ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615 (2025) review – Best-in-Class Display, CPU and GPU Performance, and Battery! And One Secret…
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.
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Contents
- Specs, Drivers, What’s in the box
- Design and construction
- Display and Sound Quality, Display Profiles
- Get our profiles
- Work Performance: CPU, Storage, AI
- GPU and Gaming Performance
- [eBook Guide + Tools] How to MAX OUT Your Laptop
- Temperatures and Comfort, Noise, Stability
- Battery Life
- Disassembly, Upgrade options, and Maintenance
- Verdict
Specs, Drivers, What’s in the box
ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615 - Specs
- HDD/SSD
- up to 4000GB SSD
- M.2 Slot
- 1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 5.0 x4 + 1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo
- RAM
- up to 64GB
- OS
- Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, No OS
- Dimensions
- 354 x 268 x 22.8 ~ 30.8 mm (13.94" x 10.55" x 0.90")
- Weight
- 2.73 kg (6 lbs)
- Ports and connectivity
- 3x USB Type-A
- 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
- 2x USB Type-C
- Thunderbolt 5, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
- HDMI
- 2.1
- Card reader
- Ethernet LAN
- 10, 100, 1000, 2500 Mbit/s
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 7
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- Audio jack
- 3.5mm Combo Jack
- Features
- Fingerprint reader
- Web camera
- FHD IR with Windows Hello
- Backlit keyboard
- Microphone
- Array Microphone with AI noise-canceling technology
- Speakers
- 2x Stereo Speakers with Smart Amplifier Technology, Dolby Atmos
- Security Lock slot
All ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615 configurations
Drivers
All drivers and utilities for this notebook can be found here: https://rog.asus.com/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/helpdesk_download/
What’s in the box?
ASUS makes a great first impression with the ROG Strix G16 G615, featuring a clever unboxing mechanism that raises the laptop to greet you as you open the box.
Beyond this thoughtful presentation, the included accessories can vary, so what you find inside is a bit of a regional lottery.
Look out for potential bundles that might include a ROG backpack, a ROG Impact Gaming Mouse, and even a handy 100W Type-C travel adapter, but it’s always best to check with your local retailer to see what’s included in your territory.
Design and construction
Interestingly, the ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615 (2025) presents a design that leans more towards sleek elegance than overt gaming aggression. The chassis is very stylish, featuring a cool-to-the-touch metal lid, an almost imperceptibly debossed logo, and a discreet “REPUBLIC OF GAMERS” inscription on the rear spine. In its powered-off state, this machine could easily pass for a high-performance workstation that wouldn’t draw undue attention in a professional setting.
That is, of course, until you power it on. The Strix G16 then reveals its true gaming heart, activating a vibrant Aura light strip that wraps around the entire perimeter of the bottom chassis. Naturally, these lights can be fully disabled for a more stealthy look. Our unit is finished in a dark “Eclipse Gray,” but an alternative “VOLT GREEN” version is also available, which swaps a few small accent pieces for a brilliant, eye-catching green.
This is neither the thinnest nor the lightest laptop on the market, but a quick glance at the spec sheet immediately reveals why. Measuring 35.4 x 26.8 x 2.28 ~ 3.08 cm (13.94″ x 10.55″ x 0.90″ ~ 1.21″) and weighing 2.65 kg (5.84 lbs), this chassis is built to house some serious power, including a full-blooded 175-watt RTX 5080 GPU and a Core Ultra 9 processor that can reach an 80W TDP. The lid is crafted from aluminium, while the rest of the body is made of plastic, yet the overall build feels quite sturdy for normal use. While it doesn’t really attract fingerprints, the surface can show some light smudges, but they are easily wiped away with a microfiber cloth.
Opening the lid is a smooth, one-handed affair, revealing a display with impressively thin bezels. The left and right bezels are a mere 4.5 mm (approximately 0.18 inches) thick, while the top bezel measures a slim 8.5 mm (0.33 inches). Despite its narrowness, this top bezel neatly incorporates a 1080P FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello and a built-in microphone array. A notable omission, however, is a physical privacy shutter, which is a feature we always like to see for guaranteed peace of mind. The screen itself opens to a maximum angle of about 120 degrees; since this is not a touchscreen laptop, this range should be perfectly sufficient for all gaming and productivity needs.
