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General

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Series

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

HyperX OMEN1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Datasheet title: HyperX OMEN 15 inch Gaming Laptop PC 15-gb0261nr.

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

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

15-gb0261nr, D1UE0UA#ABA1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026HP two-page datasheet for 15-gb0261nr, December 2025 revision. P/N D1UE0UA. The #ABA suffix is the US store code on the HyperX store listing. Both pages were read.

GTIN / EAN

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

1998962162101Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Datasheet lists UPC/EAN code 199896216210. The HyperX store barcode field agrees.2Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-omen-15-inch-gaming-laptop-pc-15-gb0261nrRead 15 October 2026Store variant barcode 199896216210 for SKU D1UE0UA#ABA.

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

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

5 January 20266Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/hp-puts-hyperx-name-on-omen-gaming-laptops-new-systems-get-intel-and-amds-latest-processorsRead 15 October 2026Tom's Hardware, 5 January 2026 (CES): HP moves OMEN under the HyperX name and introduces the HyperX Omen 15. Table lists 70 WHr battery, up to Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0, availability January 2026.

Status

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

Available2Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-omen-15-inch-gaming-laptop-pc-15-gb0261nrRead 15 October 2026US store shows the SKU in stock at $2,199.99. A current store price is not a launch MSRP and is not stored.

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

US2Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-omen-15-inch-gaming-laptop-pc-15-gb0261nrRead 15 October 2026US store.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Shadow black1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Product color Shadow black with a polished paint finish.2Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-omen-15-inch-gaming-laptop-pc-15-gb0261nrRead 15 October 2026Variant is Shadow black.

Segment

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

Gaming1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026HP markets the HyperX OMEN 15 as a gaming laptop with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics.

Form factor

Clamshell4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GamingNB/GU606AX/0409_E28049_GU606A_V2_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Clamshell3Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_13287745_en-US-1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Guide describes an ordinary clamshell with top cover, display assembly and bottom cover.

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

Width343Depth253Thickness (max)23.6mm(13.5 × 10 × 0.9 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Starting at 34.3 x 25.3 x 2.36 cm, which is 343 x 253 x 23.6 mm. HyperX store lists 13.5 x 9.96 x 0.93 in, which matches. Footnote 37 says weight and dimensions vary with configuration.

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-g16-2026/specRead 7 October 2026Current 1.95 kg agrees with 4.30 lb. May launch table incorrectly pairs 4.30 lb with 1.85 kg.

2.42kg(5.3 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Starting at 2.42 kg. Packed weight 3.77 kg. The HyperX store lists 5.34 lb, which is 2.42 kg.2Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-omen-15-inch-gaming-laptop-pc-15-gb0261nrRead 15 October 2026Variant weight 5.34 lb and 2422 g.

Lid material

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

Aluminium8Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/hyperx-omen-15-reviewRead 15 October 2026Tom's Hardware review of an OMEN 15 with Core Ultra 9 386H and RTX 5070 says the Omen 15 only gets an aluminum lid. The review unit is another configuration of the same chassis.

Bottom material

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

Plastic8Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/hyperx-omen-15-reviewRead 15 October 2026Same review says the upper and lower chassis are constructed of a cheaper, more pliable plastic. The sides of the same review (USB-C and HDMI at the rear, GbE and USB-A on the right, power port, USB-A and 3.5 mm jack on the left) agree with the service guide.

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

15.3in(38.9 cm)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 202638.9 cm (15.3 in) diagonal.

Native resolution

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

2560 × 1600px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Display row: 15.3 inch diagonal, 2.5K (2560 x 1600), up to 180 Hz, 3 ms response time, IPS, micro-edge, anti-glare, Low Blue Light, 500 nits, 100% sRGB. The OLED and 1920 x 1200 panels of the same family are not this SKU.

Pixel density

188.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

197.3ppi=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.

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

IPS1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Display row says IPS.

Backlight

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

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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.

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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.

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

Matte1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Display row says anti-glare, stored as matte.

