{"id":2843,"date":"2025-06-19T07:13:52","date_gmt":"2025-06-19T07:13:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.oriccabattery.co.uk\/Blog\/?p=2843"},"modified":"2025-06-19T07:13:52","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T07:13:52","slug":"i-used-the-asus-rog-strix-g16-for-a-week-and-it-may-be-the-best-value-in-gaming-laptops-right-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oriccabattery.co.uk\/Blog\/archives\/2843","title":{"rendered":"I used the Asus ROG Strix G16 for a week, and it may be the best value in gaming laptops right now"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the AMD Ryzen 9 HX3D all it\u2019s cracked up to be?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dNMYTQYViJ8PMMEGD5TbfJ.jpg\" alt=\"Asus ROG Strix G16 (G614FR) gaming laptop on a wooden desk against a gray background.\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Verdict<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Asus ROG Strix G16 features strong performance, solid Nvidia RTX 5070Ti graphics, a bouncy keyboard, plenty of ports, and a bright, vibrant IPS display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>+Powerful general performance<\/li><li>+Smooth Nvidia RTX 5070Ti graphics<\/li><li>+Bright, colorful IPS display<\/li><li>+Bouncy keyboard<\/li><li>+Plenty of ports<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>-Expensive base configuration, though upgrades aren\u2019t pricey<\/li><li>-Battery life could be better<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&gt;&gt;&gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oriccabattery.co.uk\/asus-power_supply-ADP-180TB-p1787651.htm\">Replacement adapter for Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 GA403UI-XS96<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TheAsusROG Strix G16 (G614FR) brings something to the table that we haven\u2019t seen yet in this generation of gaming laptops, and it gave me high hopes as I booted it up for the first time. Powered byAMD\u2019s X3D variant CPU, it promises boosted gaming performance thanks to the company\u2019s clever 3D caching tech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may not care about the how, but you will care about the results, and when the Strix G16 testing emerged from our labs, we were pleased to see its strong overall performance and solidNvidia RTX5070Ti graphics. Thebest gaming laptopshave to deliver excellent performance, but it can\u2019t stop there, and the Strix has plenty more to back it up with a bouncy keyboard, ports aplenty, and a bright and reasonably vibrant IPS display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve been paying attention to the early RTX 50 series gaming laptops, you&#8217;re waiting for the other shoe to drop, with a price tag north of $3,000. While the Strix isn\u2019t cheap, starting at $2,399, it\u2019s a value among its competitors, and upgrades aren\u2019t prohibitively expensive either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, is the Asus ROG Strix G16 (G614FR) one of thebest gaming laptops&nbsp;of this generation? Let\u2019s find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&gt;&gt;&gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oriccabattery.co.uk\/asus-battery-C41N2303-p1787602.htm\">Replacement battery for Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 2024 GA605 GU605M GA605WI<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section-asus-rog-strix-g16-g614fr-specs-and-benchmarks\">Asus ROG Strix G16 (G614FR): Specs and benchmarks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Price:<\/strong><\/td><td>$2,399 starting, $2,499 as configured<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>CPU:<\/strong><\/td><td>AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>GPU:<\/strong><\/td><td>Nvidia RTX 5070Ti with 12GB VRAM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>RAM:<\/strong><\/td><td>32GB<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Storage:<\/strong><\/td><td>1TB<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Display:<\/strong><\/td><td>16-inch, 2560 x 1600, 240Hz, IPS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Battery (HH:MM):<\/strong><\/td><td>5:22<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Dimensions:<\/strong><\/td><td>13.94 x 10.39 x 0.89~1.20 inches<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Weight:<\/strong><\/td><td>5.51 pounds<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Asus ROG Strix G16 (G614FR) benchmarks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\"><tbody><tr><th>Asus ROG Strix G16 (G614FR)<\/th><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Geekbench 6 (Higher is better)<\/strong><\/td><td>20,113<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Handbrake conversion (Lower is better)<\/strong><\/td><td>2:17<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>25GB File Transfer Test (Lower is better)<\/strong><\/td><td>14.1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>25GB File Transfer Test (SSD speed)<\/strong><\/td><td>1,904<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Heat (Degrees Fahrenheit)<\/strong><\/td><td>100.8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Gaming Heat (Degrees Fahrenheit, 95 comfort threshold)<\/strong><\/td><td>127.1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Battery life (Higher is better)<\/strong><\/td><td>05:22<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>PCMark 10 Gaming Battery life (higher is