Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) vs Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo (2026)

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

  • Performance is scored from the laptop's CPU and GPU; few laptops have a published whole-system benchmark.
  • Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo (2026) has no published PassMark CPU Mark result, so it scores lower.

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) leads Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo (2026) overall by 16 points (72 vs 56 out of 100).
  • Key differences: refresh rate, where Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) has 240 vs 120 Hz; brightness, where Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo (2026) is 600 nits brighter; weight, where Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) is 0.87 kg lighter; display resolution, where Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo (2026) has 2880 × 1800 vs 2560 × 1600 px; only Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo (2026) has pen support.
Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) leads overall
Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) · 77 overall, #10 of 94
72
Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo (2026) · 68 overall, #39 of 94
56
Key differences
  • Refresh rateAsus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) 240 vs 120 Hz
  • BrightnessAsus ROG Zephyrus Duo (2026) 600 nits brighter
  • WeightAsus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) 0.87 kg lighter
  • Display resolutionAsus ROG Zephyrus Duo (2026) 2880 × 1800 vs 2560 × 1600 px
  • Pen supportAsus ROG Zephyrus Duo (2026) only

Scores by Category

ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) wins 7 of 14 categories · ROG Zephyrus Duo (2026) wins 2

CategoryROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)ROG Zephyrus Duo (2026)Lead
Display
+16
Performance
+80
Battery
Tie
Memory
+25
Design & Weight
+32
Processor
Tie
Storage
+6
Discrete Graphics
+84
Ports
+3
Connectivity
Tie
Webcam
Tie
Security
+28
Sound
+10
Input
Tie

Physical Comparison

1.95 kg2.82 kg
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)ROG Zephyrus Duo (2026)

ROG Zephyrus Duo (2026) is 0.87 kg (45%) heavier than ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025).

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)

ROG Zephyrus Duo (2026)

Watch-outs

Compromises to know before you buy

Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)

  • RAM is soldered — you can't upgrade it later, so buy enough now.

Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo (2026)

  • RAM is soldered — you can't upgrade it later, so buy enough now.

Detailed Specifications

Processor

Feature
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)
ROG Zephyrus Duo (2026)
Processor model

Discrete Graphics

Feature
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)
ROG Zephyrus Duo (2026)
Discrete graphics model
N/A

Memory

Feature
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)
ROG Zephyrus Duo (2026)
Memory capacity
64 GB
N/A
Technology
Memory upgradeable
No
No

Storage

Feature
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)
ROG Zephyrus Duo (2026)
Storage capacity
2 TB
N/A

Display

Feature
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)
ROG Zephyrus Duo (2026)
Size
16 in
16 in
Display resolution
2560 × 1600 px
2880 × 1800 px
Refresh rate
240 Hz100% more
120 Hz
Response time
N/A
0.2 ms
Display type
Brightness
500 nits
1,100 nits120% more

Battery

Feature
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)
ROG Zephyrus Duo (2026)
Battery capacity
90 Wh
90 Wh

Design & Weight

Feature
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)
ROG Zephyrus Duo (2026)
Dimensions
35.4 × 24.6 × 1.74 cm
35.5 × 24.7 × 2.49 cm
Weight
1.95 kg31% less
2.82 kg

Performance

Feature
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)
ROG Zephyrus Duo (2026)
PassMark CPU Mark
34,215
N/A
Active cooling
Yes
N/A

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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