ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix 16 G614PR

A entry-level pick in the laptops line-up, with 16 in up front.

48/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
16 inRyzen 9-8940HXRTX 5070Ti16 GBIPS2560x1600
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Why we rate it

  • Upgradeable storage
  • Backlit keyboard
  • Fingerprint reader
  • Above-average cpu max clock
  • Below-average gpu vram
Score profile

Where the ASUS ROG Strix 16 G614PR wins and loses

Scored against the laptops class
DisplayPerformanceMemoryBatteryKeyboard4755507379
Display
47
Performance
55
Memory and storage
50
Battery
73
Keyboard and biometrics
79
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Display

Screen size16 "
Panel typeIPS
Resolution2560
Aspect ratio16
Refresh rate165 Hz

Design and build

Weight2.5 kg

Performance

CPURyzen 9-8940HX
CPU cores16
CPU threads32
CPU max clock5.2 GHz
GPURTX 5070Ti
GPU VRAM12 GB

Memory and storage

RAM16 GB
RAM typeDDR5
RAM speed5600 MHz
Storage typeNVMe
Upgradeable storageYes

Battery

Battery capacity90

Keyboard and biometrics

Backlit keyboardYes
Fingerprint readerYes

Software

Operating systemWindows 11

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Head to head

ASUS ROG Strix 16 G614PR vs Alienware Alienware 16 Area-51

Highlighted cell = better in that row
DisplayPerformanceMemoryBatteryKeyboard
ASUS ROG Strix 16 G614PRAlienware 16 Area-51
 ASUSASUS ROG Strix 16 G614PRThis pageAlienwareAlienware 16 Area-51
Overall score48 /10048 /100
Size16 "16 "
Weight2.5 kgBetter3.4 kg
RAM16 GB32 GBBetter
Storage1000 GB
CPURyzen 9-8940HXCore Ultra 9
GPURTX 5070TiRTX 5070Ti
Who it's for

Is the ASUS ROG Strix 16 G614PR right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable laptop for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need top-end performance and battery, in which case a higher-tier laptop is the better call.

Power user
Heavy multitasking, creative work or gaming on the go.
okay
Everyday user
Browsing, docs, calls and media.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable machine for the basics.
excellent
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the ASUS ROG Strix 16 G614PR worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 48/100 against other laptops, a entry-level result where the class average is around 45.

What stands out on the ASUS ROG Strix 16 G614PR?

Its upgradeable storage stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GA605KM?

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GA605KM scores 49/100 versus this one at 48/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.