better)<\/strong><\/td><td>01:22<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Display brightness (Higher is better)<\/strong><\/td><td>449<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>sRGB color gamut (Higher is better)<\/strong><\/td><td>112.5%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>DCI-P3 color gamut (Higher is better)<\/strong><\/td><td>79.7%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Color accuracy (Lower is better)<\/strong><\/td><td>0.4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>3DMark Fire Strike Ultra (Higher is better)<\/strong><\/td><td>10,794<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>3DMark Time Spy Extreme (Higher is better)<\/strong><\/td><td>8,577<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Assassin&#8217;s Creed: Mirage (1080p, fps)<\/strong><\/td><td>132<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Black Myth: Wukong (Cinematic, 1080p, fps)<\/strong><\/td><td>53<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cyberpunk 2077 (1080p, fps)<\/strong><\/td><td>53.75<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Far Cry 6 (1080p, fps)<\/strong><\/td><td>143<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Monster Hunter Wilds (1080p, fps)<\/strong><\/td><td>69.23<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Red Dead Redemption II (Ultra, 1080p, fps)<\/strong><\/td><td>51.697<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Shadow of the Tomb Raider (1080p, fps)<\/strong><\/td><td>151<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section-asus-rog-strix-g16-g614fr-price-and-configurations\">Asus ROG Strix G16 (G614FR): Price and configurations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Asus has multiple configurations of the Strix G16 available this year. FromInteltoAMDmodels, with both new and older chipset variations, there is a Strix G16 that can suit your budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But if you\u2019re looking for the Strix G16 (G14FR), there are two main configuration options, and they\u2019re not too different in price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The starting configuration costs $2,399 and gets you an AMDRyzen9 9955HX processor with an Nvidia RTX 5070Ti GPU with 12GB of VRAM, 16GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD, and a 16-inch, 2560&#215;1600, 240Hz, IPS display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Upgrading to the Ryzen 9 9955HX3D processor variant jumps the price up to $2,499.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our review configuration comes with the Ryzen 9 9955HX3D processor and upgraded memory to 32GB for a total of $2,499. Essentially getting the RAM upgrade for free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&gt;&gt;&gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oriccabattery.co.uk\/asus-battery-C41N2109-p1786040.htm\">Replacement battery for Asus ROG Flow X16 GV601RE-M5057X NR2203RM<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section-asus-rog-strix-g16-g614fr-design\">Asus ROG Strix G16 (G614FR): Design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HriziGtKTKcvKmFMYPSdoJ.jpg\" alt=\"Asus ROG Strix G16 (G614FR) gaming laptop on a wooden desk against a gray background.\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Asus ROG Strix G16 is a thick, high-end gaming laptop with the aesthetics to match. While the Strix G16 doesn\u2019t have the wild AniMeVision cover panel LEDs of theStrix Scar models, but it does have a flashy RGB lightbar below the keyboard deck, and full RGB on the keyboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The top panel and keyboard deck feature classic Republic of Gamers branding, including a darkened ROG logo and \u201cFor those who dare\u201d tagline on the top cover and ROG badging along the top of the keyboard deck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Outside of the aesthetics, the ROG Strix G16 is a bit on the chunky side, which, from a thermal perspective, is ideal for getting the best performance out of its hardware, but it makes it less portable than thinner 16-inch gaming laptops like theRazer Blade 16 (2025).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Measuring 3.94 x 10.39 x 0.89~1.20 inches and weighing 5.51 pounds, the Strix G16 edges into that desktop replacement class of laptops, though it still maintains the portability of a 16-inch laptop chassis. So it can fit into mostlaptop backpacksfor transport to your next in-person gaming session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the Strix G16 isn\u2019t the lightest or thinnest 16-inch gaming laptop we\u2019ve reviewed, it fits nicely in the same size range as other 16-inch gaming laptops like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Alienware 16 Area-51<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong>14.37 x 11.41 x 0.85~1.12 inches, 7.13 pounds<\/li><li><strong>Gigabyte Aorus Master 16<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong>14.05 x 10 x 0.91~1.18 inches, 5.5 pounds<\/li><li><strong>Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 9<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong>14.08 x 10.33 x 0.69 inches, 5.1 pounds<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&gt;&gt;&gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oriccabattery.co.uk\/asus-battery-C41N2103-p1786037.htm\">Replacement battery for Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 GX650RX GX650RS GX650RW GX650RM<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section-asus-rog-strix-g16-g614fr-ports\">Asus ROG Strix G16 (G614FR): Ports<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5ut7ohY78Fftpdaa3S76dJ.