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product_id: 689661471
title: "ASUS ROG Strix G16 16\" FHD 165Hz Gaming Laptop, Intel i9-13980HX, GeForce RTX 4070, 64GB DDR5, 2TB SSD, 4-Zone RGB Backlit Keyboard, WiFi 6E, Win 11 Pro, Gray, 128GB Docking Station Set"
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# Intel i9-13980HX powerhouse 165Hz FHD ultra-smooth display 64GB DDR5 + 2TB SSD speed & space ASUS ROG Strix G16 16" FHD 165Hz Gaming Laptop, Intel i9-13980HX, GeForce RTX 4070, 64GB DDR5, 2TB SSD, 4-Zone RGB Backlit Keyboard, WiFi 6E, Win 11 Pro, Gray, 128GB Docking Station Set

**Brand:** asus
**Price:** R464
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🔥 Dominate work and play with the ASUS ROG Strix G16 — power, speed, and style in one sleek package!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** ASUS ROG Strix G16 16" FHD 165Hz Gaming Laptop, Intel i9-13980HX, GeForce RTX 4070, 64GB DDR5, 2TB SSD, 4-Zone RGB Backlit Keyboard, WiFi 6E, Win 11 Pro, Gray, 128GB Docking Station Set by asus
- **How much does it cost?** R464 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- asus enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted asus brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Fluid Visuals at 165Hz:** Experience buttery-smooth gameplay and crystal-clear 16” FHD visuals that keep you ahead of the competition.
- • **Massive Memory & Storage:** 64GB DDR5 RAM paired with a lightning-fast 2TB PCIe SSD means zero lag and endless space for your projects and games.
- • **Next-Gen RTX 4070 Graphics:** Ray tracing and DLSS tech bring hyper-realistic lighting and visuals that immerse you deeper into every frame.
- • **All-in-One Docking Station Bonus:** Expand your workspace instantly with a 7-in-1 dock plus 128GB storage—perfect for pros on the move.
- • **Unmatched Performance Powerhouse:** Intel’s latest i9-13980HX delivers elite gaming and multitasking without compromise.

## Overview

The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is a cutting-edge 16-inch gaming laptop featuring a blazing Intel Core i9-13980HX processor, 64GB DDR5 RAM, and a massive 2TB PCIe SSD. Its 165Hz FHD display ensures ultra-smooth visuals, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU delivers stunning ray-traced graphics. Enhanced with a 4-zone RGB keyboard, WiFi 6E, Windows 11 Pro, and a comprehensive 7-in-1 docking station with 128GB storage, this laptop is engineered for professionals and gamers who demand top-tier performance and seamless multitasking on the go.

## Description

ASUS ROG Strix G16 16" FHD 165Hz Gaming Laptop

## Features

- 【Upgraded】Seal is opened for upgrade only, 1-Year warranty on Upgraded RAM/SSD from Hotface, and original 1-Year Manufacture warranty on remaining components.【16" 165Hz FHD Display】The captivating clarity and brilliance will surely enhance your work and entertainment endeavors.
- 【Intel Core i9-13980HX】Peak performance for elite gaming and content creation. The latest version of performance hybrid architecture will push your gameplay beyond performance, giving you the power to do it all.
- 【64GB DDR5 RAM】The large memory and the blazing-fast 4800 MHz DDR5 technology significantly increase performance, ensuring easy gaming and multitasking.【2TB PCIe SSD】Massive storage space for your files, applications, and multimedia content, providing fast and reliable data access.
- 【NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Graphics】Experience ray-traced graphics, realistic lighting, and smooth frame rates that bring your games to life. With advanced technologies like DLSS and real-time ray tracing, immerse yourself in stunning visual quality and intricate details. Complex projects on popular development tools like Unity and Autodesk render in a snap.【4-zone RGB Backlit Keyboard】Immerse yourself in the game world and enjoy a captivating gaming session like never before.
- 【Windows 11 Pro】Enjoy effortless Windows 11 Pro gaming performance with the Strix G16! 【Dimensions & Weight】13.94 x 10.39 x 0.89 inches, 5.51 lb.【Ports】2 x USB3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 2x USB3.2 Gen2 Type-C, 1x HDMI2.1b, 1x Audio jack, 1x LAN RJ-45, 1x DC-IN. Bluetooth 5.2. 720p HD Camera. Dolby Vision & Dolby Atmos. 【Bonus Docking Station Set】1x 7-in-1 Docking Station with 128GB Storage, 1x 32GB MicroSD Card with Adapter, 1x Type-C Data Cable, 1x 3-in-1 Charging Cable, 1x Suede Cleaning Cloth.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Standing screen display size | 16 Inches |
| Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| Max Screen Resolution | 1920x1200 Pixels |
| Processor | 2.2 GHz core_i9 |
| RAM | 64 GB DDR5 |
| Hard Drive | 2 TB SSD |
| Graphics Coprocessor | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 |
| Chipset Brand | NVIDIA |
| Card Description | Dedicated |
| Graphics Card Ram Size | 8 GB |
| Wireless Type | 802.11ax |
| Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 4 |
| Brand | ASUS |
| Series | ASUS ROG Strix G16 |
| Item model number | ASUS ROG Strix G16 |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro |
| Item Weight | 5.51 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 13.94 x 10.39 x 0.89 inches |
| Item Dimensions  LxWxH | 13.94 x 10.39 x 0.89 inches |
| Color | Gray |
| Processor Brand | Intel |
| Number of Processors | 24 |
| Computer Memory Type | DDR5 SDRAM |
| Hard Drive Interface | Solid State |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** ASUS
- **Model Name:** ASUS ROG Strix G16
- **Screen Size:** 16 Inches
- **Color:** Gray
- **Hard Disk Size:** 2 TB
- **CPU Model:** Core i9
- **Ram Memory Installed Size:** 64 GB
- **Operating System:** Windows 11 Pro
- **Special Feature:** Backlit Keyboard
- **Graphics Card Description:** Dedicated

