ASUS ROG Strix G16 16-inch Gaming Laptop
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- Last seen at $2,479.00 at Best Buy on Nov 11.
Our take on the ASUS ROG Strix G16 16-inch Gaming Laptop
The ROG Strix G16 is ASUS's mainstream 16-inch gaming laptop, here built around an AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 with 32 GB of RAM and a 2 TB SSD. The 16-inch panel runs at 165Hz, and the chassis keeps ROG's backlit keyboard and aggressive styling. It sits below the Strix Scar and Zephyrus lines in price and polish, trading some metal and display brightness for raw performance per dollar. It suits gamers and heavy multitaskers who want desktop-class speed without flagship pricing, and it is heavy and loud under load compared with thin-and-light rivals.
- Ryzen 9 8940HX and RTX 5070 handle modern games and CPU-heavy work
- 32 GB RAM and 2 TB SSD leave little need to upgrade
- 165Hz 16-inch screen suits fast shooters and esports
- Backlit keyboard and ROG software give useful tuning options
- Strong cooling headroom for sustained gaming sessions
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ASUS ROG Strix G16 16-inch Gaming Laptop price history
Lowest price we've seen: $2,479.00 on Nov 10 at Best Buy. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 10.
What reviewers say
Owners of the Strix G16 line generally rate the performance and cooling highly for the money, while noting fan noise, weight and short battery life as the main trade-offs.
- PerformancePraisedOwners say the Ryzen 9 and RTX 5070 pair runs modern games and heavy apps smoothly.
- Fan noiseCriticisedReviewers report the fans become clearly audible in performance and turbo modes.
- BuildMixedThe chassis feels sturdy but plastic-heavy next to pricier metal-bodied rivals.
Questions and answers
- Is the RTX 5070 enough for 1440p gaming?
- Yes for most current titles at high settings with upscaling. Demanding ray-traced games will need DLSS or lowered settings to hold high frame rates.
- Can I upgrade the RAM and SSD later?
- The Strix G16 has accessible SO-DIMM slots and a second M.2 slot on most configurations, so upgrades are possible. With 32 GB and 2 TB fitted, most buyers won't need to.
- How does it compare with the Strix Scar?
- The Scar adds a brighter, higher-spec display, more premium materials and stronger cooling. The G16 gives similar core performance for less outlay.
- Is it too heavy to carry daily?
- It is a desktop-replacement-class machine, so daily backpacking is tiring. It suits users who mostly leave it on a desk.
- Does it run hot during long gaming sessions?
- Surface temperatures rise under sustained load, but the cooling system keeps performance stable. A stand helps airflow.
- What comes in the box?
- The laptop, a power adapter and cable, and paperwork. No mouse or headset is included.
