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• Rated 5 out of 5 stars

  Amazing portability, great performance!

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  I've been using this laptop for 2 months. I love it. I have the RTX 5080 version because I thought the 5070Ti wouldn't cut it for me, mainly for the vram reason. And going for the 5090 version in this chasis is in my opinion a waste of money because of the power limitations. Some say the 5070Ti is the sweet spot for the G16, but if you think the 12GB vram of 5070Ti won't cut it for you, you'll want to go for the 5080 16GB version like me. That being said, the power of this laptop is amazing. Even in silent mode, it delivers amazing performance in games. Not that you shouldn't run all of your games in silent mode, but it is pretty capable if you want to. It has a dedicated secondary SSD slot and I've slappe another 2TB Samsung 990 Pro in there. The rams on the G16 are soldered onto the motherboard but they're speedy at 7467MHz (LPDDR5X) I've done Cinebench R23 tests, In multicore results, the Core Ultra 9 285H scored between 20k-21k. Pretty impressive for a CPU in a slim design laptop. The Wi-Fi7 performance is also amazing. I've surpassed gigabit download speeds. And in online games, I had no lags or latencies either. The screen is amazing too. The OLED display provides vivid colors and true blacks, it's so nice to view anything on it. This laptop is all-in-one. Portability, power, style. I'm usually a perfectionist, but I personally can't find anything negative to state about 2025 G16. Love it.

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  Posted 4 months ago by John

• Rated 5 out of 5 stars

  Bonkers Performance for a Thin and Light Laptop

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  If you went back in time 40 years with this laptop in your hands, people wouldn't believe what they saw as this laptop from ROG packs an insane level of performance, graphics and overall capabilities in a beautiful thin and light laptop. I guess I feel old as I'm barely old enough to remember what things were like back then, but it just goes to show you how far technology has come in 4 decades, and this laptop is definitely the peak of what is capable. I actually have the previous version of the Zephyrus G16 but with a 4070m and only 16GB of system RAM, so some of my comparisons will draw on the main improvements and upgrades over last year's model. The most impactful and meaningful differences with the Zephyrus G16 4070 and G16 5080 are as follows: 1. 5080 mobile is based on the 2nd fastest consumer chip in the Blackwell stack GB203. It is cut down compared to the desktop 5080, but the big thing is it still retains the 16GB VRAM which is important for maxing out textures in demanding games in 2025. It is also useful for AI, which is why the big brother 5090m has 24GB. The 4070 mobile only had 8GB VRAM and was based on the AD106 which was the 4th biggest chip for Ada Lovelace 40 series. 2. The RAM is still soldered on and not upgradeable, so thankfully the G16 5080 2025 edition comes with 32GB of system RAM which is absolutely needed for a fast Windows PC nowadays with browsers, OS and programs using so much RAM doing very little. 3. The 5080 (and 4080 version from last year) has a vapor chamber cooling system but more importantly, deletes the high-pitched whiny 3rd fan on last year's 4070 model. This was borderline hair dryer loud last year and probably my biggest gripe about that laptop. The vapor chamber is much more efficient and moving heat so they only needed 2 fans which had better acoustics anyways. 4. Intel is still being used here, not sure if this is due to form factor but RyZen parts would likely give Intel a run for their money and even older Intel Raptor Lake HX CPUs are often faster in gaming and some professional workloads. However, this core Ultra 9 285H is no slouch in multi-tasking workloads. It isn't quite as fast in gaming but Intel has improved the performance of Ultra 200 over time after a rough launch. It is also significantly faster than last year's Ultra 185H. Another big boost from Intel however with their Ultra 200 series chips is battery life in non-gaming workloads is much better, especially when idle or when the laptop isn't being used. Instead of draining battery overnight, you might only lose 1-2% of battery. What's still great about this laptop and form factor? - Its beautiful to look at. You will dominate the airport lounge and Starbucks when you pull this thing out of your bag. The accent stripe draws attention without being over the top loud, the keyboard and LEDs look and feel amazing and everything is just so crisp and satisfying. - The OLED screen is still amazing and the 2560x1600 240Hz is perfect for the 5080m, while I felt last year's 4070m was overmatched by this resolution with no chance of hitting the max refresh. A few things that were added to 50 series was 4xMFG (quadrupled AI frames) and the introduction of DLSS4 to all RTX cards, including the 4070m, gives you even more flexibility to hit the 240Hz framerates when gaming calls for it. If you do game on this, make sure a power source is nearby or you'll throttle badly before the battery dies. -Connectivity is mostly the same but this year's model gets WiFi7 instead of 6E. Thunderbolt 4 is still the supported standard instead of 5. Size, weight, ports are all the same as last year's model. No need to change a winning recipe. -The speakers still sound amazing, some of the best you will find on a laptop and with OLED and its inky blacks and amazing contrast, this is once again a great road warrior for watching movies, streaming TV shows, etc. while traveling or away from home. -The 2TB SSD is a white label drive by Micron (Crucial), but isn't as fast as their T500 offerings. I was getting 6600/4700MB/s seq. read/write speeds which is solid, but top-end drives will do up to 7500/7500 for PCIe 4.0. You still have the option to expand storage to 1 more m.2 SSD which is great for those who want more than 2TB. So how does it perform in gaming? It is actually similar to a desktop 3080, which was top 3-5 performance just 4-5 years ago, and still a very fast card today. Compared to current cards, it is slightly slower than a desktop RTX 5070, which again, is fantastic performance for 2560x1600. Compared to other laptops, its 25-30% faster than the 4070m, 10% faster than the 4090m, and 10-15% slower than the 5090m. Check the image I uploaded for an idea of 3DMark scores. I've actually been playing Oblivion Remastered and Clair Obscur on this laptop and it looks and runs amazingly, even when plugged into a 3440x1440p Ultrawide monitor. I've also been playing Diablo 4 and it runs that even better with the 32GB of RAM and improved performance at the 2560x1600 resolution. I actually took last year's model on vacation and to the beach and I'm definitely looking forward to that again this summer. The Zephyrus G16 is expensive but it is for those who are on the go and want to still have the ability to game and do professional workloads (CAD, photo/video editing, AI) while looking good doing it. Personally, it addressed the biggest shortcomings from last year's 4070 model for me with the performance/resolution, the 16GB to 32GB of system RAM, but most importantly, the noise from that loud 3rd fan! Love this laptop from Asus ROG, its a marvel of modern technology.

