ASUS Strix G16 (2023) - A Great Gaming Laptop, Except for...

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The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is a great gaming laptop worth considering - at the right price. This review will show you why it’s good, as well as the minor issues you need to be aware of.
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ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2023) Review Timestamps:
0:00 My Main Problem With This Laptop…
0:30 Design & Build Quality
1:18 Size & Weight & Power Brick Problem
1:47 Laptop Specs
2:04 Keyboard, RGB Lighting & Touchpad
3:21 Ports
4:14 Getting Inside & Internals
4:49 Wi-Fi & SSD Speed
5:00 Upgrade Options
5:13 Speakers & Latencymon
5:41 Battery Save Features
6:09 Battery Life
6:21 Video Sponsor - Pulseway
7:03 Cooling Design & Thermal Modes
8:00 Temperatures / Clock Speed / TDP
9:35 Game Performance in Different Modes
9:43 Cinebench CPU Performance (On & Off Battery)
10:29 Keyboard Temperatures
11:00 Fan Noise
11:27 New Screen Options
11:54 Screen Color, Brightness, Contrast & Bleed
12:21 Screen Response Time & Latency
13:15 Camera & Microphone Test
13:27 MUX Switch & Advanced Optimus
13:53 3 Game Comparison (1080p & 1440p)
15:36 3DMark & Content Creation
16:25 BIOS
16:37 Linux Support
16:57 Pricing, Availability & Laptop Deals
17:59 Is Strix G16 Worth Buying? My Main Problem…
18:30 Cheaper RTX 4060 Gaming Laptops
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[@JarrodsTech]

Update: The price of the G16 already lowered like $300 on sale between making this video and now, so my main problem of it being too expensive is less of a concern now - check current prices here: geni.us/xgH56Vh

[@EmiEmi-qw3fs]

YO, can you review the electronics prometheus 16 g2 (2023) or the helios 16 (non Neo version) thx

[@EmiEmi-qw3fs]

Even the dell g16 would be nice 2023 new design

[@carltonleboss]

Nice

[@xlorydkx8379]

Just a question, what you think about the Asus TUF F15 with 12th i7 and 4060 vs A15 with Ryzen 7 7735HS and 4060?

[@saisadwikkairamkonda2656]

Thanks for reviewing 👍🏻 i understand pretty well

[@BravoNorris]

I got the i9-13980HX with a 4080, and for the first time in a long time, a laptop actually feels right as a desktop replacement.

[@m0r4ag]

U bought a beast, congrats

[@ThePgR777]

It better be for like 4000$ 😂😂

[@lsp6032]

especially since what you bought is probably a scar 16 with miniled in the same chassis

[@skywalkr2]

@@ThePgR777 oof I just got the G18 Strix for 2100 with the same specs

[@qenitsu9421]

​@@skywalkr2how r u liking it?

[@jamesmccaffrey6596]

Thanks for the review I have some questions: Does the built in battery automatically disconnect when using the power cord? For how many years do you expect it to run powerful games? Will it support PlayStation 6 and 7 games, for example?

[@PaolaLopez-ro3gr]

I have one question, have you ever heard of the asus vivobook x16 2023. I was planning to pick it up but i want to know your opinion bc i dont see any other review online

[@stevenliu1377]

The NumberPad and per-key RGB backlight are only available on some models of the Strix G16. In North America region currently only the G614JI-XS96 model has them, the other models have 4-zone RGB backlight and no NumberPad. Also for integrated AMD and Intel mobile chipsets, PCIe tunneling requires the port to be routed through the iGPU, so Thunderbolt 4/USB4 ports are always connected to the iGPU. ASUS SOP is to leave Thunderbolt 4/USB4 off of at least one USB-C DP port to use as the designated direct-to-dGPU DP alt mode port on their gaming laptops. Asus also tends to opt for the PD to be on that port, out of consideration for single-connector solution USB-C monitors with PD on their USB-C ports (such as the _awesome_ new ProArt PA278CGV), meant to be used with USB-C PD+DP alt mode tablets, convertibles, MacBooks, Mac Minis, Zenbooks, and handhelds like the RoG Ally.

[@yassisan52]

What do you think of battery life

[@akzarwho]

Jarrod, in the "Internals" section can you please check if it's possible to remove the fans without detaching the heatsink from the motherboard? I believe it will be a useful addition to all future reviews

[@ashwinkumar3937]

Thank you so much i was looking specific for this Variant

[@m0r4ag]

Thank you so so much Jarrod, you’re my favorite KZbinr and i love your reviews, i wanted a review of this computer so bad

[@m0r4ag]

@@abycarl5526 yeah, they’re very limited, and usually are the ridiculously expensive versions

[@anon_exe8970]

@@abycarl5526I also got mine a month back😊

[@hyperion8650]

0:49 THAT SPACE BAR LOOKS SOO DAMN COOL!

[@kylerclarke2689]

Man, the pricing situation is ludicrous right now. $2499 CAD just for the 4060 version of this. Thanks as always for the great coverage!

[@mono4968]

Bro isn't that the 4080 price???