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It’s been a while since I’ve given 5 stars: See Review
*by T***P on December 18, 2022*

Well , where to begin, ….. I review a lot of tech in my profession and I am very impressed with this product.I initially bought this for business and of course the occasional gaming ;) This thing is a beast still ! I upgraded the ram to 32gb and everything else I kept the same and it’s handled everything I’ve thrown at it from games AAA titles to video editing and much more .Now, the CPU/GPU is not the newest it’s about 2 years old in the tech world but it still packs a punch, starting from the seller , to deliver , and presentation , it came in perfect condition.It’s been a long time since I had not a single complaint. This was the smoothest purchase I have had in a while .The build quality is great , the I/O has everything you need , it’s all around a total package. I’d say it’s great for the average Joe to a power user.It also is future proofed as everything is upgradable which is also nice. It has a ram card of DDR4 3200mhz that can be maxed out to 60gb’s and super easy to work on. I can happily answer any regular or advanced questions for anyone that has them. This honestly was a steal for the price and a 2 year warranty.I love the screen, it has the matte finish to cut down on glare, I am also glad the laptop is backlit, and I can put it to one color although it can pulse , strobe and a slew of other options but I always felt RGB screams “a 14 year olds first game rig” which I am sure gamers will get it, so it’s nice to choose a color and stay there. The keyboard and trackpad is super responsive, and feel nice. I was actually really impressed with the sound quality as I also use a MacBook Pro for business and they just have great sound but this ASUS just romps ! It sounds good .Another nice thing was it’s actually is as advertised, no surprises and it is specked out the way it said it was . My only suggestion is to immediately jump up to 16gb of ram and you can buy it as a bundle, I’d suggest the “crucial” brand of ram sticks they have never let me down or had any compatibility issues.Obviously there isn’t a whole lot I can say that the posting does not but I can say once actually getting it in your hands the listing doesn’t do it justice , it’s really nice. I’ll say it again the seller was great , I had it rushed shipped and it was here earlier than planned, the box and presentation was spot on and the PC performs , isn’t that what it’s about ?It does the job and it’s durable and well made. If your looking for a entry level gaming laptop that realistically can be upgraded to a mid range gaming PC , this is it . I saw the 2022 version of this TUFF laptop and honestly you’d be best getting this one at this price point which is a late 2020 model and Its basically the same laptop other than internals( obviously). If there was one thing I would like to have change is the bloat these companies put on the PC. I really don’t mind windows 11 it’s a welcomed change. I requested a clean install , unfortunately and I get it , it’s just business and the way these companies work together to make money but it would have been nice to not have to wipe it and debloat the machine. However I will always recommend to do so anyway as it makes a huge difference. That’s really the only meh vibe I had to say about this awesome product and let’s be real , there will always be bloat from anywhere you buy new machine from. Just run a clean install of win11 and you’re golden!Before I forget the battery life is actually pretty good I saw others saying otherwise but again a clean install of windows 11 will definitely improve that, the screen has a decent brightness maybe if it had 1 more level up it would be perfect otherwise this is as close as to a all inclusive total package your gonna get.Great price for a great machine . Best of luck and I hope this helps someone make a decision, if you have questions feel free to ask away , I’m a straight shooter and happy to help! Happy Holidays!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great portable machine for daily use.  Mediocre gaming machine.
*by L***. on December 18, 2022*

