR luminance or native bit-depth claim.

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

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.

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Second display

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Processor

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Processor

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

Intel Core Ultra 7 155H1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026

Processor brand

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

Intel1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 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 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.

BHP OMEN Transcend 14 (2024, 14-fb0)

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	6	1.4	4.8
Efficiency	8	0.9	3.8
Low-power efficiency	2	0.7	2.5

Source3Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/236847/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-155h-24m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Intel 155H: six P at base/max 1.4/4.8 GHz, eight E at 0.9/3.8 GHz, two low-power E at 0.7/2.5 GHz. Generic chip 28/115 W powers are not laptop limits.

CPU cores

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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.

6=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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

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

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

223Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/236847/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-155h-24m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact 22 hardware threads, including supported Hyper-Threading. Not newer 255H sixteen threads.

Max boost clock

5.4GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

4.8GHz=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.

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.

24MB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026

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.

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.

7nm3Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/236847/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-155h-24m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026CPU Lithography: Intel 4. Intel 4 is the 7 nm class process, as Notebookcheck lists it, so it is stored as 7 by the field rule.

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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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.

11TOPS3Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/236847/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-155h-24m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Intel NPU Peak TOPS (INT8) 11. Overall 33 and integrated GPU 18 TOPS are excluded.

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-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026

GPU

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

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026

GPU brand

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

NVIDIA1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 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-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026

8GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026Exact installed RTX 4060 dedicated 8 GB GDDR6, distinct from newer RTX 5060/GDDR7. Chip range or unverified article power boosts do not establish configured TGP/boost clock.

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

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.

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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-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 202695W+20W Dynamic Boost.

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

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.

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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-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605Read 13 October 2026MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus.

Optimus2Owner's manualdevice.report/m/ebc02cb6339bb584076e193b6a2546e51243b2b56e8434417ceae62f707e2a16_optim.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original printed page 1 expressly NVIDIA Optimus. Unnamed GPU Performance Scaling does not establish Advanced Optimus or a MUX.

Integrated GPU

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.

Intel Arc Graphics2Owner's manualdevice.report/m/ebc02cb6339bb584076e193b6a2546e51243b2b56e8434417ceae62f707e2a16_optim.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original platform explicitly Intel Arc integrated graphics, and matching measured review independently describes active Intel Arc / RTX 4060 hybrid switching. CPU-only graphics eligibility is not treated as OEM enablement.

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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-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 202632GB LPDDR5X 7467 on board for the XS97 row.

16GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 20264Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/hp-omen-transcend-14-120hz-3k-oled-gaming-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-155h-16gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-rtx-4060-1tb-ssd-shadow-black/JJGP4GYW53/sku/6569023Read 5 October 2026

RAM type

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

LPDDR5X1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026Exact installed 16 GB onboard LPDDR5x. Sheet advertises 7467 MHz, not transfers per second. Data rate, active channels and maximum same-CPU/GPU purchase capacity remain omitted. Generic family 32 GB is not automatically assigned to this 155H/4060 reference.

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

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.

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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-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026Memory row: Support dual channel memory.

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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-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026

Soldered2Owner's manualdevice.report/m/ebc02cb6339bb584076e193b6a2546e51243b2b56e8434417ceae62f707e2a16_optim.pdfRead 5 October 2026Integrated RAM is not accessible or upgradeable. Exact board 155H/RTX 4060/16 GB is N84268. Higher other-CPU boards and generic capacity are not customer upgrades.

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-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.

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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-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 20262TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD for the XS97 row.

1TB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026Exact advertised 1 TB is decimal 1000 GB. Gen4 describes the installed Performance NVMe SSD, not the physical connector maximum.4Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/hp-omen-transcend-14-120hz-3k-oled-gaming-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-155h-16gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-rtx-4060-1tb-ssd-shadow-black/JJGP4GYW53/sku/6569023Read 5 October 2026

Storage type

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

NVMe SSD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 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-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026

41Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 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 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.

BHP OMEN Transcend 14 (2024, 14-fb0)

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

Source2Owner's manualdevice.report/m/ebc02cb6339bb584076e193b6a2546e51243b2b56e8434417ceae62f707e2a16_optim.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original primary product table explicitly M.2 2280 NVMe, with one SSD in complete parts inventory and single-drive removal pages 36-37. Separate WLAN is not storage. Copied late SSD dimensions 50.8 x 28.9 mm and old transfer rates conflict with current primary form-factor row and are excluded. Slot maximum generation is omitted.

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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 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.

