ASUS - ROG Zephyrus G16 16" OLED QHD 240Hz Gaming Laptop - Intel Core Ultra 9 - 32GB LPDDR5X - NVIDIA RTX 4080 - 1TB SSD - Eclipse Gray

Name: ASUS - ROG Zephyrus G16 16" OLED QHD 240Hz Gaming Laptop - Intel Core Ultra 9 - 32GB LPDDR5X - NVIDIA RTX 4080 - 1TB SSD - Eclipse Gray
Brand: ASUS
SKU: 6570223
Rating: 4.3 (214 reviews)

Model: GU605MZ-G16.U94080

SKU: 6570223

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Key Specs
- Screen Size: 16 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 2560 x 1600 (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- Touch Screen: false (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Refresh Rate: 240Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Brightness: 400 nits (A measure of the total light output.)
- Processor Model: Intel Core Ultra 9 Series 1 (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- CPU Base Clock Frequency: 2.3 gigahertz (Actual central processing unit (CPU) speed may vary by device configuration and design. The average rate at which the processor is able to execute tasks under normal operating conditions as asserted by the manufacturer.)
- Storage Type: SSD
- Total Storage Capacity: 1000 gigabytes
- System Memory (RAM): 32 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
- Display Connector(s): 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
- Battery Life (up to): 10 hours (Battery life will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management setting of the product and the product features used by the customer. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of this battery will decrease with time and usage.)
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium-ion
- 2-in-1 Design: false (A laptop and a tablet combined in one lightweight, portable device. Sometimes referred to as "convertible" or "hybrid" laptops, these devices deliver the processing power and keyboard of a laptop. When you're ready to play, either detach the screen or fold your 2-in-1 into tablet mode to comfortably watch movies, play games, read an e-book and more.)
- Backlit Keyboard: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the keys in low-light conditions.)
General
- Brand: ASUS
- Model Number: GU605MZ-G16.U94080
- Product Name: ROG Zephyrus G16 16" OLED QHD 240Hz Gaming Laptop - Intel Core Ultra 9 - 32GB LPDDR5X - NVIDIA RTX 4080 - 1TB SSD
- Color: Eclipse Gray
- Year of Release: 2024
Display
- Display Type: OLED
- Screen Size: 16 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 2560 x 1600 (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- Touch Screen: false (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Refresh Rate: 240Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Brightness: 400 nits (A measure of the total light output.)
Processor
- Processor Brand: Intel
- Processor Model: Intel Core Ultra 9 Series 1 (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- Processor Model Number: 185H
- CPU Base Clock Frequency: 2.3 gigahertz (Actual central processing unit (CPU) speed may vary by device configuration and design. The average rate at which the processor is able to execute tasks under normal operating conditions as asserted by the manufacturer.)
- CPU Boost Clock Frequency: 5.1 gigahertz (Actual central processing unit (CPU) speed may vary by device configuration and design. The maximum rate at which the processor is able to execute tasks, typically only used for a short period of time as needed. This rate may temporarily boost the processor's performance, but may result in overheating, shutdown, or damage to equipment if sustained.)
- Number of CPU Cores: 14-core (A core, or "brain" of a CPU, allows it to receive and execute instructions. Each core can work independently or together to perform parallel operations.)
Storage
- Storage Type: SSD
- Total Storage Capacity: 1000 gigabytes
- Solid State Drive Capacity: 1000 gigabytes (The amount of data that can be stored on the device's solid state drive (SSD). SSD is a flash-based storage with faster speeds than a hard disk drive (HDD).)
- Solid State Drive Interface: PCIe 4.0 (Connects the solid state drive to the host system. PCI and SATA interfaces are the most common; PCI interfaces are typically faster, but SATA interfaces are compatible with a wider range of systems.)
Memory
- System Memory (RAM): 32 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
- Type of Memory (RAM): LPDDR5X (Each type of RAM delivers a different level of speed, bandwidth, energy efficiency and performance.)
- System Memory RAM Speed: 6400 megahertz (How fast the information-storing hardware operates. The faster the RAM, the faster memory can be transferred to other system components. Ultimately, faster RAM improves operational efficiency.)
- Number Of Memory Slots: 2
- Number of Memory Sticks Included: 2
Graphics
