Customer Ratings & Reviews

I will say I love this Laptop. It does run very hot to touch but I purchased a cooling pad from Best Buy to help ensure everything stays cool. This laptop has incredible graphics and the built in speakers are much better than I expected. The OLED screen is a massive win with its clarity and eye catching colors that even someone like me that usually games on a large monitor due to my vision helps me see and compete in matches with the smaller laptop screen. I gave this 5 stars because there wasn't a 4.5 option. I only docked it by.5 due to the heat which is an easy fix.

The ASUS Zephyrus G16, a 2025 model, is an outstanding laptop with an incredibly brilliant OLED display, powered by a powerful Intel Ultra 9 processor and the outstanding Nvidia RTX 5070Ti Graphics Card. The 1TB SSD, coupled with the 32GB of Ram, and 12GB of VRAM, effortlessly handles Windows 11 Home applications and power-hungry Games. In fact, I downloaded Call of Duty Special Ops 7, and ran the Game without difficulty in the Performance Mode, which can be accessed and easily fine tuned with the built-in ASUS Armoury screen. There is no excessive heat during Gaming, and fan noise could only be heard without headphones. I liked this laptop so much that I also purchased the ASUS headphones, and then the fantastic ASUS Raikiri-2 Gaming controller. ASUS has certainly nailed it with this model, and I highly recommend it along with the ASUS Headphones and Raikiri-2 Controller. If you want the best, along with affordability, by this ASUS model!

Such an amazing laptop for the price. Display amazing battery life amazing power amazing overall an amazing laptop.

This is my 2nd gaming laptop and my 1st high-end laptop. My eyes were really into the Lenovo Legion laptops but they don’t have it in store so I ended up with this model. I like the minimalist design it feels like a mac, feels premium. Loving the screen, tried playing Ghost of Tsushima and Black Myth Wukong and both look so good (everything looks good). Specs and performance, I haven’t played long enough to feel the drop in performance (like heat throttle).

This thing is a beast. I have no complaints about game performance. Temps can get high (80-90 CPU, 70-80 GPU) but that is normal for a laptop. When on battery life there is no fan noise and it lasts quite long (although I haven't done a full test, just looked at wattage draw). Also, the speakers are some of the best I have heard. Definitely opt for gHelper over armory crate, it is just better. The only complaint I have is some noise around the hinges, but that doesn't warrant it losing a star.

Before you read the title and look at the price and think "HUH?", allow me to clarify - this is CHEAP..ly made. The price is anything from it. Funny enough, the price was actually a couple hundred dollars lower until certain government things went into play and it landed where it is today. Bureaucracy aside, this thing runs HOT. I don't mean "well, duh, it's a gaming laptop" hot, I mean you can turn it on, leave it flat on a desk and allow the vents (raised by speedbumps on the bottom chassis) to do their thing, open Steam (not a game, just the launcher), and hear the jet engines fire up. Just downloading a game will push the CPU enough to need a fan on in the room - that's ridiculous for a laptop. It comes pre-installed with all your favorite ASUS bloatware - MyASUS, Armoury Crate, AURA Sync, etc. The Windows install itself takes forever, oddly enough, coupled in with any updates and ASUS registration screens - it took a solid 45 minutes before I was actually able to USE the laptop. The OLED screen leaves a lot to be desired if you've used an actual OLED monitor - both less-than-vibrant images and mediocre refresh rate unless you bypass the recommended power settings and/or leave it plugged in all the time. At that point, you might as well invest in a PC - one at the price of this laptop will hang around for a few years, actually. It's not all bad, though. The speakers are fairly balanced. While annoying as bloatware, the lighting options are fun (although the cover light effects seem entirely pointless). Although the keys themselves are a tough sell for a GAMING laptop, they are smooth to the touch and at least responsive. The trackpad, on the other hand, is a whole other beast with how it is TOO responsive - at some point I felt like I was playing a theremin with how it was responding to just the air between it and my palm. 3 hours on balanced mode off charger? Not bad, but always feels bad on these "gaming" laptops. ASUS products serve me well in my custom-built gaming PC but take factors like government taxes, the price bloat of RTX 50s, the portability of a laptop, and ASUS seemingly cheaping out on thermals, and this is not one of their proudest moments.