I bought this as a replacement for a Dell Inspiron that decided to abruptly fail. I had been wanting to get a laptop that had a dedicated graphics card, a backlit keyboard, good system specs, upgradeability, at a good price.Throw in the fact that Asus includes one year of ACCIDENT PROTECTION, and this is a winner!!While only having this laptop for a couple of days (Edit: Weeks now) now, I am so far, not disappointed with the purchase.Here are my initial impressions, the pros and the cons.Pros:Audio: The onboard speakers are quite adequate. While not some of the "loudest" they are more than needed for watching youtube, hearing system alerts, recreational music, video calls, stuff like that. I have not yet tried the speakers while gaming. [Edit] Ok these speakers are definitely high volume. Watching youtube, I have the speakers at 50% and the audio of the video at 5% ! And I'm worried that the people across the hall might be kept awake while I insomnia the night away. Also for the fact that these are laptop speakers, the quality is REALLY good. I've been listening to MP3s on this machine and its been quite satisfactory. I had a soundbar on my older "gaming" laptop, because the speakers were crap. Definitely not the case here.The screen: The screen is very good resolution, quite bright, and very comfortable to read on. Whether in regular daylight, a lit room, or in the dark. I have not yet tested it as far as gaming.CON: This screen is SMALL. Coming from laptops with 17.3" screens, this is quite an adjustment. The screen does have very small, thin bezels, so it does a good job giving you the most screen for footprint. However, as somebody who does a lot of video and text editing, this is not what I would really want. If I were working with 3d models, I would definitely want an external monitor or two.It also does NOT fold flat. This is no problem at all for me. But for those that are looking for a device that will do so, this is not it. [Edit] Finding the settings to adjust saturation, color balance, stuff like that, I can't find it! And when I'm editing images, this screen has a very high yellow saturation. So unless I can find, or download something that will let me see colors the way their meant to be, and external monitor is going to another costly expenditure. (Edit: After a lot of web searching, I've fixed the problem with too much yellow saturation. It's a windows 11 problem, not the machine. Poorly implemented color scheme files by Microsoft in the windows 11)Build Quality. So far, this machine is quite sturdy. The materials are good, and it doesn't feel like I am going to break it. Or worry about having problems with it in my backpack. Everything fits together very nicely. Also when removing the bottom shell to get into the guts of the machine, I didn't feel like I was going to break it, or anything else, while using the spreader to pop the clips apart. I do recommend the proper tool for the job tho. Don't just try to jerk it apart after taking all those screws out.Keyboard: As with any new laptop, getting used to the key layout is almost always a chore. There is no unified layout for the specialty keys. For just typing, the layout is REALLY good. The keys are spaced together Just Right, and doesn't cause me to make as many typos as my larger machines, where the keys are spaced further apart.They are very tactile, and make very little noise. They don't have the feel of mechanical keyswitches. They may be membrane keys, or a combination. [Edit] Membrane keys. I would rather have switches personally, as it's less to replace, if one key, or a couple of keys fail. But they work really well in this machine.Other than when I have the machine sitting awkwardly on my lap, I have absolute NO problems typing on this, and can hit the keys that I'm aiming for quite intuitively, with very little in the way or typos induced by the machine.The backlighting is GREAT. I can very clearly see and read the keys in low, and no light. I do wish that they could use combined colors, so that I could set one part of the keyboard to one color, and a different part to a different color. Which really assists in gaming, using keyboard shortcuts. But for me, that's not a dealbreaker. I can read them in the dark, and that is what I was wanting.The layout for the specialty keys is "Fairly" standard. Tho the sleep mode key being on F11 and especially the airplane mode being on F12 is something that is not a wise choice as those are pretty common shortkeys for quite a few programs.Mouse: The mouse functioned quite well, right out of the box. I do wish that it was set a bit further to the left, in an offset style. As the butts of my thumbs do pass across the pad. But for a laptop this size, you get what you get. The cursor sweeps across the screen quite well, with minimal effort, right out of the box. Big plus. It also uses hardwared mouse buttons. Not corner clicks on the mousepad. Honestly, thats a HUGE win, IMO. The corner click system I've never really liked, its an area that collects dust and crud, and has to be cleaned. Whether this suits you or not, well, that's individual taste ;)CON: This mousepad collects oil. It collects oil REALLY bad.Weight: This machine is VERY PORTABLE. The weight is quite light. I was actually very surprised when I opened the box. I almost wondered if there was something missing.Between the machine itself, and the power brick, this is QUITE light. My Sager laptop is a brick. The powerbrick is huge and weighs a ton. This machine is most definitely a very welcomed upgrade from that!Noise: This machine really surprised me as far as the (lack of) noise from the fans. I have had cooling pads with fans in them that have made more noise than the cooling system inthis machine! ASUS has really outdone themselves with the cooling system. Tho as stated, I haven't tried gaming on this thing yet. But so far, the noise level from this isquite pleasant, and very unobtrusive. [Edit] Ok, so the fans have kicked on. They are no means loud, compared to some of the other laptops that I have owned. It's actually pretty subdued, for laptop fans.Somebody else had mentioned that they sound kind of like airplane turbines. Yeah! They actually kind of do! :D Which is cool! But again, they're fairly quiet. I seriously doubt that they would bother anybody except for maybe a fairly light sleeper.Heat: Again, a very pleasant surprise! I've run this machine a straight, solid 24 hours, and have not had the fans kick on high. There is no hot air blowing out of the side ports, and it's extrememly comfortable on the lap. (One of my HP laptops has literally left bald spots on my legs from the heat!)Upgrades: There are two slots for RAM. Which are the standard open the clips, slide the new one in/out variety. This makes upgrading the RAM very simple. There are two slots for m2 type Solid State boards, which are spaced widely apart. This is not only making it very easy for install/removal, but also for heat control.Next to the battery, (NOT removable!) [Edit] (The battery IS removable. Just not externally like older laptops. You have to open it up, disconnect it, and then it can be removed/swapped. ) There is a connector for a 2.5" SATA drive. Which included connectors. I myself don't like the idea of putting a drive that close to the battery. But considering how little this machine is, and