ASUS ROG also introduced the ROG Strix G16/G18. ROG Strix G16/G18 is equipped with a ROG Nebula Display screen and GPU options up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ 4080 GPU. However, this laptop is still powered by a CPU up to Intel® Core™ i9-14900HX with a TDP of up to 65W and a three-fan cooling system that can maintain optimal operating temperature.

The 14th Gen Intel® Core™ processor is the latest generation of Intel processors based on a hybrid architecture, combining Raptor Cove cores for high performance and Gracemont cores for power efficiency. Apart from supporting the latest DDR5 memory, the 14th Gen Intel® Core™ processor is also equipped with exclusive features such as Intel® Deep Learning Boost which can speed up AI computing, as well as Intel® Smart Cache Technology which can improve cache performance by using a shared L3 cache between Raptor cores. Cove and Gracemont.

The following are the complete specifications of the ROG Strix G16:

To enrich the visual experience for gamer users, this laptop is equipped with ROG Nebula Display screen technology measuring 16 inches QHD+ with an aspect ratio of 16:10, 2.5K resolution 2560 x 1600 pixels, and uses an IPS-Level 240Hz panel with a response time of 3ms. The existence of ROG Nebula HDR also guarantees a superior visual experience on this gaming laptop device, with 100% DCI-P3 color gamut support and proven PANTONE Validated Display certification.

ROG Nebula technology also includes an Eye Care feature which functions to reduce the impact of blue light radiation on the user's eye health. Apart from gaming purposes, this laptop is also suitable for productivity activities such as video and photo editing. The screen's thin bezel design also enhances the aesthetic impression, while the 720p HD webcam module located at the top of the screen adds to its overall functionality.

This laptop is equipped with a TKL layout keyboard which is equipped with RGB lighting which can be customized via the Armory Crate application. The touchpad is large and parallel to the space button, with a slight extension to the right. There are 5 shortcut keys at the top of the keyboard, as well as a power button which has a very attractive design at the top right. The typing sensation and use of the touchpad on this laptop is very comfortable, so users can type comfortably without experiencing any problems at all when using it for long periods of time.

This laptop also offers a very complete range of options. On the right, there are two USB 3.2 Type-A ports. Meanwhile, on the left side, there is a DC in port for charger, one 2.5 Gbps LAN port, one HDMI 2.1 port, and one USB Type-C Thunderbolt 4™ port which supports various features such as DisplayPort™ and USB Power Delivery. There is also one USB 3.2 Type-C port which has DisplayPort™ and USB Power Delivery capabilities, as well as a 3.5mm audio jack combo port. Wireless connectivity is also very strong, using Wi-Fi 6E Tri-Band and Bluetooth® 5.2. With a variety of ports and connectivity options available, this laptop is able to meet all user needs very well.

This laptop's cooling system is built with ROG Intelligent Cooling technology which adopts Tri-Fan Technology, with a configuration of two large fans and one small fan that directly leads to the GPU. There are also seven heatpipes and a full surround heatsink that covers all areas of the laptop machine to maintain optimal temperatures. In addition, using Conductonaut Extreme Liquid Metal helps keep the laptop temperature up to 15 degrees Celsius lower compared to using conventional thermal paste. With this combination of advanced technology, laptops can maintain optimal performance without the risk of overheating.

Following are the benchmark results:

What about the operating temperature? Tested using 3DMark Stress Test in Speed ​​Way mode which was repeated 50 times, the ROG Strix G16 (2024) running in turbo mode was recorded as having an average CPU operational temperature of 60⁰C and GPU 66⁰C. Meanwhile the maximum temperature is 70⁰C for CPU and 73⁰C for GPU. This proves the excellent cooling capabilities of ROG Intelligent Cooling which is equipped with tri-fan technology, full-width heatsink, and the use of Thermal Grizzly Conductnaut Extreme liquid metal as a thermal compound on the CPU and GPU.

Conclusion

ROG has succeeded in presenting a premium class gaming laptop with unmatched performance. By combining an Intel® Core™ i9 14900HX processor and an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4060 Laptop graphics card, coupled with special performance tuning from ROG via Armory Crate, this laptop provides a very satisfying gaming experience. The ROG Nebula Display screen not only offers stunning visuals for gaming, but also supports productivity such as video and photo editing. Plus with the included eye protection, this screen becomes even more incredible.

Additionally, for easy access to a wide range of games, ROG has included PC Game Pass directly in this laptop, giving access to over 100 high-quality games, including EA Play, for 3 months. This makes this laptop a very attractive choice for gamers.

This laptop is affordable for the future, because the hardware it has is very capable of running AI-based applications. Thus, this laptop is ready to face the increasingly developing AI era.