ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2026) GU405 / ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2023) G614JV-BS74-CB

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2026) GU405: GU405AR-ZP/G14_97T · Core Ultra 9 386H · RTX 5070 Ti · 16 GB / 1 TB

ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2023) G614JV-BS74-CB: G614JV-BS74-CB: Intel Core i7-13650HX, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 8 GB, 16 GB DDR5, 1 TB SSD, 16-inch FHD+ 165 Hz display (Canadian SKU). The RTX 4050 G614JU, the RTX 4070 G614JI and the QHD+ 240 Hz display versions in the same chassis are separate.

SpecificationASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2026) GU405ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2023) G614JV-BS74-CB
Release year20262023
Announcement6 January 2026 (introduced around CES) ASUS—
Availability22 May 2026: went on sale in the US at the ASUS Online Store and Best Buy

ASUS does not give a separate on-sale date per model code.

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Model codeGU405AR-ZP/G14_97T; Windows 11 Home

ASUS’s GU405 page also lists GU405AR-XB96 (Windows 11 Pro); this entry is the ZP/G14_97T column.

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ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 386H; 2.1 GHz base, up to 4.9 GHz; 18 MB cache ASUSIntel Core i7-13650HX; 14 cores (6 performance + 8 efficiency), 2.6 GHz, up to 4.9 GHz, 24 MB cache

HX-series chips are near-desktop laptop processors that run at high power limits; fan noise and temperature depend on the ASUS power profile chosen.

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Core layout16 cores / 16 threads: 4 performance, 8 efficient, 4 low-power efficient cores

Intel’s processor figure; ASUS does not publish a separate CPU power limit for this laptop.

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Neural processor (NPU)Intel NPU, up to 50 TOPS ASUS—
Integrated graphicsIntel Graphics, 4 Xe cores ASUS—
Discrete graphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU; not the same processor as the desktop RTX 5070 Ti ASUS—
Graphics memory12 GB GDDR7 ASUS—
GPU power limitTurbo: 115 W (100 W + 15 W Dynamic Boost); Manual: 130 W (110 W + 20 W Dynamic Boost); 1812 MHz

For both modes ASUS adds 50 MHz OC to a 1762 MHz boost clock. The model page does not give GPU power for Silent and Performance modes.

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Display14-inch OLED; 2880 × 1800 (3K); 16:10; 120 Hz; Pantone Validated ASUS16-inch FHD+ (1920 × 1200, 16:10); IPS-level, anti-glare; 165 Hz; 7 ms; sRGB 100%

165 Hz shows smoother motion at up to 165 frames per second in games, provided the game reaches that frame rate. “IPS-level” means ASUS does not state the exact panel type.

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Display featuresROG Nebula HDR; 1100 nits peak brightness; VESA DisplayHDR True Black 1000; 100% DCI-P3; 0.2 ms; G-SYNC; ambient light sensor

HDR peak brightness is not a sustained full-screen figure. ASUS’s January 2026 introduction gives 1000 nits peak; the 1100 nits from the sales announcement is used.

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Display glassCorning Gorilla Glass with DXC ASUS—
Memory16 GB LPDDR5X-8533, onboard; no slot, not upgradeable

ASUS lists this model code in both 16 GB and 32 GB columns; this entry is the 16 GB column. Actual memory speed may vary by processor configuration.

ASUS		16 GB (2 × 8 GB) DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM; 2 slots; up to 32 GB according to ASUS

The memory modules are replaceable; both slots are filled for dual-channel operation.

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Storage1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD ASUS1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD; 2 × M.2 PCIe slots

The second M.2 slot can take an additional SSD.

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SSD slot1 × M.2 PCIe including the one in use; only single-sided SSDs are supported because of components near the slot ASUS—
Thunderbolt port1 × Thunderbolt 4 USB-C; DisplayPort and Power Delivery ASUS—
Other USB1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery, G-SYNC); 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-A ASUS—
USB-C power and videoBoth USB-C ports support DisplayPort 2.1 and up to 100 W Power Delivery ASUS—
Video and card readerHDMI 2.1 FRL; full-size SD card reader (UHS-II, 312 MB/s); 3.5 mm combo audio jack ASUS—
WirelessWi-Fi 7, tri-band, 2 × 2; Bluetooth 6.0

Bluetooth features depend on OS and driver support.

ASUS		Wi‑Fi 6E (triple band, 2 × 2); Bluetooth 5.2 ASUS
Keyboard1-zone RGB backlight; 1.7 mm key travel ASUS—
Lid lighting35-zone Slash Lighting on the lid ASUS—
Camera1080p IR camera; Windows Hello ASUS—
Audio6 speakers (4 woofers, 2 tweeters); Smart Amp; Dolby Atmos; array microphone; AI noise cancelling ASUS—
Battery73 Wh; 4-cell lithium-ion (4S1P) ASUS—
Power adapter250 W rectangular-connector adapter; 20 V / 12.5 A

Whether a charger is included varies by country, region and model.

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CoolingROG Intelligent Cooling; redesigned bottom panel with new ventilation and exhaust layout ASUS—
ChassisCNC-milled aluminum; EasyLift hinge; Platinum White and Eclipse Grey colors ASUS—
Dimensions311 × 220 × 15.9–18.3 mm ASUS—
Weight1.58 kg

ASUS’s announcements give 1.5–1.58 kg for the GU405 family; this model page lists 1.58 kg.

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SecuritySecured-core PC (Level 3); Pluton security processor; BIOS administrator and user passwords ASUS—
Graphics—NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU; 8 GB GDDR6; ROG Boost 2420 MHz; 140 W (115 W + 25 W Dynamic Boost)

2420 MHz is the 2370 MHz boost clock plus a 50 MHz ASUS overclock. 115 W is the upper power class for the RTX 4060 Laptop; Dynamic Boost shifts spare CPU power to the GPU. The graphics chip is soldered to the motherboard and cannot be upgraded.

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Ports—1 × Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, 40 Gbit/s); 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, power delivery, G-SYNC, 10 Gbit/s); 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A; HDMI 2.1 FRL; RJ45 LAN; 3.5 mm audio jack

The Thunderbolt 4 port does not accept charging; USB-C charging goes through the other Type-C port. There is no SD card reader.

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Keyboard and lighting—Per-key RGB backlit chiclet keyboard; Aura Sync light bar

There is no numeric keypad.

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Audio and camera—2 speakers, Dolby Atmos, AI noise cancelling; 720p HD camera

There is no face-recognition camera or fingerprint reader.

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Battery and power—90 Wh, 4-cell lithium-ion; 280 W adapter (ø6.0 mm)

The 280 W adapter is needed for full GPU and CPU power; performance drops on battery.

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Operating system and security—Windows 11 Home; firmware TPM; BIOS password ASUS
Size and weight—35.4 × 26.4 × 2.26–3.04 cm; 2.50 kg ASUS