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ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has announced the arrival of a new generation of Zephyrus G14 and G16 gaming laptops.
The gaming laptops in CNC-milled aluminum chassis revealed on Tuesday, feature models with Intel, AMD, and NVIDIA silicon.
Performance
Both the Zephyrus G14 and G16 are available with the latest Intel Core Ultra 9 386H processor.
With up to 50 TOPS of NPU performance available, local execution of AI tasks and potential for in-game AI workflows make the Core Ultra Series 3 family a perfect choice for modern computing.
The Zephyrus G14 GU405 features up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU, while the Zephyrus G16 GU606 features up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU.
Featuring the latest NVIDIA Blackwell architecture and killer software features like DLSS 4 and Frame Generation, these laptops are built for next-gen gaming.
Processor
Meanwhile, the Zephyrus G14 is also available with a next-Gen AMD Ryzen AI processor.
In fact, all three new Zephyrus models boast 50 TOPS of NPU compute performance, making them fully certified Copilot+ PCs.
The G14 starting clocks the scale at 1.5kg, while slightly heavier at just under 2kg, the Zephyrus G16 can easily fit into most bags and backpacks without weighing the user down.
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Ports
Both the GU405 and GU605 also boast an all new Slash Lighting array across the lid, newly upgraded from just 7 zones to 35, giving gamers much more control over customization and allowing for more intricate animations.
The 2026 ROG Zephyrus G14 and G16 come equipped with next-level I/O. All these machines boast dual USB-C ports with support for DisplayPort output and 100W power delivery via USB4 on the AMD machines and Thunderbolt 4 on the Intel-based laptops.
All the machines also sport a pair of USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports to handle any extra peripherals, a full-sized HDMI 2.1 port for external monitors, and either an SD or a microSD card reader.
The laptops are rounded out with the latest Bluetooth 6.0 and WiFi 7 wireless standards.
Most new Zephyrus G14 and G16 models feature an upgraded OLED display now bearing the ROG Nebula HDR badge.
Display
The G14’s 3K/120Hz and the G16’s 2.5K/240Hz resolution displays offer a 0.2ms response time for clarity in motion with NVIDIA G-SYNC support, while 100% DCI-P3 coverage.
1100 nits of peak brightness, and support for the exacting VESA DisplayHDR True Black 1000 standard makes HDR content truly come to life. With a Delta E <1, these panels are ready out of the box for video projects that demand color accuracy.
The laptops feature scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass with DXC and a a six-speaker audio system.
Availability and pricing
Both the Zephyrus G14 and G16 are expected to land in Q2, 2026, but the exact date and pricing is yet to be confirmed.