[@kylerclarke2689]

@@mono4968 Nope, 4060 LOL. Canada's dollar is a meme

[@grumogus]

thats the normal price for laptops in germany

[@wingmanemu3473]

get the older 3060 models they should be pretty cheap right now and as youve seen its only a few frames below the 4060 which could even be considered negligable difference

[@kylerclarke2689]

@@wingmanemu3473 I currently have a 3060. I'm looking to upgrade to a 4070, but I'm waiting to catch a serious sale. Strix and Best Buy are off the table it seems, hahaha.

[@gaurav.bhutani]

Any idea if the laptop will connect to two external displays at the same time? I would like to connect a projector to the HDMI port and an interactive (touchscreen) monitor to one of the Type C ports.

[@TaxEvadings]

I need your help. I'm currently finding new laptop to buy and Im considering this laptop. Would you recommend this over the Legion pro 5i? They are similar prices in my country. Thank you!

[@Marrero1]

Been watching your videos for years, and love the channel. Just bought a maingear vector pro(2021) with a 3080 from fb marketplace for $700. I was so sad and kind of shocked you didnt have a review on it. No big deal, your channel has given me so much knowledge and buying power! Thanks so much! ❤

[@ianopalla7557]

what a steal! you got it for just about 1/3 of its actual price

[@Marrero1]

@@ianopalla7557 I know! I couldn't believe it wasn't a scam!

[@JarrodsTech]

Maingear are a Tongfang reseller, same as XMG and Eluktronics. I possibly reviewed it under one of those brands.

[@truelight1193]

You wanted him to review a 2021 model when we are in 2023?😂

[@Marrero1]

@truelight1193 @truelight1193 I never asked him to review it. I just wanted to leave a nice comment. Check your reading comprehension skills bro.

[@CragScrambler]

Ive upgraded to this from an 2021 Strix G15, 5800h, 16gb and 30708gb and I have to say the prices varied wildly, My local Currys had it for £2100 and Amazon had it the same spec and model for £1800, 13980HX, 16gb, 40708GB. I got £800 for my old laptop which was still going strong and im happy with the modest upgrade. It states it comes with 12 month warranty but after registering it its actually 24 months, then for £70 I can get another year for a total of 3 years warranty.

[@theorangecandle]

Hi I've recently moved to the UK. Where are good places to trade in old laptops?

[@SabinTV-NP]

Hey Jarrod, I have noticed that you no longer put the 2022 Legion 5 in your reviews for some reason. Is there any reason why? I own that laptop and want to see how it compares to the latest offerings in the future as well.

[@PhillipLearnTeach]

Looking for something decent for video editing that is not too expensive is the i913900h paired with the RTX 4090 laptop enough for editing da vinci or alternatives?

[@seb92ify]

Jarrod is clearly the most professional KZbinr in his field

[@mkgriff1492]

I finally did it. I broke away from Dell and Alienware and have a G18 in the mail. The G18 I got has per key RGB and a 4080. I couldn't compromise on the screen anymore. Hopefully all goes well. Keep up the great work! 👍

[@JarrodsTech]

Hope you like it!

[@skywalkr2]

@@JarrodsTech any chance for a G18 review like this?

[@411sponge72]

Congrats! How are you liking your new rig??

[@dualdime9361]

Hey are you gonna do a review on ROG's g17 (2023) anytime soon? I would like to hear more about that when it comes out, great video keep up the good work

[@DonSalcedo-ic4le]

Hello, Jarrod it’s hard to choose a laptop. I’m looking into Lenovo slim 7i 4060 16gbram and 1tb ssd. The price right now on sale is 2135 cad. While this one you reviewing on sale on Best Buy for 1799 include tax would be 2000 cad. It’s hard to decide, it’s a g16 “16 inch. 32 ram and 512 ssd 4050 rtx? Please help me decide as this is my first time buying a gaming laptop. I’ll wait for the reply as the sale will ends soon.

[@Kielyoutube]

Had my eye on this for a while and waiting for the price to come down. My main reason is that it's

[@brokeah3115]

Mine had coil whine

[@Kielyoutube]

@brokeah3115 have just got the MSI Stealth 16 Studio as it was on sale. No coil when and extremely quiet. Love it

[@last808]

I got the i7-13650HX w/ a 4060 version and it is surprisingly quiet when under load.

[@anthony30088]

@@last808it’s 1,245$ on Amazon. Should I get it !?

[@user-vj6hr5ky1u]

​@@last808 Is yours totally silent on idle or web browsing only?

[@timviei]

Would you go for imStrix G16 or the Zephyrus M16? Not sure about paying extra for Mini Led

[@shonono_]

What do you like a chunky laptop that has great performance and thermals or a thin and lightweight laptop that can be used for gaming?

[@EclecticTastes]

I'm commenting as I go. One of the screws in the bottom is captive, which means that it doesn't come out when you unscrew it, but it can help you to remove the back, acting as a timy handle at the back L/H corner!

[@JayKumar-fo1ns]

@JarrodsTech Is it good if its available at $1797 with i9 13980hx and rtx 4060, qhd+ dispaly (1600). 16 gb ram?

[@nick2612]

The entire reason for landing on a laptop with a 4060 like this would be to leverage the DLSS 3 / 3.5 improvement gains over a 30 series card. Comparing raw performance with DLSS disabled seems a bit silly to me. Otherwise, great review.