Touchscreen

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

No5Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/hp-hyperx-laptop-15-gb0261nr-15-nvidia-geforce-rtx-5060-ryzen-7-260-16gb-1tb-shadow-black/JJGWKYGZFPRead 15 October 2026Best Buy listing of the HP HyperX Laptop 15-gb0261nr states Touch Screen false. Best Buy does not answer direct requests from the agent, so this was read through a search engine extract of the listing.

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 (2026) GU606AR

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

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

BHP HyperX OMEN 15 (2026, 15-gb0261nr)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
2560	1600	180	Yes

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Up to 180 Hz at 2560 x 1600. The service guide lists this panel as 60 Hz - 180 Hz (VRR). The 3 ms response time is not stored because the datasheet does not say gray to gray.3Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_13287745_en-US-1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Display row for this panel: WQXGA 2560 x 1600, WLED, UWVA, antiglare, sRGB 100%, eDP 1.4 + PSR, 500 nits, 60 Hz - 180 Hz (VRR).

Max refresh rate

240Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

180Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

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

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

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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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500nits1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Display row says 500 nits. Footnote 6 says all performance specifications are typical specifications from HP's 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.

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

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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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100%1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Display row and highlights say 100% sRGB. The method (coverage or volume) is not published, so this is a maker claim of unspecified type.

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

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

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

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

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

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Second display

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Processor

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Processor

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

AMD Ryzen 7 2601Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026AMD Ryzen 7 260 (up to 5.1 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-g16-2026/specRead 7 October 2026

AMD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 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 (2026) GU606AR

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

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

BHP HyperX OMEN 15 (2026, 15-gb0261nr)

Core type	Count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Zen 4	8	Zen 4	3.8	5.1

Source4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/200-series/amd-ryzen-7-260.htmlRead 15 October 2026Zen 4, 8 cores, base clock 3.8 GHz, max boost up to 5.1 GHz. AMD lists default TDP 45 W and cTDP 35-54 W, which are chip figures, not this laptop's setting. Former codename Hawk Point.

CPU cores

16=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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

4=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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.

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

161Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 20264Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/200-series/amd-ryzen-7-260.htmlRead 15 October 2026SMT yes, 16 threads.

Max boost clock

4.9GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

5.1GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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

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

16MB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 20264Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/200-series/amd-ryzen-7-260.htmlRead 15 October 2026L3 cache 16 MB. L2 is 8 MB.

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

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4nm4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/200-series/amd-ryzen-7-260.htmlRead 15 October 2026Processor Technology for CPU Cores: 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.

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

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

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

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

16TOPS1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Row says AMD Ryzen AI (16 NPU TOPS). Precision is not stated.4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/200-series/amd-ryzen-7-260.htmlRead 15 October 2026NPU TOPS up to 16.

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-g16-2026/specRead 7 October 2026

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026

GPU

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

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Graphics row: integrated AMD Radeon 780M, discrete NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU (8 GB GDDR7 dedicated). HP does not publish the GPU power (TGP) for this SKU.

GPU brand

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

NVIDIA1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 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-g16-2026/specRead 7 October 2026Dedicated 12 GB GDDR7 in the exact 5070 Ti SKU. No separate VRAM-type field exists in the schema.

8GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 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.

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

Optimus3Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_13287745_en-US-1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Graphics section says Supports Optimus and Hybrid Graphics.

Integrated GPU

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

AMD Radeon 780M1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 20264Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/200-series/amd-ryzen-7-260.htmlRead 15 October 2026Graphics model AMD Radeon 780M with 12 graphics cores.

Memory

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

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

16GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 202616 GB DDR5-5600 MT/s (2 x 8 GB). The RTX 5060 SKUs with 24 GB sold in Spain and Thailand are other model numbers.

RAM type

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

DDR51Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026

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

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

5,600MT/s1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 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-g16-2026/specRead 7 October 2026

21Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Two 8 GB modules in two slots give dual channel operation. The datasheet does not use the word channel.

