ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024, GU605) vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 360
The Verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 dominates in performance and display quality, featuring Intel Core Ultra 9 185H with 32GB RAM, stunning 240Hz OLED Nebula display (2560x1600, 500 nits), and 1TB storage,ideal for creators and gamers willing to invest premium dollars. Samsung Galaxy Book4 360 offers compelling portability at $650 less, weighing just 1.65kg with superior battery life (14 hours vs 10), dual Thunderbolt ports, and convertible AMOLED touchscreen versatility. Core Ultra 7 155H and 16GB RAM handle productivity adequately but lag noticeably in demanding workloads. Display resolution favors ASUS (2560x1600 vs 1920x1080), though Galaxy Book's AMOLED tech impresses. Storage disparity matters: ASUS's 1TB expandable drive versus Galaxy's fixed 512GB. For professionals needing raw power, gaming capability, and premium visuals, ASUS wins decisively. Budget-conscious users seeking excellent everyday performance with convertible design and battery longevity should choose Samsung. Price-to-performance makes Galaxy Book4 360 the smarter value proposition for mainstream users.
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 Samsung Galaxy Book4 360 if…
- →Versatile 360-degree 2-in-1 design with touch AMOLED
- →Samsung S Pen stylus supported for note-taking
- →Excellent Samsung Galaxy ecosystem integration
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
Samsung Galaxy Book4 360
Pros
- Versatile 360-degree 2-in-1 design with touch AMOLED
- Samsung S Pen stylus supported for note-taking
- Excellent Samsung Galaxy ecosystem integration
- Good 14-hour battery life for a convertible
- Sleek aluminum build at reasonable weight
Cons
- FHD+ resolution looks soft on a 15.6-inch screen
- No SD card reader
- RAM and SSD soldered — no upgrade path
- Hinge adds weight vs. a comparable clamshell
- No discrete GPU option
Full Specifications
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024, GU605) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.85 kg | 1.65 kg |
| Material | CNC aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 354 x 246 x 16.4 mm | 356.3 x 229.0 x 14.9 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-C ports | 1 | 1 |
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | 1 | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 10 hours | Up to 14 hours mixed use |
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 68 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16 inches | 15.6 inches |
| Type | OLED ROG Nebula, 16:10 | FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X touch 2-in-1 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 240Hz | 120Hz |
| 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 LPDDR5x |
| Cores | 16 cores (6P+8E+2LPE) | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
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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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