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Review Summary
Platinum White
Windows 11 Pro
Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 285H 2.9GHz (24MB Cache, up to 5.4GHz, 16 cores, 16 Threads)
Intel AI Boost NPU up to 13TOPS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
ROG Boost: 1550MHz at 120W (1500MHz Boost Clock+50MHz OC, 100W+20W Dynamic Boost), 16GB GDDR7
Intel AI Boost NPU up to 13TOPS
2.5K (2560 x 1600, WQXGA) OLED
16:10 aspect ratio
DCI-P3: 100%
Pantone Validated
Support Dolby Vision HDR: Yes
Refresh Rate: 240Hz
64GB LPDDR5X 7467 on board
Max Capacity: 64GB
Support dual channel memory
Memory Slot: No expansion possible
2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
2x M.2 PCIe (includes used)
1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
1x HDMI 2.1 FRL
2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support DisplayPort / power delivery / G-SYNC
1x Thunderbolt 4 support DisplayPort / power delivery
1x Card reader (SD) (UHS-II, 312MB/s)
Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGB Touchpad
1080P FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello
Smart Amp Technology
Dolby Atmos
AI noise-canceling technology
Hi-Res certification (for headphone)
Built-in 3-microphone array
4-speaker (dual-force woofer) system with Smart Amplifier Technology, 2 Tweeters
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) (Triple band) 2x2 + Bluetooth 5.4 Wireless Card
90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion
Rectangle Conn, 240W AC Adapter
Output: 20V DC, 12A 240W
Input: 100-240C AC 50/60Hz universal
Yes
Slash Lighting
1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers
Xbox Game Pass for PC_3 months
BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection
Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM)
McAfee 30 days free trial
Required, included
Lithium ion
Non-universal
1
13.94 x 9.69 x 0.59-0.69" (35.4 x 24.6 x 1.49-1.74cm)
4.30 lbs (1.95Kg)
197105919846
Performance - The Dawn of A New Age
The 2025 Zephyrus G16 and Windows 11 Pro make gaming, creation, and everything in between a breeze. Featuring an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 285H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU, this 16-inch machine can easily handle the latest games and cutting-edge creative software alike. The Zephyrus G16 can effortlessly transcribe voice notes into text documents, save valuable time during a video render, and play the latest AAA games at blazingly fast refresh rates. The future is here.
Game Changer
The Zephyrus G16 is built from the ground up for gamers - and, of course, game developers. Equipped up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU, the G16 can run all the latest games and game development engines. Boasting game changing features like DLSS 4 with new Multi Frame Generation, enhanced Super Resolution, and the latest ray tracing enhancements, this machine offers unprecedented realism in modern games.
NVIDIA Advanced Optimus support allows for seamless transitioning between low power and low latency modes the moment a game is launched, and with a max TGP of 120W, the GPU is always allowed to fully flex its silicon. For those looking for a professional work machine, the Zephyrus G16 offers the ability to develop and host large language models locally, while also augmenting the compute performance of existing cloud services thanks to the power of NVIDIA Studio.
Game Changer - GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptops
Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell and AI
Ultimate Gaming Performance and Visual
Over 700 games and applications use RTX to deliver realistic graphics, incredibly fast performance, and cutting-edge new AI features like DLSS 4.
Your Creative AI-Advantage
Experience accelerations in top creative apps, NVIDIA Studio Drivers for maximum stability, and exclusive RTX tools for AI-assisted creative workflows.
AI-Optimized Power and Performance
NVIDIA Blackwell Max-Q is designed from the ground up for maximum efficiency, delivering a massive leap in performance and battery life.
AI-accelerated performance
Accelerate your workflow with an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 285H, not only a blazing fast gaming CPU in traditional titles and applications, this processor features built-in AI accelerators to take advantage of the latest technologies, including Microsoft Copilot. Dedicated NPU cores are ideal for sustained AI workloads and help reduce power consumption for longer battery life.
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Storage
Games, applications, and large files load at warp speed on an ultra-fast PCIe 4.0 SSD. 2TB of storage leaves loads of room for creative apps and tons of games, with space to spare for your professional portfolio.
Memory
Boasting a 64GB RAM capacity normally reserved for high-end workstations, ultra-fast 7467 MHz memory allows the Zephyrus G16 to multitask with ease.
Mux Switch with Nvidia Advanced Optimus
With NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, the laptop can automatically route frames from the discrete GPU directly to the display using a MUX Switch, bypassing the integrated graphics. This pathing improves performance by 5-10% compared to machines without a MUX Switch, making sure you get the absolute best gaming experience - all without needing touch a single button.
OLED is Here
Finally, laptop gamers can enjoy the ultra-fast response times and incredible contrast ratios that are only possible with OLED technology. This panel boasts a 2.5K (WQXGA) resolution, giving it incredible pixel density on a 16-inch screen, with a 240Hz refresh rate and G-SYNC that makes all of your games look silky smooth. With 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 color space, color accuracy with a Delta E of less than 1, and VESA HDR True Black 500 certification, prepare to be immersed in HDR content so lifelike that the screen melts away.
