Updated 18 Oct 2026
Is the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) worth it?
Yes — if you want the most power for your money.
With a Core Ultra 9 275HX and up to an RTX 5080 at full power, it keeps its speed through long sessions, and its 2.5K 240 Hz screen is bright and accurate. Memory and storage are easy to upgrade. It weighs 2.6 kg with a big charger, and it's loud in its fastest mode.
Good to know
- About 2.6 kg, plus about 1 kg of charger.
- Loud in Turbo mode, and the underside gets hot, so it's not one for the lap.
- About an hour of gaming on battery.
- Make sure it's this model: Core Ultra 9 275HX in the listing. The 2026 version uses the same G615 codes with a 290HX Plus.
- Keeps full speed in long sessions
- Bright 2.5K 240 Hz screen
- Easy memory and storage upgrades
Our pick: RTX 5070 Ti · 32 GB. Other builds
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Which build to get
The same Strix G16 is sold with different graphics, memory and storage, each under its own model number. Each button below goes to that exact build.
- Our pickCheck price on Amazon
RTX 5070 Ti · 32 GB
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX · 16" 2560×1600 240 Hz · 2 TB (UK) / 1 TB (US)
Most of the RTX 5080's speed for several hundred less, running cooler and quieter.
Model number: G615LR-AS96
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RTX 5080 · 32 GB · 1 TB
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX · 16" 2560×1600 240 Hz
The fastest build, for 1440p at the highest settings. It runs louder and hotter.
Model number: G615LW-AS96
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RTX 5060 · 16 GB · 1 TB
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX · 16" 2560×1600 240 Hz
The same chassis and screen for less, but the graphics can't keep up with the 240 Hz screen in new games.
Model number: G615LM-DS94
Get it if…
- You want desktop-like frame rates and mostly play at a desk.
- You want a fast, accurate 240 Hz screen.
- You'd like to upgrade it later.
Skip it if…
- You carry your laptop around every day.
- You need it quiet while gaming.
- You want long battery life.
How we reached this verdict
Notebookcheck gave the RTX 5080 version 87%: steady performance under load (about 100 fps in Cyberpunk at 1440p Ultra), a 536-nit screen with no flicker, and nearly 8 hours of browsing, against fan noise up to 54 dB and a hot underside. UltrabookReview gave it 4.5/5 and suggested the RTX 5070 Ti version is the better value.
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: Notebookcheck (RTX 5080), UltrabookReview, Outlook Business (RTX 5070 Ti), ASUS (specs), Notebookcheck, PC Gamer, Tom's Guide, TechRadar, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 18 Oct 2026How we decide