Customer Ratings & Reviews

Verdict: The 16” ASUS ROG Strix G16 laptop is a fantastic gaming companion for home and travel. It’s designed for gaming performance and equipped to handle the most rigorous games. ASUS continues to impress! First impressions. The 16” screen looks large enough; I’ve had 17” and 15” screens. I think 16” is the sweet spot; it’s big enough, and still easily fits in my backpack. The hinges for the screen are fairly prominent, but I like it. I love the transparent keys, what a cool accent! The undercarriage looks awesome, and clearly it works since the laptop stays cool. Design. I love the dedicated M keys. Great for gaming, streaming, and video chat. The lighted keys and light bar can be customized for color and patterns. The light bar in the front of the laptop is so cool! Finally, you can customize the desktop background to shift colors along with the keys and light bar in the Aura settings. I love it! Performance. I was excited to play Elder Scrolls IV (Oblivion) for a few days on this laptop. I started with using just the laptop screen, 1920x1200 (WUXGA), averaging 130-150 FPS with perfectly smooth graphics and gameplay. Then, I connected a 27” ASUS 4K ROG Strix monitor. At 3840x2160 (4K) with V-Sync on, I was getting exactly 60 FPS, synched across both devices. With V-Sync off, I was getting around 100 FPS. Game play was fast, smooth, and no tearing. Integrated speakers are very capable and loud. The keyboard types well and the keypad is generous. Even on high-performance setting, the laptop stayed remarkably cool and pretty quiet relative to other machines I have used. Specs. This is a very compelling performance package. The AMD Ryzen 9 8000 is fast and powerful. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti can handle any and all graphic requirements from the latest games with a dedicated 12GB DDR7. 1TB of storage is fine for most people, but it’s probably not enough for serious gamers (Elder Scrolls IV alone was ~120GB); I plan to add another 1TB if there is an extra slot. 16GB of RAM is fine for the vast majority of daily uses, but 32GB would better match the rest of the specs on this computer to maximize heavy multitasking and gaming. Things I love: - Great performance package for almost any gaming and graphics need - Excellent processor and graphics card - 1TB SSD provides fast startup - I am very happy with the 16” screen; perfect for home and travel - Screen resolution is good (above HD, but not 4K) - Exceptional design that keeps the computer cool and delivers convenient features for gamers - Beautiful backlit keys and light bar, all coordinate by Aura - Armory Crate allows for customization of all game settings and lighting - Two-way AI noise cancellation for chat, video, and streaming! - Adequate number of ports Things I don’t love: - I wish it had more RAM. Considering the other specs, 32 GB of RAM would have made this machine perfect - I wish the three LEDs below the screen actually used the other adjacent lines, for example for the battery indicator to actually use all four bars to simulate battery level - The webcam does not have a privacy shutter - Webcam is not compatible with Windows Hello and there is no fingerprint reader (to my surprise) Overall, I am thrilled with this laptop. While I would change the few minor things above, these are all minor. I think 16” is optimal for both home (with external monitors or not) and for travel, and with the included specs, this is a great setup. I highly recommend ASUS in general, and this laptop specifically.

Upgraded from a rtx 3050 mobile with 4gb vram. Couldn't be any happier with my purchase. I did purchased it as refurbished and to my surprise it looks brand new.

I was looking for gaming laptop Really good love it so far 1 month with it no issues

Its all you need if you are looking for playing , specially thanks to the 5070ti what a beast

I got this laptop because I don't have space for a full desktop, and the specs are basically as great as a gaming desktop, especially with the RTX 5070 TI. It has a decent battery life when not gaming, and if you are gaming, it's best to plug it in anyway!

Great laptop, fantastic display, so far no problem.

I am going to be dead honest the battery sucks but it is a gaming laptop so I don't mind it being bad. However, the internals are really good and it's worth the price tag in my opinion been loving it so far.

I went through a couple.of computers and finally bought this one. It exceeded my expectations and I can feel comfortable now knowing I can use for my buisness with no issues

Great laptop for either gaming or school, only drawback is the battery life when you play, but if you are charging it you won’t have a problem, it also has a great ventilation system.