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-g16-2026/specRead 7 October 2026

Slots3Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_13287745_en-US-1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Product description says two SODIMM slots, customer upgradeable, DDR5-5600 for 8, 16 and 24 GB.

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

AASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606AR

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BHP HyperX OMEN 15 (2026, 15-gb0261nr)

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

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Datasheet says number of user-accessible memory slots: 2. The service guide says two SODIMM slots. Both are filled by the 2 x 8 GB modules.3Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_13287745_en-US-1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Two SODIMM slots. The guide lists supported configurations only up to 32 GB (2 x 16 GB at DDR5-5200) and no maximum, while a Thai review says 64 GB. No maximum RAM is stored.

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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-g16-2026/specRead 7 October 2026Exact 32 GB SKU explicitly Max Capacity 32 GB, no expansion. Other SKU 64 GB limits not inherited.

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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.

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

1TB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 20261 TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD. Footnote 11 says 1 TB = 1 trillion bytes.

Storage type

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

NVMe SSD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026

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

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41Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 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 (2026) GU606AR

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

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

BHP HyperX OMEN 15 (2026, 15-gb0261nr)

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

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Expansion slots row says 2 M.2 (SSD). The service guide says M.2 2280. One slot holds the installed 1 TB drive. Which slot supports PCIe Gen 5 is not published, so no slot generation is stored.3Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_13287745_en-US-1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Primary storage is M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe SSDs in Gen4 x4 or Gen5 x4 options. The SSD part list has Gen4 and Gen5 1 TB and 512 GB drives.

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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 (2026) GU606AR

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

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

BHP HyperX OMEN 15 (2026, 15-gb0261nr)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	DP Alt Mode	Maximum charging input (W)
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	Left	10	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	Right	10	Not available	Not available
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2 / DisplayPort 1.4	1	Rear	10	Yes	100
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Rear	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	Right	1	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
DC in	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Ports row: 2 USB Type-A 10Gbps, 1 AC smart pin, 1 HDMI-out 2.1, 1 headphone/microphone combo, 1 RJ-45, 1 USB Type-C 10Gbps (USB Power Delivery 3.1, DisplayPort 1.4, HP Sleep and Charge). Footnote 42 says the 100 W/20 V Type-C adapter or a power bank works for light loading, so the Type-C accepts charging input. The service guide gives the sides.3Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_13287745_en-US-1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Right side: USB port and RJ-45 jack. Left side: power connector, USB port and audio combo jack. Rear: USB Type-C and HDMI. Product description: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 10 Gbps (1 on the left side, 1 on the right side), USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C at the rear with power delivery 3.1 100 W, HP Sleep & Charge and DisplayPort 1.4 out up to 4K at 120 Hz, HDMI 2.1, integrated 10/100/1000 NIC.

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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-g16-2026/specRead 7 October 2026

Wi-Fi 71Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026

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

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

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Wi-Fi module

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

MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925 (2x2)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Row says MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925 (2x2) and Bluetooth 6.0 wireless card. No maker document for this module lists its bands, so no bands are stored.

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

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

6.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Footnotes 9 and 46 say Bluetooth 6.0 runs as 5.4 or lower until Microsoft OS support exists. The published radio capability is stored.

Cellular

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No3Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_13287745_en-US-1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Wireless row lists only WLAN and Bluetooth modules. The parts list has no WWAN modem.

Keyboard and touchpad

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

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Key switches

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

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

RGB zones1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Keyboard row: full-size, 4-zone RGB backlit keyboard with numeric keypad and 26-key rollover.

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

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

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Keyboard row says numeric keypad.3Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_13287745_en-US-1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Keyboard row says with numeric keypad. Special keys table describes the integrated numeric keypad.

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

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

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

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Touchpad size

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

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

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Camera and audio

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Webcam

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

1080p FHD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Webcam row: 1080p FHD camera with HDR auto switch, temporal noise reduction and integrated dual array digital microphones.

