ASUS
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)
Released: 2025-03
Laptops
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) Overview
The ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) is a 16-inch gaming and creator laptop that pairs Intel's Core Ultra 9 chips with NVIDIA RTX 50-series graphics in a slim CNC aluminum chassis. It targets buyers who want desktop-class GPU performance without the bulk of a traditional gaming notebook.
Pros
- Excellent OLED panel with deep blacks, fast 240Hz refresh, and accurate color for both gaming and creative work
- Thin and light for a 16-inch RTX 5080 laptop, easier to carry than typical gaming machines
- Strong build quality with a clean CNC aluminum chassis and minimal flex
- USB-C Power Delivery means you can travel with a smaller charger when not gaming
- Quieter than most RTX 5080 systems thanks to the redesigned cooling and vapor chamber
Cons
- RTX 5080 is power-limited compared to thicker rivals, so peak gaming performance trails larger chassis with the same GPU
- Soldered RAM means no memory upgrades after purchase
- OLED panels remain susceptible to burn-in with prolonged static content
- Battery life under sustained GPU load drops sharply, as with most gaming laptops
- Premium pricing puts it well above mainstream gaming laptops with similar GPUs
Specifications
| Display | 16-inch ROG Nebula OLED, 2560 x 1600 resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, 0.2ms response time |
| Display Features | 100% DCI-P3, VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500, Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision |
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H (16 cores, 16 threads, up to 5.4GHz) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU, 175W max TGP with Dynamic Boost |
| R A M | 32GB LPDDR5X-7500 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1TB or 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD |
| Keyboard | Backlit chiclet keyboard with per-key RGB, 1.7mm key travel |
| Touchpad | Glass precision touchpad |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR camera with Windows Hello |
| Audio | Six-speaker system with Dolby Atmos, two force-canceling woofers, AI noise cancellation |
| Battery | 90Wh lithium-polymer |
| Charging | 240W barrel charger, 100W USB-C PD charging supported |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ports | 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort 1.4 and PD, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x SD Express 7.0 card reader, 1x 3.5mm combo audio |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro |
| Dimensions | 354 x 246 x 14.9~16.4 mm |
| Weight | 1.85 kg (4.08 lbs) |
| Chassis | CNC-milled aluminum |
| Cooling | ROG Intelligent Cooling with tri-fan design, liquid metal on CPU, second-generation Arc Flow Fans |
Specifications should be verified from official manufacturer sources. Details may vary by region or configuration.
Notes: Sold in Eclipse Gray and Platinum White finishes depending on region. Configurations vary by market: some regions offer RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5090 GPU options alongside the RTX 5080, and storage tiers differ between North America, Europe, and Asia.
Disclaimer: Specifications, pricing, and availability are subject to change.
Please verify all information from the official manufacturer website before purchasing.