- Graphics Type: Dedicated (Dedicated graphics uses a separate graphics card for processing video images. Because it does not use memory from the system's RAM, there is no extra burden on the CPU and graphics are processed more efficiently. Integrated graphics shares system RAM to process video images.)
- GPU Brand: NVIDIA
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
- Advanced Graphics Rendering Technique(s): DLSS 3 (Deep Learning Super Sampling), Ray tracing (Imaging technology designed to improve graphics rendering.)
- GPU Video Memory (RAM): 12 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a GPU’s, or graphics cards, short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the GPU can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, larger amounts of RAM for gaming or video editing increases performance.)
- GPU Video Memory Type (RAM): GDDR6X (Each type of RAM delivers a different level of speed, bandwidth, energy efficiency and performance.)
Compatibility
- Operating System: Windows 11 Home (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
- Operating System Architecture: 64-bit (An operating system (OS) manages computer hardware, software resources, and programs in conjunction with the system's processor. 64-bit operating systems can handle more data at once than 32-bit systems, resulting in faster speeds, more effiency, and overall improved performance.)
Connectivity
- Display Connector(s): 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
- Number of HDMI Outputs (Total): 1
- Number of DisplayPort Outputs (Total): 0
- Number of Thunderbolt Ports (Total): 1
- Number of VGA Ports: 0 (VGA (Video Graphics Adapter or Video Graphics Array) is a display standard that transmits via analog signals. This type of interface is typically used to connect a computer to a display device such as a monitor, projector, or TV.)
- USB Ports: 2 x USB-A 3.2, 2 x USB-C 3.2 (The number and type of USB ports the product has.)
- Number of USB Ports (Total): 4
- Headphone Jack: true (The device features an interface that allows for the connection of headphones.)
- Microphone Input: true (The device features an input for connecting an external microphone.)
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Wireless Standard: AX (The wireless networking protocol used by the device. Each iteration of the protocol is based on the 802.11 standard developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards Association. Denoted by letters following 802.11 (802.11a, 802.11ac, etc.), each version, published in alphabetical order, encompasses all previous versions.)
- Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 6E (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous versions.)
- Network Connectivity: None (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a long distance using a cellular network.)
Cooling
- CPU Cooling System: Air
Power
- Power Supply Maximum Wattage: 330 watts
- Battery Life (up to): 10 hours (Battery life will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management setting of the product and the product features used by the customer. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of this battery will decrease with time and usage.)
- Battery Cells: 4-cell
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium-ion
Camera
- Front-Facing Camera: true
- Front Facing Camera Video Resolution: 1080p (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used by the camera facing the user to capture video. The higher the resolution the finer the video detail that can be seen.)
- Built-In Microphone: true
Features
- 2-in-1 Design: false (A laptop and a tablet combined in one lightweight, portable device. Sometimes referred to as "convertible" or "hybrid" laptops, these devices deliver the processing power and keyboard of a laptop. When you're ready to play, either detach the screen or fold your 2-in-1 into tablet mode to comfortably watch movies, play games, read an e-book and more.)
- Backlit Keyboard: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the keys in low-light conditions.)
- Customizable Keyboard Lighting: RGB
- Foldable Screen: false
- GPS Enabled: false
- Customizable Case Lighting: false
- Security Features: Facial recognition
- Stylus Dock: None
Dimensions
- Product Height: 0.59 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 9.72 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 13.97 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 4.3 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR Certified: true (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- EPEAT Qualified: false (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria.)
Included
- Included Software: ROG Armoury Crate
- Numeric Keypad: false
- Stylus Included: false
Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 Year
- Warranty - Labor: 1 Year
Other
- UPC: 197105399228