[@doom453]

I don't really think so honestly, this just gives a baseline. With DLSS you know it's gonna be better performance.

[@brokecsstudent]

I was considering the Strix G16. But I find my Zephyrus G14 to be a better deal. The normal pricing of the Strix G16 was about the same price as the Zephyrus G14 when I got it for 10% discount. The pricing of the Strix G16 here seems a bit absurd, same for its config in my region

[@wafflebutsad]

Also depends on what GPU u go for, for eg. I wanted a 4080 and with the 125W TGP cap I felt it's not worth going for the Zephyrus G14. It's about a 30% performance difference compared to the Strix G16 with 175W TGP

[@__a6290]

The Zephyrus lacks webcam right? xD

[@dex6316]

@@__a6290the G14 comes with a webcam now.

[@MosesTOC]

​@__a6290 it has a webcam since last year

[@Ufcfreak97]

What’s up with the names, Best Buy’s website freaks out when you put these names in and similar varieties pop up and you realize there’s like 1,000 versions

[@johnsebastian5387]

Hey Jarrod, would you recomend this for around 1200 USD (with FHD+ panel) or the Zephyrus G14 2023 with 4070, 7940HS and QHD+ for 1600 USD (Bestbuy deal)?

[@user-mg3gb7gn4p]

i´m between this one with de 4070 and i9 version and the lenovo Legion Pro 5i 16IRX8. there is a huge price difference... witch one would you recommend? thanks

[@squee666]

Getting Closer to that Strix Scar 16 review I see, recently got one used close to the 2000 mark. really enjoying the 13980hx and 4080 with mini led display up from a 6700hq and 1070 mobile. cpus and gpus have really come a long way.

[@jayjaygeez]

I’m hoping he gets around to reviewing that soon.

[@kalestra4198]

I also got the scar 16 4080 miniled couple days ago. Aside from some software annoyances it is an incredible laptop. I really like the silent mode performance and the hdr feels amazing! I also recommend you to undervolt the 13980hx

[@squee666]

@@kalestra4198 way ahead of you on that one already undervolted. Also turns out when I bought it used for 2/3rd the price it had a g16 bottom plate so a replacements on the way for that part

[@sebastianmaximlianocuestaj1275]

hey bro, which laptop should I buy? 1,ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2023), 4060, i9 13980HX 240HZ, orS ROG Strix Scar 15 240Hz, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, Intel Core i9 12900H

[@samuelhamblin7535]

I looked up what the most reliable gaming laptop brand was and a lot of people said Asus. Found this model and it looks good. Only worried because I had an Asus computer that lasted a while but the plastic casing came apart quickly and I couldn't open it without holding a piece of the laptop together.

[@felipemelati3009]

hey jarrod, Great review, man!!!, so can we expected some review of XMG Focus or XMG Neo (RTX 4060/4070)?

[@JarrodsTech]

I will have a review on the XMG Neo at some point. Not sure when yet.

[@MarkoMil89]

Jarrod, I live in Europe where gaming notebooks are greatly inflated. Can you tell me (longterm 3-4y use for gaming) is g16 with 4080 and this i7 with slightly bigger price better option than lenovo 5i/7i pro with 4070 and i9 hx, or should I just go with Lenovo?

[@violent_bebop9687]

If you're keeping it 4 years, go with the higher spec, and don't forget wa warranty

[@thatguyFS6961]

Was looking for a laptop to buy earlier this week and came across this one but the lowest I found was 1800$ which is way too expensive, I settled with the Helios 300, and seeing the Helios results compared to this one now in Ur vid makes me really happy, Especially that it's500$ cheaper

[@collection_of_cells]

Its on sale again for 1229 😅. I bought it when it was around 1300

[@thatguyFS6961]

@@collection_of_cells yes me too from bestbuy for 1299 It's still 1299 on bestbuy tho

[@thatguyFS6961]

@@collection_of_cells how do u find it so far Mine hasn't arrived yet

[@umunnacharles5372]

@@collection_of_cells I just ordered it now for $1209 on amazon, fingers crossed

[@pedro4205]

Edit: apparently the issue is being solved by BIOS update With Asus there is always caveats. In this case, although they are using HX series, the memory is 4800MTs, even the non HX could do 5200MTs. Last year was this and not having HDMI 2.1. Maybe next year they catch up with the market.

[@jeffrobertson8977]

This is no longer an issue. After a BIOS update it will support 5200MT/s. I upgraded my G18 to 32GB/5200MT/s and was initially disappointed it was stuck at 4800, it is currently running at 5200 after one of the BIOS updates.

[@libiroli]

BIOS 312 enabled support for 5600. My 16GBx2 KFs are running at 5600 CL40. But the perf improvement is not worth the hassle tbh

[@azeem71191]

@@jeffrobertson8977 are you facing any freezing or flickering issues?

[@jeffrobertson8977]

@@azeem71191 The answer is... sort of. It does seem to hitch a bit in games (G18, 2023, 4080) but not as bad as when I first got it. BIOS updates seem to have helped. There also seems to be an issue with 12/13th gen CPUs that cause hiccups which may be what I'm seeing. As an aside even the newest BIOS won't go about 5200MT/s on the G18, I'm a bit bummed by that.

