Here’s the complete specs sheet of these 2023 ROG Strix G16.
| Dimensions | 16”:354 x 264 x 22.5 ~ 30.4mm |
| Weight | 2.5kg |
| Processor | Up to Intel® Core™ i9-13980HX, 65W Default TDP in Manual mode, 5.6GHz Boost Clock, 24 Cores/32Threads |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® RTX™ 4060, (115W + 25W), 8GB VRAM
+ MUX Switch with Advanced Optimus support |
| Display (Primary) | IPS QHD+, 240Hz, 100% DCI-P3, 3ms, 500nits |
| Memory | Up to 32GB Dual Channel DDR5 4800MHz (2 x SODIMM slot) supports up to 64GB |
| Storage | 2 x PCIE 4.0 SSD M.2 Slots
Up to 1x 2TB Gen 4×4 SSD included |
| IO Ports | 1 x Thunderbolt 4
1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C, DP1.4 (dGPU), G-Sync®, 100W PD 1 x HDMI 2.1 1 x 2.5G Lan Jack* *2.5G only in 4080 configurations 1 x Audio combo jack 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A |
| WLAN + BT | Wi-Fi 6E2x2 + BT5.2 |
| Audio | 2 x Woofers with Smart Amp Technology
+Dolby Atmos |
| Battery | 90Whr |
Display Quality
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614, 2023) is equipped with an IPS pane.It comes with a 165Hz refresh rate. Its diagonal is 16″ (40.6 cm), and the resolution – 1920 x 1200p. The display area features a new 16:10 aspect ratio with side bezels slimmer than ever with just 3.75mm, accounting for an impressive 90% screen-to-body ratio. A 720p camera is available at users’ convenience. Lastly, the extended rubber feet on the bottom prop up the device for additional airflow and provide improved grip on flat surfaces. The screen can be considered Retina when viewed from at least 61 cm (from this distance, the average human eye can’t see the individual pixels). The display options feature panel overdrive, Dolby Vision, and NVIDIA® G-Sync® on the internal display.
Processor
The 2023 Strix G 16 comes equipped with Intel® latest 13th Gen Processors. Intel® 13th Gen Core™ Processors are based on Intel® 7 process (10nm) and features Intel® new hybrid architecture with Performance and Efficiency Cores. Intel® 13th gen processors offer several upgrades over 12th gen, such as higher clocks, larger cache, and a considerably greater number of cores. These elements translate into better gaming performance and improved efficacy in multi-threaded applications. All in all, Intel® 13th gen processors can provide more performance at the same power rating compared to 12th gen processors.
Cooling: ROG Intelligent Cooling Ecosystem
The 2023 Strix G 16 operates cool and quiet thanks to the ROG Intelligent Cooling Ecosystem. ROG Intelligent Cooling Ecosystem uses a strategic mix of hardware and features to achieve ideal cooling for each combination of components and chassis while keeping noise levels low. The 2023 Strix G 16 is equipped with several key ROG Intelligent Cooling Ecosystem features:
Conductonaut Extreme LM
Conductonaut Extreme Liquid metal has been applied to the CPU (GPU for configurations using RTX4080). Conductonaut Extreme offers 17X better thermal conductivity and 15°C lower temperatures than traditional thermal pastes.
Tri Fan Technology
Tri Fan Technology directs air through precisely calculated cutouts in the chassis, sending airflow directly towards internal components to keep them cool in all conditions. A third auxiliary fan also helps to send additional heat from the GPU directly to the heatsinks, keeping the machine cool during long video renders or gaming sessions.
Full Surround Vents
The Full Surround Vents are an all-copper thermal module, double the size of a normal heatsink, which covers the entire rear of the device. The thermal module features 374 heatsink fins for the ROG Strix G 16, each stack lined with ultra-thin copper fins as slim as 0.1mm, allowing for higher density and lower air resistance.
Arc Flow Fans
The 84-blade Arc Flow Fans have a variable thickness design, down to 0.1mm at the tip. This approach reduces resonance and turbulence, moving up to 13% more air than 83-blade designs.
0dB Ambient Cooling
In the Silent operating mode, the cooling system switches off all fans during everyday tasks to dissipate heat passively for super quiet operation. If CPU or GPU temperatures increase, the fans automatically switch on again.
Scenario Profiles
Scenario Profiles allow the 2023 Strix G 16/18 to switch between profile settings depending on the application used automatically. The Silent, Performance, Turbo and Manual operating modes offer users a great degree of control over how they use their laptops.
Ports
On the left side is the power plug, a LAN port, an HDMI 2.1 connector, a Thunderbolt 4 port, a USB Type-C 3.2 (Gen. 2) port with Power Delivery and DisplayPort capability, and an Audio jack. Then, you get two USB Type-A 3.2 (Gen. 2) ports. On balance, the Asus ROG Strix G16 hits all the right notes for performance, functionality and style. Not only does it deliver excellent CPU and GPU performance, all the ports you need, and a slick cyberpunk attitude, but it also has a gorgeous display and is priced considerably lower than at least one key rival.
It has shortcomings, like the average battery life, more plastic in its chassis than some competitor laptops, and a low-resolution webcam. But with performance this good, those quirks fall by the wayside.
Considering its recent launch, the ASUS ROG Strix G16 in Nigeria is currently unavailable but should be available across ASUS Nigeria partner stores from December 2023.
