Customer Ratings & Reviews

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.

This laptop is amazing in almost every way. Besides being a powerhouse, it has a great screen and exceptional battery life (for an X86 CPU) making it perfect for gaming and productivity. I only encountered a few hiccups explained in my review, but overall, this laptop is one of the best on the market. I only removed one star due to the issues at the bottom of the review, but they are not deal breakers. Pros: -Thin and lightweight design -RTX 5080 GPU -Fast and efficient processor -Excellent battery life -Impressive speakers -Stunning screen -Comfortable keyboard feel -Upgradable and repairable -Fan is not too loud Cons: -A few driver bugs -Oversized trackpad -No touchscreen -Low-power NPU Setup and unboxing: The packaging is minimal, containing a 240W power brick and the device. Setup is the standard Windows installation process, but it was nice to see that there is pretty much no bloatware aside from the usual ASUS Armory Crate and MyAsus software for updates. I don’t personally see those as bad as they serve a function for device control. Everything worked well out of the box. Benchmarks: Being a new computer, I was eager to test the new Intel Processors given the brand’s reputation recently. I can happily say it is a great processor along with all the other specs. The RTX 5080 has 16GB of VRAM and is very speedy. Additionally this machine has PCIe 5.0 for faster hard drives and 32GB of fast DDR5 RAM. Here are a few numbers I was able to test. Unless stated elsewhere, all tests are on Performance mode / best performance when plugged in and Windows mode / balanced when on battery. All games are at native resolution and full settings, DLSS on when able. Browserbench 3.1 Chrome: 25.6 (plugged in) / 13.3 (battery) Cinebench R23 Multi Core: 16310 Geekbench 6 CPU: 2816 Single, 15455 Multi (plugged in) / 1500 Single, 11860 Multi (battery) Geekbench 6 OpenCL: 148145 (Plugged in 4080) 42244 (plugged in Intel) / 123468 (Battery 4080), 36062 (battery Intel) Geekbench AI OpenVino NPU Quantized: 14968 (plugged in) / 13032 (battery) Lightroom: 159 24MP Raw exports to JPEG in 59 seconds Handbrake: 4K MKV HDR to H.264 2160P60 conversion 1:18 1806 frames CrystalDiskMark: Read 6753 MB/s Write 5935 MB/s Overwatch 2: 200 FPS avg Doom Eternal: 140 FPS avg (with ray tracing) Horizon Zero Dawn Bench: 110 FPS Assassin's Creed Valhalla Bench: 81 FPS Forza Horizon 5 Bench w/DLAA: 129 FPS Homeworld 3 bench: 52 FPS (ray tracing on), 57 FPS (ray tracing off) Performance was consistently top-notch, and as far as gaming laptops go, the fan was loud but never too loud in my opinion. Keep in mind, on battery this is a silent mode as well which works as advertised but at reduced performance. Speakers: I enjoyed listening to music on the four large speakers on the side of the keyboard. They put out a full loud sound with no distortion that I could tell. They support Dolby Atmos and natively support 24-bit 48000Hz. I did not get a chance to try it out with wired headphones but it is supposed to be Hi-Res certified. Display: The display is a stunner. Supporting 100% DCI-P3 and Pantone Validated, the OLED is great for work or play. Dolby Vision HDR is also supported and looks great in video and games. I have absolutely no concerns here for photo editing or gaming. Being 16” it is a large laptop, but the bezels are minimal and it easily fits in my bag. Connectivity: The Intel BE201 card supports Wi-Fi 7 and BT 5.4. Physical ports consist of a proprietary power input, 1 HDMI 2.1, 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 A, 1 Thunderbolt 4 and 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 C port. Additionally the USB C ports support power delivery. My favorite port is the full sized SD card slot which supports UHS-II at up to 312 MB/s. Battery: Battery life depends on your usage, but the 90 WHrs battery will hold up well to most demands. The Arrow Lake processor is very efficient by X86 standards and I was able to get a full day of work on this thing. Heavy use such as the benchmarks I did earlier will drain the battery as using all cores or the discrete GPU is very power intensive. I am very happy with the battery life personally. If using the integrated ARC graphics, the battery is much better as it is much more efficient, yet still powerful. Upgradability: For anyone who wants to later do some upgrades, this is a great laptop. There are 11 screws on the bottom I was able to undo with a T6 torx screwdriver (two are hidden under rubber tabs at the top). The bottom comes off very easily with one captive screw on the bottom right allowing a gap after unscrewing. Inside, the layout is very clean with a lot of thermal tape and heat dissipation. The installed hard drive can be upgraded and there is a second empty slot on the other side (pictured) along with the Wi-Fi adaptor. That is it as I believe the RAM is soldered onto this model. If one day you need to replace a fan or the battery, all are easy to access and replace. I would say repairability is high on this laptop. Issues Encountered: Nvidia Optimus glitches - There were times where nVidia Optimus had issues switching between the RTX 4080 and the Intel Arc GPU. In these instances, I had to restart the computer to prevent any freezes it might have caused. Speaker volume bug - After prolonged standby, the sound output occasionally became very quiet. Upon troubleshooting I looked in the device manager and saw that the Cirrus Logic Awesome Speaker Amps had an error. This was easily fixed each time by disabling and reenabling the device but it is an issue rampant on pretty much all Asus laptops I have used, this one included. I believe it is a driver issue but time will tell. Weak NPU - With only 13 TOPS, the NPU is on the weaker side. This is not a huge deal if you use the GPU for NPU purposes, but it does mean the laptop will not be CoPilot+ certified even though there is a copilot button which just opens up the app. Trackpad - It is not necessarily bad but in my opinion it is oversized. Palm rejection works well when typing but there were times I accidentally moved the mouse or clicked when working. While gaming it is a non-issue as I use a mouse and turn off the trackpad. Also, this trackpad is a traditional diving board design with no haptic feedback. It is very accurate when used though.

