ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AP-TB042W Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Laptop 40.6 cm (16") WQXGA 32 GB LPDDR5x-SDRAM 1 TB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Windows 11 Home White QWERTZ German
Product overview & specifications
Intel Core Ultra 9 386H (18MB Cache), 32GB LPDDR5x-SDRAM, 1000GB SSD, 16" WQXGA 2560 x 1600 OLED, Intel Graphics, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 (8GB GDDR7), WLAN, Webcam, Windows 11 Home 64-bit
The Dawn of A New Age
The 2026 Zephyrus G16 and Windows 11 Pro make gaming, creation, and everything in between a breeze. Featuring an Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 386H and up to an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU, this 16-inch machine can easily handle the latest games and cutting-edge creative software alike. The Zephyrus G16 can effortlessly transcribe voice notes into text documents, save valuable time during a video render, and play the latest AAA games at blazingly fast refresh rates. The future is here.
The 2026 Zephyrus G16 and Windows 11 Pro make gaming, creation, and everything in between a breeze. Featuring an Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 386H and up to an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU, this 16-inch machine can easily handle the latest games and cutting-edge creative software alike. The Zephyrus G16 can effortlessly transcribe voice notes into text documents, save valuable time during a video render, and play the latest AAA games at blazingly fast refresh rates. The future is here.
| Design | |
|---|---|
| Colour name | Platinum White |
| Product type | Laptop |
| Market positioning | Gaming |
| Housing material | Aluminium |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Product colour | White |
| Introduction year | 2026 |
| Certified refurbished | No |
| Display back cover material | Plastic |
| Display | |
| HD type | WQXGA |
| Panel type | OLED |
| Display brightness | 500 cd/m² |
| Display response rise/fall | 0.2 ms |
| Contrast ratio (typical) | 1000000:1 |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Display resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| Display diagonal | 40.6 cm (16") |
| Anti-glare screen | Yes |
| Maximum refresh rate | 240 Hz |
| RGB colour space | DCI-P3 |
| High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology | DisplayHDR True Black 1000 |
| Colour gamut | 100% |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:10 |
| High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported | Yes |
| Maximum display brightness (HDR) | 1100 cd/m² |
| Processor | |
| Processor generation | Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3) |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor cache | 18 MB |
| Processor model | 386H |
| Processor boost frequency | 4.9 GHz |
| Processor cores | 16 |
| Processor threads | 16 |
| Processor socket | FCBGA2540 |
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor family | Intel Core Ultra 9 |
| Processor base power | 25 W |
| Maximum turbo power | 80 W |
| Efficient-core base frequency | 1.6 GHz |
| Performance-core base frequency | 2.1 GHz |
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency | 4.9 GHz |
| Performance cores | 4 |
| Efficient cores | 8 |
| Low Power Efficient-core Base Frequency | 1600 MHz |
| Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| Low Power Efficient-cores | 4 |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) | |
| Sparsity support | Yes |
| Windows Studio effects support | Yes |
| AI software frameworks supported by NPU | OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN |
| NPU performance up to | 50 TOPs |
| GPU performance up to | 40 TOPs |
| Copilot+ PC | No |
| Memory | |
| Memory form factor | On-board |
| Internal memory | 32 GB |
| Internal memory type | LPDDR5x-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 8533 MHz |
| Maximum internal memory | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | Dual-channel |
| Storage | |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
| Storage media | SSD |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| SSD capacity | 1 TB |
| SSD interface | PCI Express 4.0 |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards | SD |
| Total storage capacity | 1 TB |
| Total SSDs capacity | 1 TB |
| NVMe | Yes |
| Graphics | |
| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 8 GB |
| NVIDIA G-SYNC | Yes |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel® Graphics |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® Graphics |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR7 |
| Discrete GPU manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| On-board GPU manufacturer | Intel |
| Ray tracing acceleration | Yes |
| Audio | |
| Audio system | Dolby Atmos |
| Number of built-in speakers | 6 |
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
| Camera | |
| Front camera | Yes |
| Front camera resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Front camera HD type | Full HD |
