Zephyrus G14 vs G16: What's the difference between ROG's Zephyrus laptops?

At ROG, we provide gamers with incredible machines that push the limits of possibility. Our Zephyrus family is the perfect marriage of style, portability, and performance. Inspired by the Greek god of the west wind, Zephyrus laptops are light and airy, with a sense of style and refinement that suits libraries and LAN parties alike.

The Zephyrus family offers sophisticated and portable designs with serious gaming horsepower across the board. However, there are a few key differences between the Zephyrus G14 and G16: 

• The Zephyrus G14 features a 14-inch display for an ultra-compact form factor. The G16 features a 16-inch display, retaining slimness while providing a bit more screen real estate.
• The Zephyrus G14 uses an AMD Ryzen processor, while the Zephyrus G16 offers the choice between an Intel or AMD processor.
• The 2025 G14 features up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU, while the 2025 G16 goes up to an RTX 5090 Laptop GPU, with higher power limits available thanks to its larger size.

Those are the basic differences, but there’s so much more to these incredible machines. Let’s dive a bit deeper into each model in the Zephyrus family so that you can pick the right one for you.   

The Zephyrus G14: blending gaming prowess with go-anywhere portability

As the smallest member of the lineup, the 2025 Zephyrus G14 is the ideal choice for someone who stays on the move. With an incredibly sleek all-aluminum chassis weighing in at just 1.5kg, this svelte machine will easily fit in space-conscious bags and backpacks and is light enough to carry all day. Despite its compact form factor, the G14 boasts a 16:10 3K Nebula display with an OLED panel, 120Hz refresh rate, near-instantaneous 0.2ms response time, G-SYNC support, and 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 color space. This is a truly gorgeous display, allowing every movie, show, or game to pop right off the screen — while the lid behind the screen features a bold Slash Lighting array of LEDs, with multiple animations that you can choose from to customize the look of your machine.

While most devices this thin and light sacrifice power for size, the G14 is still a gaming machine at heart, so we took great lengths to pack a powerful CPU and GPU in this compact package. Our engineers had to perform some black magic, but they were able to also fit up to an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU in this compact machine, ready for superb perfomance in the latest AAA games. And with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, you can maximize framerates and minimize latency on-the-fly with a built-in MUX Switch that flips into gaming mode automatically when needed and backs off for better battery life when unplugged.  

How did we pack all this hardware into a 14-inch chassis? It's all thanks to the latest Intelligent Cooling technologies. The 2025 Zephyrus G14's thermal solution sports 47% thermal coverage with increased airflow over last gen, ensuring system temperatures stay healthy so you can enjoy cool, quiet gaming.

Many retailers still offer the 2024 Zephyrus G14 as well, which features the same incredibly slim chassis and ultra-immersive 3K Nebula display with an OLED panel as our 2025 model. The 2024 Zephyrus G14 packs an AMD Ryzen 9 8940HS processor and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, making it a compelling portable powerhouse option even in the current year. For on-the-go gamers looking to score a backpack-ready beast without breaking the bank, the 2024 G14 is ready to keep you competitive.

	ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025)
CPU	Up to AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor
GPU	Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
Display	14" ROG Nebula Display with OLED panel 3K 120Hz/0.2ms 100% DCI-P3
Memory	Up to 64GB DDR5-8000
Storage	Up to 2TB PCIe Gen4 SSD
Connectivity	WiFi 7 Bluetooth 5.4
I/O	1 x USB4 (with DP 2.1 + PD 3.0) 1 x Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with DP 2.1 + PD 3.0) 2 x Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 2 1 x HDML 2.1 FRL 1x microSD Card Reader (UHS-II) 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack 1 x ASUS Slim Power Jack
Battery	73Wh
Size	31.1 x 22.0 x 1.59 ~ 1.83 cm (varies by SKU) 1.57kg (varies by SKU)

The Zephyrus G16: laser-focused thin and light performance

Maybe you like the idea of the G14, but you want a larger display for immersive visuals and even more GPU grunt. The 2025 Zephyrus G16 might be the device you’ve been looking for. Powered up in every way, the G16 boasts the same ultra-thin form factor alongside a larger and faster 16-inch Nebula Display with an OLED panel with a blistering 240Hz refresh rate, guaranteeing exceptional motion clarity in even the fastest paced games. The G16 is turbo-charged under the hood as well, boasting either an Intel Core Ultra 9 285H processor or AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 processor – the choice is yours – and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU on the Intel-based model. All this power comes inside a device that weighs just 1.85kg. 

Perhaps you’re a programmer by day and gamer by night. The extra real estate on a 16:10 16-inch screen can do wonders for your workflow, and the 240Hz 2.5K panel will make every game you launch an immersive experience. For the video editors and content creators, 100% DCI-P3 coverage means you can trust the color accuracy of your edits, with more than enough horsepower to stream and render the export videos. With support for up to 32GB of next-generation, blazing fast LPDDR5X-7500 memory and up to 4TB of PCIe Gen 4 storage, the G16 can chew through any project and has room to easily accommodate your growing game library. If you’re a serious gamer and need a machine that you can easily take on the go, the Zephyrus G16 might just be the laptop for you.

Our 2024 Zephyrus G16 is still available as well. It sports the same gorgeous chassis and display as the 2025 model while packing an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H Processor and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. If you’re a budget-conscious gamer looking for an ultra-portable solution to all your AAA gaming needs, the 2024 G16 is an easy recommendation.

	ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025 Intel)				ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025 AMD)
CPU	Up to Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 285H				Up to AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 Processor
GPU	Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU				Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
Display	16" ROG Nebula Display with OLED panel 2.5K 240Hz/0.2ms 100% DCI-P3				16" ROG Nebula Display with OLED panel 2.5K 240Hz/0.2ms 100% DCI-P3
Memory	Up to 64GB LPDDR5X-7467*				Up to 32GB LPDDR5X-7500*
Storage	Up to 2TB PCIe Gen4 SSD				Up to 4TB PCIe Gen4 SSD
Connectivity	WiFi 7 Bluetooth 5.4				WiFi 7 Bluetooth 5.4
I/O	1 x Thunderbolt 4 (with DP 2.1 + PD 3.1) 1 x Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with DP 2.1 + PD 3.0) 2 x Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 2 1x SD Card Reader (UHS-II) 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack 1 x ASUS Slim Power Jack				1x USB4 (with DP 2.1 + PD 3.1) 1 x Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with DP 2.1 + PD 3.0) 2 x Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 2 1x SD Card Reader (UHS-II) 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack 1 x ASUS Slim Power Jack
Battery	90Wh				90Wh
Size	35.4 x 24.6 x 1.49 ~ 1.74 cm (varies by SKU) 1.95kg				35.4 x 24.6 x 1.49 ~ 1.64 cm (varies by SKU) 1.85kg

*Actual memory speeds may vary by CPU configuration.

Zephyrus: lighter, quieter, and more refined machines

High-performance gaming laptops don’t need to be large, heavy, or loud. Inspired by the Greek god of the west wind, the Zephyrus family delivers Olympic-level gaming performance in whisper-quiet and portable chassis. If you only need one machine for work and play and don’t like to make any compromises, your next laptop should be a Zephyrus.