The ROG Zephyrus G16 is a ridiculously powerful laptop! Coming from a Razer Blade, the entire laptop is extremely refreshing, and has made for one of my favorite Windows laptop experiences I have ever had! The build is a light, thin, super sleek aluminum body, with an accessory light strip on the back of the screen that is customizable (via the Armory Crate app)! It’s a very cool aesthetic that even if you aren’t a gamer doesn’t scream “gaming laptop” as much as some other laptops. I especially enjoy the large glass trackpad, extra sturdy keyboard with deep and satisfying key presses, as well as the FN key lock on the keyboard that requires no extra software, one of my favorite features! The laptop also has a decent webcam that gets the job done for basic camera needs, and an ample amount of ports around the chassis, with 2 USB-C ports, 2 USB-A ports, an HDMI port, headphone jack and SD card reader. The screen is a bright, crisp 2.5K OLED screen, which looks fantastic across the 16 inch panel and has a high detail level, making reading, watching videos and gaming on this screen a fantastic experience! The screen is also a 240hz display (more on this later), and the hinge is very sturdy and feels well built, always a pro! The speakers on this laptop are far louder than any other laptop I have heard besides a MacBook Pro! Compared side by side to a MacBook Pro, though they are barely noticeably quieter, they have an extremely similar sound profile; boomy bass with rich midrange and high end! Dolby Atmos for the win! The battery life of the Zephyrus G16 is such a great quality of life improvement over other gaming laptops I’ve used (specifically from Razer, which I could barely get more than an hour to an hour and a half of battery life out of at times)! It can consistently give a couple of hours of battery from full charge, especially when doing casual tasks as opposed to gaming and with energy-saving options/optimizations enabled. The software experience is a very comfortable Windows 11 Home experience, with only minimal extra ASUS software installed (Armory Crate and MyASUS) to facilitate performance and gaming customizations. This laptop is extremely powerful and goes far when it comes to performance! With RTX 5080 graphics, 32GB RAM, an Intel Core Ultra 9 285H Processor, G-SYNC, a 240hz refresh rate screen, and 2TB SSD, pretty much everything you do on this laptop, from gaming to casual use, will be silky smooth. Gaming with the high refresh rate screen is a dream (as the specs can actually support the high refresh rate!), and I can comfortably say I have yet to have issues running a game on very high settings! (Note that performance is best while the laptop is plugged in!) I also really enjoy the 2TB SSD storage and good data transfer speeds! Lastly, the fans and heat dissipation of this laptop are actually not as bad as other gaming laptops I have used, but the laptop still gets extremely hot during heavy use. If you keep the fans clear from obstruction and free to have good airflow, the laptop generally can stay at a decent, non-scorching temperature, but you pretty much can’t escape high heats during heavy use (ie. high definition gaming). The same applies to the charging brick, as it can get very hot during use as well (possibly even hotter than the actual laptop itself!).

About The ROG Zephyrus G16 is a high end gaming laptop brought to you by Asus. It boasts an Intel Ultra 9 Series 2 processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card, 240Hz refresh rate, 2 TB solid state hard drive, and 32GB of LPDDR5X RAM. Generous connectivity options are provided while keeping the laptop to a thin and lightweight design. Packaging and Contents The packaging has a nice appearance. Contents included the laptop, power adapter, and small instruction manuals. General Specifications Screen Size: 16” OLED Screen Resolution: 2560 x 1600 @ 240Hz Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor Series 2 Memory: 32GB LPDDR5X Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (16GB of GDDR7 Video Memory) Storage: 2TB SSD Operating System: Windows 11 Home Audio: Dolby Atmos RGB Lighting: Backlit keyboard with customizable keyboard lighting. Slash lighting at cover. The touchpad mouse is the biggest laptop touchpad I have ever seen. It takes up half of the keyboard. Ports and Connections Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7 Bluetooth Headphone Jack HDMI Out: 1 (2.1) Thunderbolt 4 Out: 1 USB Type A: 2 (3.2 Gen 2) 10 Gbps USB Type C: 1 (3.2 Gen 2) DC Power Input (not a USB Type C) Media Card Reader: SD Card Slot Reader Camera: 1080p Gaming Experience Now that we’re past all of the specs, the most encompassing thing that I can say is that this thing seems to be able to handle anything that I can do to challenge it. It’s made for gaming and it does it well. The screen had a stunningly sharp picture. The video while gaming had an enjoyable smooth movement. It didn’t have any lag or jitter. Excellent job overall. It’s very similar to last year’s model, but with even more souped-up specs due to the 5080 graphics card and the more advanced processor. I did have one issue so far, and it turned out to be a video card driver. Once I did the update for it through the Nvidea updater, it fixed everything. Other Things I Noticed Features vs Size – This is the same exact case as last year’s model. Asus did a masterful job with providing a loaded laptop with a larger screen while creating a thinner, less bulky device. It looks good and works well. Mouse Pad – This was one of the few things that I did not like about the laptop. The mouse pad takes up half of the keyboard space. It actually makes it harder to type because it’s so big. This isn’t new for Asus, as a few of my Asus laptops have had this. Heat – For gaming laptops, this can be a big issue. The laptop did pretty well considering the size and power of the graphics card. I did notice that my power adapter was pretty warm after a few hours of use. Power Adapter Cords – I don’t really like how the two-part power supply is split. It seems like the power block ends up too close to the laptop. Maybe something for Asus to look at. It would be more convenient to have the block within 2-3 feet away from the plug, and provide generous length from the block to the laptop. Most users will eventually sit at a desk and this would make tabletop positioning more convenient. Fingerprints – The gray aluminum finish does show fingerprints. You can see it in my pictures. It’s not that big of a deal for me. Overall, this is an excellent luxury gaming laptop. The video motion is smooth and the picture is stunning. It’s simply a higher end machine. While there were a few minor things that I mentioned I still believe that this product deserves 5 stars. I think that most people will find it to be a very solid gaming machine and should be happy with their selection. Asus continues to make good products. This is my fourth laptop from them, and they all have worked very well.