Looking at the keyboard deck, you’ll immediately notice the absence of a physical NumPad. This appears to be a deliberate design choice, as ASUS has left a generous 28 mm (1.1 inches) of empty space on either side of the keyboard. Instead of a dedicated keypad, they’ve integrated a clever solution called the “Numberpad” directly into the massive trackpad. This elegant feature takes full advantage of the huge 150 x 100 mm (5.91 x 3.94 inches) trackpad surface, allowing you to toggle a virtual NumPad on and off as needed.
The main keyboard is very comfortable to use, featuring 4-Zone RGB backlighting and customizable hotkeys. For biometric login, you’ll be relying on the IR camera for Windows Hello, as there is no dedicated fingerprint reader.
Ports and Connectivity
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615 (2025) features a powerful and forward-looking port selection, with the majority of connections conveniently located on the left side. Power is supplied via a dedicated connector, leaving other ports free. For networking, it includes a 2.5G LAN port, offering wired speeds faster than standard Gigabit Ethernet, a significant plus for online gaming and large file transfers. Video output is handled by an HDMI 2.1 port specified with Full Rate Link (FRL), ensuring it can deliver the full bandwidth for high-resolution, high-refresh-rate displays like 4K at 120Hz. The highlight, however, is the pair of cutting-edge Thunderbolt 5 ports. These incredibly versatile connections support Power Delivery, data speeds that can reach up to 120Gbps, and crucially for gamers, G-SYNC for compatible external displays. A high-speed USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (10Gbps) and a standard 3.5mm combo audio jack round out this impressive left-side array.
The right side is more streamlined but continues the high-speed theme, featuring two additional USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports. This means all three of the laptop’s USB-A ports operate at the faster 10Gbps speed, providing ample high-performance connectivity for peripherals like external SSDs, mice, and keyboards without compromise. The overall physical port selection is both generous and decidedly modern, with a clear focus on providing maximum bandwidth across all connection types.
Wireless connectivity is equally state-of-the-art. The Strix G16 is equipped with a Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) wireless card. It operates across the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands (triple band) with a 2×2 antenna configuration, promising the best possible speeds, lower latency, and improved performance on compatible networks. It’s paired with Bluetooth 5.4 for robust and efficient connection to wireless accessories, although it’s worth noting that the Bluetooth version may change with future operating system updates.
Display and Sound Quality, Display Profiles
| ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615 (2025) | BOE NE160QDM-NZC (BOE0CFB) |
| Diagonal | 16.0 inches (40.6 cm) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| Max Refresh Rate | 240 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 |
| Pixel Density | 189 PPI |
| ‘Retina’ Distance | Greater than or equal to 46 cm |
The 1600p 240 Hz IPS, BOE NE160QDM-NZC (BOE0CFB) panel under or lab microscope
Viewing Angles
Viewing angles are good. We take photos from different angles to evaluate the quality.
Also, a video with locked focus and exposure.
Color Coverage
The whole “sail-shaped” map below (Fig. 1) consists of all the colors we can see, while the black crooked line shows all the colors from real-world scenes and nature around us.
Then, we’ve drawn some of the most important and interesting color spaces, compared to the colors the panel of ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615 (2025) can show:
Standard/For Web: sRGB – widely used color space for most consumer devices, ideal for Web design and development
For Print: AdobeRGB – used in professional photo editing, graphic design, and print
For Photographers/Video Editors: DCI-P3 – used in high-end film production, post-production, and digital cinema
Premium HDR: Rec.2020 – the widest consumer ITU color standard, covering a massive 75.8% of the visible spectrum, a benchmark for premium HDR content
ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615 (2025): the yellow dashed triangle (– – – – – –) represents the range of colors this monitor can show.
