Customer Ratings & Reviews

After extensive research on a new laptop (I am coming from a 2023 OLED 14-inch Legion 5 with Ryzen 7 7840HS and RTX 4060), I can confirm that this 16-inch laptop is an upgrade in virtually all aspects. The first noticeable improvement is the OLED screen, which has more brightness. I believe the difference is around 60 nits, and with HDR enable,d it is even brighter. On top of that, the screen is more dead pixel resistant (though time will tell) and has a very Macbook aesthetic which is more pleasant to see. It is 240hz, which paired with the 5070ti 12gb is an absolute wonder of a machine. I can run titles in ULTRA and HIGH settings and still get 140+ fps constantly. I use G-helper, but depending on the configuration such as if I use balanced or Turbo mode. I can get with Balanced (around 90-100 fps) but much less CPU temps, (around 75-77 C), in comparison, when I use the Turbo mode (I do get much more fan noise and the CPU is at around 81-83 C, but the FPS gain is of around 25-30 fps (so I highly recommend it) (I have not yet tried the ULTIMATE mode for performance but I suspect it will be another bump in fps, and again for higher CPU temps as well), especially for Story and single player games. For more competitive and online games, I would say Balanced mode is fine. I personally like a keyboard layout without a Numpad, and the key build and travel is amazing, especially in classes where I don't want to have noisy click I feel that they are on the less noisy side, but definitely good to not make ur peer unpleasant. Another great point I have is that the connectors are on the side and even while gaming, neither does the middle side in the keyboard or the right/left portions get hot (like they are not even hot), that is a huge advantage for me because I use USB dongles for my wireless mouse and keyboard, and with my previous laptop they did get hot because the connectors where closer to the CPU/GPU, with this layout problem solved. For the speakers, they are phenomenal like the best speakers on a Windows laptop ever. Very close to Macbook levels. The weight and thickness is very thin and light for a 16 inch laptop of these specs and characteristics, and paired with such a good battery life (I get around 7-9 hrs using the Microsoft office apps, R, Python, Power BI, and sometimes with youtube and my mouse dongle on, so for me it is a huge upgrade compared to the 4-5 hrs I was getting on my previous laptop. You also have much more fan management options and thermals as well (if u use G-helper), but overall 0 issues. I am absolutely happy with my purchase and more than satisfied with both its gaming performance, and use of apps while on battery power especially with R, Python and power BI. This machine has tons of power saving features and OLED care, so it gives you more futureproof aspects. I believe I finally have a laptop for the next 4-5 years that checks all boxes for me really. There might be some technical aspects you would want to consider if you are a multimedia/content creator, there may be a better value for money laptop, but for a Data analysis, CIS, programming, and both competitive and casual gamers. You will be happy with this. Hope this review helps :)

I’ve had the 2025 Zephyrus G16 with the 5070 Ti since early June 2025 and it’s been great. It’s super fast and runs every game I’ve tried without any issues. The screen looks amazing with bright colors and a super smooth refresh rate. I use it for gaming, work, and general use, and it handles everything easily, Including running large language models. The battery life in eco mode is way better than I expected, it can last most of the day if I’m not gaming. The only small downside is the fan noise when it’s under heavy load, and the area above the keyboard can get pretty hot after a while. Other than that, it’s been perfect. The build quality feels premium, it’s light for how powerful it is, and I haven’t had a single problem with it so far. Definitely go for the 5070 Ti model over the others, the 5080 and 5090 get way too hot and become uncomfortable to use very quickly. You will have no issue playing all the latest games with this model. TLDR: Great laptop, 100% Recommend.

This laptop is seriously impressive. It’s incredibly fast and responsive, stays really quiet when you need it to, and can handle AAA games without breaking a sweat. I mostly use it for productivity work like AutoCAD, and it absolutely flies through everything I throw at it with zero hiccups. The screen is absolutely gorgeous, the build quality feels premium, and thermals are well managed even under heavier loads. It’s powerful when you need it, but also refined enough for everyday work and travel. Overall, it’s a perfect balance of performance, portability, and polish. Easily one of the best laptops I’ve ever owned. P.S If you decide to get it, make sure to download Ghelper.