| Infrared (IR) camera | Yes |
| Windows Hello | Yes |
| Optical drive | |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Network | |
| Mobile network connection | No |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Ethernet LAN | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 6.0 |
| Antenna type | 2x2 |
| Ports & interfaces | |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity | 0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
| USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode | Yes |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 0 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) | Yes |
| Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity | 1 |
| Intel® Thunderbolt 4 | Yes |
| DC-in jack | Yes |
| Performance | |
| Repairability index | 9.2 |
| Keyboard | |
| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Keyboard layout | QWERTZ |
| Numeric keypad | No |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Keyboard language | German |
| Keyboard backlit colour | RGB |
| Keyboard backlit zone | 1-zone RGB |
| Copilot key | Yes |
| Software | |
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
| Bundled software | Xbox Game Pass Premium_2 months (*Terms and exclusions apply. Offer only available in eligible markets for Xbox Game Pass Premium. Eligible markets are determined at activation. Game catalog varies by region, device, and time.) |
| Trial software | 1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required, McAfee 30 days |
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Home |
| Microsoft Copilot | Yes |
| Copilot+ PC | No |
| Technical details | |
| Market positioning | Gaming |
| Housing material | Aluminium |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Product colour | White |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 8 GB |
| Repairability index | 9.2 |
| Battery | |
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
| Number of battery cells | 4 |
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh |
| Fast charging | Yes |
| Fast charging time (50%) | 30 min |
| Power | |
| AC adapter power | 250 W |
| AC adapter frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
| AC adapter input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| AC adapter output current | 12.5 A |
| AC adapter output voltage | 20 V |
| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) | Yes |
| USB Type-C charging port | Yes |
| USB Type-C required charging power (min) | 45 W |
| USB Type-C required charging power (max) | 100 W |
| DC-in jack | Yes |
| Security | |
| Password protection | Yes |
| Password protection type | BIOS, User |
| Face recognition | Yes |
| Windows Hello | Yes |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 354 mm |
| Depth | 246 mm |
| Height (front) | 1.49 cm |
| Height (rear) | 1.64 cm |
| Weight | 1.85 kg |
| Packaging data | |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
| Packaging content | |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
| Other features | |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| Audio system | Dolby Atmos |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
| Anti-glare screen | Yes |
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AP-TB042W Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Laptop 40.6 cm (16") WQXGA 32 GB LPDDR5x-SDRAM 1 TB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Windows 11 Home White QWERTZ German
£3,729.89
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ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AP-TB042W Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Laptop 40.6 cm (16") WQXGA 32 GB LPDDR5x-SDRAM 1 TB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Windows 11 Home White QWERTZ German
£3,729.89
Intel Core Ultra 9 386H (18MB Cache), 32GB LPDDR5x-SDRAM, 1000GB SSD, 16" WQXGA 2560 x 1600 OLED, Intel Graphics, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 (8GB GDDR7), WLAN, Webcam, Windows 11 Home 64-bit
The Dawn of A New Age
The 2026 Zephyrus G16 and Windows 11 Pro make gaming, creation, and everything in between a breeze. Featuring an Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 386H and up to an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU, this 16-inch machine can easily handle the latest games and cutting-edge creative software alike. The Zephyrus G16 can effortlessly transcribe voice notes into text documents, save valuable time during a video render, and play the latest AAA games at blazingly fast refresh rates. The future is here.
The 2026 Zephyrus G16 and Windows 11 Pro make gaming, creation, and everything in between a breeze. Featuring an Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 386H and up to an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU, this 16-inch machine can easily handle the latest games and cutting-edge creative software alike. The Zephyrus G16 can effortlessly transcribe voice notes into text documents, save valuable time during a video render, and play the latest AAA games at blazingly fast refresh rates. The future is here.