In our tests, we calculated the total color coverage of the display at 100% of the sRGB color gamut and 99% of the DCI-P3 color gamut.
(Fig.1) ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615 (2025) covers 99% of the DCI-P3 gamut
The “Armoury Crate” app emulates Display P3 and sRGB color spaces.
(Fig.2) Display P3
(Fig.3) sRGB
Brightness and Contrast
The maximum brightness in SDR mode is 507 cd/m² in the center of the screen and 520 cd/m² averaged across the surface with a maximum deviation of 7%.
The correlated color temperature (CCT) of a white screen at maximum brightness is 6800 K (“Native-Default” mode in “MyASUS – Armoury Crate” app).
The contrast ratio is 1320:1.
Uniformity: Luminance, Contrast, and Color Deviation
The figure below shows the results from our uniformity test across different sections of the screen. It’s measured at 178 nits (Windows slider = 61%) — a brightness level we consider typical for standard working conditions.
DeltaE values below 4.0 are acceptable for regular users. For those working with colors, screens with DeltaE values no higher than 2.0 are recommended.
Color Accuracy
Let’s check the difference between real colors and those you’ll see on the ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615 (2025). We measure that distance in DeltaE – the higher the number, the more different they look.
Values below 4.0 are acceptable for regular users, while values below 2.0 are suitable for color-sensitive work. A value below 1.0 means the difference is indistinguishable to the naked eye.
For the next graph, we’ve selected 24 common colors, including dark/light skin, blue sky, green grass, etc.
Before our calibration of the ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615 (2025), the Average color accuracy was 1.7 dE (Fig. 2) (“Display P3-Default” mode in “MyASUS – Armoury Crate” app), and with our Design and Gaming profile, it lowered to 0.9 dE (Fig. 3). This is a massive improvement in color accuracy, with our profile!
ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615 (2025) in its factory condition
ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615 (2025) with our display profile
Comparison in the Display P3 color space.
Below are the results of the ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615 (2025) in its factory condition (“sRGB-Default” mode in “MyASUS – Armoury Crate” app) compared to sRGB color space.
Here’s an illustration of what the Design and Office profile aims to deliver:
Left: No Profile | Drag the slider to see the difference | Right: Design & Office Profile
Visibility in dark scenes
Have you ever watched a movie with dark scenes where you could barely see anything? This often happens because many display panels struggle to differentiate the darkest nuances, making them appear the same.
The next figure illustrates how well the display reproduces these dark nuances. The left side of the image shows the display with stock settings, and the right side shows it with our Gaming and movies profile activated (Comparison is in “Native-Default” mode in “MyASUS – Armoury Crate” app).
On the horizontal axis are the grayscale levels, and on the vertical axis – the corresponding display brightness.
You can also check how your display handles the darkest nuances but keep in mind that this also depends on the settings of your current display and the surrounding light conditions.
Response time (Gaming capabilities)
We test the reaction time of the pixels with the usual “black-to-white” and “white-to-black” method from 10% to 90% and vice versa.
We recorded Fall Time + Rise Time = 10.5 ms. Short pixel response time is a prerequisite for a smooth picture in dynamic scenes.
After that, we test the reaction time of the pixels with the usual “Gray-to-Gray” method from 50% White to 80% White and vice versa between 10% and 90% of the amplitude.
Health Impact: PWM (Screen flickering)
Some use PWM to regulate their brightness, which means that instead of reducing the light intensity, they pulse or flicker. Our brain merges the image, so it appears darker, but this strains both it and our vision, especially when the frequency of the pulses is low. You can read more about that in our dedicated article on PWM.
In the graph below, you see the intensity of light at different brightness levels—on the vertical axis is the brightness of the emitted light, and on the horizontal axis—time.
The light from the backlight of the ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615 (2025) display is not pulse-width modulated, providing visual comfort in the discussed aspect.
Health Impact: Blue light emissions
Installing our Health-Guard profile reduces harmful Blue Light emissions while keeping the colors of the screen perceptually accurate.
