The 2024 Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 Is AMAZING! BUT There's One Big Problem...

[@FTHonestReviews]

I apologize for my absence from my channel as of late. In July I became severely ill from black mold toxicity which ended up with us having to abandon our apartment and lose everything in the process down to the clothes on our back. I'm now settled in a new place but the neurological effects are still effecting me so going forward it will be a challenge to be as productive as I have been on this channel. The hope is that with time those effects will wear off but there is no time table and some don't recover. With that said if you'd like to help support not only the channel but my life consider using the links in the description to make your purchase. This is my sole income now and every dollar counts. Thank you.

[@traceacex]

watching this video today as I prep for what rigs to look for during black friday...it's been two months since you wrote this and I hope things have been getting better for you. It's wild what can be lurking without you knowing. Thank you for the fair review, this is the kind of stuff I was looking for when seeking out a good product review.

[@Skeptics96]

Short, simple, informative - and honest! Great vid, keep it up.

[@AleksandrSuzdaltsev]

This laptop is truly impressive! I purchased it and couldn’t be happier. I plan to use external monitors to keep an eye on my OLED monitor. And wireless microphones are a fantastic idea for wedding videography. Best of luck with your work!

[@FTHonestReviews]

Thanks! Enjoy the laptop

[@yashwanthnani5592]

Hello what model did you buy, how's it can you please reply

[@roshanj.5332]

Thanks for gr8 informative video also covering burn-in warranty too. May be Mini-Led is the way to go for in 2024. I think and hope that in 2 years time, we will start seeing QD-OLED panel in laptops with burn-in covered for minimum of 3 years.

[@FTHonestReviews]

Appreciate it! I think it's just a matter of time.

[@BreeHorsfall]

Holy shit. The title wasn't clickbait and gave me GENUINELY USEFUL ADVICE?! Fucking love it, thank you. Instant sub. 🖤😊

[@FTHonestReviews]

Love to hear it, I try!

[@OrdinaryJo3]

Hey great video brother! I’m torn between this and the Razer Blade 16 2024. If I won those microphones, I’d use the heck out of them. I’m currently going to Full Sail University studying Digital Cinematography and I would be able to use those microphones for broll and interviews for future productions! Keep up the great work brother!

[@iikatinggangsengii2471]

anything would be great, good luck w the study

[@JoshCravesTech]

Wow, where did you position your mic for your fan noise? Or did you just use the camera mic? Sounds very clear. Also just a good review in general btw, not overly technical or long, but not overly subjective either.

[@FTHonestReviews]

Just the cameras mic with background noise as minimal as possible. Appreciate the feedback, I'd like to get more technical but this is only the 2nd laptop review I've done so there's a lot to learn but I do the best with where I'm at.

[@WurldReel]

Raising it up helps reduce the fan noise and overall temp.

[@nnamdiokechukwu9778]

you mean like using a stand?

[@goudendynamiethd2117]

@@nnamdiokechukwu9778 Having that integrated is much better tho.

[@jeromebrown20]

Lenovo yoga pro 9i is the unsexy silent version of this

[@BlackBruceLeeTheGreatDekuTree]

Agreed, I'm waiting for that thing it's tearing me up lol ... I hate the high pitched fan noise this asus laptop makes.

[@JoonKimDMD]

But weaker gpi

[@pasalazar]

Not a gamer , but hoping to run some engineering/architecture programs. Trying to decide between G16 RTX4070 Ultra7 vs G16 RTX4080 Ultra 9 ?? . Aware of the fan differences and wondering if it is such of a big deal to take into consideration when deciding which one to go for

[@yashwanthnani5592]

Hello did you buy it, how's it

[@iikatinggangsengii2471]

better spec should more convenient in productivity apps

[@techgod-h7b]

go with rtx 4080 that’s more powerful for your work tasks

[@kaiichinose9590]

Go with the ultra 9 and 4080. It will last you longer runs quieter as it doesn’t have the annoying third fan but instead comes with more efficient vapor chamber. Buy nice not twice as laptops aren’t really upgradable. I got the 4080 with ultra 9 and it rips and I couldn’t be happier.