Overall a great laptop. It is built well and performs well. What led met to return the device was the following: 1. Trying to play a video while leaving a game running consistently led to the computer crashing. It would either black screen and become unresponsive, or reboot. Could be early drivers or software bugs. 2. The number of ROPs on the 5070 ti is incorrect. Instead of having 96 ROPs, two separate units I have encountered have 80 ROPs. Its a hardware defect that can't be fixed without an RMA or replacement. I highly recommend checking this with GPU-Z (or equivalent), as they will RMA the device. 3. Lots of BSODs before fully updating all drivers, bios, and software. Pretty standard stuff though. ASUS support was very helpful and issued an RMA, but decided to return instead. Would advise waiting for reviews or stability improvements before purchasing.

I'm a big gamer and love gaming life, always on the lookout for new gears that feed my gaming obsession. I own several gaming consoles, handhelds, a gaming PC, and laptops, so when I saw the Asus ROG Strix, it immediately caught my eye. I've been a fan of Asus for their reliability and reputation in the gaming space, especially with PCs and handhelds. I've used my ROG Ally for two years now, and this ROG Strix laptop perfectly complements it. The design is striking, with unique ROG design that has Asus’s fingerprint on it. One downside, though, is the lack of USB-C PD charging. Instead, it uses a standard power adapter, which feels outdated in 2025. The power brick is bulky and eats up a lot of space in my backpack. Even when I tried using my 300W PD charger, the laptop displayed a warning message asking me to use a faster power source. Another minor drawback is that the front-facing camera doesn't support Windows Hello for facial recognition. Still, the laptop packs impressive specs that justifies that. The front RGB light strip is stunning and adds a cool environment in dark. It syncs with the keyboard RGB and is fully customizable. In terms of performance, this machine is a beast. It features an AMD Ryzen 9 HX, 16GB of RAM, a 12GB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, and a 1TB SSD. The inclusion of a MUX switch for the GPU is a nice touch, improving gaming performance and responsiveness. Cooling system is efficient, although the fans can get loud in performance mode. Thankfully, they do their job well, with heat being pushed out from the rear and side vents. In silent mode, like when I was streaming from Xbox Cloud, the fans were barely heard. The keyboard feels premium, with a satisfying click and solid base. Its top surface is well-designed, with the ROG word spelled out across the top, giving it a distinctive look. There are also plenty of one-click shortcuts for quick access to features. I/O ports are plenty, which is great. My other dislike is the screen brightness: while it has a 165Hz FHD panel, the brightness tops out at 300 nits, which makes it feel a bit dim even at full brightness. Overall, my experience has been excellent. The laptop delivers smooth, high-end performance, and the design is uniquely stylish and clearly made for gamers with sturdy hinges. Asus Armuory Crate is my best companion app that provides function customization, drivers update, and more.

Incredible product, it’s really awesome, very fast

Best purchase I’ve made for my gaming needs and usage. After having multiple problems with my previous purchase (HP)

My son starts high school soon, so my family decided it was time to upgrade the family computer. Quality and “future-proofing” is very important to us with computers, as we have purchased budget laptops that within a couple of years can’t keep up with the processing power/memory requirements. It becomes a frustrating process to determine how (and even if) I can upgrade the RAM to keep pace. So when it came to finding a computer, we decided that it made the most sense to get a laptop for portability, and we wanted something that contained a lot of power to satisfy gaming habits while also functioning as a hub for family activities. We got an ASUS TUF A16 for my son a couple of years ago, and we confirmed that it is better to get a high quality laptop that does not need to be replaced as often. We decided on the new ASUS ROG Strix G16 and it is outstanding! It has a 16" FHD 165Hz screen (it looks absolutely stunning), 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD all decked out with an Eclipse Gray color that just looks cool. But that’s just the opening act… The AMD Ryzen 9 HX paired with that RTX 5070 Ti is just ridiculous—every game has been run on the Best/Ultra settings. We have been playing a lot of Apex Legends and Marvel Rivals with epic and ultra style settings, which makes these games even cooler. There are several settings that we weren’t even aware of all of the different graphics that were available (even though we were playing on very high settings previously) – the games are just more fun when you can play them with all effects. So then we decided to see how good this machine really is – we opened numerous tabs and started running multiple streaming videos without a hiccup. We’re really excited to see what games will be coming in the future, as we should be set with this ASUS Strix G16 for a while. The fans aren’t too loud and keep everything cool (no noticeable overheating that has impacting play), but just make sure you bring the power brick (which is on the bigger side). While it’s a very good machine with good battery life, if you want to get the most out of it, you won’t want to use it in battery mode. While this machine is awesome, there is a bonus item that I wanted to mention, as we were not expecting it. While unboxing the first time, it was clear there was pride in the Strix G16 and the box was high quality cardboard – so when we quickly turned it on and saw that there was PULSATING LIGHTING at start up that made the entire unboxing experience perfect. It continues to add a cool factor that reminds me of the neon “underglow” on some cars. We’ve customized it so it pulses while gaming. Not necessarily functional, but a premium cool factor for the kids when their friends come over.