If you’re not familiar with the Blue light, the TL;DR version is – emissions that negatively affect your eyes, skin, and your whole body. You can find more information about that in our dedicated article on Blue Light.
Health Impact: Screen Reflectance
Glossy-coated displays can cause eye fatigue in high ambient light conditions due to reflections. We measure the level of screen reflection with the display turned off, at a 60° angle.
The reflectance of the ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615 (2025)’s screen is 30.8 GU. This is an exceptional result, one of the best we’ve measured ever.
High Gloss: >70 GU
Medium Gloss: 30 – 70 GU
Low Gloss: <30 GU
Get our profiles
Since our profiles are tailored for each individual display model, this article and its respective profile package are meant for ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615 (2025) configurations with NE160QDM-NZC (BOE0CFB), 2560 х 1600, IPS panel.
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Design and Office
The Design and Office profile makes display colors as close to real as possible.Ideal not only for professionals but also for everyday users, it meets sRGB standards (D65 white point, sRGB gamma) with minimal DeltaE for precise color reproduction on your panel.
Gaming and Movies
Have you ever watched a movie where, during dark scenes, you can barely see anything? Many displays fail to distinguish dark tones properly. Our Gaming and Movies profile enhances low-light performance, like HDR tech, using a gamma curve tailored to human perception — ideal for gamers seeking faster reactions and clearer visuals.
Health-Guard
Our Health-Guard profile protects your eyes by eliminating PWM flickering, reducing strain and fatigue, and minimizing harmful Blue light exposure that can disrupt sleep and health. It uses software dimming and a gamma curve tailored to human perception for comfort and safety during screen use.
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Sound
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615 (2025)’s sound is of very good quality. The low, mid, and high frequencies are clear.
Work Performance: CPU, Storage, AI
All performance and temperature tests are conducted with Turbo mode activated in Armoury Crate:
CPU and Work Performance
The 2025 iteration of G615 is offered with Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX or Ultra 7 255HX, an upgrade from last year’s Intel Core i9-14900HX and Core i7-14650HX.
Our configuration has Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX – one of the most powerful CPUs on the market. We’ve tested this CPU in four more laptop series, and the ROG Strix G615 is the most powerful one in the Cinebench 2024 benchmark with up to 23% advantage over Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI. MSI Vector 16 HX is the other laptop with great performance. As you see on the chart, they are much faster than Helios Neo 16S AI and Helios Neo 16 AI.
Single-core performance ensures smooth operation and responsiveness in operating systems, providing a better user experience.
Results are from the Geekbench 6 Single-Core test (higher is better)
Multi-core performance is essential for handling complex and demanding tasks, such as Video editing, CAD, and Scientific simulations.
Results are from the Geekbench 6 Multi-Core test (higher is better)
Here, we evaluate the CPU's performance using a real-world 3D rendering task, assessing its ability to handle complex computations and rendering workloads efficiently.
Results are from the Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core test (higher is better)
Storage Performance
Our 2TB variant of ROG G615 arrived with Western Digital PC SN5000S NVMe SSD. This is a very good drive, with 6.3GB/s sequential read, and 5.6GB/s sequential writing speed. However, it goes a bit hot under heavy load – up to 70ºC.
AI Performance
Here you can see the position of the GPUs and CPUs (NPUs) found within the ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615 in our AI Hardware Performance Rankings based on their AI processing power, measured in TOPS (Tera Operations Per Second) - a critical metric indicating the computational throughput, particularly for AI tasks.
The first column shows peak performance for INT8/FP8 precision, which is the most widespread metric for evaluating AI inference capabilities. We exclude Sparsity to provide a more accurate reflection of AI performance in dense computation scenarios where sparsity optimizations may not be applicable. The second and third columns show the performance with Sparsity, and FP4 TFLOPS, when supported.