[@ikechukwuochonma4722]

@@kaiichinose9590bro but the 4080 is a $1000 more expensive, ppl don’t have that kind of money to just blow. My g16 26gb ram is coming soon and I’ll just manage it like that. Maybe use it for a year or two then swap it for a 50 series model

[@formulaic78]

I year warranty is crazy short. Though having said that I've used an LG B9 OLED for gaming around ten hours per week since 2019 and have no burn in issues. But i have started to notice small clusters of dead pixels around the edges of the screen for the last year. Not such a big issue on a 55" screen, but would be problematic on a 16" one.

[@lostviet]

I just got mine yesterday from Best Buy! I love this laptop but I don’t like the fact it gets so hot.

[@ItsRi-q6o]

Yes, i just got mine yesterday. It gets so hot!!

[@techgod-h7b]

Same here but I’m having more problems with mine that your prolly not getting with yours sadly

[@techgod-h7b]

@@ItsRi-q6o Same here but I’m having more problems with mine that your prolly not getting with yours sadly

[@Lilbroinc]

@@techgod-h7b what kind of problems ? I’m considering getting this. Would you recommend?

[@lourdpiso9301]

thanks jacob this really help a lot I am the kind of guy who buy something value for money. We all look at the aesthetics and looks but after so many years i learned to buy in a way i can maximize its full potential. good luck and more reviews to come

[@jeremyflowers8908]

I have an LG OLED TV I use with a PS5. There was a lot of talk of burn in with that. They ended up fixing it with some sort of software driven fix. I've only had to run that once, and everything is still top notch. So I can imagine these will have similar software problem resolution capabilities.

[@vkbeamng]

Great content 🎉

[@mlvn4826]

Im an independent writer/animator working on a project currently and i would like to implement motion capture to my animating and thanks to softwares like rokoko, it will be much easier to do so, to avoid having to pre-record the voice actors and having to sync the animation afterwards, placing wireless microphones on the actors to capture both the physical performances and vocal performances at once, would make for a much more convincing performance, plus it could help the actors be more convincing in their vocal performances. I appreciate this opportunity and enjoyed the review very much. Thank you😁

[@FTHonestReviews]

Very interesting! Would love to see what you come up with.

[@bomj-valera]

6:25 I hear the whistle even from the recording. Had to return the laptop because of it. I was hoping this is just an issue with my unit, not the whole model lineup.

[@FTHonestReviews]

Unfortunately not

[@Abyssinian0]

Subscribed after 1 min love how you narrate ur videos

[@FTHonestReviews]

Appreciate it!

[@akarna69]

The Fan noise is pretty bad. Could you install g-helper and ramp down the RPM of the middle fan then test it again?

[@FTHonestReviews]

I boosted dbs slightly so you can hear it in the video but even setting them to silent mode helps. It's a lot quieter than the MSI I tested a few videos back

[@akarna69]

@@FTHonestReviews thanks for the reply. Apparently deleting armory crate and using g-helper instead works better for the fan control.

[@FalconLX911]

I am on the fence between the G16 and the scar 16. Both 4090. My struggles are bright mini led vs inki black oled. And full 175w TGP in the scar vs the 125w TGP in the G16. Any thoughts

[@shonen84]

Both are great. I’d personally go for the SCAR - no OLED stress and better TGP. Will you use the laptop for gaming mostly or also in a productivity role?

[@FalconLX911]

Gaming and movies mostly gaming

[@akarna69]

OLED, always. Mini-LED is far inferior. Worried about Burn in? Don't be. My oled laptop screen from 5 years ago still looks new.

[@RezaAghapour]

Finally a gaming laptop doesn't need an external speaker!😅😍

[@MohammadAshrafAli-vl4sb]

Hey jacob Thanks for the great informations As content creator i really wana how long this laptop survive on a single battery using premier and after effects and does it affect the performance?

