ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024, GU605) vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
The Verdict
Both laptops feature Intel's Core Ultra 9 185H and share similar industrial designs around 1.85 kg, but they prioritize different strengths. ASUS prioritizes gaming and creative work with its 240Hz OLED display delivering sharper motion and superior color accuracy at 500 nits brightness, paired with 32GB RAM for demanding multitasking. Samsung emphasizes productivity longevity, offering 13 hours of battery life versus ASUS's 10 hours, plus a higher resolution 2880 x 1800 AMOLED screen better suited for document work and video editing. Samsung includes two Thunderbolt ports compared to ASUS's single port, useful for professionals needing multiple high-speed peripherals. However, ASUS's 240Hz refresh rate decisively wins for gaming and scrolling smoothness, while its 32GB RAM versus Samsung's 16GB provides substantially better performance in content creation. The $400 price difference favors ASUS given its superior gaming credentials and double the RAM. Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra appeals to battery-conscious travelers and productivity-focused users, but the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 delivers better overall value and performance for the investment, making it the stronger choice for most users seeking a versatile flagship 16-inch laptop.
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 Ultra if…
- →Stunning 3K AMOLED 120Hz display with deep colors
- →Includes NVIDIA RTX 4050 or 4070 discrete GPU
- →Surprisingly thin and light for a 16-inch with dGPU
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 Ultra
Pros
- Stunning 3K AMOLED 120Hz display with deep colors
- Includes NVIDIA RTX 4050 or 4070 discrete GPU
- Surprisingly thin and light for a 16-inch with dGPU
- Tight integration with Samsung Galaxy ecosystem
Cons
- Premium pricing rivals workstation laptops
- Soldered RAM, only storage is upgradable
- Speakers underwhelming versus MacBook competitors
- Touchpad palm rejection occasionally inconsistent
Full Specifications
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024, GU605) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.85 kg | 1.86 kg |
| Material | CNC aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 354 x 246 x 16.4 mm | 355.4 x 250.4 x 16.5 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 1 |
| USB-C ports | 1 | 2 |
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | 1 | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 10 hours | Up to 13 hours |
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 76 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16 inches | 16 inches |
| Type | OLED ROG Nebula, 16:10 | Dynamic AMOLED 2X touchscreen |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe | 1 TB |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 32 GB LPDDR5X | 16 GB LPDDR5X |
| Cores | 16 cores (6P+8E+2LPE) | 16 cores |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
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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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