Asus did a fantastic job with the aesthetic design of this new G16 laptop. They also did a great job fitting the high performance hardware into such a compact package. Unfortunately, keeping it portable and light does come with some trade offs. Nonetheless, if high performance portability is a priority, you may be able to see past some of the issues I personally had with this laptop. Speaking of portability, at under 4.5lbs and approximately 0.6” thick, this laptop is extremely portable for the amount of performance it puts out. Makes it great for some coffee shop work or gaming. Included is the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H CPU coupled with 32GB of LPDDR5X RAM (soldered) and the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 GPU with 16GB of GDDR7 VRAM and to complete the amazing grouping of awesome hardware is a 16” 2.5K (2560x1600) OLED panel at 240Hz with 0.2 ms response time. The screen is absolutely gorgeous and is likely my favorite part of this performance laptop. Not having ever owned an OLED screen of any sort, this is definitely the icing on the cake of this machine. The sound quality is pretty good. Sporting Dolby Atmos, the stock sound experience is enough for me given it’s a portable laptop. I’m not expecting a surround sound speaker sound experience but for what they packet in the case, it sounds pretty decent. I also like the oversized trackpad on this laptop. It’s really a great addition if you aren’t using an external mouse. I also like that you can lock the trackpad and prevent its use if you are indeed using a mouse. I mostly play Warzone and with custom “almost” Ultra settings (with the exception of a few I don’t like being the highest) I was getting 120+ FPS on the gorgeous OLED screen. I could definitely push it beyond that if I was to turn down the settings. I will say, make sure the CORRECT GPU is selected in whatever game you are playing. There was a time I went through troubleshooting some pretty awful issues only to find out the game had selected the wrong GPU. The other problem I had, I accidentally put the machine in battery saver mode and even plugged in, it stayed on this mode. I was concerned as to why my benchmarks were turning out really low and ended up finding the setting was accidentally turned on and remained on. Just keep these things in mind if you run into issues. It really took me on a wild goose chase. My only issue with this machine is likely an issue with most performance gaming laptops. The heat, the fan noise, and the battery. It gets HOT. As I was experimenting with the different modes, I noticed that if you put it in Turbo mode and the NVIDIA GPU in use at all times, it will get hot just doing basic general tasks as well. This is likely why they have the built in profiles with auto GPU switching etc. Battery life is ok with general use. I would approximate roughly 6-7 hours while more intensive tasks or gaming significantly reduce that number. As I said, I feel like this is somewhat to be expected with most gaming laptops but it's better to know going into the purchase than not knowing and being caught off guard. I'm not a big fan of the Asus software at all. It tends to be resource intensive and honestly, bloated. Unfortunately you kind of need it for all of the advanced and power saving features of the laptop. As well as the RGB control. They kind of rolled it all up into a single suite of software and I just feel like the laptop would perform better without it. I'm not a fan of any sort of bloatware, granted this is more software with built in customization and functionality but nonetheless I wish you could do all these power saving auto switching features on its own with no heavy software running in the background. Outside of the software, I think my only other issue with this laptop is the soldered 32GB of RAM. What if you want 64GB? You’re out of luck. You can't upgrade it. Which is a real bummer and I feel like a real step backwards for PC/Laptop manufacturers. I think you should have the bare minimum upgradeability. Overall it's an excellent system and it's mind boggling to see how far technology has truly come as they keep rolling out machines that are better and better. It makes you wonder “what's the true limit for a consumer machine going to be?”

