ASUS
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CW-XS98-HID5 Platinum White gaming laptop
A 16-inch 2.5K 240Hz OLED gaming laptop with an Intel Core Ultra 9-285H, RTX 5080 graphics, 64 GB LPDDR5X memory and 8 TB NVMe storage
- ColorPlatinum White
- Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
- CPUIntel® Core Ultra 9-285H
- Screen16" 2.5K
- Memory64GB
- Storage8 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285H reaches 5.4 GHz turbo for demanding workloads
- 16 inch 2.5K OLED panel runs at 240 Hz for smooth motion
- RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7 drives high frame rates in modern titles
- 64 GB LPDDR5X 7467 memory handles multitasking and heavy apps
- 8 TB NVMe storage across two drives loads games and files fast
16-inch WQXGA OLED Gaming Laptop
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CW-XS98-HID5 in Platinum White targets enthusiasts who need desktop-class power in a thin chassis. An Intel Core Ultra 9 285H with 16 cores and 24 MB cache pairs with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 holding 16 GB GDDR7. The 16.0-inch 2560 x 1600 panel runs at 240 Hz. Sixty-four gigabytes of LPDDR5X at 7467 MT/s and 8 TB of PCIe NVMe storage complete the platform.
Factory-applied thermal upgrades and sealed memory
HIDevolution applies Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut to the CPU and Gelid GC Extreme to the GPU before shipment, lowering operating temperatures under load. The memory is soldered on board in dual-channel configuration, so capacity cannot be changed after purchase. Both M.2 slots are already populated with 4 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe drives, leaving no free slot for additional internal storage without removing an existing drive.
Platform limits defined by soldered memory
The 64 GB LPDDR5X ceiling is permanent; no SO-DIMM slots exist for expansion. The 240 Hz OLED panel is integrated and does not support external G-Sync variable refresh through the built-in display path. Two M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe sockets set the storage interface boundary, and both are occupied in this configuration. Windows 11 Pro is the pre-installed operating system.
Highlights
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285H reaches 5.4 GHz turbo for demanding workloads
- 16 inch 2.5K OLED panel runs at 240 Hz for smooth motion
- RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7 drives high frame rates in modern titles
- 64 GB LPDDR5X 7467 memory handles multitasking and heavy apps
- 8 TB NVMe storage across two drives loads games and files fast
Specifications
| Brand | ASUS |
|---|---|
| Series | ROG Zephyrus G16 |
| Model | GU605CW-XS98 |
| Part Number | GU605CW-XS98-HID5 |
| Color | Platinum White |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro |
| CPU | Intel® Core Ultra 9-285H |
| Screen | 16" 2.5K |
| Memory | 64GB |
| Storage | 8 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD |
| Graphics Card | NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 5080 |
| Video Memory | 16GB |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 13.94" x 9.69" x 0.59" ~ 0.65" |
| Weight | 4.08 lbs |
| CPU Type | Intel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2) |
| Processor Name | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
| Number of Cores | 16-core (8P+8E) Processor |
| Turbo Frequency | Max Turbo Frequency 5.4 GHz |
| CPU L3 Cache | 24 MB |
| Screen Size | 16.0" |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Display Type | 2.5K |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 |
| Bezel Design | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Display Features | 2.5K WQXGA 240Hz OLED |
| GPU/VPU | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU |
| Graphic Type | Dedicated Card |
| SSD | 8TB |
| HDD | No |
| Storage Spec | 2 x 4 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD |
| Memory Speed | LPDDR5X 7467 |
| Memory Spec | 64 GB onboard |
| Max Memory Supported | 64GB |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7(802.11be) (Triple band) 2*2 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth® 5.4 |
| USB | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support DisplayPort™ / power delivery / G-SYNC |
| Thunderbolt 3 | 240Hz |
| Thunderbolt | Wi-Fi 7 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL |
| Ethernet | 1x Thunderbolt™ 4 support DisplayPort™ / power delivery |
| Audio | Smart Amp Technology, Dolby Atmos, AI noise-canceling technology, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Built-in 3-microphone array |
| Speaker | 4-speaker (dual-force woofer) system with Smart Amplifier Technology, 2 Tweeters |
| Virtual Reality Ready | Arrow Lake |
| Touchpad | Yes |
| Keyboard | Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGB |
| Backlit Keyboard | Backlit |
| Webcam | 1080P FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello |
| Card Reader | SD (UHS-II, 312MB/s) |
| Style | Thin and Light |
| Type | Gaming & Entertainment |
| Usage | Consumer |
| AC Adapter/Charger | Rectangle Conn, 240W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 12A, 240W, Input: 100~240C AC 50/60Hz universal |
| Battery | 90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion |
Questions about this item
How can I verify the 240 Hz OLED panel is running at its native 2560 x 1600 resolution after first boot?
Open Windows Display Settings and confirm the resolution shows 2560 x 1600 with the refresh rate set to 240 Hz; the Intel graphics control panel will also report the panel’s native timing.
What components are included in the box and which upgrades were performed by the builder?
The laptop ships with the 16 inch WQXGA 240 Hz OLED display, Intel Core Ultra 9 285H, RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7, 64 GB LPDDR5X 7467 memory, and 2 x 4 TB NVMe SSDs; the builder applied Conductonaut on the CPU and Gelid GC Extreme on the GPU.
Which configuration should I choose if I need the maximum factory-installed storage and memory?
This part number GU605CW-XS98-HID5 already provides the highest listed capacity: 8 TB total across two NVMe drives and 64 GB of onboard LPDDR5X memory.
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