BHP OMEN Transcend 14 (2024, 14-fb0)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Maximum charging input (W)
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4 / USB 40Gbps / DisplayPort 1.4	1	Left	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes	100
USB-C	USB 10Gbps / DisplayPort 1.4	1	Rear	10	Not available	Yes	140
USB-A	USB 10Gbps	2	Right	10	Not available	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Rear	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026Exact one TB4/40 Gbps/DP 1.4 USB-C, one 10 Gbps/DP 1.4 USB-C, two USB-A 10 Gbps, HDMI 2.1 and audio. Original guide differentiates accepted input at the two USB-C ports. Newer-generation DP 2.1 is not inherited.2Owner's manualdevice.report/m/ebc02cb6339bb584076e193b6a2546e51243b2b56e8434417ceae62f707e2a16_optim.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 3 explicitly rear USB-C 10 Gbps accepts 140 W, while left Thunderbolt 4 accepts 100 W. Complete printed pages 5-7 locate right two USB-A, left audio and rear HDMI. Adapter 140 W is not copied to both inputs. Generic DC voltage/current is not treated as a standard USB-PD protocol. Peripheral output watts unknown.

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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-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026Exact selected US Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3. Original guide uniquely maps this to Intel AX211. Optional Wi-Fi 7/5.4 is excluded.

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-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) triple band 2*2.

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Wi-Fi module

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

Intel AX2112Owner's manualdevice.report/m/ebc02cb6339bb584076e193b6a2546e51243b2b56e8434417ceae62f707e2a16_optim.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original radio inventory maps Wi-Fi 6E/Bluetooth 5.3 uniquely to AX211, matching exact selected sheet. Optional BE200 is excluded.

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-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026

5.31Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026Footnote 25 requires supporting OS and notes fallback to 5.2 or lower until 5.3 supported.

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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Scissor1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026Exact sustainability wording explicitly identifies keyboard scissors. Layout is not inferred solely from US sales country.

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-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGB.

RGB zones1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026Exact four independent RGB zones. Per-key RGB option is not transferred.

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

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

No2Owner's manualdevice.report/m/ebc02cb6339bb584076e193b6a2546e51243b2b56e8434417ceae62f707e2a16_optim.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete keyboard inventory and exact maker photo show no dedicated physical numeric keypad.

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

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

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

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No2Owner's manualdevice.report/m/ebc02cb6339bb584076e193b6a2546e51243b2b56e8434417ceae62f707e2a16_optim.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete pointing-device inventory names a touchpad and no stick. Mechanism type is not inferred from Precision/Imagepad branding.

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

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.

1080p Full HD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026Exact FHD 1080p IR camera, with Windows Hello expressly supported. Capture pixels vary by application, footnote 89b.

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-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 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.

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.

21Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026

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

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

HyperX Audio, DTS:X Ultra, HP Audio Boost 2.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026Original exact sheet names HyperX and DTS:X Ultra software. HP Audio Boost 2.0 is independently named by the original guide.2Owner's manualdevice.report/m/ebc02cb6339bb584076e193b6a2546e51243b2b56e8434417ceae62f707e2a16_optim.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original printed page 2 explicitly HP Audio Boost 2.0, separate from HyperX and DTS software.

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

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

21Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026

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-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026

71Wh1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026Exact six-cell design capacity 71 Wh, separate from the qualified model-level MobileMark 25 advertised runtime sourced from the original launch sheet and from measured runtime.

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.

AASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605CR-XS97

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BHP OMEN Transcend 14 (2024, 14-fb0)

Use case	Hours (h)
MobileMark 25	11.5

Source8Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.thefpsreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/OMEN-Transcend-14-Gaming-Laptop-Spec-Sheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original HP launch Product Spec Sheet for 2024 OMEN Transcend 14, two pages, Battery Life and Power and footnote 15. Advertised model-level maximum up to 11.5 hours in MobileMark 25. HP November 2023 preproduction test: Core Ultra 9, GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, 16 GB LPDDR5x-7467, 2880 x 1800 OLED, OMEN Gaming Hub integrated-graphics-only mode on. SSD capacity, brightness, OS build and further power settings not reported. Selected 14-fb0013dx reference uses Ultra 7 155H, RTX 4060, 16 GB/1 TB, same 14-inch OLED and 71 Wh battery. CPU and discrete GPU differ. This is the marketed model estimate, not an exact selected-unit measurement or guaranteed runtime. The current mixed-generation maker page with RTX 5070 is excluded. Original document is hosted on a press CDN.

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.

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.

140W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026

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-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026Rectangle Conn at the laptop end is the proprietary ASUS jack, not USB-C.

USB-C1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 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.

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.

30min1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026Exact 0-50% approximately 30 minutes. Footnote 72 requires system shut down and provided HP adapter, discourages smaller charger. Charging slows after 50%, time varies +/-10%. No full-charge time inferred.

