ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2026) GU405 / ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2025) G835LX

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

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

The cores are a mix of performance and efficiency cores; there is no Hyper-Threading, so core and thread counts are equal.

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

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.

The Mini LED backlight dims in many small zones independently, which keeps dark areas dark in HDR content; it is not as precise as pixel-level OLED control.

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.

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.

Both slots are filled in this variant and ASUS’s stated maximum is already reached; an upgrade means replacing the modules.

RAID 0 combines the two drives into one fast volume; if either drive fails all data can be lost, so regular backups matter. ASUS states that only single-sided SSDs are supported.

Bluetooth features depend on OS and driver support.

A compatible router is needed to benefit from Wi-Fi 7 speeds.

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

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

1647 MHz is the 1597 MHz boost clock plus a 50 MHz ASUS overclock. 175 W is the highest total graphics power; the 25 W Dynamic Boost share moves to the GPU when CPU load is low. The GPU is soldered and cannot be upgraded.

The MUX switch connects the internal display directly to the NVIDIA GPU to reduce latency in games; Advanced Optimus does this switch without a restart.

Thunderbolt 5 can offer up to 120 Gb/s in one direction, useful for fast external storage and high-resolution monitors. Independent testing criticised the lack of rear ports.

The 380 W adapter is needed for gaming performance; the 100 W USB-C adapter is for light use and charging on the go. ASUS notes that box contents can vary by region.

The carried weight rises noticeably with the adapters.

ASUS notes that accessories can vary by region.