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of the left-side ports on the Asus ROG Strix G16 (G614FR) gaming laptop on a wooden desk against a gray background.\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JhLHjBnMHZcDdPGHnFCHeJ.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of the right-side ports on the Asus ROG Strix G16 (G614FR) gaming laptop on a wooden desk against a gray background.\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Asus has made sure to include plenty of ports on the Strix G16, which should be more than enough for all your gaming accessories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>1x USB 4 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery, Nvidia G-Sync)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>1x USB 4 Type-C (DisplayPort, Nvidia G-Sync)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>1x HDMI 2.1 FRL<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>1x RJ45 ethernet<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>1x audio combo jack<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This should be enough ports for most people, though streamers may still want to invest in one of thebest laptop docking stationsorUSB-C hubsto connect additional monitors, a professionalwebcam, a studio microphone, or aStream Deckin addition to any gaming accessories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section-asus-rog-strix-g16-g614fr-battery-life\">Asus ROG Strix G16 (G614FR): Battery life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to Nvidia\u2019s investment in its BatteryBoost tech, the Strix G16 lasts a bit longer than previous generations while gaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we usually see with high-powered gaming laptops, the Strix G16 isn\u2019t a threat to thelaptops with the best battery life, but it does last long enough for you to work on battery power before needing to find an outlet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I didn\u2019t have much hope the Strix G16 would last more than a handful of hours when unplugged, at best. Just going about my usual workday meant I needed to hunt down a charger after just over three and a half hours of writing and video call meetings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Strix G16 lasted just 5 hours and 22 minutes on our web browsing test, which is about what I expected from real-world testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to Nvidia\u2019s investment in itsBatteryBoost tech, the Strix G16 lasts a bit longer than previous generations while gaming. The Strix managed to survive for 1 hour and 22 minutes on the PCMark 10 gaming battery test, which is more competitive compared to other 50-series laptops, like the Alienware Area-51 compared to its 40-series counterparts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\"><tbody><tr><th>Asus ROG Strix G16 (G614FR)<\/th><th>Alienware 16 Area-51<\/th><th>Gigabyte Aorus Master 16<\/th><th>Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 9<\/th><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Battery life (Higher is better)<\/strong><\/td><td>05:22<\/td><td>04:10<\/td><td>05:02<\/td><td>03:01<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>PCMark 10 Gaming Battery life (higher is better)<\/strong><\/td><td>01:22<\/td><td>01:51<\/td><td>02:54<\/td><td>00:47<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section-asus-rog-strix-g16-g614fr-display\">Asus ROG Strix G16 (G614FR): Display<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g2LcUKzHzbDBGWgVyq44hJ.jpg\" alt=\"Asus ROG Strix G16 (G614FR) gaming laptop on a wooden desk against a gray background.\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our Strix G16 (G614FR) review unit features a 16-inch, 2560 x 1600, 240Hz matte IPS panel. Thanks to the Strix\u2019s matte panel, it\u2019s relatively glare-proof, which is ideal for gaming, so you don\u2019t need to worry about missing your next shot because of a poorly placed lamp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In order to test the Strix G16\u2019s display, I booted up<em>Avowed<\/em>to see how well the Strix\u2019s IPS panel handles the Fort Northreach beach with its broad color palette. While our lab testing indicated the display wasn\u2019t super vibrant, I had no complaints about how well the Strix handled the corals along the shipwrecked shoreline, with bright, crisp reds and oranges bursting against the storm gray skies in a stunning contrast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our lab testing rated the Strix G16 at 79.7% coverage of the DCI-P3 color gamut, with an average peak brightness of 449 nits, which is bright and vibrant enough for most games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the Strix doesn\u2019t have all the high-contrast benefits of an OLED or MiniLED display panel, its IPS-level LCD does have Pantone Validation for color, and supports Dolby HDR so it\u2019s far from a disappointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\"><tbody><tr><th>Asus ROG Strix G16 (G614FR)<\/th><th>Alienware 16 Area-51<\/th><th>Gigabyte Aorus Master 16<\/th><th>Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 9<\/th><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Display brightness (Higher is