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 16” OLED 2.5K 240 HZ Gaming Laptop is hands down the best laptop I have ever owned. • Unboxing and setup – The laptop came well protected without a bunch of excess packaging. It includes the ROG Zephyrus G16 featuring Windows 11 Home and a 240W power brick. Everything worked out of the box; although, there were some expected updates (driver/security/GPU/BIOS) that needed to be done for optimal performance which took about 30 minutes to download and install. All-in-all, the unboxing and setup process was about as smooth as it could be. • Aesthetics – The laptop is made with a premium aluminum lightweight chassis weighing 4.3 lbs. I am a big fan of the eclipse gray color; although, it does show fingerprints. I also think the slash lighting on the lid is a nice touch. • CPU – The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H processor with 16-cores and a boost clock up to 5.4 GHz is an absolute beast and can handle anything a gamer can throw at it. I did not experience any CPU throttling due to overheating; although, the computer does get quite loud when set to performance and turbo mode. I will note that the combination of liquid metal and 2nd Gen Arc Flow Fans do a great job cooling the computer. It is perfectly paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 for the ultimate gaming experience. • GPU – It comes with a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 which is a perfect card for 2.5K gaming. I tested several different games including Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Valorant, Path of Exile 2, and PUBG and all ran flawlessly. I was able to push 200+ fps on high/ultra settings. I do appreciate that depending on how you have the GPU performance setup in Armoury Crate, the software will automatically switch between the discrete GPU and the integrated GPU. This allows for solid performance while maintaining long battery life during non-intensive tasks. As I mostly have the laptop plugged in, I have been running it on the ultimate setting which gives the best overall performance and lowest button-to-pixel latency. • RAM – It comes with 32 GB of 7468 MHz LPDDR5X, the sweet spot for gaming and multitasking. • Storage - It comes with a PCIe 4.0 2 TB SSD, a great size hard drive given many games easily hit 100+ GB in size. The 2 TB SSD will allow you to have several games downloaded and still have room for other apps/music/documents/etc. • OLED Display – The 2.5k (2560 x 1600) OLED display is stunning featuring a 0.2ms response time, 240 Hz refresh rate, and NVIDIA G-SYNC. Between the ultrafast response time, high refresh rate, and no screen tearing, it is the perfect display for gaming. I really like the true black of the OLED display as it provides unparalleled contrast. It also supports HDR producing greater luminance and color depth; although, this display is somewhat limited as it only has max 500 nit brightness. • Windows Copilot AI – My main complaint about this laptop is that this garbage bloatware comes preinstalled. AI seems to be the trend with all major companies these days and unfortunately there are some serious privacy/data concerns linked to using it. I immediately uninstalled and disabled everything I could relating to Copilot. • Connectivity – The laptop has a Thunderbolt 4 Type C port,1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C port, 2 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type A ports, 1 HDMI 2.1 port, media card reader, and a headphone jack. It also offers Wi-Fi 7. Overall, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 is in my opinion the best laptop in its class offering an outstanding gaming experience. I highly recommend it.

Oh my, what a beast. Whether you need a portable media editing powerhouse or high end gaming laptop, the ROG Zephyrus G16 has you covered. The 2560x1600 OLED HDR screen is beautiful and pairs well with the NVIDIA RTX 5080. Every game I tried played flawlessly with ultra graphic settings and frame rates over 100 FPS. I’ve never had Cyberpunk or Forza Motorsport maxed out like that and it’s an absolute treat. The details are gorgeous and it only got better when connecting it to an Alienware 3440x1440 ultrawide. It played smoother than my desktop with an RTX 3070 which is pretty remarkable, because that rig isn’t a slouch. However, it was when I connected it to another external display that it revealed a few weaknesses. This laptop doesn’t like my Samsung Odyssey G8 monitor. When I tried connecting through HDMI, it would play nice until I tried playing Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus. That game would make it to the menu screen and then lock up the computer forcing a hard reset. I then tried connecting with the Display Port and while it technically worked, it’s still hampered. If you’re facing the computer, the left Display Port is rooted to the internal GPU and the right side Display Port goes to the RTX 5080. Unfortunately, only the internal GPU gave me a picture. While the NVIDIA GPU was recognized, it would not display a picture. It’s listed as a monitor in display settings, but won’t let it activate as a display for some reason. Maybe other 4k monitors are more compatible, but I had no luck with the Samsung Odyssey G8. On the bright side, the 3440x1440 Alienware is probably better for gaming anyway and works great with HDR on and running at 165hz. External monitor issue aside, this laptop absolutely rocks. It’s fast, light, snappy, and compact enough to actually use as a daily laptop. It’s amazing how far gaming laptops have come in just a few years. I’m always surprised by how light it is when I pick it up and the case feels stiff enough to take abuse. The keyboard is spaced well and the speakers are just loud enough with good detail. This also says a lot about how relatively quiet the fans are. It’s noticeable when playing games, but quiet enough that you can actually hear the speakers clearly. Some gaming laptops fans are so loud you practically need headphones to hear them, but not this one. Haven’t had any heat issues either, which is impressive considering how thin the body is. Should you get this laptop? If you regularly work in media production or want a high end portable gaming rig, yes! If you don’t, still yes! The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 is an outstanding laptop that should meet 99% of the needs of most people. It’s great for photo and HD video editing while I’m traveling, and have you ever experienced Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus on Mein Leben graphics mode at 3440x1440 HDR playing at 120 FPS? It’s fuuuuuun. PROS - Fast - RTX 5080 - 32GB RAM and 2 TD hard drive - Beautiful 2560x1600 anti-glare HDR OLED screen - Cyberpunk, Forza Motorsports, and Wolfenstein II at 3440x1440 HDR ultra and mein leben graphic settings plays above 100 FPS smoothly - Good speakers - Light and thin - Good amount of ports, even SD card - Works great with external Alienware 3440x1440 OLED ultrawide - Relatively quiet fans - Stiff body - About 3.5 hours battery life CONS - No ethernet port - Doesn’t like my Samsung Odyssey G8 monitor - GPU switching can be finicky - No fingerprint scanner