[@Promikes]

what about screen wobbling? even on 2:10 timecode it can be seen how much this wobbling isnt this an issue? i work from legs (sitting / lying on sofa) at work when have time, so what do you think? would it fit me?

[@FTHonestReviews]

It wobbles for sure, I don't mind it on a desk but on your legs it could be an issue

[@Promikes]

@@FTHonestReviews thank you

[@hma419]

The burn it was for Razer issue that’s why they go with Samsung oled displays this year, don't get panic

[@cheluvarangam8332]

So it wont burn in this laptop?

[@FTHonestReviews]

Any OLED has a burn in risk which is why even the latest QD-OLED panels come with a 3 year warranty

[@hma419]

@@cheluvarangam8332 not because the problem was Razer trying to make OLED screens on its own. This time they went with Samsung but the bad thing is that Samsung didn't put G-sync on these screens

[@hma419]

@@FTHonestReviewsThere are so many Oled screens with Samsung and these problems never arise that even Apple uses them.

[@hma419]

@@cheluvarangam8332 If you want an OLED screen make sure the manufacturer is Samsung

[@videoart-studio7193]

Video was truly excellent. I enjoyed it, and the microphones are something I’d like to use to enhance the quality of the videos I’ll be creating for KZbin.

[@swayiglesias]

I’d love those rode microphones! I’m trying to start my own KZbin channel and having myself or other mic’d up would be a HUGE help!

[@TheMightyMick]

How do you think this compares to the new MSI stealth 16 AI studio av1? I'd love to see you review that laptop

[@FTHonestReviews]

Hard to say without testing it out but it does look impressive!

[@Luca_Tor]

For 3d studio max, blender and photoshop do you think is better to pick the g16 or the pro art studiobook 16 oled? Keeping in mind that I already have a desktop pc and I need the laptop for classes for a master in archiviz wit 3ds (corona and vray)

[@coolsquad7428]

This might be late but it really depends on what you want as the G16 is more thinner and lighter and better battery life and most likely heat management , also do you need that control wheel on the studiobook 16 oled, also do you need 64gigs of ram or 32 gigs of ram, also the G16 have much better laptop speakers as it is the best sounding laptop speakers I have heard so far. They both seem like they have the same display but tuned differently as the G16 have a lower latency and almost to no or no screen tear but the typical brightness is between 400 to 450nits and HDR brightness of about 500 maybe a little above 500nits.

[@Luca_Tor]

@@coolsquad7428 Thank you for the extensive comment, really appreciate it! No i'haven't made my choice yet but matter of fact i think i'm more oriented on the lenovo yoga pro 9i gen 9 now. The version with 64 gb of ram, 4070 and core 9 ultra, the screen seems more oriented towards photographer and graphic content in general. I do care a lot about heat and noise but not so much about battery life and zero interest in speakers(i always use earbuds). Do you by any chance have something else to recommend? I never thought I would have such difficulty with this choice

[@coolsquad7428]

@@Luca_Tor I would look at a msi creator pro 16 ai studio as it has the same cpu as the asus G16 and it have similar gpus, but it will have a mini led display instead of oled panel display.

[@Luca_Tor]

@@coolsquad7428 thank you! I'll give it a look

[@bobthunderboom6730]

I subscribed dawg stay healthy

[@FTHonestReviews]

Appreciate you

[@chillzone9003]

Just subscribed ur channel. I really like this vid as it was really informative. And I’ll really appreciate if u give me the mic cz it’ll help me a lot to talk w my friends while playing games.

[@FTHonestReviews]

Thanks, welcome aboard! Good luck

[@phonkwaveenjoyer]

I'm not sure, but if OLED display using on

[@bjornnn0311]

if i would be given a chance to own the wireless microphone, i would use it for my studies because as a multi media arts student we have a lot of video/interview projects. :) great video tho!

