ASUS ROG Strix G16

LaptopMedia.com Laptop Specs ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614, 2023) ASUS ROG Strix G16

Date Published: 27 Apr 2023

Intel Core i9-13980HX
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Laptop, 140W)
16.0", WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 240 Hz, IPS + G-Sync
1000GB SSD
32GB DDR5
2.50 kg (5.5 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

4.6 Portability Average

8.5 Display Excellent

8.7 For Work Excellent

8.4 For Gaming Excellent

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Specs

HDD/SSD
1TB SSD

M.2 Slot
2x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo

RAM
32GB DDR5

OS
Windows 11 Pro

Body Material
Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum

Dimensions
354 x 264 x 22.6 - 30.4 mm (13.94" x 10.39" x 0.89")

Weight
2.50 kg (5.5 lbs)

Ports and connectivity

2x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)

1x USB Type-C
3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort

1x USB Type-C
Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort

HDMI
2.1

Card Reader

Ethernet LAN
10, 100, 1000, 2500 Mbit/s

Wi-Fi
802.11ax

Bluetooth
5.2

Audio jack
3.5mm Combo Jack

Features

Fingerprint reader

Web camera
HD

Backlit keyboard

Microphone
Array Microphone with Microsoft Cortana Support near field/Far field, AI noise-canceling technology

Speakers
2x Speakers, Smart Amp, Dolby Atmos

Optical drive

Security Lock slot

Portability

ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614, 2023)

13.94" x 10.39" x 0.89" Dimensions

2.50 kg (5.5 lbs) Weight

Average 16.0-inch laptop

2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) -19% Weight

Review

ASUS ROG Strix G16 in-depth review

ASUS is one of the brands that just can't stop innovating. From technology that is premiered on the market, to one that is being popularized - like the OLED panels found in many affordable ASUS laptops.However, this was one of the first major notebook brands that employed liquid metal for its CPU thermal compound. Now, the ROG Strix G16 (G614, 2023) comes with the same compound found over its HX-series Raptor Lake processor.This is one of the big differences between this machine, and the TUF Gaming F15 (FX507, 2023), bar the screen size. We have to take into consideration the fact that both notebooks feature 140W GPUs (for the most part).ASUS also has something else up its sleeve when it comes to cooling - a third fan. However, there is more up to it as we've seen on commercia[...]

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Pros

Low GPU temperatures
2x M.2 PCIe x4 Gen 4 slots, 2x DDR5 RAM SODIMM slots in dual channel, Wi-Fi 6
Covers 99% of the sRGB color gamut and has accurate color representation (BOE NE160WUM-NX2 (BOE0B33))
Snappy panel with quick response times (BOE NE160WUM-NX2 (BOE0B33))
No PWM (BOE NE160WUM-NX2 (BOE0B33))
MUX switch
Wide port selection
Great keyboard and touchpad
The keyboard remains cool after long gaming sessions
Good build quality

Cons

No SD card slot
Subpar battery life

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

There is nothing uncommon in the process of accessing this laptop's internals. Take a look.Check out all ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614, 2023) prices and configurations in our Specs System, or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate To open this device, you need to undo a total of 11 Phillips-head screws. The one in the bottom right corner remains attached, and lifts the edge of the panel, so you can start the prying process from there.2. Remove the battery Inside, we find a 90Wh battery pack. Interestingly, you need to remove the small third fan in order to[...]