For SoCs, the results reflect the peak performance of the integrated NPU. Additionally, it’s important to note that, according to Microsoft, a NPU must have at least 40 TOPS of AI computing power for the PC to be considered “AI-capable.”
| # | GPU / CPU (NPU) | TOPS INT8/FP8 No Sparsity | TOPS INT8/FP8 Sparsity | TFLOPS FP4 Sparsity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 416. | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (Laptop) | 281 | 562 | 1124 |
| 669. | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti (Laptop) | 209 | 418 | 836 |
| 849. | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 (Laptop) | 173 | 346 | 692 |
| 1012. | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 (Laptop) | 133 | 266 | 532 |
| 1634. | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | 36 | — | — |
| 1651. | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX | 33 | — | — |
GPU and Gaming Performance
You can order the ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615 (2025) with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, or RTX 5080. If you want the absolute best in terms of graphics performance, you have to look for the G635 model which can be ordered with RTX 5090.
Again, ROG Strix G16 and MSI Vector 16 HX AI are the best performers with 1% advantage for G16 in 3DMark Time Spy, and 1% advantage for Vector 16 HX AI in Wild Life.
You can find the performance rating of all the GPUs on the market in our Top Laptop Graphics Ranking.
The results are from 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics). Higher is better.
The results are from 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Unlimited. Higher is better.
ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615 GPU variants
Here you can see an approximate comparison between the GPUs that can be found in the ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615 models on the market. This way you can decide for yourself which ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615 model is the best bang for your buck.
Note: The chart shows the cheapest different GPU configurations so you should check what the other specifications of these laptops are by clicking on the laptop’s name / GPU.
The results are from 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics). Higher is better.
Results are from the 3DMark: Wild Life (Graphics) benchmark (higher the score, the better)
Gaming tests
With its 140 W NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, the 2025 ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615 serves up the kind of frame rates you usually expect from far bulkier machines.
In Counter-Strike 2 it tears through esports workloads, averaging 200 FPS at 1600p Very High – ideal for fully exploiting the laptop’s high-refresh display.
| Counter Strike 2 | 1600p, Very High (Check settings) |
| Average FPS | 200 FPS |
Cranking up the eye-candy in Black Myth: Wukong is a tougher ask: at 1600p Cinematic the system averages 39 FPS – playable, but you’ll want to dial down a setting or two (or enable upscaling) for consistently fluid combat.
| Black Myth: Wukong | 1600p, Cinematic (Check settings) |
| Average FPS | 39 FPS |
Demanding cinematic titles pose a sterner test, yet the Strix still impresses: Shadow of the Tomb Raider hits 156 FPS at 1200p Highest and a very smooth 101 FPS at 1600p Highest, leaving ample headroom for ray-tracing or upscaling tweaks.
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 1200p, Highest (Check settings) | 1600p, Highest (Check settings) |
| Average FPS | 156 FPS | 101 FPS |
Even the punishing Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition clocks 74 FPS on 1200p Extreme and 49 FPS at 1600p Extreme, impressive for a laptop GPU in this power class.
| Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition | 1200p, Extreme (Check settings) | 1600p, Extreme (Check settings) |
| Average FPS | 74 FPS | 49 FPS |
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Temperatures and Comfort, Noise, Stability
At idle, the CPU package of the ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615 maintains a temperature of xxºC, and the notebook remains completely silent.
Office Work, Web Development, Design
Short periods (0:00 – 0:10 s) of 100 % CPU load
This test shows the CPU behavior during short periods of serious load. It’s important for users who are looking for laptops suitable for tasks like Web Design and Programming.
| Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Avg. P-Core Clock | Avg. CPU Temp. | Avg. CPU Power |
| ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615 | 4471 MHz | 94 °C | 150 W |
| ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835 | 4383 MHz | 91 °C | 136 W |
| Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) | 4374 MHz | 87 °C | 154 W |
| Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16″ Intel) | 4259 MHz | 90 °C | 178 W |
| Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | 4194 MHz | 91 °C | 151 W |
| MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW | 4185 MHz | 90 °C | 155 W |
| Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI (PHN16S-71) | 3829 MHz | 88 °C | 130 W |
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615 exhibits strong performance under short CPU loads. It achieves an average clock of 4471 MHz and a peak of 4489 MHz in the initial 10 seconds, leading the comparison group with the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX. Power consumption averages 150 W. However, temperatures are consistently high; the average CPU temperature reaches 94 °C, with a peak of 101 °C, exceeding optimal thermal management thresholds. While delivering top-tier frequency, its thermal profile indicates aggressive power delivery at higher temperatures than most peers.
