Customer Ratings & Reviews

Best thing is its OLED display and RTX 5070ti which makes every task easy

The ASUS - ROG Zephyrus G16 16" Laptop worked as expected. Fast and quiet.

Picked this up because I needed a thin, portable laptop that could handle both gaming and creative work at my desk. I’ve got to say, the overall visual quality on this thing is stunning. Out of the box, the build felt really premium. metal chassis, super slim, and lightweight for a laptop in this class. The build quality is strong with its sturdy metal chassis. It’s really thin and surprisingly light for something that’s packing serious hardware inside. One thing that didn’t do much for me is the slash lighting array. It looks cool in pictures but it’s pretty useless in practice. Also, there’s an Nvidia Studio sticker right on the keyboard deck, which hinted that this laptop might be geared more toward creative folks than hardcore gamers. The display is beautiful easily one of the best parts of this laptop. Colors pop, sharpness is excellent, and it makes working on creative tasks or gaming super enjoyable. Watching videos or doing any kind of visual editing is a real treat on this screen. This machine came loaded with the Nvidia RTX Studio drivers and has the sticker to match. So it’s clearly intended for video editors and digital artists. That said, the 5070 Ti with 12GB VRAM is more than capable of gaming too. I tested it out with The Alters, FIFA 25, NFL 25, Wreckfest, and Civ VII, and got decent frame rates with no noticeable stutter. I also changed out the studio drivers in favor of the game ready drivers. I did have to tinker with the Armory Crate app to squeeze more juice out of the GPU. Running it in Turbo mode made the fans pretty loud but improved performance and dropped temps significantly. Honestly, Turbo mode is pretty much required if you’re gaming for real. My biggest complaint is the heat. Under heavy load, the cooling system struggles to keep up. Elevating the laptop about 5cm off the table really helped with airflow and knocked temps down by 5–10°C on average. If you plan on gaming a lot, just be ready for fan noise and some extra heat management. The chiclet keyboard is a weak point for me. The keys feel cramped and close together, so longer sessions can cause hand fatigue. On the flip side, the audio is surprisingly good. It gets loud enough to fill a room and sounds clear at full volume, which is not something I can say for every laptop I’ve owned. I didn’t even bother trying to game on battery, that’s just not realistic for this type of machine. For regular tasks, it’ll get you by, but keep it plugged in for gaming. Ports are fine for what I do, nothing missing for me, though some folks might want to double-check what they need. Overall, I really like this laptop. It’s not a hardcore gaming beast, but for creative pros who want to game on the side, it’s a solid choice. If you don’t mind the extra heat and fan noise under load, it’s hard to beat for the size and power. I’d recommend it to someone who wants a lightweight creative laptop that can still hold its own for casual gaming. If you pick this up, definitely plan on propping it up for better airflow and be ready to tweak Armory Crate for best performance. It makes a big difference. Another option might be to purchase a laptop cooler or platform that raises it up a bit.

Great computer, would buy again. It does run a little hot like most gaming computers, but the display and performance are amazing.

Bought for my son for college and gaming, he is very pleased.

I love this computer! Fast and powerful! Highly recommend!

Got open box and looked like new works flawlessly. Amazing lamptop

Bought this laptop a couple weeks ago, and very happy with my purchase

Box arrived damaged, but computer was in perfect shape. Really good gaming laptop! I couldn't be happier.

Great product to have when your kid is gaming wizard.

Great gaming laptop but don’t expect full performance from this 5080

The product is really good, i dont have problems, im still configuring

Good laptop just get it on a deal since you’ll upgrade sooner than later

Display is great and the performance is buttery smooth

Purchased for undergrad engineering school at Duke. It has everything I need.

[Employee of bestbuy] Fantastic laptop and very powerful, 240hz is awesome!

Only really play rocket league and for some reason this laptop has insane flahsing white bars across my screen when trying to play it. Second model that does this so it has to be hardware config or 50 series drivers. I dont know. Going to use my two month return window to see if i can fix it or if it fixes itself.

Bought it for productivity/CAD software and light gaming and it works great for both

The Asus G16 is honestly an amazing laptop that hits a great balance. After years of gaming and creating content on high-end laptops—special custom builds and many top-tier models—I can say this one feels like a fresh and pretty unique entry in the market. It's definitely a premium machine, so if you're worried about the cost, this probably isn’t for you—and I won't even go there. But if you're looking for something that’s really well-rounded, it’s worth considering. At first, I wasn’t totally sold on its gaming performance—mainly because I was expecting a little more from the RTX 5070. It’s a beast, no doubt, but I think some throttling to keep it portable and cool might be holding it back a bit. That said, it still handles every game I threw at it with solid frame rates—just not crazy high rates like I initially hoped. But I stepped back and realized this laptop isn’t just about raw speed; it’s designed for a premium overall experience. It’s meant to do a lot, and do it all well. The design is super sleek—thin, relatively light, and easy to carry around. The screen’s a standout, with incredible contrast and color accuracy. Watching movies, editing videos, or gaming—everything looks fantastic. I kept calling my wife and son over just to show them how good the display was. The Armoury Crate software makes it easy to tune the display settings, with presets for different activities, including a night mode that reduces eye strain. Audio-wise, this thing is really capable—loud, rich, and clear across all frequencies. My first test was a first-person shooter, and I jumped at how deep and impactful the gunfire sounded. Definitely more than I expected from built-in speakers. Of course, plugging in good headphones or external speakers will give you even better audio, but these are more than enough for most uses. Performance-wise, it’s fast — great for video rendering, gaming, and everyday tasks. The storage is quick, the GPU and CPU handle pretty much everything smoothly, and Wi-Fi is fast and stable, making good use of my gigabit connection. The keyboard feels solid, with just enough travel for responsive typing, and the big, smooth trackpad really boost productivity. The software lets you customize things easily, making it a versatile machine you can use for work, gaming, or media. That said, a couple little quirks— it sits pretty low on the desk, so I wonder about cooling, though the vents at the back do seem to help. It runs hot when under heavy load, so I’d avoid using it on your lap without some kind of cooling pad. The lighting on the lid is a bit cheesy for my taste, but thankfully it’s easy to turn off. The proprietary charging port is slightly annoying, but it’s nice that it can also accept a high-powered USB-C charger. Overall, this is a fantastic high-end laptop. It’s versatile enough for productivity, media, gaming, and content creation—all packed into a portable case. Once I got to know it better, I appreciated its capabilities even more, and I think it’s going to stay relevant for a long time. If you’ve got the budget and aren’t just trying to max out frame rates, you’ll probably love this machine.

It was quick and easy purchasing process. Good deal