better)<\/strong><\/td><td>449<\/td><td>516<\/td><td>378<\/td><td>478<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>sRGB color gamut (Higher is better)<\/strong><\/td><td>112.5%<\/td><td>115.2%<\/td><td>114.3%<\/td><td>115.2%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>DCI-P3 color gamut (Higher is better)<\/strong><\/td><td>79.7%<\/td><td>81.6%<\/td><td>81.0%<\/td><td>81.6%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Color accuracy (Lower is better)<\/strong><\/td><td>0.4<\/td><td>0.2<\/td><td>0.23<\/td><td>0.3<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section-asus-rog-strix-g16-g614fr-keyboard-and-touchpad\">Asus ROG Strix G16 (G614FR): Keyboard and touchpad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ibNcRLKS4XKA7YzSFMRQ2K.jpg\" alt=\"Top-angle shot of the Asus ROG Strix G16 (G614FR) gaming laptop's keyboard on a wooden desk against a gray background.\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Asus ROG laptops tend to have good keyboards, and the Strix G16 is no exception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Asus ROG laptops tend to have good keyboards, and the Strix G16 is no exception. While it is a Chiclet style keyboard, the Strix G16\u2019s keys have a nice bounce to them and don\u2019t feel mushy, with a satisfying level of key travel to each press, so you don\u2019t bottom out your fingers on the keyboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chiclet keyboards also tend to be quieter than mechanical switches, which can save your raid team from hearing each individual keysmash during tense encounters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the 10fastfingers.com advanced typing test, I averaged 86 words per minute (wpm) on the Strix\u2019s Chiclet keyboard, which is just below my average of 88 wpm on theApple MacBook Pro 14.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Asus has centered the touchpad on the keyboard deck, rather than on the space bar, which I prefer from an aesthetic point of view. And since the Strix\u2019s touchpad is on the large side, measuring 5.4 x 3.4 inches, it\u2019s got enough crossover with the spacebar that you shouldn\u2019t have any kind of learning curve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The touchpad offers a smooth feel with just the right amount of resistance for precise control. The very top of the touchpad isn\u2019t clickable, though you can click just a half-inch down from the top edge, which isn\u2019t too bad. Then again, I rarely click the top-half of a touchpad, so I didn\u2019t notice it much in my day-to-day use of the Strix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section-asus-rog-strix-g16-g614fr-audio\">Asus ROG Strix G16 (G614FR): Audio<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gQUR5sSTwjGWesBFY38vpJ.jpg\" alt=\"Asus ROG Strix G16 (G614FR) gaming laptop on a wooden desk against a gray background.\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\nThe volume wasn\u2019t too explosive, but it was more than enough for some solid gaming immersion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Asus equipped the ROG Strix G16 with a dual-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology, to get more volume out of fewer speakers. The sound system also boasts Dolby Atmos tuning, though the Strix\u2019s Hi-Res audio certification is applicable for headphones so you might want to invest in a quality pair of thebest headphonesor an external sound system rather than rely on the built-in audio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That said, the Strix\u2019s audio is crisp. I was easily able to discern the individual string instruments that make up the orchestra behind<em>Avowed<\/em>\u2019s title theme with perfect clarity. The volume wasn\u2019t too explosive, but it was more than enough for some solid gaming immersion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Though that also depends a bit on the game.<em>Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail<\/em>is notorious for having a very high default volume, and I ended up having to drop the volume below 45 percent to keep the audio at a sensible level while still covering the sound of the Strix\u2019s cooling system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section-asus-rog-strix-g16-g614fr-performance-and-heat\">Asus ROG Strix G16 (G614FR): Performance and heat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Az7AHDUpAc5EnWsBW9JjfJ.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of the rear thermal vents on the Asus ROG Strix G16 (G614FR) gaming laptop on a wooden desk.\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Boasting desktop-quality performance, the Ryzen 9 9955HX3D processor is more than sufficient for just about any task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As for all-around performance, the Strix features AMD\u2019s most powerful gaming CPU for this generation, the Ryzen 9 9955HX3D \u201cFire Range\u201d chip. Boasting desktop-quality performance, the Ryzen 9 9955HX3D processor is more than sufficient for just about any task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As for my hands-on testing, nothing I threw at the Strix really made the fans kick on. From e-mail and spreadsheet management with 20+Chrometabs open to Photoshop object selection, I had no hangups of slowdowns with the Strix G16.