Video editing, Scientific computing, Software compilation, 3D rendering
Long periods (0:00 – 30:00 min) of 100 % CPU load
This test shows the CPU behavior during long periods of serious load. It’s important for users who are looking for laptops suitable for tasks like Video Editing and 3D Rendering.
| Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Avg. P-Core Clock | Avg. CPU Temp. | Avg. CPU Power |
| ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615 | 4178 MHz | 97 °C | 134 W |
| Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) | 4106 MHz | 92 °C | 140 W |
| ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835 | 4057 MHz | 95 °C | 130 W |
| Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16″ Intel) | 3980 MHz | 91 °C | 151 W |
| Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | 3945 MHz | 91 °C | 130 W |
| MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW | 3903 MHz | 84 °C | 111 W |
| Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI (PHN16S-71) | 3362 MHz | 85 °C | 86 W |
Under prolonged CPU loads, the ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615 maintains a leading average clock speed of 4178 MHz over 30 minutes for the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX. This performance is sustained with an average power consumption of 134 W. Despite the high clock speeds, the average CPU temperature is elevated at 97 °C. This temperature is higher than all comparable models, consistently exceeding the threshold for optimal thermal performance, suggesting that while performance is prioritized, it comes at the expense of higher CPU temperatures during extended heavy use.
Gaming Stability
Continuous gaming (1-hour test)
This test evaluates the laptop’s performance under sustained GPU load and high CPU usage.
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | Avg. GPU Clock | Avg. GPU Temp. | Avg. Memory Clock | Avg. GPU Mem Temp. | Avg. GPU Power |
| ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615 | 2376 MHz | 79 °C | 1685 MHz | 77 °C | 138 W |
| MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW | 2362 MHz | 74 °C | 1750 MHz | 77 °C | 139 W |
| Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | 2315 MHz | 81 °C | 1561 MHz | 81 °C | — |
| Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI (PHN16S-71) | 1935 MHz | 79 °C | 1125 MHz | 83 °C | 89 W |
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615 demonstrates excellent stability during extended gaming sessions. Over one hour, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti maintains a high average GPU clock of 2376 MHz, with a minimum of 2287 MHz. This positions it on top among similar configurations – this is the highest average clock we’ve recorded for RTX 5070 Ti, beating the Vector 16’s record!
Thermally, the GPU performs well; the average core temperature is 79 °C (peak 81 °C), and average memory temperature is 77 °C (peak 78 °C). Both temperatures remain comfortably within acceptable limits, indicating robust cooling effectively manages the 138W average GPU power for consistent gaming performance.
Battery Life
ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615 (2025) has a 90Wh battery unit.
We tested it with the Silent mode selected in Armoury Crate.
Great news! The ROG Strix is so well optimized, the 90Wh capacity is enough for 6 and a half hours on a single charge! This is more than 30% advantage than its competitors!
Brightness: 180 nits; Display Mode: SDR
Time to Full Discharge: Higher is Better
Disassembly, Upgrade options, and Maintenance
ASUS keeps maintenance friendly on the 2025 ROG Strix G16: the aluminium bottom panel relies on a simple two-stage slider latch, so once both windows show red the cover just glides off – no screwdriver required for the first step.
Underneath you are greeted by a large plastic shroud that channels air from three Arc Flow fans; two flank the chassis while a third sits centrally, feeding a network of heat pipes hidden beneath the stamped “Intelligent Cooling” plate.
The 90 Wh battery stretches the full width of the palm-rest area and is only pinned down by a handful of Phillips screws shared with the mid-frame.
Wireless duties are handled by an Intel BE200 Wi-Fi 7 card in a standard M.2 2230 slot – one screw and two colour-coded antenna leads stand between you and future radio upgrades.
