Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 RTX 4070 (2024) vs HP Omen Transcend 16 RTX 4070 (2023)
What ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 RTX 4070 (2024) does better (18) and where Omen Transcend 16 RTX 4070 (2023) wins (12) — every spec side by side.
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7.3Graphics8.4
7.8Overall performance9.1
9.0Display4.7
4.0Memory & storage6.4
8.7Battery & portability7.3
8.1Features & cooling5.6
Dimensions
Size comparison
ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 RTX 4070 (2024)Omen Transcend 16 RTX 4070 (2023)
| ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 RTX 4070 (2024) | Omen Transcend 16 RTX 4070 (2023) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 246 mm | 269 mm | −23 mm |
| Width | 354 mm | 356.6 mm | −2.6 mm |
| Thickness | 17 mm | 19.8 mm | −2.8 mm |
| Weight | 2 kg | 2.1 kg | −0.1 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 RTX 4070 (2024) better than Omen Transcend 16 RTX 4070 (2023)?
- Resolution classQHD (1440p/1600p) vs Full HD (1080p/1200p)
- Panel typeOLED vs IPS
- Refresh rate240 Hz vs 165 Hz+45%
- RAM (base)32 GB vs 8 GB4×
- Weight2 kg vs 2.09 kg+4%
- Response time3 ms vs 7 ms2.3×
- Brightness500 nits vs 400 nits+25%
- RAM typeLPDDR5X vs DDR5
- Vapor chamber coolingYes · Omen Transcend 16 RTX 4070 (2023): No
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · Omen Transcend 16 RTX 4070 (2023): No
- USB-A ports2 vs 12×
- SD card readerYes · Omen Transcend 16 RTX 4070 (2023): No
Why is Omen Transcend 16 RTX 4070 (2023) better than ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 RTX 4070 (2024)?
- SSD (up to)1,000 GB vs 4,096 GB4.1×
- GPU power (TGP)105 W vs 130 W+24%
- Battery capacity90 Wh vs 97 Wh+8%
- GPU compute (FP32)18.2 TFLOPS vs 21.2 TFLOPS+16%
- Geekbench 6 multi-core12,605 vs 14,310+14%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light12,238 vs 13,037+7%
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core961 vs 1,317+37%
- Upgradable RAMNo · ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 RTX 4070 (2024): Yes
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 6E+8%
- CPU threads22 vs 24+9%
- Geekbench 6 single-core2,455 vs 2,578+5%
- Max CPU clock4.8 GHz vs 5 GHz+4%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 105 W | 130 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 4,608 | 4,608 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 18.2 TFLOPS | 21.2 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 12,238 | 13,037 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 7 155H | Core i7-13700HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 16 | 16 |
| CPU threads | 22 | 24 |
| Max CPU clock | 4.8 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 7 155H, Core Ultra 9 185H | Core i7-13700HX, Core i7-14700HX, Core i9-13900HX, Core i9-14900HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 12,605 | 14,310 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,455 | 2,578 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 961 | 1,317 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 1920 × 1200 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | Full HD (1080p/1200p) |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 400 nits |
| sRGB coverage | — | 100% |
| Response time | 3 ms | 7 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 100% | — |
| Pixel density | 189 ppi | 142 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | No | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM (base) | 32 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 7,467 MHz | 5,600 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | — | 32 GB |
| RAM slots | — | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | No | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 1,000 GB | 4,096 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,000 GB | 512 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 97 Wh |
| Power adapter | 240 W | 280 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2 kg | 2.09 kg |
| Thickness | 17 mm | 19.8 mm |
| Width | 354 mm | 356.6 mm |
| Depth | 246 mm | 269 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Colours | Grey | White, Black |
| Cooling fans | 3 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | Yes | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 46.4 dB | 47 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 1 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | No |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes | No |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | No | No |
| Key travel | 1.7 mm | — |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2 speakers | 2.0 |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | No |
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