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  Posted 6 months ago by TechBuyer

• Rated 4 out of 5 stars

  A Powerful, Well-Balanced Compact Gaming Laptop

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  Slim gaming laptops all the rage, offering serious power in a sleek, portable design despite some inevitable trade-offs. Asus impressed with the 2024 ROG Zephyrus G16, establishing itself as one of the best options in its class. The 2025 version maintains much of the same design, featuring the latest Nvidia GPU and Intel CPU, with an AMD option possibly arriving later. The most notable improvements are in the cooling system. The configuration I’m using includes an Intel Core Ultra 9 285H processor, RTX 5080 mobile GPU, 32GB of soldered RAM, and 2TB of storage. While the RAM isn’t upgradeable, a 64GB variant is available, and there’s an extra slot for additional storage. Weighing only 4.2 lbs., the Zephyrus G16 is highly portable, and its dark gray finish gives it a sleek look that does a reasonable job of hiding fingerprints. Asus integrated Thunderbolt 4 support thanks to Intel’s Core Ultra 9 285H but omitted an Ethernet port to maintain the slim profile. Wi-Fi 7 ensures excellent connectivity, and the laptop offers a strong selection of ports, including multiple USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C connections, HDMI 2.1, Thunderbolt 4 with DisplayPort 2.1 and Power Delivery, a 3.5mm audio jack, and even a UHS-II SD card reader. Typing on the Zephyrus G16 is a great experience, thanks to its keyboard with 1.7mm key travel providing a responsive and comfortable feel, making it one of the best keyboards I’ve used in a compact laptop. The backlighting is more basic, with a single-zone setup, but the touchpad is spacious, making everyday navigation effortless. The 16-inch OLED display offers WQHD resolution (2560 x 1600 pixels) and a smooth 240Hz refresh rate. Visuals are crisp, colors are rich, and response times are fast, with accurate color profiles for P3 and sRGB, making it a great choice for creators as well. Asus offers configurations with up to an RTX 5090 graphics card, though I found the maximum power draw to be slightly lower than some of the other laptops in this class, meaning the Zephyrus doesn’t quite push the frame rate other higher-wattage setups achieve. That said, unless you’re chasing every last frame, the difference isn’t likely to be a dealbreaker. Gaming performance on the Zephyrus G16 is strong. DLSS4 upscaling ensures smooth gameplay in demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Alan Wake 2. One of the laptop’s standout features is battery life, which outlasts some of its competitors. The speakers are also exceptional, ranking among the best I’ve ever heard in a gaming laptop, though under heavy loads the noise of the cooling fans dictate headphones will offer a better audio experience. If maximizing gaming power is your priority, other models with slightly higher-wattage GPUs may offer a bit faster performance. Asus seems to have kept power levels lower to ensure better thermals and quieter operation. For those seeking a well-balanced, portable gaming laptop that excels at multimedia tasks, the Zephyrus G16 is an outstanding choice. With a great keyboard, long battery life, impressive speakers, and strong overall performance, it’s easy to recommend for both gamers and creators alike.

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  Posted 6 months ago by hahanson