Customer Ratings & Reviews

The 2024 Zephyrus G16 sets a new standard for gaming laptops, coming remarkably close to perfection. For a 16-inch device, it’s impressively thin and light, making it as portable as it is powerful. The OLED display is a visual masterpiece—vivid, bright, and perfect for gaming or content creation. The keyboard offers a satisfying typing experience, while the oversized touchpad rivals the usability and precision of premium productivity laptops. This is essentially a gaming laptop with MacBook-level refinement, and it shows in every aspect. The silver finish adds a premium touch, and the overall build quality is among the best I’ve ever encountered. Performance is stellar, effortlessly handling games at native or QHD resolution. Even more impressive is the battery life—thanks to the AMD Ryzen AI HX processor, battery performance has been optimized to the point where you can expect near MacBook-like longevity. This is a game-changer for Windows laptops and finally makes the Zephyrus G16 a viable option for all-day use beyond gaming. If you’re considering a gaming laptop that balances power, portability, and premium design, I highly recommend checking out the Zephyrus G16 in-store. It’s an absolute standout in its class.

Prefacing this review with the fact that I came from an Alienware x14 R2 laptop: PROS... This device blows me away. I absolutely love the vividness of the screen, the size, and how sleek it is. It's so thin that it fits every bag I own without issue. Stays cool under pressure and I've see 0 performance issues. The keyboard is comfortable and super quiet. The trackpad is huge with all glass. No haptic motor, unfortunately, but it's one of the best click mechanisms I've felt. Doesn't rattle around like the cheap ones on most gaming laptops. Ports are excellent, I'm so happy they placed at least 1 USBC on either side. Speakers are INCREDIBLE. It rivals the laptop king -- Macbook Pro so color me impressed. Now for the CONs... Asus Armory Crate and all the bloatware that comes with it is awful. It looks like a 16 year old designed it. Very tacky, "gamer" menus that make digging for settings a chore. I replaced this with G-helper and it's been a night / day difference. The folks over at ASUS need to learn from that developer. There's also weird software like an ASUS AI bot... deleted immediately. The screen refresh rate options are bad. It only supports 60 or 240hz. There's no dynamic refresh rate, 120hz, or 90hz options. I can't tell the difference above 120hz so it feels like I'm wastefully burning battery on a screen stuck at 240hz. The BIOS is sparse. I wish I could do more from it (like force-adjust the refresh rate above). The keyboard backlight, while full color, seems cheap. It has very few options with only 3 brightness settings and when it turns on it's not a gradual shift...it just flashes on or off. This seems like a weird nitpick, but I like to have my keyboard light shut off after 15 seconds of non-use so when they flash on or off with every mouse shake, it looks janky. Copilot Key. This isn't ASUS's fault but the fact that I can't remap this to anything I want is a disservice to the consumer. It'd be nice if Armory Crate or G-helper had an option to do so. Power cable is proprietary and if you want one at your desk and one in your bag for travel, be prepared to spend lots of money. The good news is my 100w Anker USBC charger works fine as long as I'm not gaming. You'll have to turn the nagging "wattage too low!" Asus Helper off, but at least the laptop has power delivery! Even with these cons I'd still give the laptop 5 stars. It's been wonderful.

I got this during the open box sale back in Jan (got mine for $1600 exellcent condition open box). Unit was flawless and warranty started in Dec '25. I have a older gaming rig with ryzen CPU and amd 5700XT card that's struggling at 1440p gaming (espeically with modern games). I bought this as both a portable unit (I work from home so this doubles up in my home office) and to replace my primary rig in future. In short, this is the ONLY windows laptop that comes close to a Macbook (which sucks for gaming). The build quality, audio speakers, keyboard and the bright OLED display are as close to a Mac u can get out of a windows laptop. Everything is premium on this. I opted for the amd cpu with 32GB ram and rtx 4070 and 1440p gaming is a breeze. I literally spend 200 hours on Elden Ring (with HDR mode) and game looked fantastic. I beat the whole game on this laptop and it was a joy. No crashes, native res, all high settings and no lag whatsoever. Another excellent feature is the fact u can utlize the AMD gfx for gaming on battery (low settings but battery lasts for hours). I have some long international flights coming up this summer and I'll be bringing this laptop with me on the plane. The speakers (and Dolby settings) are the best I've heard on a laptop. Lastly, the OLED screen is fantastic. This is my 1st laptop with a OLED screen and I'll never go back to a non OLED laptop. Everything just pops on this laptop. Watch out for the open box sale and you'll save over $500 vs retail.