[@azeem71191]

@@jeffrobertson8977 am on the verge of getting the base g18( i7 13650HX RTX4060) for trading as I have a separate gaming pc. Worried about the random freezing and flickering reported everywhere on reddit and asus rog forums.

[@kevinlegallo8165]

hi, some g16 got the transparent keyboard when some others don't have it ( which i prefer). how do i know which model has the transparent keyboard and which model does not have it ? thanks

[@nicolascampbell3960]

So are you saying, I can just add a 2tb Evo 980 ssd in the empty slot and it works fine with the factory 500 GB? Because I thought I was limited to 2TB max between both slots.

[@fefefefefeffw4490]

Is the hinge problem a big issue in long term use? And is it just a problem in the model Jarrod tested

[@2kage5]

Just his model I've had mine for a bit now and hinge is as good as when I got it

[@mohamedjoffe6038]

I had mine for just over a month now. Good computer, but it is a bit of a glass cannon. I travel a lot and had my first flight with it yesterday from Melbourne to Gold Coast (around 2 hours). It came with me in my travel backpack (heavily padded, computer sleeve … etc) but the plastic corner and screen got damaged on the way. I am quite careful with my tech while I'm travelling so, if you move around a lot like I do, I highly recommend that you are extra careful with yours.

[@boonmercado5114]

Hey mate just wanted to ask where did you get yours? I'm about to get one from jb hifi but I'm not sure if there's other cheaper alternatives

[@cenkbel4082]

but asus says that it has military grade standart?

[@cenkbel4082]

but asus says that it has military grade standart?

[@Raven-zl7rw]

Now im really confused about what laptop should i take..so can you make me a favor and tell me whats better this asus Rog striks g16 or lenovo legion 5i 2022 And thanks

[@BRABVS]

Will you pick this laptop or *Asus TUF A15 (Ryzen 9 7940HS - RTX 4070 - QHD 165Hz)* ? For the same price (in my country). I will use it for gaming mostly. Thank you

[@claudiusboasman3681]

I was waiting on this review. Thanks Jarrod. I wish there were more thin and lights though with the new dlss and frame generation tech. Don't know why budget to mid range gaming laptops are so big.

[@JarrodsTech]

I'm not sure either. The 4050 - 4070 seem perfect for smaller laptops, but we haven't seen many of them yet. I am hoping to receive a G14 soon though.

[@claudiusboasman3681]

@@JarrodsTech Prefer 15-16 inch laptops because of the screen size and price range but I'll be looking forward to that review for sure.

[@claudiusboasman3681]

The FHD 165Hz, GeForce RTX 4060, Intel Core i7-13650HX, version is on sale now on Amazon for $1100! I'm so tempted to buy it.

[@alexmarian6656]

I have the Asus Rog Strix G16 i7-13th RTX 4050. Excellent laptop, everything about it is mind blowing. The RGB is awesome it even has a mode to sync with screen colors. The build quality is like nothing i have seen before, is both the beauty and the beast! Almost 1 GB /second SSD read/write. The only problem is that i suspect mu graphic card has some problems with the lighting in GTA 5, but i could have ticked a wrong setting idk… I RECOMMEND THIS LAPTOP! Think about the quality of the build too not just the processor and graphic card!

[@anthony30088]

The same cpu but with a 4060 is 1245$ on Amazon. Should I get it?!

[@alexmarian6656]

@@anthony30088 i paid ~1330 usd for mine so i would say yes. Also 4060 has more force than 4050, better for gaming on the games that would Be released later years. I can play RD2 ultra settings no problem with mine, so as long as you want to invest in the future and have the money, sure, go for it

[@adrianxxxx36]

​@anthony30088 the more expensive version is a joke price wise.

[@Astro.Period]

Thank you!! Im hoping to get it on amazon for 1,117$ (slightly used)

[@iskanderelkilany9920]

Does anyone In the comment second know what would be better to buy out of this laptop, and the 2022 rog strix scar 17? I have a bit of computer knowledge since I use them all the time for work but I'm not that informed on small differences in cpu's and gpu's. Thanks

[@smartTv-gq8zc]

G614 is beast i have 2 laptops same model

[@midknight198]

Content is great! Wish you would make a bar on your website tho that showcases rankings of laptops with their performance. Would greatly boost interactions

[@keivan6125]

I've got this one, and so far so good. This is a solid choice for those who are keeping the device for a long time. One cool thing about this device is that it's so quiet. I am not a hardcore gamer but it does not disappoint! I suggest upgrading to 32 gb ram for max performance.

[@khalifa6413]

Does it feel heavy like annoyingly heavy?

[@gwanime4929]

@@khalifa6413 its 2.6 kg... its not really that heavy unless you are a student that also carries books in your backpack. I mean. 2-3 books weights 2.6 kg too. so if you can't afford to carry 2-3 books around with you as a student idk what you doiong with life. and if your adult. you should be fine carrying those around.