how little space there is inside... it has to go somewhere, right? And at least, we can add a 3rd drive!Boot up: With the operating system installed on a SSD, this machine boots up really fast. Granted windows will really slow it down when it decides to do a mandatory update.But without those, I press the power up button and within seconds, I'm typing in my password. Very nice! Edit 3/25/23: After installing 32gb of ram, the first boot up was a tad slow as the BIOS updated to the new system specs. However. After that. Oh lord! I hit the power button and I could log into the machine almost instantly.Speed: So far the processor/RAM/SSD combination is a winner. Even Adobe Photoshop CS6 fires right up. Haven't tried it with gaming so far, but so far, my intensive programs aren't suffering any kind of slow-down, stuttering, or lag. The exception to this is my browser. I run A LOT OF TABS when I am surfing. And browsers are heavy RAM hogs. Yeah, one of my browsers is getting a lot of hesitation. But that will go away when I upgrade RAM. Edit 3/25/23: I've just installed 32gb of T-Force Zeus DDR4 3200 CL-22 Memory to the machine. It was super easy as far as the computer was concerned. The packaging for the memory gave me more trouble than putting it into the laptop, LOL. But then, I'm also a computer technician, so your mileage may very depending on your experience level.The machine now boots up at 9% memory usage. The clockspeed is reporting at 2933. This is not a defect in the laptop. This is the BIOS not automatically being set to run memory at higher speeds. You can look up the instructions of how to do this online. It takes a few minutes. But do so on another machine, as you will need to be able to read the instructions while this laptop boots up.Look up "How to enable XMP to run your RAM at full speed".CONSSize: As I said before, this is a very small, portable machine. In that aspect it is fantastic! However. The palm rest is small enough that if you use an external mouse there is VERY little room on the palmrest to put a mouse on it, much less use it. I am constantly running the mouse over the arrow keys and part of the numpad. This has caused me problems as those keys interact with programs, when I don't want them to! This for me, is a huge con, as I really do use a laptop ON my LAP.The screen is also small. While I don't have very good eyes anymore, it's clear and easy to read. But for some of the applications that I use my machines for, a larger, external monitor is going to be a must.Windows 11: This is a personal choice. I myself believe that Microsoft went in a very, very bad direction with the latest release of their OS. I will be backtracking the Operating System on this machine backwards to Windows 10 at the very first opportunity. [Edit] I really do hate this operating system. The look of it is similar, but much different in ways that I don't like. I also do not like the way that MS did the new taskbar. The right click context menus are also way, way different, and very much not to my liking. [Edit] I found how to revert the context menus, looking around on the web.Especially since the changes that they made to the right click context menus are NOT compatible with a lot of the software that I use.Disassembly: Ok. This is a pro/con situation. Taking this machine apart to get to the guts is actually really simple. There are 11 screws holding the plate underneath tothe machine. They are easy to take out, and the plate is fairly easy to remove.HOWEVER. These screws are all different lengths! So you HAVE to keep track of which one goes where!NON-Removable External battery: This is an obvious con. Not only can you not carry around a spare, but you cannot easily replace the existing one, if it goes bad. [Edit] As I noted before, yeah the battery can be replaced, but you have to open up the lower shell. It's not a hot swappable battery that we got used to on older machines.RAM slots. Ok, this was a huge let down for me. I was planning to simply take out the RAM from the machine that died, and put it in here to upgrade the low 8gb of ram thatit comes with. It doesn't FIT!! The pin arrangement is different, and the slot in the board is spaced further to the left. I will have to look up what RAM this thing takes and purchase new boards to perform the upgrade.HOWEVER. And this... this is awesome. There's only ONE 8gb stick in this machine, when it arrived. NOT paired 2x 4gb sticks. What that means is that I can just throw another 8gb stick in here, and double the memory. Without having to sacrifice a stick that was already in it. Because it wasn't already in it! Or, I could just throw in a single 16gb stick and instantly TRIPLE the ram, at significantly less coss. I'm reading conflicting information about how much this machine supports. Most say it's 32gb, while some say 64gb.I am more inclined to believe 32, but I don't know for sure.Expansion slots: Pretty much all of the connectors for USB, Video Out, and audio are all on the left side. This, since an external monitor is going to be a must, will causesome arrangement problems. It could cause problems for people that also will be using this on a desk. One thing that I love about my older Dell laptops is that they have someof the afore mentioned ports at the BACK of the machine. Or at the Rear Corners.More USB ports would also be a very nice addition.No Optical Drive. Maybe I'm just a dinosaur, but I do miss having an optical drive bay. Being able to watch DVDs or burn disk was a habit from way back in the day. Or just taking the tray out, and swapping in a 2.5 sata drive through an adapter was also a very seriously nice option. Ahhhh, progress LOL.8 Gb of ram: This combined with Win11, the LOAD of software marked with ASUS, and that crapware McCaffee pre-installed... the machine is running at around 50% memory usage. The Asus Monitoring software, along with the bloated goat OS is taking up quite bit of the system memory. After uninstalling worthless McCaffee, I've cut it down to about 40% with 8gb RAM.And as stated above, this machine takes different RAM boards than those used by machines from a few years ago.512 GB Solid State Storage: Ok. This is a pro/con situation. 512 is quite good, in comparison to what similar machines are offering, which is half that. At the samepricepoint as these machines. And as mentioned above, the machine will support up to 1tb storage boards, or SATA drive. So there is definitely room for expansion with this machine. However, to do so, IS an added expense. And if you are planning on adding on a lot of games to this, you are definitely going to want to expand on the storage capacity! Fortunately, it does have a sata slot. Which means that you can add in a 1tb sata drive for considerably less money.Overall, the only thing that I'm going to complain about, is the size of the palm rests. It's very comfortable for typing on. But, as most of the applications that I use, I need those concise, accurate mouse movements. And not having room to use a mouse on this machine is going to be a problem.That, and having to purchase windows 10 and what I will have to go through reinstalling drivers. But again, that's a personal choice.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very nice when I'm away from my desktop. Especially for only $650 US.
*by E***Q on January 31, 2023*