Firstly I have purchased this Item open box, which shifted the value proposition much higher as it allowed me to get pretty much a 1k off the regular price, as such I will not comment on the price. On the outside the laptop feels very premium, I used to own an Gigabyte P15 gaming laptop, Dell XPS (2018), Razer Blade Advanced 2020, as well as daily drove an M1 Macbook air up until this and I have to say the build quality is amazing with sturdy construction and metal feel expected of the premium device. In terms of ports it is quite satisfactory (two usb-c, two usb-a, hdmi, sd card slot and headphone jack. I do wish it had an ethernet port as would make the device more versatile but with how thin it is I find it an acceptable trade off to the sleek looks. As for performance it is great, would be better with AMD processor due to its power efficiency but the intel processor is capable of both fast compilation of code as well as longer battery life, which is a great combination. If you are looking for desktop replacement though the HX series in other laptops will perform significantly better, however for a thin gaming laptop it is a capable cpu for on the go work. The soldered ram is bit disappointing but as it clocks at higher speeds it provides more beneficial when on the integrated gpu. Now the 5070 Ti version i feel is the sweet spot for price and performance as the gpu is power limited compared to thicker laptops and the higher end configurations with 5080 or 5090 will not show as much performance increase as the price jump is. Now the screen is a wonder to look at, as this is a first oled I have used and it pops with colors being amazing, while the fear of burn in prevails, I made sure to set a changing background and the taskbar to disappear when not needing it for extra screen space and to minimize long term burn in. Now where the pros and the nice benefit end is in the asus armory crate, this is the default asus tool that allow syou to switch profiles and chnage power settings on the computer, it is usable but it takes more of the system reasorces than needed, so I recommend getting app G-Helper, is is made specifically for ROG laptops, and it is lightweight and works well, even has additional tinkering settings so I recommend to use that instead. Furthermore I would recommend finding apps that remove alot of microsoft bloat like the copilot and some telemetry, as it frees up the resources and make the system bit more snappy, I do recommend though looking up totorials for this as they are quite present and easy to follow. That way you are getting as clean of the device without apps and software that just takes the power and battery away. I have encountered also a coilwhine, a sound high pitch sound when the game i am running is having high fps, this was when i tested Minecraft, but also can be present at lighter indie titles. It might be a device from device, so i cant speak if this is a wider issue but it is something to test. Same as with Desktop gpus this can happen, but if you wear headphones it is not noticeable. For the sound of the fans, they can be very quiet as the G-Helper silent profile makes laptop silent but at cost of performance, but even at turbo moad it is not something annoying, unlike my previous Razer or Gigabyte gaming laptop which was a thick one this one has more of a whoosh sound, for me at least more pleasant to the ears. Overall i feel this is a great device, it is definitely worht the premium proce it is given, I managed to get it under 2k, but even for the full or discounted prices that sometimes are here I feel if you want the closest to macbook in windows and do not like razers esthetics than this is it.

Let’s be honest, 50 series GPU’s from Nvidia have been a huge disappointment. However the 5070 Ti is the only one that does not disappoint. This G16 is a huge step up from last year’s 4070 model in performance while also doubling the RAM. Yes, it’s more expensive, as almost all laptops are this year. But I’d argue this one is one of the few that nearly justifies the cost. As someone who came from the RTX 4090 G14 and G16, I was getting very similar frame rates to those on this device. The battery life has improved a bit as well, getting about 10 hours in YouTube playback. The CPU, the Intel 285H, will run decently warm but it isn’t throttling and it is giving me all the performance I’d expect. The 5070 Ti is what makes this laptop shine though. More VRAM than 4070 and 5070, and WAY more performance. Nearly hitting the equivalent performance of about a 150-160w RTX 4080 laptop from 2024. That is insane for a laptop this slim. And puts this in a much better “cost-per-frame” value bracket than the RTX 5080 and 5090 model of the same laptop. Otherwise, the fans, the heat, almost everything else is identical to last year’s model. If you found that to be a problem, then you may have had a dud unit or you’ve just never used a gaming laptop before. The fans can get loud but can also be tuned to your liking. Certain parts of the body of the laptop can get hot, but that is by design. They know you’re not going to be touching the power button area all the time, so that is where the heat gets soaked to, on purpose, to keep it away from your hands on the keyboard. It does it’s job very well in this regard. Other than that - best Windows laptop speakers, nice big glass trackpad, full metal chassis that does not feel cheap, it feels super nice, good keyboard, and gorgeous OLED display. I saw a review complaining that this wasn’t a good OLED. The dude had no idea what he’s talking about - this is up there in quality with the best of them. I have measured the colors and brightness with calibration tools and it is wonderful. High gamut color coverage and surprisingly bright on a full-screen window compared to others I’ve used. I am seriously enjoying this laptop more than I thought!