Experience the height of gaming innovation with the ROG Zephyrus G16. Featuring an all-new premium aluminum chassis with customizable lighting, this laptop merges style and durability. Its ultra-slim 0.59” profile and lightweight 4.30lbs 16” chassis redefines portability without compromising performance. Powered by Windows 11, an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 laptop GPU, the Zephyrus G16 seamlessly aligns with your lifestyle, meeting all your gaming and creative demands. ROG Intelligent Cooling features liquid metal for reduced CPU temperatures and upgraded Arc Flow Fans for improved airflow to sustain peak performance on the Zephyrus G16 no matter the task. Immerse yourself in the OLED ROG Nebula Display and enjoy rapid 0.2ms response times, vivid 2K resolution, and a smooth 240Hz refresh rate.

Make everyday easier with the Windows 11 Operating System: Game, create, turn up the volume with family and friends - Windows 11 is the place for it all. With a fresh new feel and tools that make it easier to be efficient, it has whatever you need for what's next.
Windows Copilot AI assistant: Meet Copilot in Windows – your AI-powered assistant for quick answers, creative inspiration, and focused tasks. Boost productivity with fast answers, image generation, and more. Elevate your Windows 11 experience and unleash creativity!
OLED ROG Nebula Display with NVIDIA G-SYNC: Elevate your visual experience with the Zephyrus G16, featuring an OLED ROG Nebula Display Badge. Enjoy rapid 0.2ms response times, vivid 2K resolution, and a smooth 240Hz refresh rate. With NVIDIA G-SYNC, eliminate visual tearing, minimize stuttering, and reduce input lag.
AI-powered Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor: Accelerate your workflow with the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor. This chip features built-in AI accelerators that are ready to take advantage of the latest in technology. Dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) cores allow AI to reduce power consumption for longer battery life during sustained AI workloads.
Top-of-the-line graphics with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080: Maximize gaming and creativity with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 laptop GPU, with a max TGP of 115W. Game-changing features like DLSS 3.0 and ray tracing technology bring game graphics to life by simulating sunlight and creating a realistic environment for an immersive gaming experience.
Seamless multitasking with 32GB of LPDDR5X RAM: Equipped with 32GB of LPDDR5X RAM, the Zephyrus G16 effortlessly handles multitasking demands whether you're gaming, creating, or simply browsing for the latest trends.
Rapid loading times with 1TB of PCIe 4.0 SSD Storage: Save files rapidly and store more data and games with a massive 1TB of storage. Experience advanced communication power. PCIe SSDs are great for major gaming applications, multiple servers, daily backups, and more.
Premium Aluminum CNC Chassis: The Zephyrus G16 sports a premium aluminum chassis meticulously crafted through CNC machining. Along with the customizable Slash lighting array, this laptop is the perfect blend of durability, elegance, and individuality.
4.30lbs light and 0.59" slim: Embrace portability without compromising. The ROG Zephyrus G16’s ultra slim 0.59” profile and lightweight 4.30lbs 16-inch chassis redefine gaming on the go.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate included: Play Minecraft Legends and hundreds of other PC games on the ROG Zephyrus G16 with 3 months of Game Pass. *Terms apply.
Stay cool with ROG Intelligent Cooling: Sustain peak performance with ROG Intelligent Cooling featuring liquid metal that reduces CPU temperatures by up to 13°, 2nd Gen Arc Flow Fans, and a Vapor Chamber.
NVIDIA Advanced Optimus with MUX Switch: A MUX Switch increases laptop gaming performance by 5-10% by routing frames directly from the dGPU to the display bypassing the iGPU. With Advanced Optimus the switch between iGPU and dGPU becomes automatic based on the task, optimizing battery life.
Audio excellence with 6 speakers and Dolby Atmos: Pump up the volume with newly improved woofers on the Zephyrus G16 offering 47% volume increase and 100Hz bass frequency. Experience Dolby Atmos support, AI noise cancellation and a 3D mic array to further enhance your audio experience.
Advanced Connectivity: Stay connected with dual USB-C ports, HDMI 2.1, USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports, and a dedicated UHS-II MicroSD card reader.
Make everyday easier with the Windows 11 Operating System: Game, create, turn up the volume with family and friends - Windows 11 is the place for it all. With a fresh new feel and tools that make it easier to be efficient, it has whatever you need for what's next.
Windows Copilot AI assistant: Meet Copilot in Windows – your AI-powered assistant for quick answers, creative inspiration, and focused tasks. Boost productivity with fast answers, image generation, and more. Elevate your Windows 11 experience and unleash creativity!
OLED ROG Nebula Display with NVIDIA G-SYNC: Elevate your visual experience with the Zephyrus G16, featuring an OLED ROG Nebula Display Badge. Enjoy rapid 0.2ms response times, vivid 2K resolution, and a smooth 240Hz refresh rate. With NVIDIA G-SYNC, eliminate visual tearing, minimize stuttering, and reduce input lag.
AI-powered Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor: Accelerate your workflow with the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor. This chip features built-in AI accelerators that are ready to take advantage of the latest in technology. Dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) cores allow AI to reduce power consumption for longer battery life during sustained AI workloads.
Top-of-the-line graphics with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080: Maximize gaming and creativity with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 laptop GPU, with a max TGP of 115W. Game-changing features like DLSS 3.0 and ray tracing technology bring game graphics to life by simulating sunlight and creating a realistic environment for an immersive gaming experience.
Seamless multitasking with 32GB of LPDDR5X RAM: Equipped with 32GB of LPDDR5X RAM, the Zephyrus G16 effortlessly handles multitasking demands whether you're gaming, creating, or simply browsing for the latest trends.
Rapid loading times with 1TB of PCIe 4.0 SSD Storage: Save files rapidly and store more data and games with a massive 1TB of storage. Experience advanced communication power. PCIe SSDs are great for major gaming applications, multiple servers, daily backups, and more.
Premium Aluminum CNC Chassis: The Zephyrus G16 sports a premium aluminum chassis meticulously crafted through CNC machining. Along with the customizable Slash lighting array, this laptop is the perfect blend of durability, elegance, and individuality.
4.30lbs light and 0.59" slim: Embrace portability without compromising. The ROG Zephyrus G16’s ultra slim 0.59” profile and lightweight 4.30lbs 16-inch chassis redefine gaming on the go.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate included: Play Minecraft Legends and hundreds of other PC games on the ROG Zephyrus G16 with 3 months of Game Pass. *Terms apply.
Stay cool with ROG Intelligent Cooling: Sustain peak performance with ROG Intelligent Cooling featuring liquid metal that reduces CPU temperatures by up to 13°, 2nd Gen Arc Flow Fans, and a Vapor Chamber.
NVIDIA Advanced Optimus with MUX Switch: A MUX Switch increases laptop gaming performance by 5-10% by routing frames directly from the dGPU to the display bypassing the iGPU. With Advanced Optimus the switch between iGPU and dGPU becomes automatic based on the task, optimizing battery life.
Audio excellence with 6 speakers and Dolby Atmos: Pump up the volume with newly improved woofers on the Zephyrus G16 offering 47% volume increase and 100Hz bass frequency. Experience Dolby Atmos support, AI noise cancellation and a 3D mic array to further enhance your audio experience.
Advanced Connectivity: Stay connected with dual USB-C ports, HDMI 2.1, USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports, and a dedicated UHS-II MicroSD card reader.

