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Platinum White gaming laptop, 16 inch OLED screen, slim chassis

ASUS

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CW-XS98-HID5 Platinum White gaming laptop

SKU CH-14GA-9J7J2

A 16-inch 2.5K 240Hz OLED gaming laptop with an Intel Core Ultra 9-285H, RTX 5080 graphics, 64 GB LPDDR5X memory and 8 TB NVMe storage

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size64 GB
  • Storage drive8 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution2560 × 1600
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 285H reaches 5.4 GHz turbo for demanding workloads
  • 16 inch 2.5K OLED panel runs at 240 Hz for smooth motion
  • RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7 drives high frame rates in modern titles
  • 64 GB LPDDR5X 7467 memory handles multitasking and heavy apps
  • 8 TB NVMe storage across two drives loads games and files fast

16-inch WQXGA OLED Gaming Laptop

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CW-XS98-HID5 in Platinum White targets enthusiasts who need desktop-class power in a thin chassis. An Intel Core Ultra 9 285H with 16 cores and 24 MB cache pairs with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 holding 16 GB GDDR7. The 16.0-inch 2560 x 1600 panel runs at 240 Hz. Sixty-four gigabytes of LPDDR5X at 7467 MT/s and 8 TB of PCIe NVMe storage complete the platform.

Factory-applied thermal upgrades and sealed memory

HIDevolution applies Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut to the CPU and Gelid GC Extreme to the GPU before shipment, lowering operating temperatures under load. The memory is soldered on board in dual-channel configuration, so capacity cannot be changed after purchase. Both M.2 slots are already populated with 4 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe drives, leaving no free slot for additional internal storage without removing an existing drive.

Platform limits defined by soldered memory

The 64 GB LPDDR5X ceiling is permanent; no SO-DIMM slots exist for expansion. The 240 Hz OLED panel is integrated and does not support external G-Sync variable refresh through the built-in display path. Two M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe sockets set the storage interface boundary, and both are occupied in this configuration. Windows 11 Pro is the pre-installed operating system.

How it compares

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

Price $3,430.99
Pricier than about 83% 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 64 GB
Higher than about 70% of the 5,206 comparable items (median 32 GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Product lineROG Zephyrus G16
Model nameGU605CW-XS98
Part numberGU605CW-XS98-HID5
Product colorPlatinum White
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 size64 GB
RAM type and speedLPDDR5X 7467
Memory configuration64 GB onboard
Maximum supported memory64 GB
Storage
Storage drive8 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
SSD storage8 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration2 × 4 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
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 can I verify the 240 Hz OLED panel is running at its native 2560 x 1600 resolution after first boot?

Open Windows Display Settings and confirm the resolution shows 2560 x 1600 with the refresh rate set to 240 Hz; the Intel graphics control panel will also report the panel’s native timing.

What components are included in the box and which upgrades were performed by the builder?

The laptop ships with the 16 inch WQXGA 240 Hz OLED display, Intel Core Ultra 9 285H, RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7, 64 GB LPDDR5X 7467 memory, and 2 x 4 TB NVMe SSDs; the builder applied Conductonaut on the CPU and Gelid GC Extreme on the GPU.

Which configuration should I choose if I need the maximum factory-installed storage and memory?

This part number GU605CW-XS98-HID5 already provides the highest listed capacity: 8 TB total across two NVMe drives and 64 GB of onboard LPDDR5X memory.

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