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ASUS ROG Strix G16
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 lands as a entry-level laptop, built around 16 in.
39/100
16 inIntel Core i7-14650HXRTX 506016 GB1000 GBIPS
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Why we rate it
- Backlit keyboard
- Fingerprint reader
- Above-average storage
- Above-average battery capacity
- Below-average gpu vram
Score profile
Scored against the laptops classWhere the ASUS ROG Strix G16 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Display
Screen size16 "
Panel typeIPS
Resolution2560
Aspect ratio16
Refresh rate165 Hz
Design and build
Weight2.65 kg
Performance
CPUIntel Core i7-14650HX
GPURTX 5060
GPU VRAM8 GB
Memory and storage
RAM16 GB
RAM typeDDR5
RAM speed5600 MHz
Storage1000 GB
Storage typePCIe Gen 4 SSD
Battery
Battery capacity90
Keyboard and biometrics
Backlit keyboardYes
Fingerprint readerYes
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowASUS ROG Strix G16 vs HP HP OmniBook X Flip 14
ASUS ROG Strix G16HP OmniBook X Flip 14
| ASUSASUS ROG Strix G16This page | HPHP OmniBook X Flip 14 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39 /100 | 42 /100Better |
| Size | 16 " | 14 " |
| Weight | 2.65 kg | 1.38 kgBetter |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 1000 GB | 1000 GB |
| CPU | Intel Core i7-14650HX | Intel Core Ultra Processor |
| GPU | RTX 5060 | — |
Who it's for
Is the ASUS ROG Strix G16 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 G16 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 39/100 against other laptops, a entry-level result where the class average is around 45.
What stands out on the ASUS ROG Strix G16?
Its backlit keyboard stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Dell XPS 13 9315?
The Dell XPS 13 9315 scores 40/100 versus this one at 39/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