Whats Included

ROG Zephyrus G16 16" OLED QHD 240Hz Gaming Laptop - Intel Core Ultra 9 - 32GB LPDDR5X - NVIDIA RTX 4080 - 1TB SSD
ROG Zephyrus G16 16" OLED QHD 240Hz Gaming Laptop - Intel Core Ultra 9 - 32GB LPDDR5X - NVIDIA RTX 4080 - 1TB SSD

Q: What type of display does the ASUS Zephyrus G16 have?

A: The ASUS Zephyrus G16 features an OLED ROG Nebula Display.

Q: How much storage space does this laptop have?

A: This ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 laptop has a 1TB SSD.

Q: What is the maximum battery life of this laptop?

A: The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 has a maximum battery life of up to 10 hours.

Q: Does this laptop have a built-in microphone?

A: Yes, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 has a built-in microphone.

Q: How much RAM does this laptop have?

A: This laptop comes equipped with 32GB of LPDDR5X RAM.

Q: What operating system does this laptop come with?

A: This laptop comes with the Windows 11 operating system.

Q: Can users upgrade RAM and SSD or are they soldered on?

A: SSD can be upgraded and there is a second M.2 slot, RAM is soldered in and cannot be changed or added.

Q: Is it possible to upgrade the wifi chip on this device?

A: No, it is not possible to upgrade the wifi chip on this laptop.

