GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (BYHC5USE64SH) / ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) GU605MI-QR194X

GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (BYHC5USE64SH): BYHC5USE64SH (US): Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080 Laptop GPU 16 GB, 32 GB DDR5, 1 TB SSD, Windows 11 Home, Dark Tide. The BZH (RTX 5090) and BXH (RTX 5070 Ti, 140 W) in the same chassis and the AMD-based AORUS MASTER 16 are separate configurations.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) GU605MI-QR194X: GU605MI-QR194X: Core Ultra 9 185H, RTX 4070 Laptop GPU 8 GB (105 W = 85 W + 20 W Dynamic Boost), 32 GB LPDDR5X, 2 TB SSD, 240 Hz OLED, Windows 11 Pro; Platinum White in ASUS’s image. The GU605 series spans SKUs from the RTX 4050 to the 4090 and from the Core Ultra 7 155H to the Core Ultra 9 185H; not every GU605MI SKU has the same memory or display.

Specification	GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (BYHC5USE64SH)	ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) GU605MI-QR194X
Release year	2025	2024
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU, 16 GB GDDR7; up to 175 W graphics power including Dynamic Boost; up to 1,902 MHz AI Boost clock (1,702 + 200 MHz OC) 175 W includes the share Dynamic Boost shifts to the GPU when CPU load is low; GIGABYTE notes the figure may vary by scenario. The desktop RTX 5080 is a different card. GIGABYTE	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, 8 GB GDDR6; ROG Boost 1655 MHz at 105 W (85 W + 20 W Dynamic Boost) Dynamic Boost shifts a 20 W share of power to the GPU when CPU load is low, so 105 W is a conditional ceiling rather than a constant level. In the same series RTX 4060 SKUs are listed at 100 W and RTX 4080/4090 SKUs at 115 W. The GPU is soldered and cannot be upgraded. ASUS
Hybrid graphics	NVIDIA Advanced Optimus and G-SYNC Advanced Optimus switches the display between integrated graphics and the RTX GPU without a reboot: a direct GPU path in games, battery savings in light work. GIGABYTE	—
Processor	Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX; 24 cores / 24 threads, 36 MB cache, up to 5.4 GHz GIGABYTE	Intel Core Ultra 9 185H: 16 cores, 22 threads, 2.3 GHz base, up to 5.1 GHz, 24 MB cache; Intel AI Boost NPU (up to 11 TOPS) The NPU runs constant AI tasks such as background blur and noise suppression at low power instead of the CPU/GPU. ASUS
Display	16-inch 16:10 OLED, 2560 × 1600 (WQXGA), 240 Hz, 1 ms; 100% DCI-P3; 500 nits peak; 1,000,000:1 contrast; glossy surface 240 Hz shows motion more clearly in fast games and puts the RTX 5080’s high frame rates on screen; 500 nits is an HDR peak, not sustained full-screen brightness. GIGABYTE	16-inch ROG Nebula OLED, 2560 × 1600 (16:10), 240 Hz, 0.2 ms; 100% DCI-P3; G-Sync; Pantone Validated; anti-glare low-reflection (AGLR) coating G-Sync matches the refresh to the game’s frame rate to reduce tearing. It is not a touchscreen. Some SKUs in the same series use an IPS-level panel. ASUS
Display certifications	VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500, VESA ClearMR 10000, Dolby Vision, Pantone Validated, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light True Black 500 certifies HDR peak brightness of 500 nits together with OLED’s deep blacks; ClearMR 10000 is a motion-clarity tier. GIGABYTE	—
Memory	DDR5-5600; two SO-DIMM slots, up to 64 GB Memory is not soldered. The BYHC5USE64SH ships with 2 × 16 GB, so both slots are filled and upgrading means swapping modules. GIGABYTE	32 GB LPDDR5X 7467 MHz, soldered to the board; dual channel; not expandable Because memory cannot be added later, capacity has to be chosen at purchase. ASUS