The ASUS ROG Strix G16 G614PR is a highly capable laptop with some amazing performance packed into a usable, everyday format. The laptop has a 16” 1920x1200 IPS display running at 165hz powered by and AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX processor with Radeon 610M graphics APU for everyday tasks and a Nvidia GeForce RTX5070ti powering all your gaming needs. The laptop comes with a Gen 4 NVMe SSD with a slot for a second, and 16GB of DDR5 5600Mhz (running at 5200 as that is what the CPU can handle) in two 8GB sticks with the possibility of being upgraded to 64GB. The laptop is a beautiful Eclipse Gray with the ASUS eye emblazon on the lid and ROG running thru the keyboard space. Not one to leave any surface bare of eye candy, ASUS even did a great contrasting matte / shiny logo design on the bottom of the laptop. There is RGB running thru the keyboard and an RGB strip running across the front edge and corners to give the laptop some pop. It can be customized to many different looks and colors to suite your mood. The build quality is top notch. No chassis flex, satisfying keystrokes, no high-pitched annoying whine from the fans at full speed. Just a nice laptop to touch and listen to as well as look at. The screen as said before is 1920 x 1200, which gives you another 120 pixels in vertical height over a standard 1080p display. It is IPS with 100% in the sRGB color space with a 3ms response time and Nvidia G Sync / AMD FreeSync compatibility to help prevent screen tearing in your games when set up properly. To enable G Sync properly, go into the Nvidia App > Graphics > Global Settings and go to Low Latency Mode – Ultra, and Vertical Sync – On. These will cap your frame rate below your screens max refresh rate to prevent Vsync from kicking in hard, while also reducing your input lag as much as possible. With this enabled, I did not encounter and screen tearing in any game, from the chopper blades in BF2042, to fast building in Fortnite, or anywhere in between. If you are a set it and forget it kind of person, this laptop is more than powerful enough to run AAA single player games like Cyber Punk 2077 with ray tracing and high graphics settings on and still got 71FPS average which is quite impressive in that game. Now if you turn on Nvidia Frame Generation, I got a constant 157FPS! Frame Gen is still improving but it looked very good with little in the way of artifacting or ghosting that I could see. Frame Gen still adds some input lag so I recommend keeping it off in competitive games like CoD and Marvel Rivals, but it's absolutely worth using in single player or relaxed multiplayer games. As this is an ASUS laptop, you get some really cool ASUS tech. I’m very impressed with its cooling. It has a raised chassis that allows air to be sucked into its 3 fans better than any other gaming laptop I have used. It also has vents around the WASD keys to help suck air around them to keep them cool while gaming. And yes, I said 3 FANS. The two main fans share heat pipes between the GPU and CPU, VRAM, and VRMs, while the 3rd fan is dedicated to cooling the GPU on another heat pipe. The system has 7 heat pipes in total and 374 fins arranged around the back and side of the laptop, I didn’t see it break 80* in any game I played, no matter how long I played. I’m sure its possible, but that still leaves you with plenty of thermal headroom if you need it. It also can run completely silent when you’re studying or other general Adulting tasks. ASUS includes WiFi 6E to make sure you get as much speed as possible WiFi, but really wins by including a proper 1Gig RJ45 Ethernet port so you can make sure you have the best connection available if you are near a cable. You also get a 3.5 audio jack, 2 Type C USB 4 ports, and 2 Type A USB3.2 Gen 2 ports, but it could really use another on of those since may devices still use Type A. If you need more than 2 ports, you’ll have to get a dongle. You also get a real HDMI 2.1 that will support up to 4k 120hz on a TV that also has a HDMI 2.1 port. You also get respectable battery life, which isn’t always a thing in a gaming laptop. It has a 90wH battery, which is sized for airplane travel. With NVIDIA’s Optimus technology, the laptop is able to switch from the dGPU to the iGPU and reduce the screen refresh rate from 165 to 60hz when you’re not doing anything graphically intensive to help save battery life. I was able to get 7+ hours out of the laptop while surfing the web, watching YouTube, and doing general Adulting tasks. DON’T plan on getting anything more than maybe 30 minutes on the battery while doing any heaving gaming, but then again its not designed to power the dGPU on the battery alone. It can also take a 100W USB charger as well At this price, the main drawback of the laptop is the monitor: it’s not 1440p / 1600p and its not very bright; only 300 nits. While this is plenty inside in a semi dark room with artificial light, this is not enough to be usable outside or in buildings with big windows letting in a lot of natural light, unless all you are doing is typing in MS Word. I would appreciate a more usable minimum 400 nits in these situations. The fact that this laptop costs $2,000 at the time of this review and has a 1200p screen instead of 1440p or 1600p like plenty of its competition comes with. It also does not have a web cam that is compatible with Windows Hello, nor does it have a fingerprint reader, another thing on plenty of its competition at this price point. In the end, this laptop is typical ASUS quality with an overbuilt design and great performance, with a lackluster screen to bring it back down to Earth. If outright game detail is more your cup of tea, look to the competition for what you need. If you can live with a 1200p screen with premium internals that are cooled superbly, with plenty of creature comforts and great performance, this is your laptop.