Customers are saying

Customers find value in the ROG Zephyrus G16's vibrant OLED display, robust build quality, and impressive performance for its thin form factor. Many appreciate its portability and lightweight design, along with the positive feedback on its speakers and keyboard. However, some users note that the laptop can get warm and the fans can be noisy at times. A few also mention concerns about the GPU and RAM limitations.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars
OLED defeats versatility of a multi-purpose laptop
$2,699.99 is way to overpriced for this laptop, it has its good things, but the bad ones are a deal breaker for me so I will be returning my unit. It also doesn't make me happy at all that I had to pay the full price for a product with all these compromises, just because, for some reason, every other Zephyrus laptop has been getting discounted prices and sales, including both the G16 with 4070 and 4090, yet this is the only one that doesn't get the slightest discount, so no price match possibility whatsoever, so I much rather just send it back because back in October 2023 when it went down to $2,299.99 it made some sense, but I couldn't buy it then, but now, after Black Friday, Christmas, and even CES announcements, at $2,699.99 this laptop is just too overpriced and the cost doesn't make any sense. It is a shame that Asus didn't allow us to chose our preferred configuration, whether OLED or Mini-Led, or even just IPS. I'm very surprised that out of all the reviewers and owners, there's not a lot of tests that mention the image retention that happens to this OLED displays, I encountered it one day after spending 3 hours doing video editing and became worried, so started researching and did some tests that clearly showcase the issue, see attached images and video (https://youtu.be/63lG61BGoHA). The test performed that gave the results of the pictures is from https://screenburn.in/screen-image-retention-test/ I just followed the instructions and the image retention happened after just 5 minutes. OLED is gorgeous for constantly changing images like videos or games, which works nicely on TV's, but defeats versatility of a multi-purpose laptop, as, like me, many others are not always using it to watch videos or play games, maybe just about 10% of the time, because we mostly use it for productivity tasks, like spending multiple straight hours coding, writing, editing videos or audio, doing calculations on a spreadsheet or even just browsing the web, all of which have interfaces with tons of static UI elements, so "Hiding the taskbar" is just not enough to prevent future burn in. The laptop itself is very powerful and well designed, but it is only as strong as its weakest links, which are: Windows 11 and all its nonsense of hiding menus within layers of menus, also all the Asus bloatware, Armory Crate, and others that are supposed to help but just hog a lot of the laptop's resources and is always conflicting with Windows 11 for the control over the power plan settings like sleep and display timers and others; and finally, the OLED with the previously mention downsides. Perhaps this hardware would be a beast if it was paired with a Mini LED display, Windows 7 or 10, plus removing Armory Crate, MyAsus and all the bloatware and using G-Helper instead. Pros: - Beautiful build quality. - The hardware is very powerful. - Lightweight and very portable. - Better ventilation design than the M16 which blew burning hot air directly to the screen and hand if using a mouse, also the bottom has more holes for better air intake. - Gorgeous vibrant and accurate display. - Huge and comfortable track-pad. - Very comfortable keyboard. - Full sounding speakers, not yet like Macbook, but closest that any other windows laptop I've ever used. - Good amount of I/O ports, would've been perfect if it also had an RJ45 ethernet port. - The status lights are better placed in the back so unlike the M16, they don't draw attention with the reflection of the flashing towards the screen. - MUX Switch. Neutral: - I couldn't care less about the "Slash Lighting", seems kind of gimmicky to me, can be turned off but the laptop would look more stylish without it or with something more subtle. - My battery said it would last for 6 hours on the lowest settings, which is lower than advertised, but I don't mind since I mostly use it plugged in. Cons: - Too expensive bearing in mind it's drawbacks. - Gets too hot just siting idle in silent mode which makes it turn the fans on every now and then to cool it down even under low load. - OLED image retention and highly likely future burn in and panel degradation and dimming. - No Philips Head screws but less common ones to open the laptop. - Windows 11 and it's cumbersome UI that most of the times requires 3x the actions to get to the same menu you got with only one with Windows 7. - Armory Crate and Asus software gets confusing and overwhelming as there are a lot of similar options spread between both of them and even windows, they all should be be consolidated into a single centralized and simpler program, like G-Helper does.
Posted 9 months ago by NickB
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Best laptop experience I’ve ever had, 10/10 screen
I’m a content creator who does 4K flight simulator videos. I wanted to see if it’s possible to use a laptop for such a task but it can’t due to the ultra 9. I noticed that the CPU bottlenecks the 4080M SEVERELY. In cpu demanding programs, expect 20%-30% GPU usage, and 30-50fps at the full 2560x1600. However, in non demanding but still intense games like warframe, you can easily max out the game and get 200+ fps at max resolution. It’s very surprising how much fps this thin laptop can produce at times Build quality is the best I’ve ever experienced, can pick it up by the edge with one hand. No flex, can take a beating, Made fully out of high quality metals. But I’d say the BEST thing about this laptop is the screen, oh my GOD, talking about AMAZING. 20/10 on the screen. I had to return mine but ended up keeping it for a month just because of the screen. I’ll never be able to use a non oled device again after this. You can use it in the dark and if you have a black background, it’s like the screen is off and your applications are just hovering in space. I can’t recommend this laptop enough to regular users. Not so much for my fellow high end creators, you’ll need a 4090M. it seems the ultra 9 is up to par with a non overclocked desktop i9-12900k and this laptop’s 4080 is equivalent to a 2080, maybe a 2070 Something that is inportant to me is audio drivers/hardware. A lot of desktops/laptops I used suffer from audio popping. This one has none of that and allows for extremely high bit rate audio too. ASUS nailed it with this one, they should’ve just put an i9 or amd cpu in it though... Would’ve been the best computer I’ve used in my life and I’ve done 2 3090/4090 desktop builds. Some people complain about the gpu tsp on these laptops, from my experience the tdp wasn’t an issue on both the cpu and gpu, cpu would just hit max load fast and cause the gpu to slow down as a result.
Posted 1 year ago by Variable
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
She's a beaut, Clark! Open Box Excellent Condition
Worth the gamble of an open box excellent condition. The sacrifice of power for portability was a driving force of upgrading my Gen 6 Legion 5 Pro. It still had great power and usefulness, but traveling for work was weighed down, literally so I wanted to get something newer, sleeker, lighter with a great screen. I highly recommend the G16. Battery life is good with tinkering using G-Helper.
Posted 7 months ago by JoeB