This laptop combines a powerhouse gaming PC with a more svelte and sleek body that would not give itself away as a gaming device quite so easily. It is remarkably thin and light weight, has excellent battery life, a beautiful OLED screen, and the keyboard and touchpad are both responsive and comfortable. It supports a favorite login method of mine in Windows Hello facial recognition. It has subtle lighting via a diagonal “slash” bar across the back of the screen and RGB backlighting in the keyboard which are the only physical indicators of its gaming heritage in an otherwise smooth dark aluminum frame. The screen is bright with 500 nit Dolby Vision HDR, and 240hz with G-Sync but no touch functionality which I don’t mind since I would hate to leave fingerprints all over it anyway. Upon initial setup I quickly found that the touchpad is super responsive and easy to interact with, and in the 3-4 hours I spent setting things up, installing my apps, games, and updates, it only used around 40% of the battery in that time, so for regular tasks it has a lot of battery life to offer. Gaming on battery only will deplete it very quickly, however. It did everything quickly and I did not let up on installing as many things as I could at once to try and see what it could do. Once ready, I have since spent as much time gaming as I can on it and have been incredibly pleased with my experience so far. Playing the newest games such as Expedition 33 on the RTX 5080 yields a gorgeous high settings play through with good framerate on my 4K external monitor. Moving back to the internal screen at 2560x1600 brings the framerate up substantially. But suffice it to say that it is more than capable of gaming at 4K even with high settings if you are willing to live with 40-60FPS. Even the built-in speakers sound fantastic and support Dolby Atmos, I was surprised with the sound quality they produce. Wi-Fi 7 speeds are remarkable; it will pull 800+ Mbps on Wi-Fi downloading new games. Ports are plentiful, with an HDMI 2.1, Thunderbolt 4, USB-C and 2 USB-A ports available in addition to an SD card slot and 3.5mm audio jack. It even uses a dedicated charge port, so it does not have to sacrifice a USB-C for power although the Thunderbolt 4 port does also support Power Delivery. It also has an additional m.2 slot under the bottom cover for secondary SSD storage that I intend to add to later. My external monitors have built in USB hubs, so I use them to expand the capacity even further, but I have discovered that one of them causes a boot loop sometimes when it is connected so I am still investigating what is creating that particular issue, however that is the only problem I have experienced and it is intermittent. It does run hot and loud when gaming but that is expected considering the heat generated is being expelled and keeping the temperatures under control. Between the heat and short battery life while gaming unplugged it would be tough to play long without good ventilation and a plug nearby. Everything I have thrown at this laptop so far has clearly shown its prowess and power. I will run two external high-end monitors, a Bluetooth headset, mouse, keyboard, and controller, several additional USB devices on the hubs, and still load up games quickly and be able to play with great FPS and high graphics settings. It handles tasks with ease. I can bring it places and not have it scream to the world that it is a gaming computer. It is exactly the device I have always wanted to have, and I am very happy that it does everything I want it to and more.

I’ve been a big fan of the Asus ROG Zephyrus laptop lineup for some time. I started with a Zephyrus G14 a few years back and was extremely impressed at that time with specs and performance. Although I’ve upgraded to a 16 inch chassis, I’m still wildly impressed with the hardware and performance coming from a portable machine that only weighs 4.3 pounds. The G16 is even thin enough to fit in a standard 16 inch laptop sleeve, which is not something that too many gaming laptops can boast. The biggest thing that I personally love about these laptops is how inconspicuous they are. While most gaming laptops are bulky and flashy with colors, lights, logos, etc, the Zephyrus G16 isn’t unless you want it to be. The laptop’s logo is very small and only on the corner of the lid. Turn off the slash lighting and change your keyboard backlighting to white and no one would ever know you were carrying around a gaming laptop. You could easily use it for daily note taking, word processing, photo and video editing, media consumption, or as a work machine. That being said, when you’re ready to game, you can turn on and customize the slash lighting on the laptop’s lid to many different presets or even have it sync with music or other media audio. The backlit RGB keys can be set to your favorite color or cycle through various colors and presets. Long story short, the customizability is great, but not overdone. Performance-wise, if you’re looking at this laptop, you know its specs and your assumption that it rips is correct. You can run even poorly optimized games at their high or highest settings without issue. My G16 has been a portable Marvel Rivals and Warzone machine and it performs just as well as my desktop. The OLED display is stunning with perfect colors and deep blacks. The 6 integrated speakers and Dolby Atmos do sound great for both gaming and music/media consumption. And they get surprisingly loud. The 32GB of RAM and 2TB PCIe SSD allow you to multitask like no other. There are two USB-A, two USB-C, and one HDMI port that allow you to connect an additional monitor, headphones, and a mouse without the need for a splitter. An SD card slot is also included, which I didn’t expect, but is certainly convenient when downloading camera or drone pictures for editing. The only real gripe I have about the G16 is the fact that it is air cooled. Because it needs a lot of air to keep things from overheating, the fans do get loud when the GPU is under load. I started using a prop to keep the back of mine held up and that has helped a bit. I might invest in a dedicated cooling pad if need be. That being said, it does move enough air to keep the keyboard cool even after long gaming sessions. So despite the noise, you won’t be cooking your fingers. All in all, the Zephyrus G16 is phenomenal both esthetically and performance-wise. If you’ve got the capital to pick one up, I think you’ll love it!

