ASUS has unveiled its latest gaming laptops for 2025, the ROG Zephyrus G14 and G16, each targeting gamers and creative professionals looking for powerful performance in portable designs. Both laptops offer notable updates in display quality, processing power, and advanced cooling systems.
ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA403)
The new Zephyrus G14 is designed for portability, featuring an ultra-slim aluminum unibody chassis and customizable Slash Lighting on the lid. It introduces significant hardware upgrades over previous models, including an advanced OLED display and enhanced audio capabilities.
Key Specs
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Processor: Up to AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (up to 5.1 GHz, 12 cores, 24 threads, 50 TOPS XDNA NPU)
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Graphics: Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU (16 GB GDDR7, up to 120 W TGP)
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Display: 14-inch ROG Nebula OLED, 3K resolution (2880x1800), 120 Hz refresh, 0.2 ms response, 100% DCI-P3, HDR True Black 500, Dolby Vision, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
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Memory: Up to 64 GB LPDDR5X RAM at 8000 MHz
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Storage: Up to 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD
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Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4
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Audio: 6 speakers (4 x 2 W woofers, 2 x 1 W tweeters), Dolby Atmos
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Camera: 1080p IR webcam with Windows Hello
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Battery: 73 Wh battery, supports 100 W USB-C charging, charges to 50% in 30 minutes with 200 W adapter
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Dimensions: 12.24 x 8.66 x 0.63–0.72 inches; 3.46 lbs (1.57 kg)
The G14 also features the MUX Switch with Advanced Optimus technology for automatic GPU switching, boosting performance and battery efficiency. Enhanced cooling technologies, including liquid metal thermal paste, tri-fan cooling, and improved Arc Flow Fans, help manage high-performance tasks effectively.
ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU605)
The Zephyrus G16 steps up the power and size slightly, with a 16-inch OLED panel tailored for gaming and intensive creative work. It maintains similar high-end design elements like the aluminum unibody and Slash Lighting, with upgrades in processing and GPU performance.
Key Specs
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Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 285H (up to 5.4 GHz, 16 cores, 16 threads, Intel AI Boost)
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Graphics: Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU (24 GB GDDR7, up to 130 W TGP)
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Display: 16-inch Nebula OLED, 2.5K resolution (2560x1600), 240 Hz refresh, 0.2 ms response, 100% DCI-P3, HDR True Black 500, Pantone Validated, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
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Memory: Up to 64 GB LPDDR5X RAM at 7467 MHz
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Storage: Up to 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (dual slots, up to 7000 MB/s)
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Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4
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Audio: 6 speakers (4 x 2 W woofers, 2 x 1 W tweeters), Dolby Atmos, 252% volume increase over previous models
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Camera: 1080p IR webcam with Windows Hello
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Battery: 90 Wh battery, supports 100 W USB-C charging, charges to 50% in 30 minutes with 240 W adapter
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Dimensions: 13.94 x 9.69 x 0.59–0.69 inches; 4.30 lbs (1.95 kg)
The G16 integrates an advanced cooling solution, utilizing a vapor chamber cooling system, liquid metal, tri-fan design, and Arc Flow Fans 2.0 to sustain high performance. It also includes a MUX Switch for seamless GPU switching to maximize graphics performance and battery efficiency.
Shared Features and Enhancements
Both laptops feature ASUS's innovative "Stealth Hinge" design to direct heat away from the OLED panel, maintaining optimal screen temperatures and durability. They also support advanced audio setups, improved microphone arrays with AI-driven noise cancellation, and comprehensive software utilities, including Armoury Crate and Scenario Profiles for easy performance customization.
The introduction of Wi-Fi 7 in both models promises faster, more reliable connections, benefiting gamers and content creators requiring robust network performance.
The new ROG Zephyrus G14 and G16 will appeal to users who require high-performance hardware in a compact form factor, whether for gaming, content creation, or productivity tasks. Availability details and pricing are expected soon through ASUS' official channels.