[@vivashmp]

i have been looking for such wireless microphones. i love singing and will record all day.

[@Swift5703]

For the mic i would use one for my college online classes and give the other to a friend who's mic recently broke

[@FTHonestReviews]

Good luck!

[@spyros4902]

would you pick g14 4070 or g16 4060. In my area these have the same price

[@FTHonestReviews]

What's more important to you, a bump in GPU power or screen size? If I was going to connect to an external monitor 4070 for sure, plus it'll be better for travel being smaller but if you want the bigger screen size go G16. Whatever you decide I'd appreciate it if you used my link!

[@houssamalucad753]

The 4070 models have 32gb of ram so consider that too!

[@Someone-ec7rv]

The difference between the 4080 and 4090 is confusing, like the 4080 has higher clockspeed and 12gb gddr6 while the 4090 has lower clockspeed (than the 4080 fir the same power) but has a 16gb gddr6.

[@DManLewis1]

Yea, idk why stuff needs to be so confusing. I have to turn into a geek just to know what's the right purchase

[@JoshCravesTech]

It’s just how the particular GPU’s run. Each die will have different minimum and maximum clock speeds. Like the 4070 will run at like 2700MHz or higher but it doesn’t make it higher performing, it’s WAY below the 4080/4090. Things like cache, cuda cores, tensor cores, wattage, etc. all affect the performance much more than clocks (usually).

[@JesusFabianMedina]

I am on the fence of buying this laptop. I have heard terrilbe things about the fan being way too loud, how was your experience?

[@KMRomain97]

I bought mine 5 days ago and the fan goes insane even while i just surf the web (emails and basics). Is this normal?

[@yigitcalskan5033]

Does it make sense to buy this laptop just for gaming?

[@FTHonestReviews]

Absolutely

[@yigitcalskan5033]

@@FTHonestReviews thank u so much and I have I one more question this laptop or model M 240 (2023)

[@khalifa6413]

Do you know where the fan whistling came from? It's kinda annoying 😅 . Do you think users can customize the fan to make the whistling less noticeable?

[@FTHonestReviews]

Even on quiet mode there's still a whistle, I believe it comes from the 3 fan design which not every model of this laptop has.

[@DanielRodriguez-fg5ll]

I have an Asus Laptop, the ProArt Studiobook and it was not that expensive to get a 3yr extensions with accident protection. does asus offer that extension for this model?

[@gregandark8571]

No.

[@DanielRodriguez-fg5ll]

@@gregandark8571 thanks

[@angelarturosangronispuerta7898]

I would like a review of the msi stealth 16 ai studio, I don't know why it's hard to find a review of that model.

[@andriyyrsulyan5419]

Hi. Nice content! Can you test Razer Blade 16 OLED 240 ghz 2024 model?

[@Nicostromo1998]

Hello, so with the 16gb ddr5 ram, is it two seperate 8gb sticks with one stick soldered to the board and the other can be upgraded? Or just one 16gb stick that cannot be upgraded at all

[@allarkvarkk8987]

if u use an amex it gets extended for another year

[@LeRatVisseur]

can it plays games while charging via tb4 port ? without performance drop compared to the dedicated charging port ?

[@JettHansley]

yes but the max it can do is performance mode. However, it's not good to play games while charging via the tb4 port as the battery is getting stressed hard.

[@Reaperz-xd8wk]

finally someone also agrees that the new slash on the front is not the best move. wouldve prefered to just have the rog logo light up instead of that

[@FTHonestReviews]

Same

[@techgod-h7b]

same that would be better and more sick

[@lgnfve]

that fan noise is too much. New Lenova Yoga, only 4070 if my memory is correct, is up to 10db quieter while still keeping cool. great vid

[@logesh5213]

i'll use the mic for a short film I am working on, would be handy and helpful

[@alexisdamnit9012]

How was the fan noise?