From the moment I unboxed the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 in its stunning Platinum White finish, I knew I had something special. This laptop isn’t just a gaming machine—it’s a statement piece. The 16” OLED QHD 240Hz display is breathtaking, delivering rich colors and buttery-smooth gameplay. Every frame feels alive, whether I’m deep in an RPG world or blasting through competitive shooters. Under the hood, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX and NVIDIA RTX 4070 form a powerhouse duo, effortlessly handling AAA games and intensive workloads. With 32GB of RAM and a 2TB SSD, multitasking is seamless, and storage worries are a thing of the past. Despite its raw power, it remains impressively thin and lightweight, making it easy to carry. The keyboard is a joy to type on, and the cooling system keeps performance steady under pressure. My only gripe? The battery life could be better for non-gaming tasks. But overall, this laptop is a beast wrapped in elegance, perfect for gamers and creators alike!

Great laptop for gaming on the go , very slim , very portable, dosent get hot like the intel version . The 32gb ram helps a lot out with the pc. Overall i highly recommend getting one , just be prepared to install the latest drivers /bios update .

If you are looking for a lite weight gaming laptop that can also handle any work/video/everyday processing needs this is worth a look. The design is sleek at .56 height x 9.69 width x 14 inches deep weighing in at just over 4 lbs. This is almost .5 lbs lighter than my current 16-inch gaming laptop. The OLED screen with 2560 x 1600 and 240Hz response is fantastic and has little to no reflection. A very thin bezel with connections on the side contributes to the laptops thinness. The keyboard is “interesting” I really like the feel of the soft touch keys but the keyboard itself is about 25% smaller than my other 16-inch gaming laptop. This is due to the very large touchpad as well as having the speakers on each side of the keyboard. The large touchpad (centered on laptop) while very tactile did make it a little difficult to use the keyboard, for me. Also, I had trouble seeing the white keys functions when backlit – may just be my old eyes but preferred the lighting off. AMD Ryzan AI 9 HX 370 with 12 cores, 24 threads @ 2GHz processor and Radeon 890M onboard graphics. 2TB SSD looks to be Micron 2230 mtfdkba2t0qfm-1bd1aabgb PCIe 4x4. Crystal Disk score was acceptable at 5055 MB/s read and 3953 MB/s write speeds. 32GB LPDDR5X at 7500 MHz is fast. But it looks like it is soldered in. #@GB should be more than sufficient any processing needs but if there is an issue with memory – you can’t replace it Power in on left side 1 HDMI 2.1 connection on left side 1 USB-C 4 Gen connection – 40Gbps with power delivery on left side. 1 USB-A 3.2 Gen connection – 10Gbps on left side. 1 Headphone/Mic jack on left side USB-C 3.2 Gen Display Port/Power delivery on right side. USB-A 3.2 Gen 10Gbps on right side. SD card slot on right side. Why not micro-sd so card does not stick out? Wireless is 802.11be (wi-fi 7). I have wi-fi 7 mesh and connected using 802.11be with no issues. No issues running Minercraft (grandsons love it I don’t play), Assetto Corsa and Automobilista 2 (which I do play). There was no stuttering, etc. In PCMark10 GPU testing this units NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40708 (with GB GDDR6?) I was surprised at the somewhat low 18 fps. This was a tad better than my current gaming laptop with Radeon RX 6800S but very far behind my Asus Gaming desktop 197+ fps with Nvidia Geforce RTX4070 Super (which is to be expected). However, its Cinebench score of 11261 was very high as current gaming laptop scored 4600. The area between the top ff the keyboard keys and the top edge got very warm during my GPU tests but was much less during my gaming. I personally don’t use ray tracing but GPU is certified. It does support HDR. I always test running 2021 Adobe Photoshop and Premier (video) Elements editing - which was very fast as is moving files, doing word processing, excel, etc. as well as multi-tasking. Has NPU so has built in Copilot button. Comes with Asus specific software Armory Crate, Aura, etc. to allow for tuning and setting up colors, etc. to your liking. Speakers – Not sure of wattage but 2 x 2W is standard for laptops. Having them firing up on either side of the keyboard does give good separation, if not an immersive experience. Power cord over 6 feet with reasonably sized inline block. I have a USB-C 100W charger and was able to charge using that as well. So, you can leave the brick behind… No Thunderbolt port as it seems Thunderbolt is licensed by Intel. No ethernet connection. 1-year warranty. While not user upgradeable/fixable it is sleek and has enough connections/power for pretty much any use. The keyboard, while small, feels great using. I am not sold on how the white will wear/look over time, but it stands out now from the black/grey crowd. I am also concerned about the machine getting so hot during my tests – but in playing my games it was considerably cooler. Also, mine arrived with a little nick in the top edge of the keyboard (hardly noticeable but wanted to mention). Overall, a nice package I rate at 4.5 and I would recommend giving it a look.

