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Elitris Posted
The laptop worked well for about 8 months until the screen went blank while using it. Upon restart the screen is distorted and now has a dead spot in the bottom left corner. Geek Squad service is a joke and refused to do anything claiming it was physically damaged by placing something hot on the screen. Asus refuses to do anything since it was purchased at Best Buy. Waste of money and I'll avoid both companies in the future.
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Dear Elitris,
Thank you for your comment.
We certainly understand your disappointment with the laptop and the inconvenience this may have caused if the screen has a dead spot in the bottom left corner after about eight months of usage. ASUS is an ISO certified company, and as a result, all products go into a strict quality manufacturing standard. All ASUS products undergo intensive quality control testing and inspections that ensure each one is trouble-free, and are built to last. The dead spot on the screen is a random problem. We recommend you send the product in for service to determine if the display problem is a factory defect so this may be resolved immediately. An RMA number is required to send it in for service. For RMA details, please go to: https://www.asus.com/us/support/article/818/.
If you need more information or further assistance with the warranty for the product, please email me at cl-rodel@asus.com and I would be more than happy to help. Or, you are most welcome to call Product Support Hotline at: 1(888) 678-3688. Also, you can chat with an ASUS live support agent from the link: https://www.asus.com/us/support/article/1135/.
Thank you for choosing an ASUS product.
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Rodel
ASUS Customer Loyalty
HENRYD Posted
The performance of the laptop is insane for how slim it is, I would say it’s a little cpu bottlenecked for esports gaming and low graphics games for example Fortnite, cs2, valorant. It’s still good for those games but it exceeds in big AAA titles like cyberpunk 2077 and Crimson Desert or black myth wukong (I got around 70-90 fps on max settings with dlss in those games. But the tradeoff for the cpu bottleneck is the long battery life, great efficiency, and great for work. The portability is great Becuase the laptop is slim so you can carry it around everywhere you go and it’s not heavy, and now to my favorite part of this laptop, the display. The displays beautiful OLED 1600p and 240hz refresh rate make gaming and everyday work awesome. Now to the cons (might only be for me) but so far of what I have seen on my zephyrus g16 was the touchpad being slightly bad it has some minor double click feel so when you don’t click it kinda feels like you click and some weird noise when you click down, it might just me for me but that’s what I have experienced. Additionally, the laptops hinge. Again, this might just be for me, but it has a little creak and crack sound when you open it. The hinge barely has wobble but mine might just have came defective but it does have a little crack sound when opening it, still very smooth it’s just annoying. I would 100% reccomend this gaming laptop over any other gaming laptop in the industry and the 5070, 16GB model is more than enough for gaming unless you are a gamer that does heavy modding or absolute max graphics with path tracing overdrive, or you need more ram for work or heavy local AI models. I am 14 and I bought this with all my own money, I made that money from Roblox game development and i definitely would say I spent me money well.
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Matthew Posted
Nice screen but the 16gb ram version won’t work good if you trying to play games or edit videos, it’s been 15 days since i bought it and it already turned off by itself like 7 times while editing so im going to return it
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Dear Matthew,
Thank you for sharing your experience with the ASUS GU605CP Gaming Laptop. We sincerely apologize that the 16GB RAM version has not met your expectations for gaming or video editing, and that you have already experienced unexpected shutdowns within just 15 days of purchase which led to the decision to return. This is not the quality of product performance we aim to provide, and we regret that your experience did not reflect our standards.
Please be assured that your feedback will be documented and passed along to our product team for further review.
We stand behind our products and continuously strive to improve our products and processes to achieve customer service excellence. If you require any further assistance, please email us at customerloyalty@asus.com and include the case number "N2507022206-0003" as a reference. We will do our best to resolve your case quickly. Your feedback is very important to us, and it enables us to improve our support channels. Thank you for choosing ASUS.