[@FTHonestReviews]

For me it wasn't horrible compared to other gaming laptops I've heard but don't expect it to be silent, it has a steady whistling sound

[@JohnK-pb6mn]

@@FTHonestReviews sounds super loud to me

[@christian-xr1336]

Thoughts on this vs a Razer Blade 16 Oled?

[@iikatinggangsengii2471]

i like both, asus proven to be more capable in led so yeah

[@victortoba-ogunleye4056]

What anime is that at 5:08

[@FTHonestReviews]

It's a game, Indivisible

[@victortoba-ogunleye4056]

Thanks So Much@@FTHonestReviews

[@TheMakhster]

What about the fan noice is it loud I’m trying to buy this laptop but I’m not the okay with the fan noise if it is loud

[@GrimAbstract]

Go with a thicker laptop if fan noise bothers you.

[@highlanderc]

Very big concern. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.

[@carlosajoy]

The computer won't turn on when you have an ethernet cable connected with an USB adapter

[@EugeneKoh-b9w]

I would like the free rode microphone to do review just like you and start a KZbin channel

[@igambit9674]

Battery?

[@dhdhdh111111]

Looking for a replacement for my older ROG, this may fit the bill. I'm doing strictly only music production (Ableton Live and many VSts) - don't care about the GPU performance at all. Fan noise and heat were the big issues with my last ROG, wondering if this one can be made to stay quiet. Also I'd want to max out the RAM and NVME storage.

[@FTHonestReviews]

In my honest opinion if music production is the main use I'd just buy a MBP and call it a day

[@dhdhdh111111]

@@FTHonestReviews not at Apples prices. Not worth the cost. Dollar for dollar Windows wins.

[@FTHonestReviews]

@dhdhdh111111 I hear you, if it MUST be PC I'd personally build a powerhouse desktop, which is what I did and is whisper quiet.

[@Legendoflo86]

Let me guess the ram isn't upgradable... guess I'll watch and find out

[@zuhairreza]

Why are they making them more like Macbooks? I feel they were great they way they were! I have the 2022 M16, by the way. Also, I wish the screen tilted back all the way (I don't think it does based on one I tried out at Best Buy recently).

[@fxpipcollector]

Legion 9i please 🙏🏼

[@techgod-h7b]

got this laptop a couple of days ago and already having problems with it games are not running smooth and immersive the way they should be it’s a 240hz refresh rate display having problems with errors and overheating oled screen doesn’t look as nice as it should be same for the gpu graphic fidelity wise got the rtx 4080 version with intel core ultra 9 32 gb ram just not how i expected it to be ordered it from Best Buy and didn’t come with any booklets/manuals and the extra usb c charger just got the big power brick it comes with so I believe I got scammed they said they ordered it I believe asus website and now the computer I have ain’t doing so good anymore planning on bringing it back to Best Buy soon and see if they can fix the issues with running tests and all that to see if they can fix the issues I’m having and hopefully get me right and actually enjoy my system gaming wise or whatever I want to use it for

[@tek_soup]

i have a 2023 4080 version, very powerful, great laptop.

[@houman2009]

97 deg C for cpu temp is terrible for longevity of this laptop sure it will work for a few years but don’t expect it to last for 3 years under this high temp for the cpu chip. Also only 1 hr of battery life for gaming is very poor for a 2024 new gaming laptop as Asus should have designed a better and larger capacity battery

[@lucagiaco]

solid staye blowers and 2 thunderbolt ports please

[@OldKingMaple]

That's exactly why I wouldn't buy one of these, sure it's a gorgeous display, but if I'm paying that much, it better last forever

[@iikatinggangsengii2471]

it does compete w razer so youll get best quality from asus

[@tarek-saadhom]

So the big problem is not screen wobbling be honest the screen wobbling a lot in this laptop

[@yvindwahl8628]

And yeah, I need a few extra microphones, as I'm a wannabe documentary filmmaker 😊

[@FTHonestReviews]

Gotta start somewhere!

