Razer Blade 16 (2026) / ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) GU605MV

Razer Blade 16 (2026): RZ09-0581; black; RTX 50 configurations

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) GU605MV: GU605MV-QP176X: Intel Core Ultra 9 185H, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 8 GB (100 W), 32 GB LPDDR5X, 2 TB SSD, 16-inch 2.5K 240 Hz IPS-level display. The OLED QR versions, GU605MI (RTX 4070), GU605MY (RTX 4090) and the AMD-based GA605 are separate models.

SpecificationRazer Blade 16 (2026)ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) GU605MV
Release year20262024
ModelRZ09-0581 Razer—
ProcessorCore Ultra 9 386H; 16 cores / 16 threads RazerIntel 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 is a separate unit for running AI tasks at low power. Intel lists 45 W base and 115 W maximum turbo power for this processor.

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GPU optionsRTX 5070 Ti 12 GB / 5080 16 GB / 5090 24 GB

These are separate configurations.

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Memory options32 or 64 GB LPDDR5X-9600; soldered Razer—
SSD options1 or 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe Razer—
SSD slots2 × M.2 NVMe 2280, including occupied slots Razer—
Display16-inch OLED; 2560 × 1600; 16:10 RazerROG Nebula: 16-inch 2.5K (2560 × 1600) 16:10, IPS-level, anti-glare low-reflection (AGLR); 240 Hz, 3 ms, 100% DCI-P3, G-Sync, Pantone Validated

This QP version uses an IPS-level panel; the QR-coded versions have a 0.2 ms OLED panel.

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CoolingVapour chamber Razer—
USB-CThunderbolt 5 + Thunderbolt 4

Manual: USB PD 3.0 20 V / up to 100 W.

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Other ports3 × USB-A Gen2; HDMI 2.1; UHS-II SD; 3.5 mm Razer—
WirelessWi-Fi 7; Bluetooth 6.0 RazerWi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) triple-band 2 × 2; Bluetooth 5.2 ASUS
Camera1080p; Windows Hello IR Razer—
KeyboardPer-key RGB; 1.5 mm travel Razer—
Audio6 speakers; dual microphones Razer—
Battery90 Wh Razer—
WeightApproximately 2.14 kg Razer—
Graphics—NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU, 8 GB GDDR6; ROG Boost 1940 MHz at 100 W (85 W + 15 W Dynamic Boost)

Because of the thin chassis, the power limit is lower than in thicker gaming laptops that run the same GPU at up to 140 W, which can mean lower frame rates under load. The GPU is soldered.

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Graphics switching—MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus ASUS
Memory—32 GB LPDDR5X-7467 soldered on board; not upgradeable

ASUS states there is no memory slot in this configuration; capacity must be chosen at purchase.

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Storage—2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD; 2 × M.2 PCIe slots

The second M.2 slot is for an additional SSD.

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Ports—1 × Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, power delivery, 40 Gbps), 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, power delivery, 10 Gbps), 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 × HDMI 2.1 FRL, SD card reader (UHS-II, 312 MB/s), 3.5 mm audio jack; XG Mobile GC34 support

Both USB‑C ports accept charging. There is no wired network (RJ45) port. XG Mobile GC34 is ASUS’s external graphics enclosure.

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Keyboard, camera and audio—Single-zone RGB backlit keyboard; 1080p FHD IR camera for Windows Hello; 4 speakers (2 force-cancelling woofers + 2 tweeters), Dolby Atmos, 3 microphones; Slash Lighting on the lid

The IR camera allows Windows sign-in with face recognition. Slash Lighting is the programmable LED strip on the lid.

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Battery and power—90 Wh, 4-cell lithium-ion; 200 W adapter with rectangular connector; ASUS also lists a 100 W USB‑C adapter

USB‑C charging works, but full performance needs the 200 W adapter. ASUS says included adapters vary by country and model.

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Operating system—Windows 11 Pro; firmware TPM ASUS
Size and weight—35.4 × 24.6 cm footprint; 1.85 kg

ASUS gives the thickness as 1.49–1.72 cm depending on version.

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