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Chantae
ASUS Customer Loyalty US Support
RogueWave Posted
I’ve had the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 for a little over a week now, and I’m blown away. This is hands down the best gaming laptop I’ve ever owned. The16 inch OLED display is absolutely stunning, it’s sharp, vibrant, and paired with a 240Hz refresh rate, everything looks buttery smooth. Whether I’m gaming or streaming video, the visual experience is incredible. It’s shockingly lightweight for a gaming laptop and traveled really well during a recent trip. Despite the power it’s packing, the fan stays surprisingly quiet, even in performance mode. This model comes with 16GB RAM and an RTX 5070, and it’s handled everything I’ve thrown at it without breaking a sweat. Games run flawlessly with no lag, no hiccups, and it performs like a tower PC in a portable shell. Boot-up is lightning fast and it has no issue juggling daily tasks, apps, and tons of open browser tabs. Battery life has been great too, I have gotten around 10 hours on average, and it recharges quickly. The port selection is solid with 1 HDMI, 1 Thunderbolt USB-C, USB-C, 2 USB-A, SD card slot, and even a 3.55mm headphone jack, basically everything anyone would need, especially when docked to multiple screens or even when traveling. The RGB keyboard and LED light strip add a fun, customizable touch. And the speakers… wow. The sound blew me away the first time I heard it, it was full, loud, and clear. I think my jaw literally dropped when I hit play on Spotify. Windows 11 with Copilot AI is a cool bonus that makes productivity super easy. Overall, this laptop has exceeded every expectation. If you’re a gamer or creator looking for top-tier performance, killer visuals, and portability, the Zephyrus G16 delivers. I highly recommend it! I wouldn’t expect anything less from Asus; they always knock it out of the park!
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Will Posted
This laptop is awesome. I got this for school since I'm starting a data analytics graduate program, This brought me the best balance between battery life, performance, a good display, weight (since I'm lugging it around all the time), and brings a nice minimalist aesthetic despite being a gaming laptop. I mostly use this laptop for homework and it's awesome (right now it's primarily programming). The keyboard feels great for this, and the display is AWESOME. It's big and clear. You can switch to a "Silent" mode profile, which makes the fans much quieter and tones down the resources a lot (since you wouldn't really be gaming under this profile). When I do game on here for fun, it does get a little warm and the fans kick in, but that's obviously what it's supposed to do as a gaming laptop. I've tried Baldur's Gate 3 and it looks even better than on my main desktop. I'm sure the high refresh rate on this laptop would make games like Valorant and Fortnite look crisp. The only nitpick I have is the font on the keys, but nothing terrible. I highly recommend this product as a great all-arounder.
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SteveK Posted
I bought the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (RTX 5070 / Core Ultra 9) to serve as a dual-purpose machine for both demanding productivity work and high-end gaming, and it absolutely delivers. The 2.5K 240Hz OLED display is hands down the best screen I have ever seen on a laptop; the colors pop, the blacks are perfectly deep, and the motion is incredibly smooth. Performance-wise, it handles every modern game I throw at it on high settings without breaking a sweat, and the thin aluminum chassis looks professional enough that I am not embarrassed to pull it out in a meeting or a classroom.My only minor complaints are that the fans get quite loud when you kick it into Turbo mode for heavy gaming, and the 16GB of RAM is soldered to the board, meaning you cannot upgrade it yourself later. However, if you are looking for a powerful machine that balances portability, premium build quality, and excellent gaming performance without looking like a bulky plastic brick, this laptop is worth every penny.
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Evolved1 Posted
ASUS has slowly started to take over my house, and it’s laptops like this that are making it happen. The ROG Zephyrus G16 is a fine machine with a lot of style and power behind it. This is our 3rd ASUS laptop in the last 5 years and they just keep getting better with each iteration. While my kids are enjoying the hand-me-downs, I am loving this G16. Let’s start off by talking about this beautiful screen. This OLED beauty boasts some of the clearest and most vivid pictures that I have seen on any laptop. With a 240 Hz refresh rate, things are smooth and crisp with every movie clip, HD video, or gaming session. All of that beauty is available due to the G16’s combination of the NVIDIA GeFOrce RTX 5070, the added DLSS 4 technology, and the 8GB of GDDR7 RAM. From there, you add in the Intel Core Ultra 9 processor to go along with a 1TB SSD, and you have yourself one heck of a machine. In some respects, this powerful laptop could replace desktops for some. The one thing that prevents me from going all in on that is the 16GB of RAM that is not upgradeable. That’s a tough one to get around when it comes to trying to keep your machine up to speed as time goes on. Hopefully, that will be a long way down the road though. Looking at the external sharpness of the G16, the Eclipse Gray is pretty classy in appearance. Then you add in a little fun with the customizable Slash lighting on the top of the laptop. It really pops on the aluminum chassis. When open, the keyboard has several options to light up your experience or turn it off to keep things to a minimum if you are using that camera at the top of the monitor. Around the sides you will find the various connection options. You have the HDMI and Thunderbolt options for your external display needs. I used both with no issue whatsoever. Then you have the USB-C and USB-A connections as well as a media card reader and a headphone jack. This laptop has a lot of versatility with all of these options. I will say that the longer gaming sessions will produce a little more noise from the fans and a good deal of heat on the bottom of the unit. Neither are super terrible and deal breakers, but they should be taken into account depending on where you are. That’s where being on a table and the headphone jack can come in handy. Personally, I have really enjoyed my overall experience with the G16. The gaming has been great and I look forward to more of it.