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With its powerful Ryzen 9 and RTX 5070 Ti combo, the Strix is capable of handling any photo or video editing you might need, and it can also double as a solid choice for handling your STEM data sets if you need to use it for any engineering classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the fans do kick on, the Strix G16 can be a bit loud, but not to the same level as theMSI Raider 18 HX. But those fans are needed, as the Strix runs hot under pressure. While gaming, the Strix G16 hit a peak temperature of 127.1 degrees Fahrenheit near the F4 key while the center of the keyboard hit 92.8 degrees, which means you\u2019ll want to be careful of your fingertips during long gaming sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Asus ROG Strix G16 (G614FR)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Alienware 16 Area-51<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Gigabyte Aorus Master 16<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 9<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Geekbench 6 (Higher is better)<\/strong><\/td><td>20,113<\/td><td>20,498<\/td><td>19,175<\/td><td>17,261<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Handbrake conversion (Lower is better)<\/strong><\/td><td>2:17<\/td><td>02:00<\/td><td>2:18<\/td><td>03:08<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>25GB File Transfer Test (Lower is better)<\/strong><\/td><td>14.1<\/td><td>23.36<\/td><td>40.4<\/td><td>15.75<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>25GB File Transfer Test (SSD speed)<\/strong><\/td><td>1,904<\/td><td>1,150<\/td><td>665<\/td><td>1,705<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Heat (Degrees Fahrenheit)<\/strong><\/td><td>100.8<\/td><td>92.9<\/td><td>94.3<\/td><td>89<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Gaming Heat (Degrees Fahrenheit, 95 comfort threshold)<\/strong><\/td><td>127.1<\/td><td>118.7<\/td><td>116.8<\/td><td>100<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section-asus-rog-strix-g16-g614fr-gaming-and-graphics\">Asus ROG Strix G16 (G614FR): Gaming and graphics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LXY7fg9ryencszoGXzyZmJ.jpg\" alt=\"Asus ROG Strix G16 (G614FR) gaming laptop on a wooden desk against a gray background.\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ROG Strix G16 is a 280W system, so it can drive plenty of power&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ROG Strix G16 is a 280W system, so it can drive plenty of power to its onboard AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D processor and Nvidia RTX 5070Ti GPU, which offers a smooth, solid gaming experience, especially at the Strix\u2019s max resolution of 1600p.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Strix G16 gets framerates well above 100 fps at 1080p resolution on games like<em>Assassin\u2019s Creed Mirage<\/em>,<em>Borderlands 3<\/em>, and<em>DiRT 5<\/em>. More demanding titles like<em>Black Myth: Wukong<\/em>and<em>Cyberpunk 2077<\/em>will see those frame rates drop to 53 fps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the Strix\u2019s RTX 5070Ti GPU, you can also enablesoftware upscaling like DLSS 4 and frame generation, which can offer a smoother experience with poorly optimized games like<em>Avowed<\/em>and<em>Monster Hunter Wilds<\/em>. This is especially useful if you\u2019re gaming at max resolution, or if you use the Strix to power a high-res gaming monitor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With DLSS 4 enabled at max 1600p resolution and the Ultra graphics presets, I was easily able to keep a stable 85 fps in<em>Doom: The Dark Ages<\/em>.That rate jumped up to 187 fps with frame generation enabled. While 85 fps is certainly playable, it\u2019s nowhere near as smooth as 187 fps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I saw similar improvements in<em>Avowed<\/em>, going from 70 fps at 1600p on Epic settings with only DLSS 4 to 114 fps with frame generation also toggled on. Without either, the game was hitting about 43 fps in terms of just pure Silicon performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, if you plan to play a lot of competitive games where super sampling tech like DLSS 4 or FSR can be problematic, dropping your game resolution down to 1200 or 1080p will get you better framerates, as will opting for more mid-range graphics presets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Asus ROG Strix G16 (G614FR)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Alienware 16 Area-51<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Gigabyte Aorus Master 16<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 9<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>3DMark Fire Strike Ultra (Higher is better)<\/strong><\/td><td>10,794<\/td><td>14,073<\/td><td>13,695<\/td><td>6,423<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>3DMark Time Spy Extreme (Higher is better)<\/strong><\/td><td>8,577<\/td><td>10,558<\/td><td>10,097<\/td><td>5,526<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Assassin&#8217;s Creed: Mirage (1080p, fps)<\/strong><\/td><td>132<\/td><td>149<\/td><td>145<\/td><td>98<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Black Myth: Wukong (Cinematic, 1080p, fps)<\/strong><\/td><td>53<\/td><td>58<\/td><td>52<\/td><td>Row 4 &#8211; Cell 4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cyberpunk 2077 (1080p, fps)<\/strong><\/td><td>53.75<\/td><td>62.94<\/td><td>61.52<\/td><td>34.51<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Far Cry 6 (1080p, fps)<\/strong><\/td><td>143<\/td><td>121<\/td><td>120<\/td><td>96<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Monster