[@gwanime4929]

@@khalifa6413 also heavier and bigger laptops are generally better for longer uses. it always has better cooling system especially strix g16, with 3 fans. and generally better TGP/ Whr. Which are all essential for powering your gpu and cpu. if your laptop are easily hot (bad cooling) and can't supply enough enegy. then your spec are useless

[@gwanime4929]

@@khalifa6413 the only benefit for thinner and slimmer laptop is for easier to carry around but to be honest, if you want easier to carry around. don't buy gaming laptop. you don't play valorant 1 game and move a room then play a game and move right? you find a good time to play 3-4 games for example. so no need to aim for thinner, lighter laptop if you want gaming laptop.

[@khalifa6413]

@@gwanime4929 ty for the advice and help. I am planning to replace my 8 years old laptop and will buy a new one. Probably will use it for 7 years. I might go for the strix g16. Again, ty :)

[@theuberwarrior195]

I bought the I9-13980HX 4070 165 FHD 16ram 4800 version and I’m in love. The performance for $2000 is too amazing. Temperatures are quite good for a laptop and the battery longs enough (for my use). Recommended 100%. The bad things are the lack of a third USB-A, the USB’s on the right and the worst of them, the backlight bleed is horrible

[@pranavdupati9164]

Could've spend 200 more for a 4080 legion pro 7 with 13900hx and 240hz 1600p but alright man, u still got a great device

[@thebrokendeck]

Does the panel have G-SYNC?

[@pranavdupati9164]

@@thebrokendeck the legion yes

[@gwanime4929]

wait in my country I just bought a I9-13980HX 4060 165 FHD 16ram 4800. for only 1600 dollars. does the 4060-4070 meant 400$ difference?

[@pranavdupati9164]

@@gwanime4929 no

[@martinmcfly5405]

Great Video as always :-) . It looks like the ASUS Strix G16 is about 5 db less noisy than Lenovo Pro 5i and Acer Helios Neo in Turbo or Perfomance Mode... What do you say about his ?? Would be a deciding matter for me ...

[@JarrodsTech]

You can see how all laptops I've reviewed compare here: jarrods.tech/laptop-fan-noise/

[@martinmcfly5405]

@@JarrodsTech Thank you for the list. You do a great job in listing all these specs. Thx. I am but wondering that for the ASUS you list the loudness of the perfomance mode in the video below "low perfomance" and for the Acer Helios 16 you list the loudness of the quiet mode of its test video below "low perfomance". Shouldnt the balance mode of the acer and the perfomance mode of the asus be compared because then the asus is clearly the more silent laptop. As you tested them both and so many notebooks what was your impression regarding loudness for perfomance ??

[@Musicalpa]

Would you rate this laptop above the Legion Pro 7i if it had an i9-13900 and an RTX 4080? Which one would perform better?

[@gergelykiss1142]

I just received the g16 13980hx rtx 4070 version and its a beast! Thermals very good too.

[@wafflebutsad]

What's the battery life you're getting? Mines like 1-2 hours without Optimus and maybe 3 hours with

[@Anton433]

brother now has alienware with 1070, and look for laptop, 4080 some expencive, 4070 look weak (115w tdp)- what can you say about 4070 after 1070m, he works with blender

[@kalestra4198]

@@Anton433 either get a 4060 laptop or 4080 laptop. 4070 laptop and 4090 laptops are bad value for the money imo.

[@Diamondxx47]

@@kalestra4198 really why

[@brokeah3115]

Did you have coil whine

[@florinmatusea]

Judging only by the 1% lows this is much better than the Legion 5. Not to mention the other aspects in which the G16 also leads. But still too expensive imo, at least in Europe.

[@MyRealName]

Yeah, this is like 800 Euros more expensive than Legion which is often available at a discount for some reason. I just got mine, it was a no-brainer. Plus, tacky looks aren't for everyone, I wouldn't take this to a business meeting or anything similar to that 😁

[@florinmatusea]

@@MyRealName Lenovos are soo often discounted because it's the only way they can sell more than ROGs, the main reason people choose them instead, but personally I'd rather have a bit of patience, like last year when I bought a G17 3070Ti for 1600 EUR, I just waited like less than a month for a 30% off discount.

[@diegobrava]

Lenovo Legion is Way better. Super cool and quiet.

[@violent_bebop9687]

It's all relative in pricing. Imagine paying 2x the amount for only 1/10th of the power. That was just 10 years ago. We're in the golden era of pc gaming, can do no wrong really.

[@MyRealName]

@@florinmatusea Yeah I think you're right, ROG is still a more popular brand, but you can't always wait a month, I needed a laptop now. I can't get over the tacky looks of most gaming laptops, though, because it's not only for gaming. Don't want to be seen on a meeting with an rgb monster.. Legion looks business like.

[@frostonyt_7824]

I would like to know your recommendation over this two laptop coz I want to buy it as Im going to get into college...Idk which laptop is better but I love both of it which is Legion 5 2022 and Rog strix g15 2022..So which one do you think is better?(Both got the same gpu which is rtx 3050)

[@ashrafurrahman8297]

Is it per key rgb or 4 zone?

[@Seba-ch3yq]

Hi Jarrod! What would you choose between this and the Legion Pro 5i with the same configuration? Thanks!

[@JarrodsTech]

Both are good. Legion for me because it looks less “gamery”

[@trs5730]

Will you be capable of reviewing the Asus tuf a15 rtx 4000 series soon?