Storage	PCIe NVMe M.2; one PCIe Gen5 and one PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 slot, up to 4 TB A second SSD can be added. The Gen5 slot gives higher sequential speeds with a compatible Gen5 SSD; which slot the factory SSD uses can vary by configuration. GIGABYTE	2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD; 2 M.2 PCIe slots in total (including the one in use) The second M.2 slot allows an additional SSD. ASUS
Left ports	DC-in; RJ-45 1 Gbit LAN; HDMI 2.1; USB-A (USB 3.2 Gen 2); USB-C Thunderbolt 5 (USB4, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery 3.0) The Thunderbolt 5 port suits high-bandwidth external SSDs, docks and DisplayPort 2.1 monitors; HDMI 2.1 supports high-refresh TVs and monitors. GIGABYTE	—
Right ports	USB-A (USB 3.2 Gen 2); USB-C Thunderbolt 4 (USB4, DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery 3.0); microSD card reader (UHS-II); 3.5 mm headphone/mic combo The two USB-C ports differ in speed and display version; for a high-resolution external display the left Thunderbolt 5 port is the better choice. GIGABYTE	—
Wireless	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, 2×2); Bluetooth 5.4 GIGABYTE	Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax, tri-band) 2×2; Bluetooth 5.2 ASUS notes that Bluetooth features may vary with the OS and drivers. ASUS
Audio and camera	Four 2 W speakers, Dolby Atmos, Smart Amp; 1080p IR camera, Windows Hello face login, array microphone GIGABYTE	—
Keyboard	3-zone RGB backlight, up to 1.7 mm key travel, N-key rollover N-key rollover means every simultaneously pressed key is registered, avoiding missed inputs in games. Lighting is set in three zones, not per key. GIGABYTE	—
Battery and adapter	99 Wh lithium-ion; 330 W AC adapter 99 Wh is close to the upper limit for laptop batteries allowed on planes. Full GPU power needs the 330 W adapter; USB-C charging via Power Delivery 3.0 is possible but performance is reduced. GIGABYTE	—
Size and weight	357 × 254 × 23–29.9 mm; about 2.5 kg GIGABYTE	35.4 × 24.6 × 1.49–1.64 cm; 1.85 kg ASUS
Operating system and security	Windows 11 Home or Windows 11 Pro (by region); firmware TPM (Intel PTT) GIGABYTE	Windows 11 Pro; firmware TPM; BIOS administrator and user passwords ASUS
Colour	Dark Tide GIGABYTE	—
MUX and graphics switching	—	MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus The MUX switch connects the display directly to the NVIDIA GPU, removing the overhead of routing through the integrated GPU in games; Advanced Optimus makes this switch automatically without a restart. ASUS
Ports	—	1 × Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gb/s, DisplayPort, charging); 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, charging); 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A; HDMI 2.1 FRL; SD card reader (UHS-II, 312 MB/s); 3.5 mm combo audio Both USB-C ports support external displays and charging; there is no Ethernet port. ASUS
Keyboard, camera and lighting	—	Single-zone RGB backlit keyboard; 1080p FHD IR camera (Windows Hello); Slash Lighting on the lid Slash Lighting is a programmable LED strip on the lid, controlled through AURA Sync. ASUS
Audio	—	4 speakers with 2 tweeters and dual-force woofers; Smart Amp; Dolby Atmos; Hi-Res (headphones); 3-microphone array with AI noise cancelling ASUS
Battery and power	—	90 Wh, 4-cell lithium-ion; 200 W adapter with rectangular plug; a 100 W USB-C adapter is also listed Which adapter is in the box varies by country and model. Full GPU power should not be expected when charging over USB-C. ASUS
In the box	—	ROG Zephyrus G16 Sleeve (2024), ROG Impact gaming mouse, USB-C 100 W adapter Accessories may vary by country. ASUS