Great Amazing screen in the 2.5K sweet spot Great typing experience Great speakers Light for the size Very thin for the performance Aluminum chassis feels premium and strong No screen wobble unlike first generation Windows Hello via camera Full sized SD card slot Includes MUX switch Ports are further back than older generations Large, smooth trackpad Upgradable SSD and Wi-Fi card Truly silent in silent mode Surprisingly quiet even on Turbo Keyboard stays cool Not So Great Warranty service still controversial Diving board style trackpad rattles Keyboard backlight color and brightness uniformity issues Still uses heat pipe instead of vapor chamber Single zone RGB keyboard RAM not upgradable MediaTek Wi-Fi performance inconsistent No ethernet port Out of the box, the ROG Zephyrus G16 looks and feels premium even compared to previous laptops from Asus. What strikes you first is how thin and light it is for gaming laptop while feeling sturdy. Chassis and Ports 9.5/10 The aluminum has a matt finish which resists fingerprints. The edges also have a slight chamfer so they don’t dig into your arms when you are typing. The new slash lighting is more subtle than the previous AniMatrix. Charging is via a slim power adapter which is double sided and looks like an oversized rectangular USB-C plug. While it does support USB-C charging, Asus said they added this plug because pushing that much current via USB-C would require a much larger power brick and far worse power efficiency. While not ideal, the compromise is appreciated as the 200-Watt power brick is very light and compact. A nice change from older models is the IO is pushed to the back of the chassis away from where you might have your mouse. Both sides have one USB-C and USB-A allowing more flexibility of connections. The Wi-Fi and SSD are both upgradeable. Unfortunately, the current Ryzen AI 9 series is limited to soldered RAM by AMD. Thankfully the included 32GB should be food for many years. Screen 9.8/10 While other screens might be better on paper, this screen is the whole package. You get the best of both worlds with variable refresh rate and OLED and difference is immediately noticeable. On startup you just see the ROG logo on an inky black background instead of dark gray. Even better is colors look accurate regardless of if you are watching HDR content or playing a game. The 2.5K screen is also in the sweet spot of resolution allowing sharp text and visuals without overtaxing the GPU. Another bonus is the pixel arrangement of this OLED means text stays sharp without any odd fringing noticeable on some other gaming OLEDs which means the screen performs well doubling as a productivity monitor for school or work. The screen appears to be north of 500 nits with a mild anti-glare coating that maintains contrast. This translates to a screen that performs well in a dark room or well-lit room. Keyboard 9/10 The keyboard is single zone RGB. It also exhibits some backlight uniformity issues with certain keys being dimmer as well as some keys having a rainbow or off-white appearance when set to white. It isn’t horrible but it does degrade the premium feeling slightly. Thankfully this is only a minor downside as the rest keyboard is great. Keys have a good amount of travel and don’t exhibit any noticeable ghost with a fast response. I have more problems with poor activation in typing than gaming with laptop keyboards missing presses. This is the first keyboard that allows me to type comfortably without missing anything. I also type heavy and appreciate good dampening. While not at the level of a custom mechanical keyboard, it has very good landing with a soft thump at the bottom. The feeling is like a silent tactile key switch with a distinct activation point. This means the keyboard is well suited to both gaming and productivity work. Trackpad 7/10 The trackpad is a bit more of a mixed bag. The trackpad is probably the largest on the market on a laptop now. It’s comically large but it does mean you have plenty of space to set the tracking speed slower can still reach anywhere on the screen without lifting your finger. Reports coming from Asus were saying it would be a haptic touchpad which would have been great. Unfortunately, it is a traditional diving board trackpad. This works perfectly fine when using tap to click but if you need to drag and drop you will find the bottom of the keyboard had to reach and press. Palm rejection also can be inconsistent from time to time degrading the typing experience. Thankfully it works the vast majority of the time but every once in the while when typing you will find your cursor jumps to a random spot in the middle of typing. Speakers 9.5 While it is easier to get good sound out of a larger chassis, the sound from these speakers is still surprising. The two large speaker grills