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ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 laptop in Eclipse Gray finish

ASUS

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CW Eclipse Gray 2 x 8 TB gaming laptop

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A 16-inch 240 Hz OLED gaming laptop with a 16-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285H, RTX 5080 graphics, 32 GB LPDDR5X memory and 16 TB of NVMe storage

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size32 GB
  • Storage drive16 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution2560 × 1600
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 285H 16-core CPU up to 5.4 GHz
  • 0" 2.5K 240Hz OLED display 2560 x 1600
  • NVIDIA RTX 5080 16 GB GDDR7 graphics
  • 32 GB LPDDR5X 7467 MHz dual-channel memory
  • 2 x 8 TB PCIe NVMe SSD total 16 TB storage

Purpose-built mobile workstation

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CW Eclipse Gray combines a 16-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285H processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 GPU and 32 GB of LPDDR5X memory. A 16-inch 2560 x 1600 OLED panel running at 240 Hz provides colour-accurate visuals for creative work and competitive gaming alike. Sixteen terabytes of PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage across two drives eliminate capacity anxiety for large project libraries.

Thermals and acoustics at idle

HIDevolution applies Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut on the CPU and Gelid GC Extreme on the GPU to lower baseline temperatures. The 4.08 lb chassis measures 13.94 x 9.69 x 0.59–0.65 inches, allowing a compact vapour-chamber cooler to run fans at low RPM during light workloads. Windows 11 Pro power profiles keep the 2.7 GHz base clock efficient, so desk noise stays near ambient levels.

Sustained load behaviour

Under continuous compute or render tasks the 16-core CPU can reach its 5.4 GHz max turbo while the RTX 5080 leverages 16 GB of GDDR7 memory bandwidth. The dual liquid-metal-grade interface materials maintain tighter delta-T between die and heatsink, reducing throttling during hour-long sessions. Memory runs at 7467 MT/s dual-channel, feeding both compute and graphics pipelines without bottleneck.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Gaming Laptop Computers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $5,696.99
Pricier than about 91% of the 5,382 comparable items (median $1,978.99).
Screen size 16.0 in (40.6 cm)
Typical for this category: the median of 5,361 items is 16 in.
Memory size 32 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 5,206 items is 32 GB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Product lineROG Zephyrus G16
Model nameGU605CW-G16.U95080
Part numberGU605CW-G16.U95080-HID6P
Product colorEclipse Gray
Design styleThin and Light
Product typeGaming & Entertainment
Recommended useConsumer
Processor
ProcessorIntel® Core Ultra 9-285H
Processor modelIntel Core Ultra 9 285H
CPU cores16-core (8P+8E) Processor
Turbo clock speed5.4 GHz
L3 cache size24 MB
Memory
Memory size32 GB
RAM type and speedLPDDR5X 7467
Memory configuration32 GB onboard
Maximum supported memory32 GB
Storage
Storage drive16 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
SSD storage16 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration2 × 8 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
Display
Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
Display resolution2560 × 1600
Touch inputNo
Display16 in 2.5K
Display format2.5K
Bezel style100% DCI-P3
Screen features2.5K WQXGA 240 Hz OLED
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
Video RAM16 GB
GPU modelNVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 5080
Graphics typeDedicated Card
VR readyArrow Lake
Audio & video
SoundSmart Amp Technology, Dolby Atmos, AI noise-canceling technology, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Built-in 3-microphone array
Speakers4-speaker (dual-force woofer) system with Smart Amplifier Technology, 2 Tweeters
Web camera1080P FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7(802.11be) (Triple band) 2 × 2
Bluetooth supportBluetooth® 5.4
Wired network1x Thunderbolt™ 4 support DisplayPort™ / power delivery
Ports & slots
USB ports2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support DisplayPort™ / power delivery / G-SYNC
Thunderbolt 3 support240 Hz
Thunderbolt portsWi-Fi 7
HDMI ports1x HDMI 2.1 FRL
Audio jacks3.5 mm Combo Audio Jack
Memory card readerSD (UHS-II, 312 MB/s)
Power
Power adapterRectangle Conn, 240 W AC Adapter, Output: 20 V DC, 12A, 240 W, Input: 100 to 240C AC 50/60 Hz universal
Battery pack90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion
Size & build
Overall dimensions13.94 in × 9.69 in × 0.59 in ~ 0.65 in
Product weight4.08 lb (1.85 kg)
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
More details
Pointing deviceYes
KeyboardBacklit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGB
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

How do I open the Zephyrus G16 GU605CW to add or replace the 2 x 8 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSDs?

Remove the bottom panel screws, lift the panel carefully to avoid damaging the ribbon cables, then insert each NVMe drive into the M.2 slots at a slight angle before securing them with the provided screws.

What maintenance will the Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut and Gelid GC Extreme thermal compounds need over time?

The liquid-metal and high-end paste are applied during the build and do not require routine replacement; monitor CPU and GPU temperatures and consider re-paste only if sustained loads run hotter than when new.

At what point does the 240 Hz OLED panel become the limiting factor during long gaming sessions?

The 240 Hz refresh rate caps visible frames first; once the RTX 5080 pushes beyond 240 FPS at 2560 x 1600 the panel cannot display the extra frames.

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