Is the RTX 5070 enough for 1440p gaming?

Yes for most current titles at high settings, helped by the 2560 x 1600 panel. Very demanding games with large textures may need settings lowered because the GPU has 8GB of VRAM.

Can I upgrade the RAM later?

No. The 16GB is LPDDR5X soldered to the board, so buy the memory capacity you need up front. The SSD can be replaced.

Is the OLED screen good for creative work?

The 2.5K OLED panel gives deep blacks and wide viewing angles, which suits photo and video editing. The 16:10 shape leaves more vertical room for timelines and documents.

How does it compare with the previous Zephyrus G16?

This 2025 model moves to the Core Ultra 7 255H and RTX 5070 with GDDR7 memory. It keeps the slim aluminium body and OLED display that defined the line.

The laptop with Windows 11 Home, plus its power adapter and standard paperwork. A mouse and sleeve are not included.

Is it too heavy to carry every day?

It is lighter than most 16-inch gaming laptops thanks to the aluminium chassis, but it is still a large machine. It fits in a 16-inch backpack sleeve.

Where is the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CP-QR027W cheapest?

At Direct Computers, for $2,906.00, as of our latest check.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CP-QR027W

Best price now

$2,906.00at Direct ComputersChecked Nov 10

Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

Visit Direct Computers

ASUS discount code →

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CP-QR027W

Best price now

$2,906.00at Direct ComputersChecked Nov 10

Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

Visit Direct Computers

ASUS discount code →

Ask our agent about this product

It checks today's price at every store, compares the alternatives and answers in about a minute.

Price facts

Last seen at $2,906.00 at Direct Computers on Nov 10.

Our take on the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CP-QR027W

The ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 is a 16-inch gaming laptop with an Intel Core Ultra 7 255H, 16GB of LPDDR5X memory, a 1TB SSD and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU with 8GB of GDDR7. Its 2.5K OLED panel runs at 2560 x 1600 in a 16:10 shape with an anti-reflective coating, and the aluminium chassis keeps it slimmer than most 16-inch gaming machines. It suits gamers and creators who want one machine for both and will trade some upgradeability for portability. Against bulkier RTX 5070 rivals it gives up memory expansion, since the RAM is soldered, and its plastic display lid feels less premium than the rest of the body.

Best forGamers who also edit video or photosStudents and commuters who carry a laptop dailyBuyers who want an OLED screen for games and media

Pros

Sharp 2.5K OLED screen with 16:10 proportions
RTX 5070 with 8GB GDDR7 handles modern games and GPU work
Aluminium chassis is slim for a 16-inch gaming laptop
Fast LPDDR5X memory and a 1TB SSD
Anti-reflective coating cuts glare

Cons

16GB of soldered memory cannot be upgraded
Plastic display lid undercuts the premium feel
8GB of VRAM is tight for high-resolution textures in demanding games
No touchscreen

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CP-QR027W prices at every store

Direct ComputersNew
In stockShips from the UK · duties may applyReturn policy
$2,906.00Checked Nov 10
Visit Direct Computers

About the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CP-QR027W

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 is a 16-inch gaming laptop with an Intel Core Ultra 7 255H processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU with 8 GB of GDDR7 memory. It also has Intel Arc 140T integrated graphics. It comes with Windows 11 Home 64-bit.

The 16-inch 2.5K OLED display has a 16:10 aspect ratio and a refresh rate of up to 240 Hz. It has an anti-reflective, anti-glare coating and supports Dolby Vision HDR and NVIDIA G-SYNC. The housing is aluminium in Eclipse Gray.

Memory is 16 GB of on-board LPDDR5x, and storage is a 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD. Audio comes from six built-in speakers with Dolby Atmos and three microphones. The Intel AI Boost NPU supports Windows Studio effects.

Product type: Gaming laptop, clamshell form factor
Color: Eclipse Gray
Housing: Aluminium housing, plastic display back cover
Display: 16" (40.6 cm) OLED, 2560 x 1600 pixels (2.5K), 16:10, non-touch
Refresh rate: Up to 240 Hz
Brightness: 500 cd/m² maximum (HDR)
Color gamut: 100% DCI-P3
Contrast ratio: 1000000:1 (typical)
HDR: Dolby Vision
Display coating: Anti-reflective, anti-glare
Processor: Intel Core Ultra 7 255H (Series 2), 24 MB cache
Cores and threads: 16 cores (6 Performance, 8 Efficient, 2 Low Power Efficient), 16 threads
Clock speeds: Up to 5.1 GHz boost; Performance-core base 2 GHz, max turbo 5.1 GHz; Efficient-core base 1.5 GHz, max turbo 4.4 GHz; Low Power Efficient-core base 700 MHz, max turbo 2.5 GHz
Processor power: 28 W base, 115 W maximum turbo
NPU: Intel AI Boost, up to 13 TOPS
AI performance: Up to 96 TOPS total, 74 TOPS from GPU
AI frameworks: DirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN
Memory: 16 GB LPDDR5x, on-board, 7467 MHz, dual-channel, 16 GB maximum
Storage: 1 TB M.2 NVMe SSD, PCI Express 4.0
Card reader: Integrated, SD cards
Optical drive: None
Discrete graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, 8 GB GDDR7, G-SYNC
Integrated graphics: Intel Arc 140T
Audio: Dolby Atmos, 6 built-in speakers
Microphones: 3 built-in
Webcam: Yes
Wireless: WLAN
Operating system: Windows 11 Home 64-bit

Questions and answers

Is the RTX 5070 enough for 1440p gaming?: Yes for most current titles at high settings, helped by the 2560 x 1600 panel. Very demanding games with large textures may need settings lowered because the GPU has 8GB of VRAM.
Can I upgrade the RAM later?: No. The 16GB is LPDDR5X soldered to the board, so buy the memory capacity you need up front. The SSD can be replaced.
Is the OLED screen good for creative work?: The 2.5K OLED panel gives deep blacks and wide viewing angles, which suits photo and video editing. The 16:10 shape leaves more vertical room for timelines and documents.
How does it compare with the previous Zephyrus G16?: This 2025 model moves to the Core Ultra 7 255H and RTX 5070 with GDDR7 memory. It keeps the slim aluminium body and OLED display that defined the line.
What is in the box?: The laptop with Windows 11 Home, plus its power adapter and standard paperwork. A mouse and sleeve are not included.
Is it too heavy to carry every day?: It is lighter than most 16-inch gaming laptops thanks to the aluminium chassis, but it is still a large machine. It fits in a 16-inch backpack sleeve.
Where is the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CP-QR027W cheapest?: At Direct Computers, for $2,906.00, as of our latest check.