ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2026) GU405 / ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605CX

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

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605CX: GU605CX: the RTX 5090 Laptop GPU version; the GU605CX-QR111W and GU605CX-XS98 listed by ASUS come with 64 GB of memory and a 2 TB SSD. In the US, the GU605CX-G16.U9X5090 sold by Best Buy is listed with 32 GB. The same chassis is also sold with the RTX 5060/5070/5070 Ti/5080.

SpecificationASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2026) GU405ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605CX
Release year20262025
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 Ultra 9 285H; 16 cores, 16 threads; 2.9 GHz base, up to 5.4 GHz; 24 MB cache

The processor’s Intel AI Boost NPU delivers up to 13 TOPS of AI processing; some Windows AI features use this unit instead of the graphics card.

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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 2.5K (2560 × 1600) OLED, 16:10, 240 Hz; 100% DCI-P3; G-Sync; Pantone Validated

240 Hz shows up to 240 frames per second in games; G-Sync matches the display refresh rate to the graphics card’s frame rate to prevent tearing. Pantone Validated means the display colours are verified against Pantone reference colours. ASUS does not give brightness or response time on this page.

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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		64 GB LPDDR5X-7467, soldered on board, dual channel; no memory slot

Memory cannot be upgraded later; the capacity chosen at purchase is permanent.

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Storage1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD ASUS2 TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD; 2 × M.2 PCIe slots in total

The second M.2 slot allows an extra SSD. ASUS gives no separate PCIe generation for the free slot.

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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.

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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 ASUS2 tweeters and 4 speakers with dual force-cancelling woofers; Smart Amp; Dolby Atmos; 3-microphone array, AI noise cancelling

The force-cancelling woofer layout uses opposing drivers to reduce bass vibration passing into the chassis.

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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 5090 Laptop GPU, 24 GB GDDR7; ROG Boost 1647 MHz; 120 W (100 W + 20 W Dynamic Boost)

120 W is the upper power limit including Dynamic Boost: the extra 20 W is shifted to the GPU when the processor load is low and is not always available. The RTX 5070 Ti version of the same chassis is limited to 115 W, and the RTX 5060 and 5070 versions to 105 W.

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Graphics switching—MUX Switch and NVIDIA Advanced Optimus

Advanced Optimus switches the internal display between the processor’s integrated graphics and the RTX 5090 without a restart. The MUX switch connects the display directly to the RTX 5090, removing the integrated graphics from the path in games.

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Display surface—Anti-glare, low-reflection coating (AGLR)

The coating is used to reduce reflections from lamps and windows in bright rooms.

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Ports—1 × Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps, DisplayPort, power input); 1 × USB-C 10 Gbps (DisplayPort, power input, G-SYNC); 2 × USB-A 10 Gbps; HDMI 2.1 FRL; UHS-II SD card reader (312 MB/s); 3.5 mm audio

Both USB-C ports support an external display and charging; the 10 Gbps USB-C port also carries G-SYNC to an external display. ASUS does not state the USB-C charging power.

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Battery and adapter—90 Wh, 4-cell lithium-ion; 240 W adapter (20 V, 12 A)

ASUS’s Middle East page also lists a 100 W USB-C adapter in the box and notes that the adapter can vary by region and model.

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Camera and keyboard—1080p FHD IR camera (Windows Hello); single-zone RGB backlit keyboard; Slash Lighting on the lid

The IR camera enables face sign-in with Windows Hello.

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Dimensions and weight—35.4 × 24.6 × 1.49–1.74 cm; 1.95 kg

The RTX 5060 and 5070 versions are 1.64 cm and 1.85 kg; the RTX 5070 Ti, 5080 and 5090 versions are 1.74 cm and 1.95 kg.

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Operating system—Windows 11 Home or Windows 11 Pro (depending on SKU) ASUS