ASUS ROG Strix G16
ASUS ROG Strix G16
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GENERAL USE: Very Good—8.0/10
GAMING/AI: Very Good—8.4/10
ENG/DESIGN: Very Good—8.6/10
SOFTWARE DEV: Good—7.8/10
CONTENT CREATION: Very Good—8.3/10
PORTABILITY: Fair—6.4/10
BATTERY: Good—7.8/10
OVERALL SCREEN QUALITY: Good—7.4/10
OVERALL PERFORMANCE: Very Good—8.9/10
SIZE: 16"
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is a performance-focused laptop with an upper midrange price. It offers a powerful Intel i9 processor and Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics card, making it well-suited for gaming and demanding tasks like 3D rendering or machine learning. Its screen is a 16:10 aspect ratio IPS display with a sharp 1920 x 1200 resolution, and it features a high refresh rate, providing smooth visuals. With a substantial weight and size, portability is limited, but the build quality is high, and it offers a full suite of ports. The keyboard is backlit, enhancing usability in dim environments. Battery life is fair, so frequent access to power may be required for long sessions. It runs Windows 11 Home, making it compatible with a wide range of software. Give Feedback
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Evaluation
Pros
- High-performance Intel i9 and Nvidia RTX 4070
- High screen refresh rate for smooth visuals
- Good color accuracy with sRGB and Adobe RGB coverage
- Supports hardware ray tracing and DLSS for advanced graphics
- Solid build quality and keyboard feel
Cons
- Heavier and thicker than other laptops, affects portability
- Average battery life for typical use
- Not primarily designed as a premium business laptop
- No touchscreen functionality
Ratings by Category
Engineering & Design:4.6
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 excels in engineering and design use due to its powerful Intel i9 processor and RTX 4070 GPU, both of which offer high performance for intensive tasks, and an IPS screen with high color accuracy and refresh rate, enhancing visual clarity and fidelity. Although it has a fair portability score, the tradeoff comes in the form of a heavier weight and thicker build, but it benefits from a good keyboard and speaker quality, which are essential for long work sessions and presentations.
Gaming & AI:4.5
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is prized for gaming and 3D because of its high-end Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, which is capable of running demanding games and 3D applications, and it also features a 165Hz screen refresh rate that ensures smooth visuals during fast-paced action. The laptop's IPS display delivers wide viewing angles and consistent colors, which is beneficial for an immersive gaming experience and precise 3D work.
Content Creation:4.5
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, and video editing work.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
General Use:4.4
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is very good for general use thanks to its powerful Intel i9 processor and ample 16GB of RAM, which facilitate smooth multitasking and resource-intensive applications. Additionally, its high-quality IPS screen with excellent color coverage makes for a vibrant display, although its larger form factor and weight limit portability, and its battery life is moderate.
Software Development:4.3
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software development.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Battery Life:4.3
PerfectRec’s Battery Life rating is based on hours of battery life in typical usage scenarios.
Build Quality:4.3
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, chassis rigidity, and overall reliability.
Our assessment of build quality includes many details that are difficult to quantify.
Our laptop experts use their best judgment to produce the final score.
General Use Screen Quality:4.2
The general use screen score is based on the screen technology, contrast ratio, resolution, brightness, color gamut and color accuracy. This score does not take into account specialized display features for specific use cases, such as high refresh rate for gaming.
Keyboard Quality:4.2
The Keyboard Quality score is based on the PerfectRec experts’ assessment of tactile feedback, typing comfort, keyboard reliability and typing noise.
Operating Noise:4.1
PerfectRec’s Operating Noise Score is based on fan noise measurements. Laptops with a fanless design, such as Macbooks, receive the maximum score.
Portability:3.5
PerfectRec’s portability rating takes into account the volume and thickness of the laptop as well as its weight.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $1,876 | ||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | ||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10.4'' x 1.05'' | ||
Weight | 5.51 lbs | ||
Width | 13.94" | ||
Depth | 10.39" | ||
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | Intel i9-13980HX | ||
RAM | 16 GB | ||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | ||
RAM Slots | 2 | ||
Storage | 1024 GB | ||
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | 9 Hours | ||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | ||
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | 16" | ||
Display Technology | IPS | ||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | ||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | ||
Display Brightness | 291 nits | ||
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score  | 7.8/10 | ||
Portability Score | 6.5/10 | ||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | ||
Premium Business Laptop | No | ||
Fan Noise Score | 7.3/10 | ||
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | ||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | ||
Webcam | 720p | ||
Fingerprint Reader | No | ||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | ||
Number Pad | No | ||
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | 2 | ||
USB-C ports | 2 | ||
USB-C Charging | Yes | ||
Display Outputs | 3 | ||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | ||
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Marc Herter | March 2023
"With the mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, the Asus ROG Stix G16 hits the sweet spot between performance and cooling. The G16 also does not have to shy away from direct comparison with its supposedly stronger family member, the ROG Strix Scar 18 with its RTX 4090, as most benchmarks of the two laptops are very close to each other. Moreover, the G16 should be significantly cheaper. Depending on the supplier, the price difference here could be almost US$ 2,000. In the 2023 model series, Asus has significantly leveled out the differences between the two high-end lines."
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