I am a huge gamer and always looking for the best gaming laptop to be able to play on the go. I was extremely excited to try out the Asus ROG G16 and so glad I did. Right out of the box you can notice the quality of the product and packaging. Setup was extremely easy, it is important to charge for at least 3 hours before booting up. However once botted, the normal windows setup / updates went through, and it was good to go. I was actually very impressed there was no bloat ware on this machine. The laptop settings are very customizable with the MyASUS and the Armoury Crate. I strongly recommend using these apps to get the most out of the laptop. Laptop - I really like that the speakers are around the keyboard itself and the huge mouse pad area. There is space for palm resting and the keyboard form allows for great hand placement. The mount for the laptop screen connecting to the base is reinforced and keeps the positioning. The ventilation is underneath so recommend having it rest on something so your lap is not burning after awhile. The WIFI card supports frequencies up to 320Mhz which is great for those who wish to use the higher bands on their router networks. The WIFI card supports dual band and has a high transfer speed. Glad to see they did not skimp on the wifi card for this laptop! The lighting of the keyboard and back of laptop screen is very nice and fun to change settings on. Display - The Display is very impressive OLED at a 240Hz refresh rate supporting HDR. It is very bright and easy to read maximizing screen portions around the frame. It is not touchscreen however that is ok for myself honestly as I prefer not having finger smudges. Hard Drive - SSD read/write is extremely fast for an SSD, always under 8.2ms response time. I love how huge the drive space is at 2TB which allows plenty of room for massive game libraries. RAM - The laptop comes with 32GB of ram which windows 11 takes about 30% of that on average. Honestly, I wished ASUS would ship the laptop with 64GB of ram for those high performance games or video editing. Gaming - For gaming this laptop comes with a ton of software that aids in optimizing for the best gaming experience. NVIDIA display mode setting allows for automatically change from onboard graphics to NVIDIA for best battery performance. The Armoury Crate Turbo setting allows for CPU and GPU to max out for performance. Running 3dMark Test results and it was very impressive frame rate and graphics. I really enjoy playing games on this machine with the flexibility of travel. So far this has been my go to for gaming on the go! Overall this is an amazing gaming laptop and strongly recommended for anyone who wants to game on the go!

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.

To start off, I've used the previous 2024 G14 variant spec'd with the AMD 8945HS 32GB and 4070 mobile. I really enjoyed the form factor of last years G14 (14"), but there were a ton of caveats I just didn't like.. I mean it was a great laptop, but it didn't really check every box for me. Enter the 2025 G16: -The size is obviously bigger, but I can't fault or praise that. I'm used to smaller 13.3-14" laptops. -Screen resolution is slightly downgraded from the G14 model 2880x1800 vs 2560x1600 on this G16, but offers a subjectively brighter looking 240hz OLED, which I do enjoy more. Spec wise, this laptop is really hard to complain about. You get a 5080 mobile that can turbo up to 130w, 32GB of 7467mhz LPDDR5X, 2GB SSD all interconnected to a core ultra 9 285H. SUBJECTIVE THOUGHTS: People might dislike me for this, but I personally think the Intel chip is a bit better for a mobile platform. Everything from downclocking to heat output seems more streamlined relative to the 2024 G14 model. For example, I can tune the AMD chip to consume lower power and output less heat, but the Intel option "just works" for a better lack of terms. Less driver conflict and ease of swapping to dedicated GPU.. which required an actual reboot on the G14 (I left mine in auto swap mode long term). Battery is great. The display auto adjusts down to low hz to save power and pretty sure this G16 is lasting longer throughput my work days. The current gen core Ultra 9 seems underrated in this aspect. Laptop has intel WIFI7 (BE201) Power saving features limit throughput, but the performance is exceptional, especially next to the MediaTek 6E option in the previous G14. (That one had high latency and random driver conflicts). Sound is nice.. similar to G14. I cant really fault it. CONS: This one isn't super big for most people considering it's a laptop, but the CPU performance is a bit weak for CPU bound stuff such as Counterstrike 2. (Yes it's plugged in and set to ultimate performance) The GPU can pull it's own weight as it's a 60 SM 5080 Mobile @ 130w turbo, but I'm a little disappointed with the max CPU performance. To be completely fair, the 8945HS on the G14 has similar dips and performance on this end. -This is obvious the trade off of a ultra portable mobile platform. If you want desktop like CPU performance, you might have to look into an option with a Intel HX, which is going to be a larger form factor. OVERALL: I think this is a solid jack of all trades if you're always on the run or traveling. It can play AAA games relatively well at decent settings. I wish there was a G14 variant of this 285H CPU with maybe a weaker GPU. I love AMD (I run a 9800X3D on desktop), but I still think Intel holds the edge on mobile platforms. (subjective). I'm giving it a solid 4/5. Again, I wish the CPU was a little stronger, but I cant exactly fault it given the battery performance. Max CPU power on 285H is only 115W. Exceptional laptop all around.