Had to return this item a few times to get one that actually worked -- had some that stuttered every few moments, black screened, and/or overheated. So annoying but I went through a few exchanges for the hardware (its a nicely built laptop -- best on market). QC and software sucks though. Wasted hours of my time (and my local Best Buy's) to get a good one. when it doesn't stutter stutter (in optimus mode with asus armoury create uninstalled), I've set 3D Mark records. The intel chip surprised me, not bad at all. The 5070 ti is great. However, back to the bad. Asus is a joke when it comes to their software and firmware team. See report from Zephkek on GitHub, where he absolutely dismantles the awful firmware design team from Asus. https://github.com/Zephkek/Asus-ROG-Aml-Deep-Dive Asus, do better! 1 guy figured out what a 0.5 TRILLION COMPANY COULDN'T. Shocking. Avoid this laptop if you want something that works outta the box. If you have it, change to Optimus mode and look up G-Helper alternative to Armoury crate.

I wanted to love this laptop because on paper it’s close to perfect. The screen is absolutely stunning, performance is top tier, and it has that premium feel that most Windows laptops don’t. When it’s at its best, it’s one of the nicest devices I’ve ever used. That said, after spending real time with it, I’m honestly conflicted and may end up returning it. My biggest issue is that the experience hasn’t felt as polished or “easy” as I expected for the price. There are moments where it runs hot and ramps up fans quickly, even during normal use, and that makes it feel less comfortable as an everyday laptop. The OLED display is gorgeous, but it can also feel like I’m constantly tweaking settings to balance battery life vs brightness vs performance. For a device this expensive, I expected the out-of-box experience to feel more effortless. I also opened the bottom panel to check/upgrade, and while that’s normal for enthusiasts, it’s still frustrating that something as simple as maintenance can make you feel nervous about long-term fit and return risk. Nothing is broken, but it’s one more thing that makes me question whether I want to keep this particular unit long-term. It’s an amazing machine in terms of raw power and visuals, but I’m not convinced it’s the right device for daily use and for this price, it has to be a clear “yes,” not a “maybe.”

The 2025 Zephyrus G16 is probably the first time a "thin and light" gaming laptop actually feels like it has zero compromises. Usually, you’re choosing between a brick that games well or a sleek ultrabook that dies in two hours, but this hits the sweet spot. Performance & DLSS 4 The RTX 5070 Ti is a beast, but the real magic here is DLSS 4. In Forza Horizon 5 on Extreme settings, it runs incredibly smoothly with zero frame stuttering or loss. With the new AI frame reconstruction and the Blackwell architecture, I was seeing 150+ FPS consistently. It makes the 240Hz OLED panel actually feel useful rather than just a spec on a box. Everything looks incredibly sharp, and the motion clarity is on another level. Battery Life This is the part that usually kills gaming laptops, but the Intel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2) combined with the 90Wh battery is surprisingly efficient. If you’re just doing the "office/student" thing (which I am), web browsing, YouTube, or some Word docs—you can actually squeeze over 10 hours out of it on a single charge. You do have to be smart (switch to Eco mode and turn down the brightness a bit as well as disabling the dGPU), but the fact that you can leave the charger at home for a full day of work is a huge win. Final Thoughts It’s not cheap, but you’re paying for the build quality. The CNC aluminum chassis feels like a MacBook, but it runs Cyberpunk and Forza better than almost anything in its weight class. Pros: Incredible OLED screen, legit all-day battery, and DLSS 4 is a game-changer for high-refresh gaming. Cons: It can get a bit loud and hot in Turbo mode, and the price tag is definitely "premium."

This is now my go-to laptop for everything. I noticed that my MacBook Pro M3 Pro is quickly becoming my second best laptop, The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 is definitely gives me more complements. It is a real beast compared to the MacBook Pro. And somehow, it gives me great battery life, it feels lighter, it's great for gaming, and it has an OLED display!!!

Sleek but solid, impressive speed, awesome screen and sound. I plays anything I want to throw at it at high to ultra high settings.