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BALJITD Posted
I recently picked up the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (Model: GU605CP-G16.U95070), and it has been an absolute powerhouse. Whether you are using it for demanding tasks or high-end gaming, this machine delivers across the board. The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H and the NVIDIA RTX 5070 makes this laptop incredibly fast, and the 16-inch 2.5K OLED 240Hz display is the real highlight—the colors are vibrant, the blacks are deep, and the motion clarity makes every frame look stunning. The Eclipse Gray finish gives it a sleek, professional aesthetic. It’s a premium investment, but the performance, build quality, and that incredible OLED panel make it worth every penny. If you’re looking for a high-performance laptop that balances power and portability, I highly recommend the G16.
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Bren Posted
I am having difficulty even starting this review, not because of any problem or negative views of the laptop, but just because of how good it is! I suppose one way I could sum up this laptop is that, in the present time, in entering quarter three of 2025, this is what a two-thousand-dollar laptop should look like, feel like, sound like, perform like! It cannot be denied that this is a pricey device. Nor can it be accurately stated that this is the greatest dollar-to-performance gaming laptop in the category. However, no gaming laptop I have ever reviewed in over a decade of doing laptop reviews has ever quite captured this grouping of features that just launches this sixteen-inch screen beauty into a high place of honor for both everyday productivity/school use and gaming. Let’s go on to detail some of those now. First of all, the hardware and build quality of this laptop is basically perfect for what I look for in laptops. Full aluminum chassis, smooth one-finger-opening screen hinge, lusciously comfortable keyboard typing experience, generously sized and smooth-feeling trackpad, speakers loud enough to fill a couple of rooms with quality and full-range audio (in point of fact, the best gaming laptop speakers I have EVER heard, period). A screen with such rapid response and vivid beauty! It is all – just - here! My normal strategy with my laptop reviews is to give super nerdy, in-depth insights into the laptop. In this era of amazing YouTube reviewers and quality blogs, though, I feel like my best served purpose in this instance is to try to convey to the best of my ability the emotional and visceral feeling of using this laptop. When you first boot it on, you are greeted by the deep, perfect blacks of a certified OLED screen in all of its inky glory. The 16” screen brightens with the Windows login page and, when set up, you are welcomed into the use of your device with the handy Windows Hello camera option for login. Loading the home page of this device is lightning fast, the 16GB of soldered on 7467 MT/s RAM and 6700 mb/S speed NVMe SSD work in cooperation with the Core Ultra 9 285H CPU to ensure you have a fantastic workflow experience on day to day productivity tasks. And when you are ready to game plugged in, this machine stands up admirably to the task, delivering triple A gaming at max settings on almost all newer titles tested including Doom The Dark Ages, the latest update of Hunt: Showdown 1896, and on intensive VR games like Pavlov VR hooked up to a MetaQuest two! The fans can get a little noisy, but since it is a larger laptop with bigger fans and more breathing room, they make more of a constant “whooshing” sound rather than an aggravating whine and whir sound that some smaller gaming laptops tend to emit at high fan speeds. At the risk of being repetitive, I just want to touch on a couple more of my absolute key features. First, as a MacBook user (yes, I admitted it), this laptop is a true match in build quality while possessing GREATLY more utility for a gamer-centric laptop user. Furthermore, the device possesses greater versatility in use with more I/O built in, like USB-A ports, while remaining a highly comfortable thickness. The keyboard is also a fantastic one, perfect for day to day typing of essays, emails, or whatever else you have in mind! This very review is being written on the laptop keyboard and I have no greater fatigue with it over my usual keyboards I type on. This also almost goes without saying, but this laptop is NOT an all-day device on battery. It is super optimized with Nvidia Optimus built in which switches the laptop to using the built in graphics on the Intel Core Ultra 9 chip instead to the dedicated GPU which saves power, and it is also capable on silent mode in the Armory crate settings of toning down the power factors overall so you can enjoy about 3 to 4 hours of unplugged basic productivity use. Thus, my favorite way to use this laptop is on Silent mode for the battery savings and quieting of the fans, while switching the screen to 240hz refresh. I know that this is a source of inefficiency, but I just value a smooth display so much and since you are paying for this gorgeous OLED high refresh speed panel, I recommend you take full advantage of it for gaming