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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.

Victus1Maker product pagehp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103066156Read 15 October 2026HP names the product Victus Gaming Laptop 15-fb3000ni.

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.

15-fb3000ni, BP5Q3EA1Maker product pagehp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103066156Read 15 October 2026HP South Africa specification page for Victus Gaming Laptop 15-fb3000ni, product number BP5Q3EA. Reference configuration: Ryzen AI 7 350, RTX 5060, 16 GB, 1 TB. The 15-fb3000 family also has Ryzen 5 and Ryzen 7 7445HS versions with RTX 5050 or RTX 4050, other memory and storage sizes, and other webcam or Wi-Fi parts. They are different products and are not mixed in. HP US sells the 15z-fb300 (BD5F1AV) with the same CPU and GPU pair, but its page did not load.

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.

01992513949974Retailer pagehpshop.co.za/products/hp-victus-gaming-15-fb3000ni-15-6-inch-fhd-ai-laptop-amd-ryzen-7-350-1tb-ssd-16gb-ram-rtx-5060-win-11-home-375287Read 15 October 2026Product data on the HP Shop listing gives GTIN 0199251394997, a UPC-A code with a leading zero. The listing is for BP5Q3EA.

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.

18 March 20256Press articletomsguide.com/computing/gaming-laptops/hp-reveals-new-rtx-50-series-gaming-laptops-and-the-omen-16-slim-is-the-first-on-my-radarRead 15 October 2026Published 2025-03-18. HP revealed new Victus 15 gaming laptops with up to an AMD Ryzen AI 7 H 350 and a next-gen RTX 50 GPU.

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.

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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.

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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.

ZA3Maker product pagehp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/2103066156Read 15 October 2026HP South Africa page. The same product number is sold through the official HP Shop in South Africa. Other regions use other 15-fb3000 model numbers.

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.

Mica silver1Maker product pagehp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103066156Read 15 October 2026Mica silver with a black chrome logo. HP says up to three colours exist for the family.

Segment

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

Gaming1Maker product pagehp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103066156Read 15 October 2026HP sells the product as Victus Gaming Laptop.

Form factor

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

Clamshell4Retailer pagehpshop.co.za/products/hp-victus-gaming-15-fb3000ni-15-6-inch-fhd-ai-laptop-amd-ryzen-7-350-1tb-ssd-16gb-ram-rtx-5060-win-11-home-375287Read 15 October 2026HP Shop, the official HP store in South Africa, lists form factor Clamshell for BP5Q3EA.

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.

Width357.9Depth255Thickness (max)23.5mm(14.1 × 10 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pagehp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103066156Read 15 October 202635.79 x 25.5 x 2.35 cm converted exactly to mm. Only one height is published, so it is the maximum thickness.

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.

2.29kg(5 lb)1Maker product pagehp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103066156Read 15 October 2026Published as 2.29 kg. Charger not included in the figure.

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.

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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.

15.6in(39.6 cm)1Maker product pagehp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103066156Read 15 October 2026Published as 15.6 inch (39.6 cm) diagonal.

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.

1920 × 1080px1Maker product pagehp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103066156Read 15 October 2026

Pixel density

188.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

141.2ppi=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

IPS1Maker product pagehp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103066156Read 15 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.

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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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Matte1Maker product pagehp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103066156Read 15 October 2026Published as anti-glare.

Touchscreen

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

No1Maker product pagehp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103066156Read 15 October 2026

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 Victus 15 (15-fb3000)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
1920	1080	144	Yes

Source1Maker product pagehp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103066156Read 15 October 2026Published as 144 Hz at 1920 x 1080 IPS. The VRR flag follows the features page, which lists AMD FreeSync Premium.2Maker product pagehp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/product-features/2103066156Read 15 October 2026Features page: 144 Hz FHD anti-glare display and AMD FreeSync Premium Technology.

Max refresh rate

240Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

144Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

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.

FreeSync Premium2Maker product pagehp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/product-features/2103066156Read 15 October 2026Features page lists AMD FreeSync Premium Technology.

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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300nits1Maker product pagehp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103066156Read 15 October 2026Published as 300 nits. HP gives no typical or peak label on this page. HP's other pages say their performance specifications are typical values from component makers.

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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62.5%1Maker product pagehp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103066156Read 15 October 2026Published as 62.5% sRGB. HP does not say whether this is coverage or volume.

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%.

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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.

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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

AMD Ryzen AI 7 3501Maker product pagehp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103066156Read 15 October 2026Published as AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, up to 5.0 GHz max boost clock, 16 MB L3 cache, 8 cores, 16 threads.

Processor brand

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

AMD5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-7-350.htmlRead 15 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 Victus 15 (15-fb3000)

Core type	Count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Zen 5	4	Zen 5	2	5
Zen 5c	4	Zen 5c	2	3.5

Source5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-7-350.htmlRead 15 October 2026AMD lists 8 cores as 4 Zen 5 and 4 Zen 5c (codename Krackan Point). Zen 5 clocks to 5 GHz and Zen 5c to 3.5 GHz. AMD gives a 2 GHz base clock for all cores. AMD's 28 W default TDP and 15 to 54 W configurable range are chip figures, not this laptop's setting.

