•  Date Published: 15 Aug 2025
    • Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (Laptop)
    • 16.0", WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 240 Hz, IPS
    • 4000GB SSD
    • 64GB RAM
    • 2.73 kg (6 lbs)
    8.4
    TOTAL SCORE
    3.8 Portability Mediocre
    9.5 Display EXCEPTIONAL
    8.9 For Work Excellent
    9.5 For Gaming EXCEPTIONAL
    ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615

    ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615

    $3799.00
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    Review

    ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615 in-depth review

    The 2025 ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615 doesn't just enter the market; it kicks the door down. This is a machine built with one goal in mind: to dominate the performance charts. It pairs next-generation Intel and NVIDIA silicon with a stunning display and, in a surprising twist, class-leading battery life. But this relentless pursuit of power generates an intense heat for the CPU. Is this the new king of gaming laptops, a near-perfect machine held back by its own fiery ambition, or a powerful beast that's simply too hot to handle? We pushed it to its absolute limits to find out.You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/asus-rog-strix-g16-g615/Specs, Drivers, What's in the boxDrivers All drivers and utilities for this not[...]

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    Pros

    • Class-leading CPU and GPU gaming performance
    • Superb 240Hz QHD+ display with 99% DCI-P3 coverage
    • Excellent battery life for a high-performance gaming laptop
    • Future-proof connectivity with two Thunderbolt 5 ports and Wi-Fi 7
    • Fantastic and easy user upgradeability for RAM and storage
    • PCIe Gen 5 slot for ultra-fast storage
    • PWM-free screen with an exceptionally low-glare finish

    Cons

    • CPU runs very hot under sustained load
    • No physical privacy shutter for the webcam
    • Included SSD can run hot during heavy operations

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    Step 1: Opening the ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615 (2025)Power off the laptop and place it on a soft, static-free surface. Locate the two Q-Latch slider windows on the aluminum bottom panel. Slide both latches until the windows show red – this indicates the cover is unlocked. Simply glide the bottom panel off the chassis without any tools required.Step 2: Battery RemovalIdentify the 90Wh battery spanning the palm-rest area. Detach the battery connector from the motherboard. Undo the Phillips-head screws securing the battery to the mid-frame. Lift the battery o[...]

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