ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) GU605MV / Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 (83DV00K6UK)

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) GU605MV: GU605MV-QP176X: Intel Core Ultra 9 185H, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 8 GB (100 W), 32 GB LPDDR5X, 2 TB SSD, 16-inch 2.5K 240 Hz IPS-level display. The OLED QR versions, GU605MI (RTX 4070), GU605MY (RTX 4090) and the AMD-based GA605 are separate models.

Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 (83DV00K6UK): LOQ 15IRX9, MTM 83DV00K6UK: Core i7-13650HX, RTX 4060 Laptop GPU, 24 GB DDR5-4800 (2 × 12 GB), 1 TB M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 QLC SSD, Windows 11 Home. The LOQ 15IAX9 and 15AHP9 are different platforms.

SpecificationASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) GU605MVLenovo LOQ 15IRX9 (83DV00K6UK)
Release year20242024
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 185H; 16 cores, 22 threads, 2.3 GHz base, up to 5.1 GHz, 24 MB cache; Intel AI Boost NPU (up to 11 TOPS)

The NPU is a separate unit for running AI tasks at low power. Intel lists 45 W base and 115 W maximum turbo power for this processor.

ASUS		Intel Core i7-13650HX; 14 cores (6 P + 8 E), 20 threads, up to 4.9 GHz

HX processors are high-power mobile chips; sustained power and fan noise depend on Lenovo’s power modes.

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GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU, 8 GB GDDR6; ROG Boost 1940 MHz at 100 W (85 W + 15 W Dynamic Boost)

Because of the thin chassis, the power limit is lower than in thicker gaming laptops that run the same GPU at up to 140 W, which can mean lower frame rates under load. The GPU is soldered.

ASUS		NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU; 8 GB GDDR6; 115 W TGP with the 230 W adapter, 105 W with the 170 W adapter

TGP is the sustained power limit given to the GPU; on the same GPU a higher TGP usually means higher gaming performance. Lenovo ties TGP on this platform to the wattage of the bundled adapter.

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DisplayROG Nebula: 16-inch 2.5K (2560 × 1600) 16:10, IPS-level, anti-glare low-reflection (AGLR); 240 Hz, 3 ms, 100% DCI-P3, G-Sync, Pantone Validated

This QP version uses an IPS-level panel; the QR-coded versions have a 0.2 ms OLED panel.

ASUS		15.6-inch FHD (1920 × 1080) IPS, 144 Hz, 300 nits, 100% sRGB, anti-glare; NVIDIA G-SYNC

144 Hz shows smooth motion up to 144 frames per second in games; G-SYNC matches the refresh to the GPU’s frame rate to reduce tearing.

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Graphics switchingMUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus ASUS—
Memory32 GB LPDDR5X-7467 soldered on board; not upgradeable

ASUS states there is no memory slot in this configuration; capacity must be chosen at purchase.

ASUS		24 GB DDR5-4800 (2 × 12 GB SODIMM); two slots, up to 32 GB

Memory is not soldered; both slots come filled, so an upgrade means replacing both modules. The 32 GB limit is Lenovo’s platform statement.

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Storage2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD; 2 × M.2 PCIe slots

The second M.2 slot is for an additional SSD.

ASUS		1 TB M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 NVMe QLC SSD; two M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 slots

The second M.2 slot allows an extra SSD. QLC flash can slow down sooner than TLC during long, large writes.

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Ports1 × Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, power delivery, 40 Gbps), 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, power delivery, 10 Gbps), 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 × HDMI 2.1 FRL, SD card reader (UHS-II, 312 MB/s), 3.5 mm audio jack; XG Mobile GC34 support

Both USB‑C ports accept charging. There is no wired network (RJ45) port. XG Mobile GC34 is ASUS’s external graphics enclosure.

ASUS		1 × USB-C 10 Gbps (USB PD 65–100 W input, DisplayPort 1.4); 3 × USB-A 5 Gbps; HDMI 2.1; RJ-45 gigabit Ethernet; 3.5 mm headphone/mic

Charging over USB-C works, but 140 W input needs Lenovo’s own adapter; the slim-tip port remains the main power input for gaming. There is no Thunderbolt or USB4.

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WirelessWi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) triple-band 2 × 2; Bluetooth 5.2 ASUSWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) 2x2; Bluetooth 5.2 Lenovo
Keyboard, camera and audioSingle-zone RGB backlit keyboard; 1080p FHD IR camera for Windows Hello; 4 speakers (2 force-cancelling woofers + 2 tweeters), Dolby Atmos, 3 microphones; Slash Lighting on the lid

The IR camera allows Windows sign-in with face recognition. Slash Lighting is the programmable LED strip on the lid.

ASUS		6-row keyboard with number pad (4-zone RGB or white backlight); FHD or HD camera with privacy shutter; 2 × 2 W speakers, Nahimic Lenovo
Battery and power90 Wh, 4-cell lithium-ion; 200 W adapter with rectangular connector; ASUS also lists a 100 W USB‑C adapter

USB‑C charging works, but full performance needs the 200 W adapter. ASUS says included adapters vary by country and model.

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Operating systemWindows 11 Pro; firmware TPM ASUSWindows 11 Home Lenovo
Size and weight35.4 × 24.6 cm footprint; 1.85 kg

ASUS gives the thickness as 1.49–1.72 cm depending on version.

ASUS		359.86 × 258.7 × 21.9–23.9 mm; from 2.38 kg Lenovo
Battery and adapter—60 Wh lithium-ion; up to 50% in 30 minutes with Rapid Charge Pro; 170 W or 230 W slim-tip adapter

Lenovo rates it at 4.1 hours in MobileMark 25 and 5.6 hours of local 1080p video at 150 nits.

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