CPU cores

16=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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

0=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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

161Maker product pagehp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103066156Read 15 October 20265Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-7-350.htmlRead 15 October 2026

Max boost clock

5.4GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

5GHz=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.

16MB1Maker product pagehp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103066156Read 15 October 20265Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-7-350.htmlRead 15 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.

4nm5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-7-350.htmlRead 15 October 2026AMD lists TSMC 4nm FinFET.

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.

50TOPS4Retailer pagehpshop.co.za/products/hp-victus-gaming-15-fb3000ni-15-6-inch-fhd-ai-laptop-amd-ryzen-7-350-1tb-ssd-16gb-ram-rtx-5060-win-11-home-375287Read 15 October 2026Same listing: AMD Ryzen AI up to 50 TOPS. AMD's page gives the same NPU figure.5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-7-350.htmlRead 15 October 2026AMD lists NPU TOPS up to 50 and overall TOPS up to 66. Only the NPU figure is stored.

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 product pagehp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103066156Read 15 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 5060 Laptop GPU1Maker product pagehp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103066156Read 15 October 2026Published as discrete NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU with 8 GB GDDR7 dedicated. The HP shop listing says GDDR6 and the NVIDIA part uses GDDR7, so HP's spec page is used.

GPU brand

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

NVIDIA1Maker product pagehp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103066156Read 15 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 product pagehp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103066156Read 15 October 2026

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.

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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.

AMD Radeon 860M5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-7-350.htmlRead 15 October 2026AMD lists Radeon 860M with 8 cores. HP's shop listing names AMD Radeon 860M Graphics.

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

16GB1Maker product pagehp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103066156Read 15 October 2026Published as 16 GB DDR5-5600 MT/s in 2 x 8 GB.

RAM type

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

DDR51Maker product pagehp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103066156Read 15 October 2026

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.

5,600MT/s1Maker product pagehp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103066156Read 15 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-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026Memory row: Support dual channel memory.

21Maker product pagehp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103066156Read 15 October 2026Two modules and the features page lists dual channel memory.2Maker product pagehp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/product-features/2103066156Read 15 October 2026Features page: dual channel memory.

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

Slots3Maker product pagehp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/2103066156Read 15 October 2026Overview tech specs list 16 GB DDR5 5600 DIMM, which names modules in sockets. HP gives no upgrade statement for this product number.

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

AASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605CR-XS97

Not available

BHP Victus 15 (15-fb3000)

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
SO-DIMM	2	Yes	8

Source1Maker product pagehp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103066156Read 15 October 2026HP lists 2 x 8 GB modules. The overview says DIMM. Two occupied sockets are stored, with no free socket. HP does not state the number of sockets directly.

RAM slots

Not available

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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 product pagehp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103066156Read 15 October 20261 TB stored as 1000 GB.

Storage type

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

NVMe SSD1Maker product pagehp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103066156Read 15 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 product pagehp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103066156Read 15 October 2026Installed drive is published as a PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD.

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 Victus 15 (15-fb3000)

Interface	Count	Occupied
PCIe NVMe	1	Yes
Not available	1	No

Source1Maker product pagehp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103066156Read 15 October 2026Published as 2 M.2 SSD expansion slots, one used by the installed 1 TB drive. The slot size and the PCIe generation of the second slot are not stated.

M.2 slots

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Free storage slots

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Maximum slot PCIe generation

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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 Victus 15 (15-fb3000)

Type	Version	Count	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	DP Alt Mode
USB-A	USB 5Gbps	2	5	Not available
USB-C	USB 5Gbps, Power Delivery 3.1, DisplayPort 2.1	1	5	Yes
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	1	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available	Not available
DC in	Not available	1	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagehp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103066156Read 15 October 2026Published list: 1 USB-A 5 Gbps with HP Sleep and Charge, 1 USB-A 5 Gbps, 1 USB-C 5 Gbps with Power Delivery 3.1, DisplayPort 2.1 and HP Sleep and Charge, 1 HDMI 2.1, 1 headphone and microphone combo, 1 RJ-45 and 1 AC smart pin. HP does not publish the sides, so none are stored. USB-C charging watts are not published.

USB-C ports

2=CalculatedFrom Ports

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Thunderbolt

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

Not available

Highest HDMI version

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Card reader

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

No=CalculatedFrom Ports

Ethernet speed

Not available

1Gbps=CalculatedFrom Ports

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.

100W=CalculatedFrom Ports

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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 61Maker product pagehp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103066156Read 15 October 2026Published as Realtek Wi-Fi 6 (2x2) with Bluetooth 5.4. The module part number is not published.

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.