and non-gaming scenarios! One MASSIVE benefit I found with this laptop that you are going to love. It is capable of charging at partial power over USB-C!!! Yes. You read that right, you do not have to bring around the 200watt power brick and dedicated charger all the time! I hooked up my 100-watt capable power supply to this laptop via USB-C, and it was pulling in the full 100 watts! Albeit, you do get warnings from the system that this is not enough power to run at full performance for gaming, etc., but the scenario I imagine using USB-C for is when I am at work with a laptop and just need to top it off without bothering to lug around a 200-watt charging brick! This is a great feature that honestly takes this laptop above and beyond competitors who do not offer this feature in terms of flexibility and versatility! The ONLY thing on this laptop I can find some fault with is the trackpad. It is gigantic, which is super handy for navigating a large screen like this, but I have encountered some palm rejection issues while typing. Additionally, despite my griping and complaining on every platform I can manage, the trackpad is STILL not being offered with a haptic trackpad option. With companies out there like Sensel creating incredible haptic trackpads for Windows laptops, I would just truly hope that someday one of these gaming laptop companies gets on board with adding one. I know that for most gamers, this is not a necessity, given most of us will game with a mouse. But for those wishing to use a device like this as a multi-purpose work, school, and gaming device, it would be so great to have that option! A couple of other, far more minor complaints are the following: The outside does pick up fingerprints quite a lot; I am really hoping that a company like dbrand eventually releases as high-quality skin to help mitigate this issue. I basically find the slash lighting on the lid to be kind of silly and show-offy, so I keep it turned off most of the time. Altogether, I will give this laptop an absolute 5 out of 5 stars. My very few complaints are so minimal compared to the veritable landslide of incredible features found on this laptop. I am so grateful to have this machine in my possession, and I would highly recommend that anyone comparing a gaming laptop in this category and price range give this one some serious consideration!
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elzeus Posted
Coming off of last year’s superb 2024 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 the 2025 G16 is another strong entry. While more of a revision rather than a revolution it still packs a bunch of power in a solid and small frame. It is a thinner laptop so it's lighter and easier to carry, just keep in mind if you want a quiet laptop then run it in Silent mode (for browsing or work) and then switch to performance or turbo mode when gaming. Like last year’s model the G16 packs a superb 16-inch OLED screen with inky blacks and amazing contrast. There is also built in software that helps manage the life of the oled screen by dimming certain parts of the desktop if your brightness is set to the higher settings. Speaking of software, the initial boot and setup of the laptop had me stumped because none of the ASUS software was to be found, you actually have to reboot one time for the software to show up and then you can change settings such as the lighting and fan profile. The speakers were very loud and full once you enable the Atmos sound software, I usually run the volume at around 60% because it was so loud. The Core Ultra 9 285H is a decent upgrade over last year’s model and is a bit more efficient, where the real upgrade is on this model is with the NVIDIA 5070 which allows support for multi-frame generation in supported games. This multi-frame generation comes in handy because the laptop runs at a native 2560x1600 resolution which is a bit high for a laptop, I hope future versions of this laptop can run at double resolution rates (1080p+4k) or that they provide a native 1080p oled screen option so we can crank up the settings without giving up high refresh rates. The RGB keyboard only offers one color zone and is nice to type on, it doesn’t feel mushy and the trackpad is huge which makes it easy to use. You do have access to the NVME drive for storage upgrades but the ram is soldered on so future ram upgrades are almost impossible. The 2025 version of the G16 outputs a bit less fan noise than the previous year when in silent mode which is always welcome, gaming laptops aren't really meant to be in your lap so keep that in mind when gaming as it can get hot and make you uncomfortable. The G16 also comes with USB-C power delivery so you can charge your laptop with one if you don't have the included power brick, however if your USB-C charger does not provide enough power the laptop will not be able to run at its maximum performance. All the games that I played on it ran great especially with NVIDIA's automatic settings chooser it made jumping straight into the games a breeze. Overall, you will not be disappointed with the 2025 Zephyrus G16 it is a great revision over last year’s model and I look forward to seeing what major changes they make in the future.