This laptop feels very nice. I normally am using my custom desktop (RTX 3080 and Ryzen 5800x). This laptop's specs are very nice for the price of $650 US. Runs any game on 1080p; newer ones are on low quality (as of games released during this review).Screen quality looks good. Nothing crazy for someone who wants to video edit, but for everyday use and gaming it looks great. Track pad feels very smooth and responsive. Webcam is pretty bad like all laptop webcams. Speakers have good volume; not the best balance. I think the port selection is really nice.The potential upgrade this laptop has is very nice. It has an extra slot for either an m.2 SSD or a 2.5in drive (comes with an adapter for m.2 to 2.5in. It also has another slot for RAM, or you can remove the current one and throw in two new sticks. I added a second 8GB of RAM, and if I want to add more storage I can.Temps are totally fine as well. Playing COD MW2 2022 at 1080p low with the fan and power profiles all set to performance mode. I was getting 79C on the CPU and 68C on the GPU.Battery life is not so good, but it can be around 1-2hrs. This is more than enough to move your laptop around and replug in. If you aren't gaming or doing anything heavy on it, you may get around 2-3hrs of battery. IDK why it advertise a 90Whrs when it has 48Whrs. May be a mistake on Amazon's website because it says 48 on ASUS's site.Also, I recommend doing a fresh install of windows to remove the bloatware. Then go to ASUS's site for the drivers and apps. this is what I did.

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