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ASUS Zenbook 14 AX3405CA-ST1730W Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Laptop vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AP-U93AO57CB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Laptop

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  • 64identical
  • 51known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AP-U93AO57CB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Laptop has 100 cd/m² more maximum display brightness (HDR) than the ASUS Zenbook 14 AX3405CA-ST1730W Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Laptop (1100 cd/m² vs 1000 cd/m²). The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AP-U93AO57CB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Laptop has 120 Hz more maximum refresh rate than the ASUS Zenbook 14 AX3405CA-ST1730W Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Laptop (240 Hz vs 120 Hz). The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AP-U93AO57CB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Laptop has 161 H more processor model than the ASUS Zenbook 14 AX3405CA-ST1730W Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Laptop (386H vs 225H). Only the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AP-U93AO57CB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Laptop has discrete graphics card. Only the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AP-U93AO57CB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Laptop has AC adapter included.

  • Product colour
    • Zenbook 14 AX3405CA-ST1730W Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Laptop:Blue
    • ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AP-U93AO57CB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Laptop:Grey
  • Colour name
    • Zenbook 14 AX3405CA-ST1730W Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Laptop:Ponder Blue
    • ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AP-U93AO57CB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Laptop:Eclipce Grey
  • Market positioning
    • Zenbook 14 AX3405CA-ST1730W Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Laptop:Home
    • ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AP-U93AO57CB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Laptop:Gaming
  • Display diagonal
    • Zenbook 14 AX3405CA-ST1730W Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
    • ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AP-U93AO57CB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Laptop:40.6 cm (16")
  • Display resolution
    • Zenbook 14 AX3405CA-ST1730W Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Laptop:2880 x 1800 pixels
    • ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AP-U93AO57CB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Laptop:2560 x 1600 pixels
  • HD type
    • Zenbook 14 AX3405CA-ST1730W Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Laptop:3K
    • ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AP-U93AO57CB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Laptop:WQXGA
  • Maximum display brightness (HDR)
    • Zenbook 14 AX3405CA-ST1730W Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Laptop:1000 cd/m²
    • ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AP-U93AO57CB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Laptop:1100 cd/m²
  • Maximum refresh rate
    • Zenbook 14 AX3405CA-ST1730W Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Laptop:120 Hz
    • ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AP-U93AO57CB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Laptop:240 Hz

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161 specifications
Design3 differ
Product colourDiffersBlueGrey
Colour nameDiffersPonder BlueEclipce Grey
Market positioningDiffersHomeGaming
Introduction yearKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2026
Display back cover materialKnown for oneAluminiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialKnown for oneAluminiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Certified refurbishedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")40.6 cm (16")
Display resolutionDiffers2880 x 1800 pixels2560 x 1600 pixels
HD typeDiffers3KWQXGA
Maximum display brightness (HDR)Differs1000 cd/m²1100 cd/m²
Maximum refresh rateDiffers120 Hz240 Hz
Display response rise/fallKnown for one0.2 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one1000000:1Unknown — not stated by the source
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for oneDisplayHDR True Black 1000Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel Core Ultra 5Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor generationDiffersIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)
Processor modelDiffers225H386H
Processor coresDiffers1416
Processor threadsDiffers1416
Low Power Efficient-coresDiffers24
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers4.3 GHz3.9 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers2.5 GHz3.5 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.1 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyDiffers1.3 GHz1.6 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Base FrequencyDiffers700 MHz1600 MHz
Maximum turbo powerDiffers115 W80 W
Processor base powerDiffers28 W25 W
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 2049Unknown — not stated by the source
Neural processor unit (NPU)3 differ
Total processor performance up toDiffers83 TOPs99 TOPs
NPU performance up toDiffers13 TOPs50 TOPs
GPU performance up toDiffers63 TOPs77 TOPs
Copilot+ PCKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8533 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers512 GB1 TB
Total SSDs capacityDiffers512 GB1 TB
SSD capacityDiffers512 GB1 TB
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD
M.2 SSD sizeKnown for one2280 (22 x 80 mm)Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete GPU manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR7
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel Arc GraphicsIntel® Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel Arc 130TIntel® Graphics
Total Graphics Power (TGP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source115 W
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On-board graphics card 4K supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card 8K supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSmart AmpDolby Atmos
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Cameraidentical
Privacy cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Privacy typeKnown for onePrivacy shutterUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.46.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityDiffers21
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersNumberPadTouchpad
Keyboard backlit colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRGB
Keyboard backlit zoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1-zone RGB
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Keyboard languageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePortuguese
Software1 differ
Trial softwareDiffers1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required, McAfee 30 days1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers; McAfee 30 days free trial
Microsoft CopilotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one3-Month GoPro Premium+ Subscription 1-Month Membership of Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps, Individual. The redemption duration from September 15, 2021 to August 31, 2026. N/A 6-Month Dropbox 500GB Subscription 1-Year ASUS Secure Auto-Backup 200GB Subscription *Available in eligible markets only. EligiUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers75 Wh90 Wh
Fast chargingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fast charging time (50%)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 min
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W250 W
AC adapter output currentDiffers3.25 A12.5 A
USB Type-C required charging power (max)Known for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C required charging power (min)Known for one45 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, User
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.22 kg1.85 kg
WidthDiffers312.4 mm354 mm
DepthDiffers220.1 mm246 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.49 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.64 cm
HeightKnown for one14.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source568 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source98 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source345 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.51 kg
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter includedDiffersNoYes
Performanceidentical
Repairability indexKnown for one9.3Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneREACHUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUS MIL-STD 810H military-grade standardUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR, EPEAT GoldUnknown — not stated by the source

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