Memory is completely user-replaceable: there are two DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, and our unit ships with 2×16 GB Samsung PC5-5600 sticks. The platform officially supports up to 64 GB, so installing two 32 GB modules is as simple as the usual pop-in, click-down routine.
Storage expansion is generous too. The left bay accepts a PCIe 4.0 drive, while the right-hand connector beside the RAM is wired for blistering-fast PCIe 5.0. ASUS uses a spring-loaded latch instead of a screw for the Gen 5 slot, so swaps are literally tool-less.
Both SSD sockets sit on removable daughter-boards linked with flex cables, meaning motherboard access is never required—even if you decide to change both drives down the road.
Lifting the numbered screws reveals the new sandwich-style vapor-chamber heatsink: twin copper fin stacks sit above and below the chamber, while Tri-Fan Technology and 0.1 mm fins push hot air straight out the rear vents, away from your mouse hand.
A closer look at the motherboard shows clean component layout and plenty of thermal pads around the VRMs and chipsets, hinting that ASUS tuned this board for sustained high power draw.
All told, the Strix G16’s Q-Latch bottom panel, tool-less Gen 5 SSD latch, socketed RAM, and easily detached 90 Wh battery make upgrades and servicing a breeze for anyone with a basic toolkit.
Verdict
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615 (2025) is a statement piece, a laptop that unapologetically pushes the boundaries of mobile performance. It wraps a sleek, professional-looking chassis around some of the most powerful components available, creating a machine that excels at gaming and productivity alike.
ASUS has clearly prioritized raw power and user experience, but this high-octane approach comes with a thermal cost.
This is a laptop for the enthusiast who demands top-tier frame rates, a brilliant display, and future-proof connectivity, and is willing to accept the heat that comes with being at the top of the performance charts. It strikes a remarkable balance in many areas, but its aggressive tuning defines its character.
✅ The Good
The performance of the Strix G16 is simply phenomenal. It consistently topped our charts, with its RTX 5070 Ti achieving the highest average clock speeds we’ve ever recorded for this GPU. This translates directly into a sublime gaming experience, capable of driving even the most demanding titles at high resolutions and frame rates.
This power is paired with a truly gorgeous 240Hz QHD+ display. With 99% DCI-P3 coverage, excellent brightness, and superb color accuracy out of the box, it’s a dream for both gaming and content creation. It’s also completely PWM-free and has one of the best anti-glare coatings we’ve ever tested. Surprisingly, for a machine this powerful, the battery life is excellent, offering over 6.5 hours of use, easily beating its direct competitors.
Finally, the Strix G16 is a joy for tinkerers. Its connectivity is state-of-the-art with two Thunderbolt 5 ports and Wi-Fi 7, and its internal Q-Latch design is a masterclass in user serviceability, featuring tool-less access and dual slots for both RAM and storage.
❌ The Bad
The relentless pursuit of performance comes at a cost: heat. The CPU, while incredibly fast, runs at high temperatures, frequently averaging in the high 90s ºC under sustained load.
On a more minor note, the decision to omit a physical privacy shutter for the webcam is a small but noticeable oversight in an otherwise premium package. The high-performance SSD can also get a bit warm during heavy use.
🆚 The Competitors
The most direct rival is the MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW (detailed review). The choice between these two is a clear one: the ASUS ROG Strix G16 offers superior raw CPU and GPU performance and significantly better battery life. However, the MSI Vector manages its thermals better, keeping the CPU at a much more comfortable 84°C under sustained load compared to the Strix’s 97°C.
Against other machines like the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI (detailed review soon), the Strix G16 simply offers a much higher tier of performance across the board.
As we’re more focused on the gaming aspect here, we’re ready to accept the higher CPU temperature under sustained load, especially given the brilliant performance of all the other components in G16. This is why the ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615 (2025) gets our Editor’s choice award!
You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/asus-rog-strix-g16-g615/
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
Author: Simeon NikolovEditor-in-Chief at LaptopMedia.com with 20+ years of experience in testing and analyzing laptops and mobile devices.
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