Realtek Wi-Fi 6 (2x2)1Maker product pagehp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103066156Read 15 October 2026

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

5.41Maker product pagehp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103066156Read 15 October 2026Published as Bluetooth 5.4 in the spec table. HP's features page says the same.

Cellular

Not available

No4Retailer pagehpshop.co.za/products/hp-victus-gaming-15-fb3000ni-15-6-inch-fhd-ai-laptop-amd-ryzen-7-350-1tb-ssd-16gb-ram-rtx-5060-win-11-home-375287Read 15 October 2026Same listing: mobile broadband not supported.

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.

Not available

Not available

Key switches

Not available

Scissor1Maker product pagehp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103066156Read 15 October 2026Spec page says keycaps and scissors contain recycled plastic, which names scissor key mechanisms.

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.

Backlit, type not stated1Maker product pagehp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103066156Read 15 October 2026Published as a full-size backlit keyboard with moonstone gray keys and numeric keypad. The backlight type is not stated.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagehp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103066156Read 15 October 2026

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.

Not available

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

Not available

No1Maker product pagehp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103066156Read 15 October 2026The spec table lists HP Imagepad with Precision Touchpad support as the only pointing device.

Touchpad size

Not available

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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.

Not available

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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 FHD IR1Maker product pagehp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103066156Read 15 October 2026Published as HP True Vision 1080p FHD IR camera with temporal noise reduction.

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 product pagehp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103066156Read 15 October 2026HP lists an IR camera. HP does not say Windows Hello on the pages read, so this follows from the IR camera.4Retailer pagehpshop.co.za/products/hp-victus-gaming-15-fb3000ni-15-6-inch-fhd-ai-laptop-amd-ryzen-7-350-1tb-ssd-16gb-ram-rtx-5060-win-11-home-375287Read 15 October 2026Same listing: HP True Vision 1080p FHD IR camera.

Webcam privacy

Not available

Not available

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 product pagehp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103066156Read 15 October 2026Published as dual speakers.

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

Not available

Not available

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

DTS:X Ultra, HP Audio Boost1Maker product pagehp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103066156Read 15 October 2026Published as DTS:X Ultra and HP Audio Boost.

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 product pagehp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103066156Read 15 October 2026Published as integrated dual array digital microphones.

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

70Wh1Maker product pagehp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103066156Read 15 October 2026Published as a 4-cell, 70 Wh Li-ion polymer battery.

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.

Not available

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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.

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.

200W1Maker product pagehp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103066156Read 15 October 2026Published as a 200 W Smart AC power adapter.

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.

Barrel1Maker product pagehp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103066156Read 15 October 2026Published as AC smart pin, the adapter plug at the laptop end.

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 product pagehp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103066156Read 15 October 2026Published as about 50% in 30 minutes with fast charge. HP's conditions are in footnotes that are empty on the page.

Cooling

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

Not available

Not available

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.

Not available

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.

Not available

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 Victus 15 (15-fb3000)

Not available

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.

None4Retailer pagehpshop.co.za/products/hp-victus-gaming-15-fb3000ni-15-6-inch-fhd-ai-laptop-amd-ryzen-7-350-1tb-ssd-16gb-ram-rtx-5060-win-11-home-375287Read 15 October 2026Same listing: fingerprint reader not supported.

TPM

Not available

Not available

Remote management

Not available

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

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 Home Single Language1Maker product pagehp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103066156Read 15 October 2026Published as Windows 11 Home Single Language.

OS family

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

Windows1Maker product pagehp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103066156Read 15 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.

Not available

Not available

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.

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

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.

Not available

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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.

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

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

Not available

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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

Not available

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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 Victus 15 (15-fb3000)

Not available

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 Victus 15 (15-fb3000)

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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.

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

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Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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

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

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

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

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

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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Yes3Maker product pagehp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/2103066156Read 15 October 2026The page labels this product number Copilot+ PC. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 NPU is rated up to 50 TOPS.

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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EPEAT

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Other certifications

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In the box

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

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

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Warranty

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

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 product pagehp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103066156Read 15 October 20261 year (1/1/0) limited warranty covering parts and labor, no on-site repair. Terms vary by country.

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

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Carry-in4Retailer pagehpshop.co.za/products/hp-victus-gaming-15-fb3000ni-15-6-inch-fhd-ai-laptop-amd-ryzen-7-350-1tb-ssd-16gb-ram-rtx-5060-win-11-home-375287Read 15 October 2026Same listing: 1-year Carry-in. HP's spec page says 1 year parts and labor with no on-site repair.

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

www.hp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/21030661563Maker product pagehp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/2103066156Read 15 October 2026HP South Africa product page for Victus Gaming Laptop 15-fb3000ni (BP5Q3EA).

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

www.hp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/21030661561Maker product pagehp.com/za-en/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103066156Read 15 October 2026HP South Africa technical specifications page for this exact product number. Its footnote text is empty on the page.

Manual

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

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