Specifications
- Processor
- Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 275HX (24 cores / 24 threads, up to 5.4 GHz, 80W TDP)
- Graphics
- NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU (max TGP 175 W, Dynamic Boost 1334 AI TOPS)
- Display Size
- 16‑inch
- Resolution
- 2560×1600 (2.5K)
- Refresh Rate
- 240 Hz
- Response Time
- 3 ms
- Brightness
- 500 nits peak
- Color Gamut
- 100% DCI‑P3
- HDR
- Dolby Vision, ACR film
- Panel Technology
- IPS‑level Nebula
- Memory
- Up to 32 GB DDR5‑5600 (upgradable)
- Storage
- Up to 2 TB PCIe Gen4 SSD (upgradable, Q‑Latch, Gen 5 ready)
- Battery Capacity
- 90 Wh
- USB‑C Power Delivery
- 100 W (Rapid Type‑C charging)
- Wi‑Fi
- Wi‑Fi 7 (2.4× faster than Wi‑Fi 6)
- Ethernet
- 2.5G LAN
- Thunderbolt
- Dual Thunderbolt 5 (USB‑C, 3‑X bandwidth)
- HDMI
- HDMI 2.1
- USB‑A
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type‑A x3
- Audio Jack
- 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo
- Camera
- FHD+ IR with Windows Hello
- Keyboard
- Full‑size, per‑key RGB, Overstroke technology, 36% larger touchpad
- Touchpad
- Large (36% bigger than previous gen)
- Cooling System
- End‑to‑end vapor chamber, sandwiched heatsink, Tri‑Fan Technology, Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal on CPU & GPU
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What reviewers say
Notebookcheck calls the Asus ROG Strix G16 a solid gaming laptop that delivers excellent performance with its RTX 5080 Laptop, especially at native QHD resolution. The build quality is good despite a plastic chassis, and the RGB lighting can be turned off if desired. However, the AMD‑powered variant is limited to an RTX 5070 Ti, which is seen as a drawback because the Ryzen 9 9955HX would otherwise offer slightly better gaming performance.
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The Gizmochina review praises the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) as a powerful gaming laptop that delivers strong performance, solid build quality, and effective cooling. The author highlights its attractive design, robust chassis, RGB lighting, comprehensive port selection, and user‑friendly maintenance features. While noting the premium price point, the review overall presents the device as a top choice for gamers, creators, and power users seeking high-end performance.
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Tom's Hardware reviews the Asus ROG Strix G16 (2025) as a well‑rounded gaming laptop that balances performance and price among RTX 50 series machines. The review highlights its colorful, fast display, strong productivity performance from the Ryzen 9955HX3D processor, solid gaming with the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, and overall good value for money. It notes drawbacks in the bottom‑panel design—lacking a quick‑release mechanism—and subpar speakers.
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IGN’s review of the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) highlights that the laptop strikes a solid balance between price, performance and portability thanks to its Ryzen 9 9955HX3D processor with 3D V‑Cache and an RTX 5070 Ti GPU. The reviewer praises the 16‑inch IPS panel’s 240 Hz refresh rate and 500‑nit brightness for competitive play, while noting the lack of OLED or mini‑LED HDR support as a drawback. Design-wise, the machine is heavy (5.51 lb) with an aggressive ROG aesthetic but offers ample ports and decent cooling, though fans can get loud during gaming. The keyboard feels solid but not exceptional, and the trackpad is small yet functional. Overall, it’s positioned as a good value for gamers who prioritize high frame‑rate performance over premium display features.
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LaptopMedia calls the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614, 2025) a rare champion that delivers top‑tier performance, a high‑quality display and strong battery life thanks to excellent thermal engineering. The review praises its balance and completeness as a gaming package.
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The PC Gear review states that the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) is a high‑performance gaming laptop aimed at desk‑first users who need strong GPU and CPU headroom, a 240 Hz 16‑inch 2.5K display, and ample RAM/SSD for multitasking. It highlights its powerful Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor, RTX 5070 Ti graphics, 32 GB DDR5 memory, and 1 TB SSD as strengths, while noting that the laptop is large, heavy, and priced like a premium desktop replacement. The review advises skipping it for those who prioritize portability, quiet operation, or lower cost.
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Our take
Based on 6 reviews
Five of six reviews agree the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) delivers strong gaming performance and solid build quality, with most praising its 240 Hz 16-inch 2.5K display and effective cooling. Notebookcheck, Gizmochina, LaptopMedia, PC Gear, and Tom's Hardware all highlight its powerful Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX or Ryzen 9 9955HX3D processor paired with an RTX 5070 Ti or RTX 5080 GPU.
However, reviewers split on several points: Tom's Hardware and IGN note subpar speakers and loud fans, while LaptopMedia praises excellent thermal engineering. PC Gear and IGN flag its heavy weight and large size as drawbacks for portability. Tom's Hardware criticizes the bottom panel's lack of a quick-release mechanism. Buyers should prioritize performance over portability, quiet operation, or premium display features like OLED HDR.
Pros
- Strong gaming performance with RTX 5070 Ti or 5080 GPU
- 240 Hz 16-inch 2.5K IPS display with 500-nit brightness
- Effective cooling system with vapor chamber and Tri-Fan Technology
- User-upgradable 32 GB DDR5 RAM and 1 TB PCIe Gen4 SSD
Cons
- Loud fans during gaming and subpar speakers
- Heavy and large design unsuitable for portability
- No OLED or mini-LED HDR support
Best for: Desktop-focused gamers seeking high frame rates and upgradeability; avoid if prioritizing portability, quiet operation, or premium HDR displays.
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