This laptop is nearly perfect. It's compact yet powerful with a stunning display and once you install G helper you'll have the best management software in the world. The GPU is capable of playing basically every game on high settings at native resolution and with 12 gigs of 99% of games will run buttery smooth.

I got it for college, but found the fan noise and battery life worse than other options. It’s amazing for gaming, especially for how thin it is, but I decided I’d sacrifice gaming perfomance for better battery life and fan noise.

If you want a gaming laptop that isn't cringe aesthetically this or the G14 are your best choices. The performance will not disappoint and the screen is amazing. I have a desktop with a 4090 and I can enjoy gaming on either equally. The one drawback is the battery which gives me between 3 and 4 hours of watching youtube at max brightness.

Probably the best thin and light "gaming" laptop you can purhcase. I would not call this a gaming laptop given it's form factor, portability, and complete lack of gaming appreance. This is more of a Macbook like laptop that can also game. Nothing even comes close to this thing in terms of form factor and performance.

This is the best laptop I've ever owned. The screen quality is fantastic, battery life is incredible, and the look and feel of the laptop is professional and high quality. This is a premium laptop, and provides the best Windows experience on a laptop. I feel like I'm using a Mac. I can take this laptop to a coffee shop or library to work and nobody would know that it's a gaming PC. It has none of the flashy rgb, bulk or framing that a gaming laptop has and I am so thankful for that. I use this laptop for everything including work, streaming, browsing and some light gaming. I get about 8-10 hours of battery on browsing/streaming activities, not sure about gaming I just leave it plugged in,. It's pricier than other laptops with similar specs, but you get a much higher quality build and significantly better battery life. It is worth the extra money, HIGHLY RECOMMEND. High

I picked up the G16 and it did not disappoint. The RTX 5070 Ti is easily the best bang for the buck right now. The power delivery and GPU performance are outstanding for a laptop, and it really shows in real-world use. This thing is surprisingly portable too—thinner and lighter than most gaming laptops in its class. It handles every AAA title I’ve thrown at it with ease, delivering smooth gameplay and excellent frame rates. Thermals have been solid so far, and I haven’t noticed any performance throttling during longer gaming sessions. If you don’t want a Mac but still want a premium, well-built laptop with serious performance, this is a great alternative. I’m not a huge fan of the Slash lighting design, but that’s easily fixed—I just turned all the lighting off in the settings and it looks clean and understated. The OLED display is honestly one of my favorite parts. The colors, contrast, and clarity are incredible and make games look amazing. Running around Sanctuary on this G16 has been an absolute blast—the visuals really shine on this panel. Overall, powerful, portable, and premium-feeling. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a high-performance laptop that doesn’t feel bulky or compromise on visuals.

It is an amazing computer for gaming and multitasking and the oled brings it all togther but im a littile worried about throttling/ overheating

Great laptop over all the screen is great i absolutely love it it only having 2 USB-A ports is kinda disappointing but it its fine you can always get a USB hub for about $60 ish and it not having a ethernet is kinda sad but it is a very thin and light laptop id get it when some kind of sale is on

I did plenty of research before purchasing this Laptop and it performs well for the price of $2,179. I previously had an HP Victus but didn’t like the quality as it felt very plastic, had a wobbly screen and was too bulky. The quality of this laptop and my previous one was day and night. As an Architecture student it was a no-brainer as it’s very slim, portable and powerful which other gaming laptops cannot offer. It also has a professional look with little to no RBG and doesn’t come off as “Tacky”. It preforms well with rendering software and CAD Programs. I could say it has similar performance to my Desktop that has an RTX 4070 TI. I would 100% recommend this laptop to students who need a powerful processor and graphic card. However, the two issues with this laptop is the cooling as it can run hot when rendering which is expected due to the slim build and 16” size. I would recommend that you buy a laptop cooler like an IETS or llano it definitely makes a difference and temperatures will definitely drop. Another knock on the laptop is the fact that it can leave smudges on which can be easily fixed with the purchase of a skin to avoid any cosmetic issues with the laptop itself. However, I would still recommend this Laptop if it’s within your Budget range.