ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606

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ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606

GU606AR-XB97

ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606

GU606AW-XB98

Highlight Differences

Operating System

Windows 11 Pro
Windows 11 Pro

Processor

Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 386H 2.1 GHz (18MB Cache, up to 4.9 GHz, 16 cores, 16 Threads); Intel® NPU up to 50TOPS
Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 386H 2.1 GHz (18MB Cache, up to 4.9 GHz, 16 cores, 16 Threads); Intel® NPU up to 50TOPS

Graphics

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
TBD
12GB GDDR7
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU
TBD
16GB GDDR7

Neural Processor

Intel® NPU up to 50TOPS
Intel® NPU up to 50TOPS

Display

2.5K (2560 x 1600, WQXGA) OLED 16:10 aspect ratio
Anti-reflection display
Pantone Validated
2.5K (2560 x 1600, WQXGA) OLED 16:10 aspect ratio
Anti-reflection display
Pantone Validated

Memory

32GB LPDDR5X 8533 on board(Actual memory speeds may vary by CPU configuration.)
- Max Capacity: 32GB
Support dual channel memory
Memory Slot: No expansion possible
64GB LPDDR5X 8533 on board(Actual memory speeds may vary by CPU configuration.)
- Max Capacity: 64GB
Support dual channel memory
Memory Slot: No expansion possible

Storage

2TB PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ M.2 SSD (2230)
2TB PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ M.2 SSD

Expansion Slots (includes used)

2x M.2 PCIe
2x M.2 PCIe

I/O Ports

1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
1x HDMI 2.1 FRL
2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support DisplayPort™ / power delivery / G-SYNC
1x Thunderbolt™ 4 support DisplayPort™ / power delivery
1x card reader (SD) (UHS-II, 312MB/s)
1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
1x HDMI 2.1 FRL
2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support DisplayPort™ / power delivery / G-SYNC
1x Thunderbolt™ 4 support DisplayPort™ / power delivery

Keyboard and Touchpad

Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGB
Touchpad
With Copilot key
*Copilot in Windows (in preview) is rolling out gradually within the latest update to Windows 11 in select global markets. Timing of availability varies by device and market. Learn more: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/copilot-ai-features?r=1#faq
Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGB
Touchpad
With Copilot key
*Copilot in Windows (in preview) is rolling out gradually within the latest update to Windows 11 in select global markets. Timing of availability varies by device and market. Learn more: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/copilot-ai-features?r=1#faq

Camera

1080P FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello
1080P FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello

Audio

Smart Amp Technology
Dolby Atmos
AI noise-canceling technology
Built-in array microphone
4-speaker (dual-force woofer) system with Smart Amplifier Technology, 2 Tweeters
Smart Amp Technology
Dolby Atmos
AI noise-canceling technology
Built-in array microphone
4-speaker (dual-force woofer) system with Smart Amplifier Technology, 2 Tweeters

Network and Communication

Wi-Fi 7(802.11be) (Triple band) 2*2 + Bluetooth® 6.0 Wireless Card (*Bluetooth® version may change with OS version different.)
Wi-Fi 7(802.11be) (Triple band) 2*2 + Bluetooth® 6.0 Wireless Card (*Bluetooth® version may change with OS version different.)

Battery

90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion
90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion

Power Supply

Rectangle Conn, 250W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 12.5A, 250W, Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz universal
Rectangle Conn, 250W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 12.5A, 250W, Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz universal

Device Lighting

Slash Lighting
Slash Lighting

Weight

1.95 Kg (4.30 lbs)
1.95 Kg (4.30 lbs)

Dimensions (W x D x H)

35.4 x 24.6 x 1.49 ~ 1.79 cm (13.94" x 9.69" x 0.59" ~ 0.70")
35.4 x 24.6 x 1.49 ~ 1.79 cm (13.94" x 9.69" x 0.59" ~ 0.70")

Microsoft Office

1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required.
1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required.

Xbox Game Pass

Xbox Game Pass Premium_2 months (*Terms and exclusions apply. Offer only available in eligible markets for Xbox Game Pass Premium. Eligible markets are determined at activation. Game catalog varies by region, device, and time.)
Xbox Game Pass Premium_2 months (*Terms and exclusions apply. Offer only available in eligible markets for Xbox Game Pass Premium. Eligible markets are determined at activation. Game catalog varies by region, device, and time.)

Security

Secured-core PC (Level 3)
Pluton Security Processor
BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection
McAfee® 30 days free trial
Secured-core PC (Level 3)
Pluton Security Processor
BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection
McAfee® 30 days free trial

Included in the Box

*Included accessories vary according to country and territory. Please check with your local ASUS retailer for details
*Included accessories vary according to country and territory. Please check with your local ASUS retailer for details

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  • GU606AR-XB97
  • GU606AW-XB98
Product has High-Definition Multimedia Interface

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  • Unless otherwise stated, all performance claims are based on theoretical performance. Actual figures may vary in real-world situations.
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  • Hinge test: Tested up to 10,000 flipping cycles, each cycle is tested from 5° to 140° to 5°to 350°, then back to 5°, each flipping cycle contains 2 open and close swings, resulting a total 20,000 cycle open and close test.
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  • Unit with  RJ45 port does not support “Power over Ethernet” (PoE), only support data transmission.
  • Due to surface-mounted components near the motherboard's M.2 slot, only single-sided SSDs are supported.
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