[@JarrodsTech]

Maybe 👀

[@thegeeks16]

YES PLEASE, i've been wanting to buy one so bad, but unsure to either chose the TUF F15 with the i7 or the A15 with the R7 with the 4060

[@joelconolly5574]

​@@JarrodsTechyeah I'm curious to know how the 7940HS perform compared to the Intel 13th gen i7 H and HX as well as AMD HX.

[@mutant69]

What about the slim 7 gen 8. I've been waiting 😢

[@Peichen01]

7940H performs basically on par with 12700H from last year. Huge improvement in single thread performance and big improvement on multi

[@barbarianming9227]

I bought one in March, after 2 months. I just couldn't stand the coil whine, and returned it to the retailer. They said this gen rog laptop's motherboard has design problems, so they just refunded me.

[@foxsneaks]

The more and more I do research into the G16, the more I hear about coil whine... Made me think I have just going to go with a Legion instead

[@barbarianming9227]

@foxsneaks I'm in China, and I read lots of reviews about it. Most people don't get the coil whine, I like this machine a lot. It's just bad luck.

[@alpha_phid]

Can the LED on the bottom of this laptop be turned off while using it or is it always on by default?

[@shawnwong3231]

I just got the ZEPHYRUS G16, is it still good?

[@shawnwong3231]

Just a high school student, didn’t play any games.

[@theexile4694]

Which version did you get? What year? What model? I have a g14 from 2022 that I got on sale for $600 and it's been a dream. It works great and plays all my games at high frame rates.

[@bugbuster8598]

@@theexile4694 he said G16, so it must be this year's model.

[@doge-of-venice]

I'd say it depends on which year's model, which configuration you got, and most importantly your intended use case. I assume you'd use it both for gaming and school work (since it's a discreet gaming laptop) and that your school work wouldn't benefit from the 16:10 aspect ratio screen of this year's model. So, if you got last year's model, it might be a better value than this year's model depending on the specs and whether you got a good deal on it. If that's the case, then the RTX 3070 Ti model is the best bang for your buck (and a better value than thE new model with the RTX 4070). This is in addition to it having enough power to run anything you throw at it for the next (I'd say) five years at least at medium to high settings. If it's the 3070 (plain) model then it's not bad and should run most AAA games smoothly for the next three years (maybe at lowered settings for some; or maybe not, since I don't know the future ofc). I expect the 3060 wouldn't be able to run upcoming AAA games unless you're willing to lower the settings way down for some games, especially since it had only 6 GB of VRAM. This is of course assuming you're not planning on doing anything too CPU-intensive and single-threaded, since last year's AMD CPUs didn't have the best single-core performance; and if that's the case, then you would have been better off getting this year's model with a 13th Gen Intel CPU. And then, the RTX 4060 model is preferable to the 4070 model since the latter is a ripoff. Hopefully you bought smart and you're happy with your purchase. And may it serve you well either ways.

[@bugbuster8598]

@@doge-of-venice G16 was released this year.

[@totallynotmyeggalt6216]

Maybe the biggest dealbreakers for me are the typical Asus QC issues and the lack of biometrics

[@def1sR]

Thanks for review! I have aquesion, I wanna buy this laptop for 1500 eur ( I'm in Ireland now , Import Fees etc. ), but what confuses me is that it has 16 GB of RAM in one slot, not 2x8 but just 16. Will not cause Is it sudden lags while playing CS: GO, for example?

[@user-yh7vz2jl3m]

Should I get this or lenovo loq i7 13th rtx 4060 8gb ? I focus on heavy tasks such as gaming and video editing

[@jkwhitedog]

Why does your face suggest you have bowel issues?

[@mitweakz866]

agree

[@mybiggestdreamsfulfilled1028]

Will you review the lenovo legion pro 7 amd ryzen 9 with rtx 4090, I can't find any review of this on youtube just lenovo legion 7i pro.

[@therealbilaal8758]

hope you get your hands on a zephyrus g16 soon! looking to buy one but not many reviews on it out there

[@iquit5458]

Hey, Same G16 but with i9 and 1Tb ssd is for around 2200$ here in my country. I want to know if there are any similar or better laptops than G16?

[@ohwespicy7270]

Just got the g16 4050 model which was priced at 999$ on NewEgg. Can’t wait. Thanks Jarrod!

[@foxyhood8541]

Which is better for Gaming as well as for video editing purposes Strix G16 or g15 advantage edition need good suggestion from the experience. Thank you

[@rajandeep9242]

Thanks for this video jarrod

[@Molotov07]

can someone tell me if the HP Omen 17 RTX 4080 is good? it is currently the cheapest on the market and it has the same config as the lenovo i7 pro with 175 TGP but tbh idk about the thermal

[@ConiYayinda]

which one do you think i should get Legion 7 pro r9 7945hx rtx 4090 Or MSI gt78 hx i9-13980hx rtx 4080??? Need help 😄

[@CheekzXD]

so im looking at this model "4060" and a lenovo legion pro 5i 4060, both are 1300 rn but im at a crossroad now and dont know which to choose, anybody have any suggestions ?

[@peterparker2857]

I have seen this great G16. But I have a question, I'm looking for a new one because yesterday my G713 has a black screen problem. (everything tried, reboot, HARD RESET, other operating system, about tricks I could get into the bios to reset then there again explicitly, battery out, everything unplugged more than 5 min on the out button had everything). Can who already say what about the G16 and indeed problems.