| Design | |
|---|---|
| Colour name | Platinum White |
| Product type | Laptop |
| Market positioning | Gaming |
| Housing material | Aluminium |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Product colour | White |
| Introduction year | 2026 |
| Certified refurbished | No |
| Display back cover material | Plastic |
| Display | |
| HD type | WQXGA |
| Panel type | OLED |
| Display brightness | 500 cd/m² |
| Display response rise/fall | 0.2 ms |
| Contrast ratio (typical) | 1000000:1 |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Display resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| Display diagonal | 40.6 cm (16") |
| Anti-glare screen | Yes |
| Maximum refresh rate | 240 Hz |
| RGB colour space | DCI-P3 |
| High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology | DisplayHDR True Black 1000 |
| Colour gamut | 100% |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:10 |
| High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported | Yes |
| Maximum display brightness (HDR) | 1100 cd/m² |
| Processor | |
| Processor generation | Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3) |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor cache | 18 MB |
| Processor model | 386H |
| Processor boost frequency | 4.9 GHz |
| Processor cores | 16 |
| Processor threads | 16 |
| Processor socket | FCBGA2540 |
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor family | Intel Core Ultra 9 |
| Processor base power | 25 W |
| Maximum turbo power | 80 W |
| Efficient-core base frequency | 1.6 GHz |
| Performance-core base frequency | 2.1 GHz |
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency | 4.9 GHz |
| Performance cores | 4 |
| Efficient cores | 8 |
| Low Power Efficient-core Base Frequency | 1600 MHz |
| Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| Low Power Efficient-cores | 4 |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) | |
| Sparsity support | Yes |
| Windows Studio effects support | Yes |
| AI software frameworks supported by NPU | OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN |
| NPU performance up to | 50 TOPs |
| GPU performance up to | 40 TOPs |
| Copilot+ PC | No |
| Memory | |
| Memory form factor | On-board |
| Internal memory | 32 GB |
| Internal memory type | LPDDR5x-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 8533 MHz |
| Maximum internal memory | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | Dual-channel |
| Storage | |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
| Storage media | SSD |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| SSD capacity | 1 TB |
| SSD interface | PCI Express 4.0 |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards | SD |
| Total storage capacity | 1 TB |
| Total SSDs capacity | 1 TB |
| NVMe | Yes |
| Graphics | |
| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 8 GB |
| NVIDIA G-SYNC | Yes |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel® Graphics |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® Graphics |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR7 |
| Discrete GPU manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| On-board GPU manufacturer | Intel |
| Ray tracing acceleration | Yes |
| Audio | |
| Audio system | Dolby Atmos |
| Number of built-in speakers | 6 |
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
| Camera | |
| Front camera | Yes |
| Front camera resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Front camera HD type | Full HD |
| Infrared (IR) camera | Yes |
| Windows Hello | Yes |
| Optical drive | |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Network | |
| Mobile network connection | No |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Ethernet LAN | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 6.0 |
| Antenna type | 2x2 |
| Ports & interfaces | |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity | 0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
| USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode | Yes |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 0 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) | Yes |
| Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity | 1 |
| Intel® Thunderbolt 4 | Yes |
| DC-in jack | Yes |
| Performance | |
| Repairability index | 9.2 |
| Keyboard | |
| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Keyboard layout | QWERTZ |
| Numeric keypad | No |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Keyboard language | German |
| Keyboard backlit colour | RGB |
| Keyboard backlit zone | 1-zone RGB |
| Copilot key | Yes |
| Software | |
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
| Bundled software | Xbox Game Pass Premium_2 months (*Terms and exclusions apply. Offer only available in eligible markets for Xbox Game Pass Premium. Eligible markets are determined at activation. Game catalog varies by region, device, and time.) |
| Trial software | 1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required, McAfee 30 days |
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Home |
| Microsoft Copilot | Yes |
| Copilot+ PC | No |
| Technical details | |
| Market positioning | Gaming |
| Housing material | Aluminium |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Product colour | White |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 8 GB |
| Repairability index | 9.2 |
| Battery | |
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
| Number of battery cells | 4 |
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh |
| Fast charging | Yes |
| Fast charging time (50%) | 30 min |
| Power | |
| AC adapter power | 250 W |
| AC adapter frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
| AC adapter input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| AC adapter output current | 12.5 A |
| AC adapter output voltage | 20 V |
| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) | Yes |
| USB Type-C charging port | Yes |
| USB Type-C required charging power (min) | 45 W |
| USB Type-C required charging power (max) | 100 W |
| DC-in jack | Yes |
| Security | |
| Password protection | Yes |
| Password protection type | BIOS, User |
| Face recognition | Yes |
| Windows Hello | Yes |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 354 mm |
| Depth | 246 mm |
| Height (front) | 1.49 cm |
| Height (rear) | 1.64 cm |
| Weight | 1.85 kg |
| Packaging data | |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
| Packaging content | |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
| Other features | |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| Audio system | Dolby Atmos |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
| Anti-glare screen | Yes |