ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024, GU605) vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
The Verdict
Both laptops deliver excellent 16-inch experiences at different price points. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 commands $1999 with stronger gaming credentials: its 240Hz OLED Nebula display dwarfs the Samsung's 120Hz refresh rate, crucial for competitive gaming, paired with the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H and 32GB LPDDR5X RAM. Storage doubles at 1TB versus 512GB. Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro ($1449) prioritizes everyday productivity with a 1.3kg lighter frame (1.55kg vs 1.85kg), slimmer 12.5mm profile, superior screen resolution (2880 x 1800), Dynamic AMOLED technology, and 15-hour battery life crushing the ASUS's 10 hours. The Samsung includes dual Thunderbolt 4 ports versus one. Storage remains the weak point at 512GB with no expansion. The ASUS owns gaming and content creation workloads, while Samsung excels for road warriors and office users. At $550 cheaper, the Galaxy Book4 Pro delivers better value for general productivity. Choose the ASUS if gaming performance justifies the premium, otherwise the Samsung provides superior battery life and portability for daily work.
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 Pro if…
- →Gorgeous Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with vivid color
- →Slim 12.5 mm profile for a 16-inch laptop
- →Excellent Samsung ecosystem integration with Galaxy devices
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 Pro
Pros
- Gorgeous Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with vivid color
- Slim 12.5 mm profile for a 16-inch laptop
- Excellent Samsung ecosystem integration with Galaxy devices
- Good port selection including SD card and HDMI
- Up to 15-hour battery life is class-leading
Cons
- No discrete GPU option on this model
- RAM and SSD are soldered — no upgrade path
- Samsung DeX for PC still limited in scope
- AMOLED display may develop burn-in over time
- Higher price than similarly-specced Windows ultrabooks
Full Specifications
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024, GU605) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.85 kg | 1.55 kg |
| Material | CNC aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 354 x 246 x 16.4 mm | 355.4 x 227.9 x 12.5 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 15 hours mixed use |
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 76 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16 inches | 16.0 inches |
| Type | OLED ROG Nebula, 16:10 | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | 500 |
| 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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