to the sides of the keyboard certainly help but the overall tuning of the speakers is one of the best if not the best. Others might have slightly more bass, but the overall result is well balanced and plenty loud. In fact, if you set Dolby in Dynamic mode people two rooms over will know exactly which game you are playing. Out of the box the tuning is good but can tuned to your liking via the Dolby software. This G16 is only the second laptop I have owned where listening to music without headphones felt like a viable option. Battery 9/10 The 90Wh battery is a good compromise between weight and battery life. Of course, if the system is set on Performance using the dGPU you are probably going to be looking for an outlet in about 2 hours but for casual use or gaming using the iGPU you should be able to manage at least 4 hours. Regular productivity work on silent eco mode I have not been able to get a good estimate of because the longest single stretch of usage was over 5 hours. Based on usage so far in this mode it wouldn’t be a surprise if the battery could last for 7-8 hours at minimum. Performance 9/10 I know some might wish Asus offered the G16 with an 4080 or 4090 but the overall compromise feels worthwhile to keep the chassis thin and light at the expense of a few FPS. The one area where the 4070 falls short isn’t really an issue with Asus but Nvidia and their decision to hamstring it with only 8GB of VRAM. There have been games where it felt like the card had more headroom but was running into the VRAM limit. Halo Infinite is an example. Plugged in on Turbo with the dGPU in Ultimate mode the system easily returned 76.2FPS Avg, 107.6 Max, 29.8 Min, 52.1 1% Low, and 1.7 for 0.1% lows. The game ran smoothly until it had to grab from system memory causing a sharp dip. The effect was harder to see in Forza as pushing the limits with all setting maxed out, native resolution, and DLSS off it could still achieve 61FPS overall in the benchmark but did have a stutter count of 27 and GPU limited percentage of 99.1% showing the CPU isn’t a bottleneck to performance. Trying Doom Eternal on Ultra Nightmare returned 105FPS Avg, 130.8 Max, 86.6 Min, 77.5 1% Low, and 24.2 0.1% Lows. Overall, in most cases the VRAM was the limiting factor before the CPU, GPU, or memory. The included screenshots also performance if you use the iGPU for extended gameplay on battery. While performance using the Ryzen 890M iGPU is only about ¼ that of the RTX4070 it has the benefit of using up to 16GB of system memory as VRAM. It has the opposite limitation in that you will hit the performance ceiling of the iGPU long before running out of VRAM. Just remember to change the VRAM allocation from the tiny amount AMD allocates by default. Cooling 9.9/10 Just like the Intel version of the G16 with the RTX4070, this version uses a heat pipe instead of a vapor chamber. Thankfully, it seems like Asus has done some reworking to this solution as the reports of the Intel version being loud and having a strange pitch from the 3rd fan don’t seem present in this version. In fact, in all the gaming laptops I have owned including several ROG laptops the cooling is by far the quietest. Even on Turbo mode with everything max out the fans are easily drowned out by the very capable speakers. Of course, the hot spot on the system in this mode would be uncomfortable on the skin the placement of the fans means you won’t feel it during gaming. The two main cooling fans are directly below where your hands rest on the keyboard, and you can feel air being pulled in from these areas actually giving a slight cooling effect. The major of the heat is shifted to the back center of the chassis just in front of the monitor and the center back. Both well away from your hands. Coming from older systems that tried to cook your hands this is a welcomed refinement. Wi-Fi 3/10 This was left for last so as not to ruin the rest of this laptop. Unfortunately, Asus keeps choosing MediaTek for the Wi-Fi solution and issues persist. First, sitting right near a Wi-Fi 6E access point it would choose the 5GHz band and not even full speed at that. Making matters worse it randomly disappears from Windows. Turning off all power management of the driver in Device Manager helps some this but overall, the card is main black mark against this system. Thankfully, it is replaceable and better options are relatively inexpensive. It would be the one upgrade purchase you should plan for if you get this system. Final Thoughts Asus did a great job of striking a balance between performance, versatility, and portability with the ROG Zephyrus G16 and it feels like a major upgrade from previous generations. Now if they could sort out the warranty controversy things would be perfect. If the ROG Zephyrus G16 is in your budget it is worth serious consideration.