The ROG Zephyrus G16 is a powerful yet lightweight laptop that handles games with ease. With its specs, it comes as no surprise that it can run hot - however in certain spots the cooling is surprisingly effective, making long gaming sessions relatively comfortable. Pros: -Lightweight and thin (around 4 lbs) -PC setup/updates were relatively quick and went by without issue. There wasn’t a lot of unnecessary software that needed to be dealt with - for me it was mainly just changing some settings in Armoury Crate and installing crucial updates in the MyASUS program. -The speakers sound great and are very enjoyable for a laptop in my opinion. It sounds full and can get loud without any distortion. Overall, the audio feels balanced enough for all kinds of media content and gaming. -240hz OLED screen is perfect for shooter games like CS2, and even though the screen is glossy it can get bright enough for use under direct sunlight -With the 5080, games like Forza Horizon 5, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Indiana Jones run and look amazing on the highest settings. -SD card slot -Spacious touchpad -Personally I find the keyboard keys the perfect size. -Fans do an excellent job of cooling the left and right sides of the keyboard, specifically around the WASD key area (about 90°F) - extended gaming sessions are pretty comfortable if the laptop is on a desk (I believe the hottest parts of the laptop are down the middle). Cons: -RGB keyboard leaves a lot to be desired (no custom per key lighting, few effects). While the keys feel responsive for gaming, the typing experience feels a little hollow and somewhat boring in my opinion. -Fan noise is a little loud when gaming -Charger is a bit hefty - to no surprise when I plugged in an older, lighter 100W charger to see if it would be ok I got an insufficient power warning. -Touchpad is not too sensitive, while casually gaming on it sometimes swipe gestures would not register (looking around in-game). I changed the sensitivity in Windows settings to max and it was better. Overall, the G16 is an excellent, lightweight laptop that delivers a smooth and immersive gaming experience. The screen, fans, and speakers are also impressive, making this an excellent choice for gamers looking to upgrade or need mobility without sacrificing gaming performance.

Quick Summary: One of the best gaming laptops, I'm very impressed with all it's features. Its nicely packaged in a beautifully thin all aluminum case, which feels premium. It utilizes the Intel Ultra 9 CPU, one of the higher end processor that some games uses (depending on setting) rather than the GPU. Talking about the GPU, on graphic intensive games, the GeForce RTX 4090 takes over and this is where it the G16 shines. Especially with it's 2.5k HRD 240hz OLED display, which to me is the highlight of this gaming laptop. This is my 2nd OLED display laptop, but has been better than some of my OLED TV. Not only is the display beautiful the speakers are just as superb. I'd highly recommend this laptop for anyone looking for a gaming laptop. Pros: Beautiful 2.5k HDR Display Great sounding audio speaker Thin all aluminum sleek gray case GeForce RTX 4090 Cons: Gets a bit warm, even hot at times, but that's wall all thin gaming computers will do. I assume that's what Asus had in mind when designing this laptop with an all aluminum case. Since it was going to be use for graphic intensive gaming, they made the whole case a heat sink. Pretty smart. Battery life is not the best, but what do you expect when you try to game on the go. Graphics uses power and the more graphics a game has the more power the CPU, GPU, and display will use. I think I was able to game for a little less than 2 hours which is quite good for not plugging it in to a power outlet. Last Words: Overall, I've enjoyed using this laptop not only for games, but also I've been able to use it for work and it has a lot of power. I'd highly recommend this, the only cons were the ones stated above and it's unavoidable and expected which is why I didn't give it 5 star. Which there were 1/2 stars, this would definitely get a 4.5 or close to perfect laptop.

I know this Laptop would be my To Go To, long time to come, it feels Premium and Durable! The laptop (Zephyrus G-16) it's gorgeous, from the moment i unboxed it to after few days of usage, keeps catching my eyes all the time. Beautiful machined full aluminum body and it's, to my surprise, incredible Thin and Light for how much power it packs with the latest components available (Nvidia RTX 4080/ super fast 2TB SSD and the Intel Ultra 9). Whether I’m gaming, editing videos, or multitasking with heavy applications, the performance is buttery smooth. AAA games run flawlessly on ultra settings, and the thermals stay surprisingly controlled for such a slim chassis. The Display it's super bright and color-accurate and it does add a lot to the beauty of this Laptop i'm glad Asus went with OLed technology here. At 240hz this display it's a dream to look at. The speakers output the best sound i have ever heard in any laptop so far and the Keyboard (RGB) as well as the trackpad are very responsive. Overall, Asus showed that in 2025 a Gaming Laptop can be as beautiful as portable/stylish and gone are those days when you had to wonder if you should sacrifice performance over the looks. If you are looking for a top tier Laptop the Zephyrus G16 it's the one!