Bought this gaming laptop before leaving to go get my masters in europe in august. Just tried turning it on now and it is stuck on the logo screen and the fans blast at 100% then it shuts itself off. Was just playing halo ODST last night with 0 issues now this. Total waste of money. Don’t buy this laptop. It lasted me 3 months before it died on me. If you do buy this piece of garbage, for the love of God make sure you have the warranty. I would’ve been out nearly $1600 if I didn’t have that warranty after it dying 3 months after purchase.

Simply put, the 2025 ASUS ROG Strix G16 is pretty awesome. It offers blazing fast performance from both the CPU and GPU, an ample amount of RAM and storage, and plenty of customization options when it comes to lighting. The materials and build quality are all really great, even compared to previous ROG laptops I've tested. The outer surface behind the monitor is metal, as is the deck of the laptop. The hinges are also metal, and feel much stronger than past ROG laptops. The bottom cover is molded plastic with lots of cool design touches, and only 10 small Philips-head screws stand in the way of upgrades. There is essentially NO flex in the deck, and there is ample space to rest your palms and wrists. The trackpad is smooth and feels great to use, with a nice premium clickiness. The keyboard offers a good deal of travel and is very comfortable to type on (I'm writing this review on it now). The only thing I don't like about the keyboard is the transparent QWER and ASDF keys, which are a bit distracting and hard to see with most kinds of backlight. I also miss a 10-key and dedicated Home, End, PgUp, PgDn buttons, but in this form factor, it would make the keyboard really cramped, so I get why they left it out. The screen is set to 1900 x 1200 resolution, at 165 Hz, and gets quite bright. I find it very good for games, and I am actually surprised how amazing it looks for video. The 165 Hz is quite smooth, but the best gaming experience comes when the computer is in Performance or Turbo mode. This can make the fans quite loud, but not louder than other high-end gaming laptops on the market. That said, I have noticed that Silent mode is not Silent when the game demands some graphical performance. The sound is good, but it's a laptop, so don't expect to hear much under 150 Hz. The speakers are located on the bottom of the laptop at the front sides, which makes them quite audible. They're tiny little guys, so a bit tinny and maybe a little barky in the upper midrange. Totally acceptable for watching TV shows, Zoom calls, and more. The camera is... a camera. Fine for video calls and not much else. It is not able to do Windows Hello, but I honestly don't much like that anyway, so no problem for me. Of course, one of the joys/pains of ASUS ROG laptops is the Armoury Crate software, which allows you to customize so much about the experience of using the computer that it can be a bit daunting and difficult to find all the settings and options buried in various screens. One thing I really like is that ASUS has come up with some very usable lighting presets that make it easy to find something great without too much fiddling. Speaking of lighting, the light bar around the front of the laptop base is my absolute favorite cosmetic feature of this laptop. It gives a "ground effects" feeling like a super customized car, and I really love the way it looks. The overall design of the ROG Strix G16 is really understated with the lighting effects off from a few feet away, meaning you could get by using this laptop for work, and then fire up the light show after hours when it's time to game. All in all, I am extremely pleased with this laptop, and I think anyone who wants to play AAA games will be as well. The ROG Strix G16 is a premium product with a great feel, and really performs well. Other than my tiny gripes about the transparent keys and lack of a 10-key, I have nothing bad to say. Highly recommended.