This new model variant of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 is a high-performance gaming laptop that strikes a perfect balance between power and portability. This machine offers impressive specs for both gaming and content creation. While it faces competition from other premium gaming laptops like the Razer Blade 16 and Alienware M16 R2, the Zephyrus G16 stands out for its sleek design, excellent display, and overall value proposition in its price range. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 is not just a powerhouse, it's a sleek and portable one. Crafted with a platinum-white aluminum chassis, this gaming laptop combines durability with portability. Weighing just 4.3 pounds and measuring a slim 0.59 inches in height, it's a stylish companion for your professional and gaming needs. Its premium build quality and understated aesthetic set it apart from more garish gaming laptops, adding a touch of style to your gaming setup. The display of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 is not just a screen, it's a window to stunning visuals. Boasting a 16-inch OLED panel with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 and a 240Hz refresh rate, it delivers visuals with vibrant colors, deep blacks, and excellent contrast ratios. The screen supports Dolby Vision HDR, enhancing the visual experience for gaming and multimedia tasks. Powered by an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor and 32GB of LPDDR5X memory, this laptop delivers exceptional performance for both gaming and multitasking. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU with 8GB GDDR6 memory ensures smooth gameplay and supports advanced features like ray tracing. Storage is ample with a 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, providing fast boot times and quick access to data. While not the most powerful in its class, the Zephyrus G16 offers a balanced performance profile catering to gamers and content creators. Compared to rivals like the Razer Blade 16 and Alienware M16 R2, the Zephyrus G16 offers a compelling balance of features and value. While the Razer Blade 16 boasts higher performance with its Core i9 14900HX processor and increased GPU TDPs, it comes at a significantly higher price point, costing $900-$1,000 more. The Alienware M16 R2 provides higher GPU power but uses an IPS panel instead of OLED, which is also pricier. At around $2,300, the Zephyrus G16 stands out for its excellent OLED display, balanced performance, and sleek design, making it an attractive option for those seeking a premium gaming experience without breaking the bank. Overall, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 is a versatile gaming laptop that balances performance, portability, and premium features. Its standout OLED display delivers stunning visuals with vibrant colors and deep blacks, enhancing gaming and content creation experiences. The sleek aluminum chassis and understated design make it suitable for professional environments while offering gaming prowess. While it may not top the charts in raw performance compared to some bulkier competitors, the G16 provides solid gaming capabilities with framerates consistently above 100fps in 1080p for most titles. The laptop's excellent speakers, comfortable keyboard, and large touchpad further contribute to its appeal as an all-round entertainment and productivity device. I highly recommend this gaming laptop if you are looking for premium quality hardware with solid performance at around half the cost of the competition.