Cooling

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

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22Owner's manualdevice.report/m/ebc02cb6339bb584076e193b6a2546e51243b2b56e8434417ceae62f707e2a16_optim.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original complete parts inventory printed page 17 expressly fans left and right, and page 38 procedure identifies both fans. Counts two physical fans, not the single paired spare-part entry. Diagram rendering was unavailable, so this literal component wording is retained without fabricated visual verification.

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

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.

Yes5Press releasehp.com/us-en/newsroom/press-releases/2024/hpatces-play.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original maker thermal-architecture paragraph explicitly says the original Transcend 14 uses a vapor chamber for rear heat dissipation, co-engineered with Intel. Original service catalog gives one common heat-spreader assembly across 14-fb0 configurations. The 80 W thermal capability is not a simultaneously configured CPU/GPU power limit and is not stored.

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

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.

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

AASUS 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.

BHP OMEN Transcend 14 (2024, 14-fb0)

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Security

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Fingerprint

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

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TPM

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2.02Owner's manualdevice.report/m/ebc02cb6339bb584076e193b6a2546e51243b2b56e8434417ceae62f707e2a16_optim.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original guide printed page 4 explicitly states TPM 2.0, discrete. The stored field describes version only. No firmware-based implementation is asserted.

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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No2Owner's manualdevice.report/m/ebc02cb6339bb584076e193b6a2546e51243b2b56e8434417ceae62f707e2a16_optim.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete left/right/rear exterior inventories name all connectors and no security-lock slot.

Software

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Operating system

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

Windows 11 Home1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026

OS family

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

Windows1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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

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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

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.

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

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

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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.

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

2,362points7Measurementtechradar.com/computing/gaming-laptops/hp-omen-transcend-14Read 5 October 2026Matching tested 155H/RTX 4060/16 GB/1 TB/OLED reference, review configuration table. Geekbench 6 single 2362 and multi 13248 points. Minor version, BIOS/build and benchmark power/boost state not stated. Not claims or results of the 185H/32 GB variant.

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.

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

13,248points7Measurementtechradar.com/computing/gaming-laptops/hp-omen-transcend-14Read 5 October 2026

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.

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

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

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

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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.

AASUS 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.

BHP OMEN Transcend 14 (2024, 14-fb0)

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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 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.

BHP OMEN Transcend 14 (2024, 14-fb0)

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

52dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

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

48dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

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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.

AASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605CR-XS97

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BHP OMEN Transcend 14 (2024, 14-fb0)

Test	Power mode	Hours (h)
Gaming	Not available	0.97
Productivity	OMEN Eco / Windows power efficiency	5.75

Source7Measurementtechradar.com/computing/gaming-laptops/hp-omen-transcend-14Read 5 October 2026Matching unit: PCMark 10 Gaming 58 minutes, brightness/mode unstated. Seven-tab Chrome office work 5 h 45 with OMEN Eco, Windows power efficiency, low unnamed brightness and RGB off. No nits invented. Separate Battery Informant 4 h 9 has insufficient workload scope and is omitted. Generic Time Spy 8010 is not a graphics subscore, and unlabeled-average game FPS and claimed GPU boost watts/clocks are excluded.

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.

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.

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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.

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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-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026Display row: Pantone Validated.

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ENERGY STAR

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Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026

EPEAT

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Other certifications

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Eyesafe Certified, IMAX Enhanced Certified1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026Original exact maker sheet explicitly names Eyesafe Certified display and IMAX Enhanced Certified. These are not substituted for HDR certification, native bit depth or factory colour calibration.

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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Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026Original footnote 72 expressly recommends the HP adapter provided with the notebook. Exact power row identifies that adapter as 140 W USB-C.

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.

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.

1year1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026

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

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Spec sheet

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

files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/Datasheet1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026Original exact US 14-fb0013dx / 9Q4B5UA#ABA, two pages, January 25, 2024 revision 10. Downloaded and read. March 3 ad embargo is not retail-date proof. Exact sheet 3.60 lb conflicts with original manual 1755 g, so published weight is omitted. Numeric measurements of other CPU/RAM variants are excluded.

Manual

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device.report/m/ebc02cb6339bb584076e193b6a2546e51243b2b56e8434417ceae62f707e2a16_optim.pdf2Owner's manualdevice.report/m/ebc02cb6339bb584076e193b6a2546e51243b2b56e8434417ceae62f707e2a16_optim.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original HP N79405-001 January 2024 Maintenance and Service Guide, 82 pages, 14-fb0xxx. Native web PDF text and original document HTML read. Ordinary raw PDF download returned 403 and ceased. Native diagram rendering timed out, so exact textual left/right component counts are used rather than claiming unseen image detail. Maker support guide route was also opened. The original public mirror is retained.

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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