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

No1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026The webcam row names a 1080p FHD camera with no IR sensor. The service guide lists a separate FHD + IR camera option, which this datasheet does not claim.

Webcam privacy

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

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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.

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

21Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Audio row says dual speakers, so two drivers.

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

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Audio features

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

HyperX, HP Audio Boost, DTS:X Ultra1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Audio row: DTS:X Ultra, dual speakers, HP Audio Boost, HyperX.

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

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21Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Webcam row says integrated dual array digital microphones, so two.

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-g16-2026/specRead 7 October 2026

70Wh1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 20264-cell, 70 Wh Li-ion polymer. Footnote 23 says actual watt-hours vary from design capacity.

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

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

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

150W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Power row: 150 W 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-g16-2026/specRead 7 October 20264Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GamingNB/GU606AX/0409_E28049_GU606A_V2_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Barrel3Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_13287745_en-US-1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Smart AC adapters are 150 W to 280 W, slim, right angle, PFC, 3 pin, 4.5 mm. The power connector is on the left side.

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

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

30min1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Footnote 5: approximately 50% in 30 minutes with the system shut down, using the supplied or recommended adapter, +/-10% tolerance.

Cooling

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

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

23Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_13287745_en-US-1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Fan removal procedure refers to the left fan and says remove two screws from each fan. The parts list gives one spare number for the fans. Two fans are stored.

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

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

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

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

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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 (2026) GU606AR

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

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

BHP HyperX OMEN 15 (2026, 15-gb0261nr)

Name
Unleashed

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026The intro says Unleashed Mode for manual overclocking. Only this named mode is stored. No watt values are published for this SKU.

Security

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Fingerprint

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

None1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Security management row lists only firmware TPM. The service guide security row lists TPM and no fingerprint reader.3Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_13287745_en-US-1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Keyboard area and special keys list a power button and key. No fingerprint reader appears in the security row or the parts list.

TPM

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2.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Datasheet says Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM) support. The service guide gives version 2.0.3Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_13287745_en-US-1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Security row says firmware-based TPM 2.0.

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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No3Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_13287745_en-US-1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Right side, left side, rear and bottom component tables list no security cable slot.

Software

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Operating system

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

Windows 11 Home1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Windows 11 Home.

OS family

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

Windows1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 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.

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Measured display

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Measured noise and temperature

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

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

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

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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.

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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.

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

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Colour certifications

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

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ENERGY STAR

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Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Ecolabels row says ENERGY STAR certified.

EPEAT

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Gold1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Ecolabels row says EPEAT Gold with Climate+.

Other certifications

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

Eyesafe Certified Display1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Highlights say Eyesafe Certified Display, which meets TUV low blue light requirements.

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, Setup instructions2Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-omen-15-inch-gaming-laptop-pc-15-gb0261nrRead 15 October 2026The store gallery image What's in the box shows the laptop, the power adapter and setup instructions. The gallery shows a sibling configuration with a 1-zone keyboard and a FHD panel, so only the accessory types are used. The datasheet says the adapter ships with the PC.

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)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026Footnote 42 refers to the power adapter that ships with the PC and the Power row lists the 150 W adapter.

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.

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

1year1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 20261 year (1/1/0) limited warranty with 1 year of parts and labor and 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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Links

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Product page

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

hyperx.com/products/hyperx-omen-15-inch-gaming-laptop-pc-15-gb0261nr2Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-omen-15-inch-gaming-laptop-pc-15-gb0261nrRead 15 October 2026HyperX US store page for 15-gb0261nr. Its technical specifications table matches the datasheet.

Spec sheet

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

www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspx1Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspxRead 15 October 2026

Manual

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

kaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_13287745_en-US-1.pdf3Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_13287745_en-US-1.pdfRead 15 October 2026HP Maintenance and Service Guide for the HyperX OMEN 15 inch Gaming Laptop PC, model numbers 15-gb0xxx, second edition July 2026, document P64392-002. It covers all family configurations.

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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