Robeytech Review of 2024 ASUS ROG Strix G16 Laptop

General Impression

• Display: Incredible with bright, crisp colors. Not an OLED but still stunning.
• Performance: Excellent gaming performance.
• Battery Life: Surprisingly long, but with some caveats.
• Confounding Features: A few annoyances that could be deal-breakers for some users.

Model Specs & Dimensions

• Model: 2024 ASUS ROG Strix G16
• Price: Starts at $1799, reviewed model $2299.99
• Size & Weight:
  • Width: 13.94 in (354 mm)
  • Depth: 10.93 in (278 mm)
  • Height: 0.98 in (24.9 mm)
  • Weight: 5.51 lb (2.5 kg)

Hardware

• CPU: Intel Core i9-14900 HX
  • 8 Performance Cores, 16 Efficiency Cores
  • Max Boost: 5.8 GHz
  • Max TDP: 65 Watts
• GPU Options:
  • RTX 4060 Mobile
  • RTX 4070 Mobile
  • RTX 4080 Mobile
  • Review Model: RTX 4070
• Display: 16-in QHD+, 1600p, 240 Hz, 100% DCI-P3
  • IPS level panel
  • Max brightness: 500 nits
  • 3ms response time
  • G-sync supported
  • Called "ROG Nebula Display"
  • TUV Rheinland certified for blue light reduction
• Storage: 1 TB NVMe SSD with PCI Gen 4 expansion slot
• RAM: 32 GB DDR5 (runs at 5600 MHz), user-upgradable

Connectivity

• Ports: Two USB-A, one USB-C, HDMI, Thunderbolt 4, full-sized Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth
• Keyboard: Full-size, per-key RGB lighting, customizable with ASUS Armoury-Crate
• Touchpad: Features a hidden numpad

Benchmark Performance

• Cyberpunk 2077: 75.26 FPS at Ray Tracing Ultra
• Forza Horizon 5: 113 FPS at Extreme settings
• Modern Warfare 3: 127 FPS at Extreme settings
• Shadow of the Tomb Raider: 156 FPS
• Tiny Tina's Wonderland: 112.35 FPS at Badass settings

Competitive Games

• Apex Legends: 221 FPS at low settings
• Modern Warfare 3 (multiplayer): 259 FPS at low settings
• Fortnite: 271 FPS at low settings

Battery Life & Thermals

• Battery: 90w hour; 6 hours on office productivity test, 1.5 hours gaming
• Power Brick: 280 W, weighs about 1.5 lb
• Thermals: Uses advanced cooling system with liquid metal on CPU
  • Idle Temps: CPU 37°C, GPU 30°C
  • Full Load: CPU 92°C, GPU 50°C
  • Gaming: CPU 74°C, GPU 65°C

User Experience

• Display: Stellar, not OLED but high-quality IPS
• Sound: Impressive due to Dolby Atmos
• Fan Noise: Noticeable but not annoying, even in turbo mode
• ASUS Armoury-Crate: Provides performance modes (Manual, Silent, Performance, Turbo)
• Keyboard Issue: Shortened right shift key may cause typing errors
• Touchpad Issue: Overly sensitive; accidental touch can delete text

Pros & Cons

• Pros: Excellent gaming performance, beautiful display, good port selection, and user-upgradable RAM and storage
• Cons: Heavy, keyboard layout issues, sensitive touchpad, slight performance hit due to Armoury-Crate

Summary

• Gaming: Strong recommendation for gaming
• Productivity: Mixed feelings due to keyboard layout and weight
• Travel: Not ideal for heavy travelers but workable for light travel

Conclusion

• Overall: Outstanding gaming laptop, but consider practicality for work and travel. Evaluate personal tolerance for keyboard layout and weight.

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