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LuisCA Posted
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 with RTX 5070 and 16GB of RAM is simply outstanding. From the moment you turn it on, you can tell it’s a premium laptop — the aluminum chassis feels solid, the keyboard is comfortable and quiet, and the OLED display is absolutely stunning. The colors are vibrant, the brightness is excellent, and the 240 Hz refresh rate makes everything look incredibly smooth, whether you’re gaming or editing videos. The performance is top-tier. Demanding games run effortlessly, load times are lightning-fast, and the system stays responsive even with heavy multitasking. The cooling system does a great job keeping temperatures under control without being too noisy. Another big plus is portability — despite all its power, it’s slim and lightweight, perfect for travel or work on the go. Battery life is also impressive considering the performance it packs. Overall, the Zephyrus G16 strikes the perfect balance between power, design, and display quality. It’s a laptop that truly delivers and is worth every penny.
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JustCuz Posted
This review is for the AUSU – ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CP 16” OLED, Gaming laptop with Intel core ultra 9 2.90 Ghz, 16 GB of ram, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, and 1TB SSD hard drive. Man, this thing has great out of the box performance. Let’s start with unboxing. The laptop itself is protected very well in its packaging. In the box you won’t find much. Just the laptop itself, the power block for charging and some paperwork. The setup is the same as with any new computer running windows. Just log in with your Microsoft account or set up a new one. Download all of the updates and you are good to go. It can be time consuming but needs to be done. The first thing I did was activate the free 3 months PC game pass that is included and started downing a few games to see what this thing could do. 100 GB later I had COD installed. Jumped right in and I was seeing a steady 60 frames per second. The game play was so smooth and lag free. And the display screen is awesome. It’s very bright with deep colors and super clear even in dark scenarios. My first thoughts is this thing is a lightweight, portable powerhouse perfect for on the go gaming. The case of the laptop feels nice and sturdy, has a very good build quality. You will find a kool slash light on the lid when closed. It has a built-in camera and microphone, a SD memory card reader, two USB type-C 3.2 gen 2 ports, a thunderbolt 4 port, 3.5mm headphone jack and a HDMI output port. The keyboard also has backlighting making the keys easy to find even in the dark. And I was a little surprised with the built-in speakers. I mean it’s no concert sound with deep bass but better than any other laptop I’ve had before. This laptop can handle it all, from gaming to video editing or schoolwork. This unit has you covered.
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MadSquabbles Posted
The Zephyrus g16 is a beast wrapped in slick clothing. It's thin, light, and pretty but packs a punch when you need power to get some gaming done...I'm guessing it could be used for work too, lol. First impression is that the screen is gorgeous. It's and OLED so you'll get the deep shadows and bright highs. The brightness is a bit too much for me in my normal usage case, so I turn of HDR and lower the brightness when not gaming - not sure why it doesn't keep the brightness setting prior to switch to HDR like other monitors do. Make sure you follow all the normal OLED care guides and burn-in should be minimal or non-existent. The GPU, while plenty powerful for most games, is hindered by only 8GB of memory. I'm not sure why Nvidia even allows 8GB now-a-days with the higher res textures and AI use being more common. Still, the amount is sufficient to keep you going for a while until game start requiring more VRAM at min specs. The only issue I've seen is that 3dmark scores are below average. While it doesn't really translate much into real game play, it is something I'd like to take a closer look at. I didn't check the specs of the other machines so the ones skewing the average could be either heavily OC'ed machines or cheater who get off on making big numbers. There's no num pad and in the place are some pretty large and loud speakers. They give good separation and give the illusion of being further apart then they are. They won't hit deep booms, but they get low enough to give a good range of sound. So far I'm loving the refresh and can't wait to get back to gaming after some yard chores.