[@himanshumodak5273]

Hi Jarrod, I'm confused between Asus Rog Strix G16 (RTX 4070) Or Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (RTX 4070) Which one should I buy?

[@allanjoshuaf]

btw, which port is considered to be the one to use for display on monitor ? I used to have a mini display port, and now there are 3 ports avaible for dp ... one connected to this, other connected to that.. I'm lost

[@JarrodsTech]

HDMI is most common.

[@captainbass5730]

Has someone a quiet scratchy noise underneath the keyboard? It happens from time to time, and it sounds like a HDD, however the PC got just the one SSD. Is that normal? Thanks!

[@HearMeOut307]

Having problem with my Strix Scar - it's coil whine. I'm trying to fig out if they all have this noise! Some people complain, some don't.. can't tell :(

[@kidimohamed4624]

Brother, I am interested in this laptop, especially the lower version 512GB and 16GB RAM, but is the VRAM size of the rtx 4060 graphics card for this laptop 8 GB VRAM? Can I upgrade the RAM and upgrade the storage capacity because I heard that it is not possible to upgrade the RAM, is this true? I ask someone to explain ❤

[@grillo34]

Hello! Excellent video!!! I wanted to share something that happens to me, the day before yesterday I acquired this laptop, same processor, 16GB of ram, 1Tb capacity, and an nvidea GTX4050 The issue is that according to the PC, the video card drivers are updated, but when I upload a KZbin video at 1080p 60fps, I can see that the image is not sharp, in fact, it has some micro vertical lines, and it looks only when there is movement in the image. The laptop is in standard mode and not connected to its charger. I'm new to gaming laptops and I don't know if I should configure any option first. Greetings!

[@CambodiaShareFeeds]

your video was great, very detail. I love it.

[@igork6368]

Hi men, I really enjoy watching you. What do you recommend rtx 4050 ryzen 7 7735h or rtx 3070 ryzen 7 6800h. What is more future proof for gaming?

[@JarrodsTech]

3070 will smash a 4050 in games and more vram. It doesn't have frame gen, but still, the other stuff will be of more benefit

[@vishwasamukherjee8499]

Hey Jarrod what's up man!! Actually I'm going to get my hand on a laptop latest by August or September so I would like to know your thoughts about the Zephrus G16 2023 (4060), Strix G16 2023 (4060) and Predator Helios 16 2023 (4060). My budget is limited to $1400 USD, so which one should I go for?

[@pranavdupati9164]

Could u streach to 1500? Microcenter has a Legion Pro 5 4070+13700HX+240hz for that, way better than all the laptops u listed

[@JarrodsTech]

Haven't tested two of those yet so hard to say, hopefully we will have more reviews before that time comes!

[@avinashlp713]

Hey man, I have the same confusion between Strix G16 2023 (4060) and Predator Helios 16 2023 (4060). The helios seems to be more of a value for money at this point!

[@avinashlp713]

@@pranavdupati9164 only issue is that the legion has a lower quality display as compared to strix & helios.

[@vishwasamukherjee8499]

@@pranavdupati9164 it's quite hard to stretch as my og budget was $1200 but now after my handwork in the rock fields somehow I've managed to get it to $1400. I'll still consider your offer though, thanks.

[@Natasha26]

5:33 The boot up sound scares me. During the mega long initial setup with update downloads, there were many restart… and that sound.

[@GrooveMushroom]

Hello! Asus Strix 16 i9 +rtx4070 or Acer predator Helios 16 i9 + RTX 4070? Hear Helios have heating issues.. Can not choose, Asus is gust a bit expensive

[@keyufuji4271]

Hey Jarrod, thanks for the video! Could you please help me to choose one of these: strix g16 13650HX 4060 WUXGA 1768 eur TUF F15 12700H 4060 WQHD 1410 eur? I really want to buy the strix version but idk is it worth it Thanks!

[@Diamondxx47]

better quality i was between tuf 4070 n strix 4060 i'll order g16 4060 tomorrow.

[@user-ct8yf3wd2g]

I just bought this yesterday over lenovo loq 15 because it has higher refresh rate which is 165hz. I have not tried any gaming yet but I hope it can run most modern game peacefully. mine is rtx 4060 8gb max tgp 140w core i7 13HX ram 32gb and storage 2TB + 512gb. this is upgrade spec

[@PlayerPlaysHard]

Does it have an extra ssd slot or just 1 slot upgradable upto 4tb?

[@ibm5155]

My only complains with this laptop is coilwine and the usb-c charging, it's hard to game with it, it keeps using the battery despite having a 100 Watts input. it should be enough energy for playing simple games or when limiting the performance of the device.

[@minatosenju4700]

Hey Jarrod can you please make a review on HP Omen 16 4070... ryzen 7 and ryzen 9 both. I'm sceptical since you had bad reviews for the 4070 and in this particular laptop HP claims that it gives you the best ROI. Btw love and appreciate all your efforts and videos.

