ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024, GU605) vs HP Dragonfly G4
The Verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 dominates for creative professionals and gamers with its stunning 16-inch 240Hz OLED display, powerful Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor, 32GB RAM, and 1TB storage,ideal for demanding workloads. HP Dragonfly G4 excels as an ultraportable business machine, weighing just 0.99kg with impressive 13-hour battery life, dual Thunderbolt ports, and Windows 11 Pro. Display resolution favors ASUS (2560x1600), though Dragonfly's 3:2 aspect ratio suits productivity. Storage and RAM significantly advantage ASUS for multitasking. Dragonfly's lighter weight and longer battery life appeal to frequent travelers. At $1999, ASUS offers superior performance per dollar for content creators; Dragonfly justifies $1799 for mobile professionals prioritizing portability. Choose ASUS for power, Dragonfly for ultraportability.
Who Should Buy
Buy the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024, GU605) if…
- →Gorgeous 240Hz OLED display with deep blacks
- →Sleek, thin chassis for a 16-inch gaming laptop
- →Powerful RTX 40-series GPU options
Buy the HP Dragonfly G4 if…
- →Featherlight at just 0.99 kg — ideal for frequent travellers
- →Tall 3:2 OLED display boosts productivity in portrait orientation
- →HP Wolf Security for business-grade protection
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024, GU605)
Pros
- Gorgeous 240Hz OLED display with deep blacks
- Sleek, thin chassis for a 16-inch gaming laptop
- Powerful RTX 40-series GPU options
- Premium CNC aluminum build quality
- MUX Switch and Advanced Optimus support
Cons
- Expensive base configuration
- Battery life modest under load
- Soldered RAM limits future upgrades
- Runs warm under sustained gaming loads
HP Dragonfly G4
Pros
- Featherlight at just 0.99 kg — ideal for frequent travellers
- Tall 3:2 OLED display boosts productivity in portrait orientation
- HP Wolf Security for business-grade protection
- 5G optional for always-connected mobility
- Windows 11 Pro pre-installed
Cons
- Very expensive for a 13-inch ultrabook
- U-series CPU throttles quickly under sustained workloads
- Small 54 Wh battery limits unplugged endurance
- Limited port selection — no SD card reader
- OLED touch display attracts smudges
Full Specifications
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024, GU605) | HP Dragonfly G4 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.85 kg | 0.99 kg |
| Material | CNC aluminum | Magnesium alloy |
| Dimensions | 354 x 246 x 16.4 mm | 298.6 x 220.3 x 17.5 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 1 |
| USB-C ports | 1 | — |
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | 1 | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 10 hours | Up to 13 hours mixed use |
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 54 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16 inches | 13.5 inches |
| Type | OLED ROG Nebula, 16:10 | 3:2 OLED touch anti-reflection |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1280 |
| Refresh rate | 240Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe | 512 GB NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 32 GB LPDDR5X | 16 GB LPDDR5 |
| Cores | 16 cores (6P+8E+2LPE) | 10-core (2P+8E) |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Intel Core i7-1365U |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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