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HONGVANTHID Posted
This laptop is super reliable and can go doubled as a gaming laptop and a learning laptop due to how light it is! I love how it looks and how sleek the design is. The oled quality is stunning and makes images look vibrant and beautiful. The battery life is also very reliable, it has survived over three days of use without needing to charge. I would recommend this laptop to anyone who is a student looking for a laptop with good specs that can double as a learning laptop and a gaming laptop.
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Woo151 Posted
There are so many things to say about this excellent Zephyrus that ASUS hit out of the park. 16' but really thin for the internal beefiness, stunning OLED display, performance with gaming etc. After daily driving it there is only 2 things that I personally would bug me for the future. I will get to this later. Setup is fairly standard and easy. In the box comes the laptop that is extremely well protected, the power brick with a proprietary connector and the usual paperwork. I love the look of the aluminum chassis with the light strip on the back that looks like a "/" mark, but it's easily forgettable as you will never see it. I/O is plentiful for my needs. On the side with the power connecter you have HDMI 2.1, Thunderbolt 4 USB C, USB 3.2 Type A and an Audio/Mic combo jack and on the other side is another USB 3.2 Type A, USB C and a SD card reader. Being a Windows 11 PC, I trudged through the annoying setup and login screen that took forever to me. There is an incredibly large amount of bloatware that I would suggest you remove from the laptop as soon as you get to your desktop and after DLing and installing about a 100 updates. McAfee being the worst. This will at least free up some space on the 1TB NVMe you get for space. The screen is absolutely drop dead gorgeous. The "2.5K" 2560x1600 OLED running at a smoooooth 240 hz with a .2ms response time is just a great combination. Perfect blacks and everything your eyes see is just stunning. Another crazy thought that I would normally rarely say is that the built in speakers are not just ok or passable, but actually great. 6 speakers with dual side woofers are placed perfectly on the keyboard. During gaming, if you don't feel like using a headset, I found them extremely good. Nice and loud with crisp sound, even at higher volumes. Performance is excellent from my previous predecessors. Personally I have been using the ROG Zephyrus as a desktop replacement and never once regretted the decision. The Intel 285H is really not that bad considering their previous 2 desktop gen's issues. No game I played was ever CPU bound. The RTX 5070 Laptop is a nice workhorse even though you should know it is NOT the same is a regular desktop 5070. I benchmarked Time Spy and even Shadows of the Tomb Raider on high/max settings and got excellent results. See my pics. Every game I own and threw at it never stuttered, skipped, artifact or played sluggish. Oblivion Remaster, DOOM, CyberPunk etc were a blast. The keyboard/trackpad is nice and comfortable for someone my size (I just have big hands). Keys were responsive and had a great tactile feeling that I enjoy. Even when typing and my wrists being on the trackpad, I never once had a slip of the mouse/cursor. I do use an external G502 gaming mouse that pairs well. Another this I like is fan noise. Even during demanding tasks/gaming, the fans to ramp up, but they do NOT sound like mini jet engines like I am used to in other laptops. Easily can be drowned out with headphones but also the built-in speakers. I would not even notice the fans were on unless I was actually actively listening for them. Now I did try to see if I could remove the bottom to see the internals, but after removing all the T6 screws, the base is stuck together near the rear where all the cooling is so I did not want to risk damaging it. From what I did have access to, it seems you can replace the NVMe but did not see an extra slot for a 2nd (there could be one but I only had access to the front 50% and to the left of that is the wifi card. I really did want to see if you could add RAM but I think it is soldered and non-upgradable (you get 16GB of LPDDR5X @ 7467MHz). This brings me to my personal negatives about the laptop. 1st is the 1TB drive. For something that is as premium as this ROG, 2TB should be standard considering game sizes nowadays. 2nd is the 16GB of RAM. It seems the time is coming where 16GB is not going to cut it and at least 24/32GB should be the new norm. This and the inclusion of McAfee is the reason I knocked off a star. This ROG Zephyrus, even when only having a 5070 with 16GB, I feel is more than enough for a really enjoyable experience with today's modern titles. I have been having a blast with all my games
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ANDY Posted
Powerful device packed into a lightweight package. Runs all of my needs + light gaming which looks beautiful on the OLED display and high refresh rate. The speakers are also some of the best that I've heard on a laptop. Few shortcomings to be aware of. Due to the slim design, the system does run hot but has not bothered me yet when typing. In addition, the device is not cheap, so I wish it came with at least 32 GB of ram. The GPU is also limited in the 8 GB VRAM so something to keep in mind if you game a lot + play any AAA titles in the near future. Overall, I do not regret my purchase especially if you catch it on a sale!