[@Psikotrexex]

Hi! Great video! I choose Asus Rog Strix G16 (RTX 4060, I7 13650hx) after watch your video! But I have just a quick question. My old notebook was Asus Rog Strix G17 (i7 10750h) and it was 45 degree while idle, now new laptop around 56-60 idle, and 80+ (sometimes hit 90 for a seconds) while gaming. Should I worried about it?

[@sebastianmaximlianocuestaj1275]

hey bro, which laptop should I buy? 1,ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2023), 4060, i9 13980HX 240HZ, orS ROG Strix Scar 15 240Hz, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, Intel Core i9 12900H

[@Psikotrexex]

@@sebastianmaximlianocuestaj1275 3070ti More has raw performance compare to 4060 BUT gramer generation is a game changer. I would pick newer one 2023 rog. When you enable fg its like 3080

[@sebastianmaximlianocuestaj1275]

whats fg?@@Psikotrexex

[@cyanalternation4237]

Hey, looking to buy a new laptop. What would you recommend to be the most powerful laptop that would cost $1500 or less?

[@MerryBlind]

Any explanations for why the 1% Low are so great on this laptop? Were the drivers unoptimized on laptops tested earlier in the year? Is the 4060 just better in that regard compared to other cards? Is it some specific component of the Strix?

[@violent_bebop9687]

It's the amount of vram on the gpu

[@MerryBlind]

@@violent_bebop9687 That can’t be it. This laptop only has 8gb and has way better 1% Lows relatively to its average compared to other laptops with more VRAM.

[@nocommentarygaming2644]

​@@MerryBlind15:24

[@MerryBlind]

@@nocommentarygaming2644Oh wow skipped that part. Thank you!

[@JarrodsTech]

Probably the high CPU power.

[@MikeLuzawski]

Jarrod please make a video about the ASUS Strix Scar 16 with a 4080, it's a very competitive machine!

[@BakuChicken]

So, if you guys could choose between a Helios 16 and this one. Which one would you choose and why? can anyone help me on that one?

[@nickelss]

thinking about getting this for college, looking for something that would suit my college needs and gaming needs. hows the battery life when just searching the web or doing basic school work?

[@mezzyvt701]

The i9/4060 is pretty terrible out of the box.

[@GavC101]

This laptop is currently on offer in the UK for £1499 but it is the version with the lesser quality screen. Would you say that's a good price?

[@crauzcraun774]

I need advice please which would you buy $2700 Asus M16 rtx4080 with miniLED or $2200 Lenovo Legion Pro 7i rtx4080? 🙄

[@hussiengamil6864]

love this laptop! i have only two problems 1- white shadows around the words or the mouse cursor on the darks colours (when background is black or even dark grey) 2- black flickering when booting windows (after typing my password) then the screen comes back to normal any suggestions?

[@Origin_unkn0wn]

Your windows or display drivers could be fucking with you. Try reinstalling them

[@davitchkheidze670]

I have my eyes on legion slim 5 gen 8 amd. Do you plans reviewing it? If so I would rather wait for your review before buying.

[@Shadowthevampire]

Those specs you showed but its 32 gb ram and 4070 screen rest is similar it's on sale where I live for 2000$ it earlier did cost 2900$ is this Is this better than yours or is yours better even tho it has qorse specs? I dont wanna buy another bad laptop I just bought a 2000$ ASUS TUF 15 AND IT WAS CRAP but from what I seen allot of people rec8mmend the asus stri g16 or is asus strix scar 16 best? I get c8nfused the names are so similar...

[@manuelrosales7341]

This is one of the best reviews I’ve seen, subscribed!

[@elmin2323]

I need help buddy, I got a strix scar 16 4080 now onto my second laptop after 6 days and the new one from out of the box has the same issue. Using the USB C display port I can't output to a display just shows no single. It works fine on HDMI any ideas.... there going to test it this week at centercom and hopefully just give me a refund. Sounds like software or drivers?

[@HearMeOut307]

Hi @JarrodsTech, I bought a Strix Scar G16 i9 RTX 4080 and I'm upset with the coil whine noise on desktop - it's loud and noticeable! Am I unlucky or my expectations are too high? I really enjoy your videos and great tips. Thank you

[@TheLostPhoenixOfTheSkies]

Oh so coil whine is an actual problem and not just an over-exaggerated thing?

[@HearMeOut307]

@TheLostPhoenixOfTheSkies my experience isn't great! I can hear it out loud on desktop or web browsing. I'm trying to find out if they're all like that or what! If wasn't that, it would be perfect 😒

[@TheLostPhoenixOfTheSkies]

@@HearMeOut307 Jeez man, sad to hear that. Now it makes considering something from asus even harder

[@HearMeOut307]

@@TheLostPhoenixOfTheSkies I asked a few other buyers through forums online and I reckon they sorted it after a few batches! 2024 units seem to be fine or definitely improved too.. I was offered a new laptop from the same serial number and said no! These are doomed, Asus should have recall all these machines, they just ruined their brand like that! I'm going all the way Legion now \o/

[@TheLostPhoenixOfTheSkies]

​​@@HearMeOut307Great to know that it was sorted out later on, ill consider buying a legion instead honestly. Asus became worse for no reason

[@sarbagyabhattarai]

what is a good price for this laptop like a price range in which that buying it will becomes worth does someone know cuz i really like strix G16 series