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ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) GU605MV

The Zephyrus G16 (2024) is ASUS’s thin 1.85 kg 16-inch gaming and creator laptop. This SKU pairs the Core Ultra 9 185H with a 100 W RTX 4060 Laptop GPU. Memory is soldered; there are two SSD slots, two USB‑C charging ports and a UHS-II card reader, but no wired network port.

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.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) GU605MV — ASUS product image of the ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024).
ASUS product image of the ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024).

Specifications

SpecificationValue
ProcessorIntel 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.

GraphicsNVIDIA 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.

DisplayROG 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.

Graphics switchingMUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Memory32 GB LPDDR5X-7467 soldered on board; not upgradeable

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

Storage2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD; 2 × M.2 PCIe slots

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

Ports1 × 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.

WirelessWi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) triple-band 2 × 2; Bluetooth 5.2
Keyboard, camera and audioSingle-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.

Battery and power90 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.

Operating systemWindows 11 Pro; firmware TPM
Size and weight35.4 × 24.6 cm footprint; 1.85 kg

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

From the manufacturer

ASUS presents the 2024 Zephyrus G16 with its redesigned aluminium chassis and Slash Lighting. ROG

Strengths and limitations

  • Notebookcheck praised the sturdy build: the keyboard deck did not flex even under strong pressure and there was no creaking, while the lid is a little more flexible. The speakers are excellent and the 15 × 9.9 cm touchpad felt high quality. The SD reader managed only 80–90 MB/s with the reference card, and the card sticks out about 1.2 cm. For maintenance, two screws sit under glued rubber covers; RAM is soldered and there are two SSD slots. Fan noise measured about 41.5, 46.4 and 52.4 dB(A) depending on profile; the testers preferred performance mode for gaming.

    Notebookcheck review (January/February 2024); the test unit was a GU605MI with Core Ultra 7 155H, RTX 4070 and OLED display. Performance, display and battery measurements were not applied to this SKU; only chassis and hardware observations are used.

    Notebookcheck: Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 2024 review

Tags

2024ASUSROGZEPHYRUSGAMINGRTX-4060INTELWINDOWS

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Sources

  1. ROG: Zephyrus G16 (2024) GU605 tech specs
  2. Intel: Core Ultra 9 185H specifications
  3. Notebookcheck: Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 2024 review