The new AMD Ryzen™ AI processor and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 40 Series graphics brings new levels of AI-powered work and play to the Zephyrus gaming laptop family
KEY POINTS
- Game-changing performance: Powerful AMD Ryzen™ AI 9 HX 370 processor and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4070 Laptop GPU in an ultra-sleek 1.49 cm chassis
- Built to go anywhere and do anything: Acclaimed thin-and-light design includes a 240 Hz OLED display, WiFi 7, and SD Express 7.0 support
TORONTO, Aug. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced that the latest version of its acclaimed Zephyrus G16 gaming laptop featuring an AMD Ryzen™ AI 9 HX 370 processor is now available in Canada. With a built-in NPU for AI-accelerated tasks and a dedicated NVIDIA® GPU, the latest Zephyrus G16 stands ready for any scenario, from gaming to productivity and more — all in an ultra-sleek thin-and-light package. Its sleek chassis, impressive performances, and stylish design also make it an outstanding choice for back-to-school, perfect for handling demanding workloads, graphic-intensive degrees, content creation, or simply to game in style. The Zephyrus G16 (2024) GA605 is now available in two different configurations and available on the ASUS Store and selected retailers.
Zephyrus enters the era of AI computing
The ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) marks a new era of AI computing. Powered by the AMD Ryzen™ AI 9 HX 370 processor, it features 12 cores, 24 threads, and an AMD Ryzen AI XDNA 2 NPU capable of 50 TOPS.
Equipped with up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ 4070 Laptop GPU, the G16 delivers exceptional AI performance, making it ideal for photo and video editing, image generation, coding, and gaming with DLSS 3 super resolution. Enhanced productivity and gaming are further supported by ROG Intelligent Cooling, which includes liquid metal on the CPU and an upgraded heatpipe system with a tri-fan design featuring our 2nd gen Arc Flow Fans™.
Built to go anywhere and do anything
This new AMD platform is packed in a thin-and-light design with an exquisitely crafted CNC-milled aluminum chassis, with a customizable Slash Lighting array on the lid. It also features an ROG Nebula display with an OLED panel that supports NVIDIA G-SYNC®. Its 16:10 aspect ratio, 2.5K resolution, and 240 Hz refresh rate are perfect for gaming and content creation alike, with VESA DisplayHDR™ True Black 500 certification for excellent HDR experiences.
Inside, the ROG Zephyrus G16 comes with 32 GB of LPDDR5X-7500 memory, along with support for the new SD Express 7.0 standard for ultrafast SD card performance. In addition, it’s the first ROG laptop to support WiFi 7, capable of higher speeds with less congestion when combined with a compatible router.
AVAILABILITY & PRICING
The ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) GA605 is now available in two different configurations in Canada on the ASUS Store and selected retailers.
The ROG Zephyrus G16 (GA605WV-XB96), Platinum White, boasting the latest AMD Ryzen™ AI 9 HX 370 processor, AMD Ryzen AI XDNA 2 NPU, a GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU, 32 GB of LPDDR5X-7500 RAM, and 1 TB of storage will be available starting from CA$2,999.
The ROG Zephyrus G16 (GA605WI-XB96), Eclipse Gray, boasting the latest AMD Ryzen™ AI 9 HX 370 processor, AMD Ryzen AI XDNA 2 NPU, a GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, 32 GB of LPDDR5X-7500 RAM, and 1 TB of storage will be available starting from CA$3,299.
Please contact your local ASUS representative for further information.
NOTES TO EDITORS
ROG Zephyrus G16 GA605 Product Page: https://rog.asus.com/ca-en/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2024-ga605/
ROG Zephyrus G16 GA605 ASUS Store: https://shop.asus.com/ca-en/rog-zephyrus-g16-2024-ga605.html
ASUS Pressroom: http://press.asus.com
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SPECIFICATIONS1
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) GA605
| Model | GA605WI-XB96 | GA605WV-XB96 |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen™ AI 9 HX 370 | AMD Ryzen™ AI 9 HX 370 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4070 Laptop GPU Max TGP 105W (with Dynamic Boost) | NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4060 Laptop GPU Max TGP 105W (with Dynamic Boost) |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Color | Eclipse Gray | Platinum White |
| Display | 16" ROG Nebula Display OLED 2.5K (2560 × 1600), 240Hz / 0.2ms, 100% DCI-P3, with G-SYNC® VESA DisplayHDR™ True Black 500 Pantone® Validation, Delta E 11 Dolby Vision® | 16" ROG Nebula Display OLED 2.5K (2560 × 1600), 240Hz / 0.2ms, 100% DCI-P3, with G-SYNC® VESA DisplayHDR™ True Black 500 Pantone® Validation, Delta E 11 Dolby Vision® |
| Memory | 32GB LPDDR5X-7500 MHz (onboard memory) | 16GB LPDDR5X-7500 MHz (onboard memory) |
| Storage | 1TB PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ M.2 SSD | 1TB PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ M.2 SSD |
| Keyboard | 1-Zone RGB | 1-Zone RGB |
| Audio | Stereo speakers | Stereo speakers |
| Smart Amplifier | Smart Amplifier | |
| Dolby Atmos® | Dolby Atmos® | |
| Hi-Res Audio | Hi-Res Audio | |
| Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation | Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation | |
| WiFi / Bluetooth | WiFi 7(802.11ax) | WiFi 7(802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth® v5.3 | Bluetooth® v5.3 | |
| I/O Ports | 1 x USB4 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (supports DisplayPort™ / Power Delivery) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 1 x HDMI 2.1 1 x SD Express 7 Card Reader 1 x Audio jack | 1 x USB4 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (supports DisplayPort™ / Power Delivery) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 1 x HDMI 2.1 1 x SD Express 7 Card Reader 1 x Audio jack |
| Battery | 90Wh | 90Wh |
| Dimensions | 35.4 x 24.6 x 1.49 ~ 1.74 cm 13.94" x 9.69" x 0.59" ~ 0.65" | 35.4 x 24.6 x 1.49 ~ 1.74 cm 13.94" x 9.69" x 0.59" ~ 0.65" |
| Weight | 1.85 kg / 4.08 lb | 1.85 kg / 4.08 lb |
| MSRP (USD) | CA$ 3,299 | CA$ 2,999 |
| Where to Buy | ASUS Online Store | ASUS Online Store |
About ROG
Republic of Gamers (ROG) is an ASUS sub-brand dedicated to creating the world’s best gaming hardware and software. Formed in 2006, ROG offers a complete line of innovative products known for performance and quality, including motherboards, graphics cards, system components, laptops, desktops, monitors, smartphones, audio equipment, routers, peripherals and accessories. ROG participates in and sponsors major international gaming events. ROG gear has been used to set hundreds of overclocking records and it continues to be the preferred choice of gamers and enthusiasts around the world. To become one of those who dare, learn more about ROG at http://rog.asus.com.
1 Specifications, content and product availability are all subject to change without notice and may differ from country to country. Actual performance may vary depending on applications, usage, environment and other factors. Full specifications are available at http://www.asus.com
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