ASUS ROG Strix G16 gaming laptop 16" 2.5K 240Hz Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5070 16GB 512GB

16 inch 2.5K 240Hz gaming laptop

The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is a 16 inch gaming laptop built around an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor with 24 cores and a 5.4 GHz turbo frequency. It pairs that CPU with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 laptop GPU carrying 8 GB of GDDR7 video memory. The 2560 x 1600 IPS-level panel covers 100% DCI-P3 and responds in 3 ms, targeting competitive players and creators who need colour accuracy.

Thermals noise and power in daily use

The 24 core processor and RTX 5070 graphics share a compact chassis that measures 13.94 x 10.55 x 0.9 inches and weighs 5.84 pounds. Under sustained load the cooling system must move heat from both high performance components through a thin profile. Fan speed will rise during extended gaming sessions, producing audible airflow typical of thin gaming designs. Power draw scales with the 5.4 GHz boost clock and the discrete GPU, so battery life drops quickly when both are fully utilised.

Build quality ports and everyday practicality

The Eclipse Gray chassis includes a backlit keyboard and a 720p webcam for streaming or calls. Connectivity centres on one HDMI 2.1 output, one Thunderbolt 4 port, one USB-C 3.2 port, three USB-A 3.2 ports and an RJ45 LAN jack. Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 handle wireless links. The 512 GB PCIe SSD and 16 GB of DDR5 memory are soldered or slot limited, so storage expansion depends on the single M.2 bay and external drives.