The Asus Rog Strix is an incredible laptop that won't break the bank. Here are some of the highlights below: Performance: It's fast, it's powerful, and its full potential is held back by a measly 16 GBs of RAM. But have no fear! This baby can support up to 96 GBs, turning your fast speed into ludicrous speed. The RAM is extremely easy to install as well. I replaced mine with 2 CORSAIR - VENGEANCE 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 4800MHz C40 SODIMM. It works great with games, photoshop, and lightroom. A perfect blend of creator and gamer! Display: Mixed feelings on this. It's not terrible, but if you're coming from a laptop with a 4K display or macbook, you may be a little disappointed. I bet Asus planned we would offset the lower cost by buying a better monitor. Overall, does well for the job. Cooling System: It stays fairly cool even with demanding games at max settings. Fans can be a bit loud so have those headphones ready. Recommend a cooling pad, but it does a lot better on its own than other gaming laptops I've used. Battery Life: Gaming: 3-4 hours Browsing: I'd say 6-7 hours, maybe a bit more. It's a gaming laptop. Moving on. Build and Design: Pretty solid. Boasts a combination of metal and plastic for pure gaming goodness. Mild flex in the body if you press hard but overall should handle the rigors of everyday life. Keyboard is fancy with fancy light display. Light bar in front. Quite demure. Connectivity: 2x USB Type-C 2x USB Type-A port HDMI 2.1 Ethernet port 3.5 audio jack No SD card slot. Sad. Setting up: UPDATE EVERYTHING FIRST. Literally. You'll need to use Windows update, MyAsus, Armoury Crate (sorry but it's a lot better now allegedly), and the Nvidia app. I had everything running in about 45 minutes. When I installed the new RAM, I had a couple instances where the computer would start up, flash the "For those who Dare" or something like that, and then display a black screen. I simply turned off the laptop and turned it back on with no issues. Haven't had any problems since then after the all the updates. Overall, a solid set up without a "I'm going to live on ramen noodles for a year" price tag. It's fast, powerful, and you won't regret buying it. Asus offers a decent three-year warranty with accidental damage for $250 or use Best Buy's warranty if you want to stay local.

This product is defective. I've checked with GPU-Z and it shows only 80 ROPs. Normally it should show 96 ROPs. I have sent a ticket to ASUS customer support and am waiting for their reply, I will edit this review accordingly.

This is the laptop for gaming. The 16" inch screen is the perfect size to game or watch a movie. The laptop handles the graphics without hesitation. The cooling system is whisper quiet. One of the features is the customizable backlight keyboard and trim lights. Setup can be from a solid color to all colors. It can also be modified in different modes to the users preference. The performance of the laptop itself is outstanding with the Nvidia GPU and 32GB of DDR5 Memory. It has a power saver mode when using just the battery power. I personally noticed that the battery drained faster using the keyboard backlight features when playing games. The laptop is super fast when loading applications and games. No lag was noticed while playing games online. The sound is superb, its loud enough to listen comfortably but lacks a little in bass. But its expected. The laptop supports Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos and runs on Windows 11. Overall I highly recommend this laptop to anyone in the market for a gaming laptop. This one is it.