[@iFrk83]

Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 Intel (16″) with RTX™ 4090

[@miosina_629]

hey there just saw your 5yo Menieres and im on the same boat. How are you dealing with the T? im so lost :(

[@FTHonestReviews]

Honestly I just keep myself distracted with this KZbin stuff. I live with the symptoms everyday so after years of it I think my brain has just adjusted to it so while I'll never be normal again, I've settled into my "new normal" enough to be productive. That said I can't work a regular job because I have no consistency with feeling ok one day then totally spaced out the next so I'm just doing what I can to get by.

[@kennysponto6568]

The 2024 vector 16hx with 240hz qhd+ display

[@tamagucci31]

Pls compare it to ASUS ROG STRIX G16. Thank you!

[@Maaakati]

i wish i can afford it

[@Scottyl35]

The linus effect....Ever reviewer doesnt give BUY...they say...its great but just one issue....they will review everything like this form now on.

[@FTHonestReviews]

There are products I give straight up negative reviews to and some I praise, but I'm sure there are plenty of videos titled that way.

[@WurldReel]

i'll use the mic for vloging and video making here in Africa.

[@FTHonestReviews]

Nice, good luck!

[@WurldReel]

@@FTHonestReviews Thank you sir 🙏🏾.

[@THEtodd_83]

I have the 16in 2024 4090 and it gets way too hot imo.

[@techgod-h7b]

yep I got the 4080 version and that bitch get to hot as well

[@jeromebrown20]

Just Josh and you are the ones talking about this

[@guyarnaultmfoumbi8876]

About what???

[@tek_soup]

if i won the wireless pro, id get off my rear and finally make a proper youtube video. and i would pay it forward by giving away like your doing, my rode wireless go, gen 1. Great Video, ill stick with my non oled version.

[@andriyyrsulyan5419]

Asus scar 16 with 4080 its the best choice.

[@MoeHashim]

But it weights a lot so it’s not that portable?

[@andriyyrsulyan5419]

@@MoeHashim if you search portable laptop, you can go to Lenovo 7i 2024, Lenovo 7 slim 2023 model.

[@Promikes]

If i won - i will start my own non-profit youtube channel about how we cure rarest cat diseases, like Hyperadrenocorticism, Tularemia, Feline Papillomatosis and how good people adopt this healthy kitty's afterwards from our cattery!

[@Aleksandr-ke7gy]

Oled "deep black" can only be observed in near dark environment. In ANY ambient light you will be looking at your reflection in the mirror. On any glossy screen, dark scenes are torture. And IPS is just as good in light scenes. Why nobody talking about this enough ?

[@JohnDoe-o5v]

Fans have high pitched sound, not very pleasant

[@vancouverdrafting604]

Unfortunately I had to return mine. The fans were always very noticeable even when just browsing the internet. It’s a shame because it’s a perfect laptop in every other way.

[@jeremydemitchell841]

There is a silent mode. Sounds like you couldn't figure out the software control.

[@vancouverdrafting604]

@@jeremydemitchell841 silent mode in armory crate did nothing unfortunately. With that said, I recently came across another review where it’s noted that G-helper is a better alternative for fan control. I repurchased the pc and can confirm that you can achieve true silent mode with that software instead of armoury crate.

[@guyarnaultmfoumbi8876]

Go for MacBook pro M3 pro😅

[@FTHonestReviews]

Definitely an option!

[@boomson3082]

Unless you need to run any non-ARM VMs then you are SOL.

[@guyarnaultmfoumbi8876]

This laptop is very 🔊 loud 🤥🤥

[@JoeTigheOnline]

I bought it. Used it for four days then returned it. Poor ergonomics, incredibly noisy fan, erratic performance, loaded with system killing bloatware like armor crate. In short, technical rubbish.

[@leebrandt8597]

4070 is a waste of time

[@snirego]

I would use the Rode wireless microphones to start my own KZbin channel🎙🎤