Coming from the previous generation’s Zephyrus, there was hope that with new technology would bring better performance, better efficiency, and a chance of fixing all (or at least most) of the problems that were encountered before. Has this been met with this newest iteration? Well, there are mixed feelings on that. I will be conducting this review compared to the previous generation that had an Intel 185H and RTX 4090, all other specs are the same. For those coming onto this platform fresh, the Zephyrus lineup has always had decent build quality; you get the feeling that you got what you paid for. The keyboard is a joy to use, the touchpad is nice and large so you have to be a little careful when typing, and the speakers are amongst the best for a laptop. There are no problems with the OLED screen, it is extremely sharp and amazing for photography. I find that this has the perfect I/O ports for travel without needing a dongle. You do need to bring the charging brick, otherwise you are forced into the discrete graphics when on a lower powered charger (on battery, you can use the GPU without a problem). Overall, using this is a joy and it is definitely a more enjoyable experience than the previous generation. With that said, let’s dive into what has changed and fixed. For starters, one of the main reasons why it is more enjoyable is they have really dialed in the fan noise. You really do not hear the fan unless you start doing processing work, compared to before where the fans start kicking on when you watch YouTube. The CPU and GPU seem to play more nicely together on the platform too. The problem where the 185H would hit a high temperature limit and suddenly drop to 300MHz were not seen for the 285H. All that being said, one of the biggest elephant in the room needs to be addressed, and that is the price. This is coming in at about the same price as the 4090 last generation, which is a huge price jump as that was last year’s flagship model. Looking at the benchmark photos uploaded, there is only a minor improvement. Also one thing to note, the current fan profiles do not have the fans running at 100% and that really drops the CPU scores as shown. That means to get the extra CPU performance, you’ll need to change the fan profiles and say goodbye to the quiet life. So at the end of the day, this was a marginal improvement over the 4090 from last generation at a similar MSRP. Intel once again should not have been the CPU choice, AMD has a much better option and better efficiency. The 5080 is disappointing and barely better than a 4090. This laptop leaves much to be desired; as an upgrade from last generation it is not much, and for a newcomer, you may be better off getting a used 4090 variant or wait for a sale. If you must have the shiniest and newest, the Zephyrus platform is an extremely enjoyable user experience and that is something that should be considered.

The Rog Zephyrus G16 with an RTX 5080 is a fantastic and fun portable gaming laptop that is unfortunately significantly held back by the limited wattage delivered to the dedicated GPU. I understand that lower wattages and therefore decreased performance are the trade off when going for something as thin and sleek as this laptop. But other laptops in this market, like Razer's Blade 16 or 18, are able to give much more power to the GPU while still maintaining a very similar level of thinness. Quite simply the price to performance ratio is pretty terrible. But I understand that purchasers of this laptop are probably not concerned strictly with maximum gaming performance. Rather, if your primary concern is thinness and beauty then there is almost literally nothing better than this laptop on the market today. It is slim sleek and stylish, with an absolutely gorgeous (though unfortunately quite dim, only reaching 400 nits) OLED display. So if you're wanting more screen real estate and better thermals than the smaller G14 then this G16 might be for you. The keyboard is quite nice and satisfying, and the chassis is satisfyingly small and light. Thermals are generally okay, but if you do anything more than light web browsing, then the laptop will get hot pretty fast. In other words, this thing needs to be elevated on a laptop stand. As I said before, if you are looking at price to performance, then this laptop is a pretty terrible deal. But if you want just the right balance of performance and thinness/portability with a slightly larger screen than the G14, then the ASUS ROG Zephyrus is quite simply unbeatable.

What I love about the laptop: Great build quality, no track pad issue as the previous gen, great for school, good battery lasting 6 to 8 hours without needing to plug in on 60 hz, normal usage, office files, some open source AI centric programs. Beastly performance in games, running AC shadows all maxed out 1600p with DLSS Quality dynamic res with frame gen 2x at 80 fps. Spoiler alert: frame gen input lag isn’t all that bad! Indiana jones and the great circle runs at supreme and full pathtracing 1600p DLSS Quality FG 4x with 150 fps and at that high fps, input lag isn’t noticeable even with a mouse and keyboard. The display is great with Gsync, looks sharp and great colors. What I don’t like: high temps, going into the 90 celsius range on CPU and 80’s on GPU. Power modes could be tweaked to get around that though but the discrete gpu typically runs hot in the 50’s even when not doing any intensive tasks. Switching to iGPU helps and the laptop is cold and silent then. Gaming noise is loud, you would need headphones. Coming from Asus G14 2024 4060, there is noticeable increase in heat and noise but that is to be expected since G16 is more power hungry. Moreover, I don’t really like the price of this laptop and if you are not in urgent need, I would recommend waiting for a sale. But should you decide to get this, you probably won’t be disappointed.

The 2025 Zephyrus G16 with the RTX 5080 is one of the most impressively tuned laptops I’ve tested. Even on 100W USB-C charging, it delivered 83–96 FPS in Resident Evil 4 Remake at native 1600p with ray tracing on high and no DLSS — outperforming the RTX 4090 model, which managed just 47–52 FPS under the same conditions. In CPU-Z benchmarks, the 5080’s Ultra 9 285H scored 807.7 (1T) and 9536.1 (multi) in Turbo mode — beating the 4090 both plugged in and on battery. It stayed cool, efficient, and even maintained just 0.5%/hr battery drain overnight in sleep mode. If you want near-desktop power that travels well, scales smartly, and doesn’t need a giant charger to perform — the 5080 G16 is simply in a league of its own.

This laptop is a step up in terms of performance and portability. I use it for at home for work but it travels very well and maintains the capability of a home PC. I highly recommend for the professional thats looking for the extra NVIDIA power for gaming or training AI models.