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At Computex 2025, ASUS has officially unveiled the latest versions of its highly acclaimed ROG Zephyrus G14 and G16 gaming laptops, showcasing significant design overhauls and performance upgrades aimed at gamers, creators, and power users alike. Both models have received fresh designs, next-gen internals, and improvements in portability and cooling — all while maintaining their reputation for high performance in slim, stylish chassis.
All-New Design and Build
The 2025 ROG Zephyrus G14 and G16 feature a redesigned chassis with cleaner lines, refined edges, and an aluminum unibody that brings a more premium, minimalist aesthetic to the series. ASUS says the laptops are thinner and lighter than previous generations, making them more travel-friendly without sacrificing performance. The G14 weighs just under 1.5 kg, while the larger G16 is around 1.8 kg — impressive for machines packing top-tier GPUs and high-refresh-rate displays.
Both laptops now come in two finishes — Eclipse Gray and Platinum White — and the lid features ASUS’s new Slash Lighting design, a refined LED array that replaces the older AniMe Matrix display with a more subtle, diagonal light bar that can be customized for notifications and aesthetics.
OLED Displays for Both Models
For the first time, both the G14 and G16 come with OLED display options. The G14 is equipped with a 14-inch 3K OLED panel (2880 x 1800) running at 120Hz, while the G16 steps up with a 2.5K OLED panel (2560 x 1600) at 240Hz. These displays are Pantone validated, cover 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut, and offer ultra-fast response times, deep blacks, and vibrant color reproduction — making them ideal for both gaming and creative workflows.
Performance: AMD and Intel Options
ASUS is offering dual-platform support this year, with the G14 powered by the latest AMD Ryzen 9 AI 300-series processors, paired with up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPUs. The G16, on the other hand, features Intel’s new Core Ultra 9 processors alongside similar GPU options, including the RTX 4070 and 4060.
Thanks to NVIDIA’s latest architecture, users can expect better ray tracing performance and improved AI-powered features like DLSS 3.5. ASUS also includes its ROG Intelligent Cooling system, with redesigned vapor chamber cooling and liquid metal thermal compounds to ensure peak performance under load.
AI and Creator-Focused Features
In line with the industry-wide AI push, ASUS has integrated NPU (Neural Processing Unit) support in both AMD and Intel variants. This enables smoother AI-powered tasks like noise cancellation, background blurring, and content creation accelerations — including Adobe’s AI tools that now take advantage of these capabilities. ASUS is targeting both gamers and creators with these enhancements, as more content production tools adopt local AI acceleration.
Connectivity and Battery Life
Both laptops feature Wi-Fi 7, Thunderbolt 4 (or USB4 on AMD variants), HDMI 2.1, and a microSD card reader — making them ideal for creators on the go. Battery life is rated at up to 11 hours for light usage on the G14, thanks to improved power efficiency and ASUS’s battery optimization tweaks. Both also support fast charging via USB-C.
Availability and Pricing
ASUS says the ROG Zephyrus G14 and G16 (2025) models will begin shipping in Q3 2025, with configurations starting around $1,599 for the G14 and $1,799 for the G16. OLED-equipped and higher-end GPU models will be priced accordingly, likely surpassing the $2,000 mark.
Final Thoughts
With the new ROG Zephyrus G14 and G16, ASUS continues to refine its balance of power, portability, and premium design. The addition of OLED displays, upgraded internals, and AI capabilities push these laptops squarely into the future of both gaming and professional content creation. Whether you’re a gamer on the move or a creator needing high-end specs in a sleek package, the new Zephyrus models are shaping up to be some of the most compelling laptops of the year.