This thing is amazing. I have it running with 16GB dedicated ram. The screen, keys, and trackpad are great. This thing is very powerful, I got about 33,500 average Cinebench score from the box and about 20,000 on Geekbench 6.5 for multicore. Decided to play around a bit with it and installed a fresh version on windows from A USB drive, and installed ghelper. Undervolted the CPU by -40 and GPU by -30. I raised all 3 sections for wattage to 93 watts and now my cinebench is 36,500 and my geek bench is 22,500 the temp goes up to about 91C. You can use UXTU and if you do the same under volts but increase the wattage to 120watts my score will be 40,000 on cinebench and 23,500 on Geekbench. This little thing is a beast and with an EGPU it can be a gaming Beast. For battery, I’ve reduced the quiet profile to -6,-10 and -14 and I’ve also modify the .json file for ghelper and made the refresh of the screen go down to 48hz instead of 60hz. My battery like is about 10 hours of 1440p YouTube playback and up to 14hrs on idle. I’ve also gotten full performance from a 100watt usb-c charger but the battery did drain while under load. It was about 1% every 10 minutes. I wish it was lighter but I’m not bothered and I wish it was cheaper. I also wish the screen was a high resolution OLED like 2880x1880 but the IPS on this is great quality. I’m coming from OLEDs and Mini LED monitors. The speakers are this things weak points but they’re fine, I use headphones with it.

Bought this as an investment for college and into my future career as a mechanical engineer. Build quality feels amazing, the screen is beautiful and best of all, it doesnt scream "gaming laptop" its very thin for the specs it has, and the ONLY thing that I dislike about the product, is it's price. However, ~7500 MTS DDR5 32gb ram has not disappointed, neither has the rtx 5070ti. It runs the programs that I need with ease, and it's portable. Battery life is decent, on "energy efficient" power mode and display switched to 60hz, itll go for 4-6hrs depending on what im doing. Its not very heavy for a 16" laptop and fits in my bag fine. My only regret is that it's kinda overkill for what I need because I have a powerful desktop at home, but now I wont have to compromise with waiting until I get home for 3D design/CAD work. Love ASUS, this thing will hopefully last awhile, we'll see how it goes.

Got this laptop for portability and power without having a huge downgrade in battery or heat dissipation. Pros: - Very slim and portable - Build quality is amazing - Less reflective glare on screen - Great sound system - Charger is also small but a little heavy (not very heavy at all) - Nice keyboard + GIANT trackpad - Camera and Mic were great Cons: - Ran hot / fans are on the bottom - Keyboard glitch (Asus laptops have this where the keyboard will stop working. I think it’s an issue between switching displays) - Colors are not vibrant - Armoury Crate = bulky software - COST. I did get the laptop on sale & it still felt crazy to me. - Soldered Ram I probably reviewed around 10 different laptops to find me the best one. I ended up getting the Lenovo Legion 7i 5070 16” Gen 10 laptop. Reason is that it’s lightweight, strong, and had an amazing deal. The software wasn’t too bad and it fit my needs as a student / worker / gamer. Rear vents + rear ports. If you only game on laptops - the zephyrus is a great choice. I value portability over the absolute best GPU - sure it’ll have more longevity in the future, but I already game on my desktop. Also the ram is soldered onto the mobo, which I despise.

I upgraded from the 2021 Zephyrus G15 GA503QR, which was a wonderful laptop and I loved it. I gave that to my daughter, who is using it & loving it. This G16 GU605CR looks much the same, but is improved in so many ways. I love the OLED screen, the sound is amazing, and the newer CPU and GPU run everything fast & flawless. This model has twice the RMA at 32GB, but I filled the 1TB SSD pretty quickly with games, so I have ordered a new Samsung 990 Pro 2 TB SSD to drop in the second drive slot so I can install more games. I got this as an open box (excellent) item, and let me say, if I didn't know, I would never have guessed it was an open box item. Came with the original packaging and the laptop is pristine. I couldn't be happier with this purchase. It is a fantastic laptop, wonderful design, amazing performance, exactly what I wanted.