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ZAYD Posted
Amazing performance for the size and battery life, screen is very nice and it's light for its size and specs. The area above the keyboard does tend to get very hot.
This review is from ASUS - ROG Zephyrus G16 16" 2.5K OLED 240Hz Gaming Laptop - Intel Core Ultra 9 285H - 16GB Memory - RTX 5070 - 1TB Storage - Eclipse Gray
MrMystery Posted
I picked up this model on sale and I have to say that for the specs and what I paid, it Is a good value. The laptop's design is very sleek and portable. I do wish that Asus included a fingerprint reader but I believe this supports Windows Hello. Regarding the performance, the laptop has a lot of potential but with stock settings, it is held back by constant boosting and fans kicking up, which kills your battery life and is unnecessary in Windows desktop mode. I'd highly recommend following a guide to remove Armory Crate software and replace it with G-Helper, which replicates its functions but also allows tweaking of power limits and fan noise. After running some tweaks, I am getting the laptop to run more quietly, stably, and longer due to containing the power limit and fans kicking up.
This review is from ASUS - ROG Zephyrus G16 16" 2.5K OLED 240Hz Gaming Laptop - Intel Core Ultra 9 285H - 16GB Memory - RTX 5070 - 1TB Storage - Eclipse Gray
JASPERD Posted
Laptop works very well. Meets all expectations with battery life and performance. Screen is absolutely stunning. Largest concern is cooling. Fans are not all that loud, and I don’t really mind since I usually use headphones. However, even during general use (browsers, music, videos) the laptop becomes incredibly hot. I have not noticed overheating or performance issues, but the case becomes nearly hot enough to burn (and likely would with prolonged touch).
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Dear JASPERD,
Thank you for sharing your experience with the ASUS GU605CP Gaming Laptop. While we are pleased to hear that the device meets your expectations for battery life, performance, and display quality, we sincerely apologize that you have encountered excessive heat on the chassis during general use. We understand how important comfortable operation is, and we regret the inconvenience this has caused.
To help improve cooling and overall performance, we recommend following the steps outlined in our FAQ guide linked below. If the issue persists after completing these steps, please contact our support team at https://www.asus.com/us/support/CallUs to further investigate the problem or arrange repair services if needed.
We stand behind our products and continuously strive to improve our products and processes to achieve customer service excellence. For more information, email us at customerloyalty@asus.com and include the case number "N2508034756-0014" as a reference. We will do our best to resolve your case quickly. Your feedback is important to us and enables us to improve our support channels. Thank you for choosing ASUS.
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Chantae
ASUS Customer Loyalty US Support
[Windows 11/10] Troubleshooting - Overheating and Fan issues: https://www.asus.com/support/faq/1015064/
Sriram Posted
I’ve been using the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 for a few weeks and it feels like the perfect mix of power and portability. The 16-inch OLED display is stunning — colors are vivid, and games look incredibly smooth at high refresh rates. Performance is top-notch; it runs heavy games and editing software without a hiccup. The build feels premium and it’s surprisingly lightweight for a gaming laptop. The only downsides are that the fans get loud under load and battery life isn’t all-day, but plugged in, it’s a beast. Overall, I’m really happy with the balance of performance and design.
This review is from ASUS - ROG Zephyrus G16 16" 2.5K OLED 240Hz Gaming Laptop - Intel Core Ultra 9 285H - 16GB Memory - RTX 5070 - 1TB Storage - Eclipse Gray