Fast - Leading OLED panels with G-SYNC support
OLED displays have an ultrafast 0.2ms response time, which ensures smoother fast-paced action scenes, low-latency gameplay, and subtle details like blur-free text scrolling. We're also proud to support NVIDIA G-SYNC, a critical refresh rate adjustment technology for gaming laptops that was unavailable on OLED equipped machines until the launch of the 2024 Zephyrus G16.
Bright - 1,000,000:1 Ultra-High Contrast Ratio
OLED displays have millions of light-emitting diodes (LED), and unlike traditional display technologies, they can turn each pixel on and off individually. Because of this, OLED panels can achieve pixel-perfect black levels, resulting in extreme contrast ratios like 1,000,000:1. This true black allows for images that appear bright and punchy without feeling washed out, ensuring you never miss an enemy hiding in the shadows. HDR has never looked this good.
Vivid - 2.5K Resolution
Enjoy incredibly vivid scenes thanks to the added visual fidelity offered by a 2.5K resolution. With a higher pixel density than 1440p, 2.5K displays allow the true vibrance of both still images and video content to truly shine.
NVIDIA G-Sync Technology
Nothing breaks in-game immersion like stuttering and tearing. GPUs render frames at variable rates, but displays usually refresh at a constant clip, so they can get out of sync, causing visible hitching and artifacts that pull you out of the action. ROG is proud to introduce the first-ever OLED display in a laptop capable of using NVIDIA G-SYNC, which allows the refresh rate of the display to synchronize with the GPU's frame rate to eliminate visual tearing, minimize stuttering, and reduce input lag.
Dolby Vision Technology
Scene to scene, frame to frame, Dolby Vision makes media look better. The technology improves on standard 4K high dynamic range (HDR) video, dynamically adjusting visuals to make every image in front of you richer, brighter, and livelier. Creators can film and edit their streams, videos, and other content in a format commonly used by industry professionals.
Pantone Color Validation
Every display is factory-calibrated to ensure that colors are accurate to the Pantone palette. Artists, designers, and content creators can add high-quality content to their portfolios and enjoy richer gaming visuals all on the same machine.
100% DCI-P3 Color Coverage
While the sRGB color space is the standard for most digital visuals, it only represents about 75% of the DCI-P3 spectrum used for professional filmmaking. Displays with complete DCI-P3 coverage offer a wide color gamut for more vibrant images, and with a Delta E of less than 1, the Zephyrus G16's display lets you experience films and other media exactly the way they were meant to be seen.
Thermal - Cool, Calm, Collected
ROG Intelligent Cooling is a suite of components that work together in harmony to keep our high-performance laptops cool and quiet. The Zephyrus G16's Vapor Chamber, Tri Fan Technology, 2nd Generation Arc Flow Fans, liquid metal thermal compound, and a redesigned high-efficiency exhaust vent operate in perfect harmony to offer the perfect balance of thermals and acoustics. Taken together, these systems keep the machine operating at its peak while staying quieter than ever.
0dB Ambient Cooling
Enjoy truly silent cooling under light workloads with 0dB Ambient Cooling technology. In the Silent operating mode, the cooling system switches off all fans during everyday tasks to dissipate heat passively. This lets you concentrate on your work and immerse yourself in movies with less distraction. If CPU or GPU temperatures increase, the fans automatically switch on again.
Redesigned Keyboard
Previous keyboard designs focused on keeping the chassis temperatures cool, keeping your fingers comfortable during long gaming sessions. The newly redesigned keyboard not only keeps your hands comfortable on the trackpad and keyboard deck but increases air intake for the main system components as well, boosting the Zephyrus G16's cooling performance without increasing weight or chassis size.
Heatsink
At the heart of every great laptop is a great cooling solution. Despite its ultra-thin chassis, the Zephyrus G16 features a dual exhaust heatsink that helps to efficiently pass heat outside the machine for sustained performance. By placing these heatsinks closer to the chassis, heated air travels more efficiently out of the machine than ever before by reducing recirculation.
Vapor Chamber
Traditional laptops utilize a system of heat pipes to draw heat from the processor towards the heatsinks. But sometimes, a vapor chamber is more efficient with much more surface contact, including on the VRM circuitry, the Zephyrus G16's vapor chamber cools as much of the mainboard as possible before passing it off to the heatsinks. Limited space doesn't need to limit your cooling potential. 44% Thermal Coverage.
Liquid metal
Liquid metal compound from Thermal Grizzly reduces CPU temperatures by up to 13 Degree C compared to standard thermal paste. Applying it onto CPUs is delicate work, so ROG commissioned custom equipment to automate the process with mechanical precision and designed a patented internal fence to contain the compound.
Up to 13 Degree C cooler
Up to 14x Better Thermal Conductivity