Hunter Wilds (1080p, fps)<\/strong><\/td><td>69.23<\/td><td>82.82<\/td><td>85.67<\/td><td>Row 7 &#8211; Cell 4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Red Dead Redemption II (Ultra, 1080p, fps)<\/strong><\/td><td>51.697<\/td><td>78.348<\/td><td>Row 8 &#8211; Cell 3<\/td><td>41.806<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Shadow of the Tomb Raider (1080p, fps)<\/strong><\/td><td>151<\/td><td>183<\/td><td>185<\/td><td>162<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section-asus-rog-strix-g16-g614fr-ai-features\">Asus ROG Strix G16 (G614FR): AI features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the Strix G16 features an AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D CPU rather than a RyzenAI300 series processor, it doesn\u2019t meet the requirements for Microsoft\u2019sCopilot+ suite of AI features. In fact, the Ryzen 9 9955HX3D doesn\u2019t have an integrated NPU at all, so any AI you run off the Strix G16 will be using either the CPU or GPU to run the workload.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That doesn\u2019t mean the Strix G16 can\u2019t run AI. It has access to Nvidia\u2019s various RTX AI features likeChatRTXandRTX Remixwith its 50-series GPU after all. But it does mean the Strix won\u2019t bother you with a chatbot unless you go out of your way to install one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section-asus-rog-strix-g16-g614fr-webcam\">Asus ROG Strix G16 (G614FR): Webcam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FjmdoapUVTfdZg3MRvJzUJ.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of the webcam on the Asus ROG Strix G16 (G614FR) gaming laptop against a gray background.\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ROG Strix G16 features a 1080p webcam, so it&#8217;s suitable forWindowsHello sign-in, and can handle the occasional video call or virtual meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The camera feed is, as usual, on the dim and grainy side, with a tendency to drop a pink cast over skin tones, but it\u2019s far from the worst we\u2019ve seen. Most colors appear as they should on the webcam feed, just darker than I\u2019d prefer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you plan to use the Strix for a lot of video calls or streaming, we\u2019d recommend using one of thebest webcamsinstead of the onboard camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section-asus-rog-strix-g16-g614fr-software-and-warranty\">Asus ROG Strix G16 (G614FR): Software and warranty<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Strix G16 comes withWindows 11Home installed, which includes a number of standard Windows apps already installed, like Microsoft Copilot, Office 365, and the Xbox App. Asus has included the ArmouryCrate app to control your power profiles and settings and the MyAsus App for more general controls. Asus has also pre-installed the ROG Aura software for controlling your RGB customization, and the Aura Wallpaper Generator to create custom desktop backgrounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The number of pre-installed Windows applications is constantly growing, and Asus has installed a decent chunk of proprietary software. Between Microsoft, AMD, Nvidia, and Asus there are a lot of programs pre-installed. Most are utility-based, however, so this doesn\u2019t really count as bloatware, but it\u2019s far from a clean Windows installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Strix includes a 1-year service warranty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section-bottom-line\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KSdMvbqRouhwBCF7jfyeiJ.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of the RGB light bar beneath the keyboard deck of the Asus ROG Strix G16 (G614FR) gaming laptop.\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ROG Strix G16 is the kind of gaming laptop that makes you wonder why other gaming laptops even bother.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ROG Strix G16 is the kind of gaming laptop that makes you wonder why other gaming laptops even bother. Sure, we\u2019ve seen stronger performance from some of the other gaming laptops this gen, but many of those were nearly twice the price of the ROG Strix G16.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While theAlienware 16 Area-51is our most affordable RTX 5080 laptop, it\u2019s still a good $500 more expensive than the Strix G16. And the Strix weighs two pounds less, making it a much better choice if you need to travel with your gaming laptop occasionally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, if portability is your key requirement and you\u2019ve got the cash to spare, then theRazer Blade 16 (2025)is still the way to go. After all, the Blade 16 is ultra-lightweight and sports a more powerful GPU, up to the Nvidia RTX 5090. And it gets far better battery life than the Alienware or the Strix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But if you\u2019re looking for the best balance of performance, price, and portability, it\u2019s hard to do better than the ROG Strix G16 (G614FR).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is the AMD Ryzen 9 HX3D all it\u2019s cracked up to be? Verdict The Asus ROG Strix G16 features strong performance, solid Nvidia RTX 5070Ti graphics, a bouncy keyboard, plenty of ports, and a bright, vibrant IPS display. 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