Performance: with the new DLSS 4 and 4x Frame Gen Tech is excellent. If you listen to all the tech youtubers they'll try to convince you frame gen is bad and causes latency and other issues, which used to be true last year but I haven't experienced that at all with this laptop. It seems with this 5000 series Nvidia has really worked on their DLSS and Frame gen features. I think the much higher memory bandwidth plays a big factor in their improvements. They also now have whats called "Smooth Motion" Which is driver level frame gen that works with every game, and works really well. It doubles your fps in with little added latency and almost no stuttering. I've been using this laptop on balanced mode because its WAY quieter and the performanc difference compared to turbo is ~10%. Thermals are great in balanced mode, cpu hovers around 80c and gpu around 70c in games. Speakers: are crazy good. Compared to a Macbook Pro 16 they are nearly identical if not better. Battery Life: seems good, The intel 285H is very efficient and the igpu seems to handle light tasks well. Display: The HDR Oled screen is a sight to behold, If you've never experienced OLED before this screen will amaze you. The blacks are perfect, The colors are vivid and contrast is amazing. On top of that its a 240hz Gsync panel. Wifi 7: is really fast, I was able to transfer over 2TB of games over Wifi from my pc using steams local network game transfer. It's copy rate would max out at 2.5gb/s because thats the maximum my pc ethernet port can do.

I’ve been using this laptop for a while now, and honestly it exceeded my expectations. The performance is very smooth, especially for gaming and multitasking. Programs open fast, and I don’t experience lag even when I run multiple applications at the same time. The display looks amazing — colors are sharp and bright, which makes gaming and watching videos much better. The keyboard feels comfortable for long typing sessions, and the build quality feels solid and premium. Battery life is also decent for a high-performance machine. It’s not ultra-long, but it’s more than enough for daily use, classes, or work sessions. Overall, I’m really satisfied with this purchase. If you want strong performance, good design, and reliable speed, this is a great choice.

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 is an amazing laptop that fulfills all my needs as an architecture student. It runs demanding programs like Rhino and Adobe Illustrator with ease. Its slim, chic design stands out from most bulky gaming laptops that architecture students usually pick, and it offers fantastic tactile feedback from the keyboard—typing is a joy. The abundance of ports, including HDMI, is a major plus. It has a nice trackpad so you don't need a mouse if you don't want to get a mouse (I always recommend a mouse though). This is my first personal laptop, so I noticed these advantages right away. However, there were a few glitches during the first week, such as a bright screen, login issues, random shut-offs, and the fan running constantly. Thankfully, those issues disappeared after the first week. A minor downside is that the screen goes black when you plug in or remove the charging cord, but it's not a big deal. Overall, the battery life and graphics are outstanding. All in all, I would definitely recommend this laptop to anyone looking to buy one and to people looking for a more high-end laptop in general! Good Luck with your search.

every aspect of this laptop is awesome. I have the base version of a 5070 TI 32 GB of RAM runs like a beast at sacrifices Thermo efficiency for portability. So this slaps laptop can be extremely hot sometimes but honestly between the OLED screen and the high-quality keys it’s absolutely worth it. I’ve had zero problems and I play plenty of first person shooters. I got an open box version for a little over 1900 and to be able to have a gaming laptop at this caliber for just $1900 is insane at a normal 2600 price point. I’d say it’s worth it.