5/5 – Great Professional Laptop I’ve been using this laptop for a few weeks and it’s been amazing. It’s fast, quiet, and handles everything I need for work—whether it’s editing videos, working with large files, or multitasking with many tabs and apps open. Performance: Very fast and smooth. It starts up quickly and runs all my programs without any problems. Screen: The display is sharp and bright, with great color. Perfect for working long hours. Keyboard and Trackpad: The keyboard is easy to type on and comfortable. The trackpad is smooth and works well. Design and Battery: It looks sleek and feels strong. It’s also light to carry around. The battery lasts all day, and it charges quickly. Extras: Has all the ports I need—USB, HDMI, and more. It even has a fingerprint scanner and stays cool even when I’m working hard. Overall: This is a great laptop for professionals. It’s reliable, powerful, and easy to use. I highly recommend it.

Top notch performance, light weight, fast, the screen is fantastic. quiet fan. Got this over Macbook pro M4 pro and happy with my choice

The best thing about this laptop is the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 chip. I tried both the Intel and AMD versions and the AMD one outperforms the Intel one by far in terms of efficiency and performance on battery. The build quality on this laptop is lacking, but I really do enjoy the form factor. It is very thin and light and has a great keyboard with surprisingly long key travel distances. I use a Razer Blade 15 for work and that keyboard doesn't even compare to this one. It's lacking in quality in the hinge which creaks, and there is a visible gap between the screen and the main chassis on one side. I think the QA from Asus is definitely lacking and leaves a lot to be desired. The fans are high pitched and whiny when under load. And the thing is that the fans ramp and down so it's really noticeable as compared to if the fan curves were made to only be set to a set speed so you will have to make those customizations yourself. I got the 16 GB version on the Intel one I purchased and that was definitely not enough to operate this computer. I had to choose this one to get the upgraded RAM and also the processor which I believe it necessary for this computer to be useful. Overall I'm satisfied with my purchase because I bought this open box for $1800 incl. tax. It's still a tad more expensive than I would have liked it to be, but I just think of it as paying a premium for the form factor.

The laptop is fantastic, boots fast, thr screen is incredible, and plays evey game ive thrown at it very well with high graphics settings. It doenst grt too hot and the fans are not too loud, slim and easy to carry around, excellent laptop yhat hopefully lasts me a long time

I'm a 3d engineer modeler rigger for VR and have been in this career for over 20 years. My job provides me with a AW R18 with a 4090 card. I chose this as my personal device for travel because I'm a petite woman and cant bear the burden of carrying that behemoth. I work on Blender and Substance and play Destiny and Hogwarts on this incredibly beautiful machine. The design is haute coture in comparison to my work machine that is neither aluminum or Oled. I have yet to notice a performance difference using this device although I went for the 32g 4070. After years of owning so many laptops deskstops and devices I'm a believer that these iterations are more electronic waste and consumer materialism than actual quantifiable upgrades in performance. Granted several reviews show a difference in performance but in my day to day use I have not noticed any. On sale this is the best device you can get for your money. Gorgeous powerhouse for all my 3d, video and gaming in one.

This is my third Zephyrus, with two prior G14’s. These are great work and gaming computers. On battery and with the right settings, you can get 6-8 hours of normal computer work done with a package under 5 lbs. I’ve been coding more and doing some work that requires looking at images lately, so I opted for the larger 16”. I did have to size up on a laptop bag, but the G16 is still a comfortable daily carry. I have the option to bring a lighter, lower power USB-C charger for day-to-day work, but for extended travel you have to bring a full powered charger to keep the laptop running while gaming.

I got the 2023 g16 and only 2 weeks later this one released so of course I returned the other and got this, I have been working on video editing along with some gaming here and there. This laptop has amazing rendering power for videos, roughly 10-20% faster than I was gettung before. The OLED screen is great, very vibrant and colorful. This is like the lightest laptop I've had especially one with such great specs. The double ram and storage from the last year model, and brand new AMD processor, this is just the best available for anyone who needs a work laptop.

Well built...solid,Sound,looks, speed, Display is great. 4 lb to carry around.

Very portable and very powerful Ryzen ai cpu, beautiful oled display

It is an excellent Laptop. I recommend this laptop for good performance. Speed and Display is good. Size is also good. This is very good laptop for high schoolers and college going kids for their work assignments. Good for playing games as well.

This is a fantastic laptop in every sense of the word. Very capable in the small package in come in. Made me fall back in love with PC all over again. No hiccups at all. Im not so mich of a gamer but this still fits the bill as i played COD6 with my kids. Not a hitch! Smooth as butter.

Excellent gaming laptop. Fast and great graphics. Transportable gaming platform.