ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16
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GENERAL USE: Good—7.6/10
GAMING/AI: Good—7.8/10
ENG/DESIGN: Very Good—8.2/10
SOFTWARE DEV: Good—7.3/10
CONTENT CREATION: Good—7.7/10
PORTABILITY: Good—7.3/10
BATTERY: Good—7.0/10
OVERALL SCREEN QUALITY: Good—7.4/10
OVERALL PERFORMANCE: Very Good—8.4/10
SIZE: 16"
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 offers robust performance for gaming and engineering tasks, thanks to its Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card. It has a midrange price and features a 16-inch display with a high refresh rate, making it suitable for fast-paced games and media content. However, with a weight of over 4 pounds and a battery life that allows for around 6 hours of typical use, it might not be the best choice if portability and long battery life are a priority. The laptop comes with a full HD+ resolution screen with a 16:10 aspect ratio, providing more vertical screen space, which can be advantageous for productivity tasks. In terms of connectivity, it has multiple USB-C and USB-A ports, including Thunderbolt, but it's not the lightest or thinnest option available. It has a backlit keyboard but lacks a numeric keypad, which could be a downside for some users. Overall, the G16 is well-suited for intensive gaming and tasks like 3D rendering or machine learning, but consider whether the tradeoff in portability and battery life aligns with your needs. Give Feedback
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Evaluation
Pros
- High performance Intel i7 and RTX 4060 GPU
- High refresh rate display for smooth visuals
- Good portability for its class
- Supports latest USB-C and Thunderbolt connections
- Color accurate screen with full sRGB coverage
Cons
- Moderate battery life for its category
- No touchscreen capability
- Limited total display outputs
- Heavier than ultraportable laptops
Ratings by Category
Build Quality:4.6
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, chassis rigidity, and overall reliability.
Our assessment of build quality includes many details that are difficult to quantify.
Our laptop experts use their best judgment to produce the final score.
Engineering & Design:4.5
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design, CAD and 3D work.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Gaming & AI:4.3
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 is equipped with a high-performance Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card, which excels in rendering complex 3D graphics and supporting intense gaming sessions. It also boasts a 165Hz screen refresh rate that provides a smoother visual experience, critical for fast-paced gaming and 3D applications.
Content Creation:4.3
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, and video editing work.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
General Use:4.2
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
The most important factors in this score include CPU performance, amount of RAM, screen quality, storage, and battery life.
Keyboard quality, speaker quality, low fan noise, heat management, and to a lesser extent webcam quality are all moderately important factors for this score.
Portability:4.2
PerfectRec’s portability rating takes into account the volume and thickness of the laptop as well as its weight.
General Use Screen Quality:4.2
The general use screen score is based on the screen technology, contrast ratio, resolution, brightness, color gamut and color accuracy. This score does not take into account specialized display features for specific use cases, such as high refresh rate for gaming.
Software Development:4.1
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software development.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Battery Life:4.0
PerfectRec’s Battery Life rating is based on hours of battery life in typical usage scenarios.
Keyboard Quality:3.5
The Keyboard Quality score is based on the PerfectRec experts’ assessment of tactile feedback, typing comfort, keyboard reliability and typing noise.
Operating Noise:3.3
PerfectRec’s Operating Noise Score is based on fan noise measurements. Laptops with a fanless design, such as Macbooks, receive the maximum score.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $1,299 | ||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | ||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.6'' x 0.83'' | ||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | ||
Width | 13.98" | ||
Depth | 9.57" | ||
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | Intel i7-13620H | ||
RAM | 16 GB | ||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | ||
RAM Slots | 1 | ||
Storage | 512 GB | ||
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | 6 Hours | ||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | ||
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | 16" | ||
Display Technology | IPS | ||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | ||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | ||
Display Brightness | 279 nits | ||
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score  | 8.5/10 | ||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | ||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | ||
Premium Business Laptop | No | ||
Fan Noise Score | 6.3/10 | ||
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | ||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | ||
Webcam | 720p | ||
Fingerprint Reader | No | ||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | ||
Number Pad | No | ||
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | 2 | ||
USB-C ports | 2 | ||
USB-C Charging | Yes | ||
Display Outputs | 3 | ||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | ||
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Andrei Girbea | March 2023
"The 2023 Asus ROG Zephryus G16 is a refinement of the popular Zephyrus M16 2022 chassis, with updated hardware and a fresh set of either White or dark Grey clothes. This series is most competitive in the more affordable lower and mid-tier configurations, as a compact and lightweight all-purpose laptop with a big 16-inch display. Just make sure you're ok with its design quirks and the mix of temperatures/noise levels under load."
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