QC; oh man, where do I start: 1. The OLED screen has some pretty bad reddening near the edges 2. The screen came slightly bent; i.e.- doesn't close flushly i.e.- slight bend near the middle + is point on side of the lid vs. the other. 3. One of the arrow keys requires a LOT more force to trigger vs. the others. 4. The trackpad wobbles/ rattles; i.e.- you press down on it and it has give before it lets you click down on it. Policy- if purchased from ASUS directly, this ~3k machine has an international warranty but if purchased from BestBuy- it's US only. Design- 1. the USB-C ports charge at 100W and the laptop requires you use the dedicated heavy and bulky charger to get the full 240W in. 2. Hot air is pushed down into your lap vs. up-top over the hinge like most other notebooks. This makes it difficult to use the laptop well... on your lap. 3. You can set a BIOS password (good) but you cannot leave a hint/ contact info incase it's stolen and the finder is trying to contact you. 4. The keyboards have seemingly two modes- off or blaringly bright. I'd like to see more dimmable levels to use at night and not overpower the screen. 5. Only the populated SSD slot has foam + EMI shields. Adding it on the second SSD slot would add maybe $1-2 in cost incase you decide to add a second SSD but it's missing. Both slots seemingly cap out at 2TB drives too. All-in-all, I've returned one and bought another due to the arrow key issue, This mostly resolved that and also resolved the warped screen; and have decided to live with the trackpad and oled muraing. 3 stars as I'm mostly happy with the rest of it; this is also the only machine that will get you 9+ hours of battery life on web browsing (5 hours if watching videos) and is under 2kg heavy and has a 16:10 oled screen. I just wish the QC and design were better; and asus didn't have a braindead policy on what's supposed to be a portable professional machine you are expected to take with you around the world.

Three weeks in with this laptop and the 2.5K 240Hz OLED screen is brutally good — deep blacks, accurate colors, and extreme fluidity in games. For visual work (renders, editing) and high-end gaming, it’s a clear qualitative jump. The Ultra 9 processor and RTX 5070 Ti handle whatever you throw at them — DOOM Dark Ages, Revit, V-Ray — without noticeable throttling during normal sessions. The 32GB RAM and 1TB SSD are solid configuration. But there’s a catch: under sustained load (3D rendering, long gaming sessions), temperatures climb significantly and the fans kick in aggressively. Not unbearable, but noticeably louder than I expected at this price point. The chassis heats up around the keyboard area. If you work in silence or do video calls, you’ll notice it. Weight and portability are decent for the category, though not ultralight. Battery on light use (email, browsing) gives you around 6-7 hours; drops fast under load. I’d recommend it if you prioritize graphics performance and display quality over a silent or thermally perfect experience. For architecture, 3D work, and gaming, the trade-off is worth it.

In summary, this GU605 ROG Zephyrus G16 is the best laptop you can get to do everything. For the last month i have been using it for gaming, programing, CAD projects and some photo editing. I have nothing but good things to say about rhis laptop. It smooth, very efficient and very powerful when needed. Laptop also has a sleek design that looks amazing. OLED screen is so good that you wont miss a detail. Thank you BestBuy for the great service and thank you ASUS ROG for yet another amazing product that delivers everything I could need.

I bought open box fair and this ding in the corner saved me alot. Ive got nothing but compliments for this laptop. It has good batterylife with the gpu off. It performs great, has a nice keyboard and trackpad. Even coming from a 27inch 1440p 280hz oled the laptops screen is amazing. And the overall build quality is great even coming from a similar trim 2023 asus zephyrus. If you want a sleek high performance device this is the one to get.

Really more like a 4.5 star, very good performance when using games that utilize gpu more than cpu. cpu intensive games still run well with the exception of the significant heat output increase. Will be looking into some sort of external cooling system for prolonged longevity. would recommend if you have the money.

I've been using the Zephyrus G16 for about two weeks now, and it's been an impressive experience. This laptop is quite powerful, handling high-performance games with ease. The build is sleek, making it suitable for both schoolwork and gaming. Despite regular use, it's still free of scratches, although it does pick up fingerprints, so a microfiber cloth is handy to keep it clean. The 5070 Ti inside is surprisingly powerful for a laptop, even outperforming my desktop PC. Battery life is decent when you're using it in silent mode for productivity, lasting around seven hours. However, during gaming sessions, it's best to keep it plugged in since the battery drains quickly in performance mode. Overall, it's very portable and versatile, making it a great choice for anyone who needs a powerful yet portable machine.

This is the best gaming laptop I bought. It can handle AAA games no problem. I tried Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, God of War, Spider-Man, Stellar Blade, Expedition 33, Tales of Arise, Red Dead Redemption 2, Final Fantasy XVI, and Horizon Forbidden West. I got it on sale for an open box in excellent condition. It was worth handling all the heavy work load for school, work, and gaming. I used to have the g14; but I returned because I need a bigger screen to watch content and play games on it. I realized the g14 is not immersive when it comes to gaming because the screen size is smaller. I wanted something to use for travel. It is worth getting this laptop.