ASUS ROG Strix G16 is a high‑performance 16‑inch gaming laptop built for serious gamers and power users. It packs an AMD Ryzen 9‑8940HX processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 graphics to deliver smooth gameplay, fast frame rates, and strong performance across AAA titles and multitasking. The laptop features a 16″ FHD+ (1920 × 1200) IPS display with a high refresh rate for fluid visuals, 16 GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 512 GB PCIe 4.0 SSD for responsive system performance and quick load times.
Key Features
ROG Strix
G16
UNITE YOUR SQUAD. RISE TO VICTORY.
Reach new heights of Windows 11 gaming with the 2025 ROG Strix G16, boasting up to an AMD Ryzen™ 9 8940HX processor and up to an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5050 Laptop GPU with a max TDP of 140W.
Power up your play
Draw more frames and win more games with the brand new Strix G16 and Windows 11. Powered by up to an AMD Ryzen™ 9 8940HX processor and up to an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5050 Laptop GPU boasting a max TGP of 140W with Dynamic Boost, be ready to dominate the competition in all of the latest games. With up to 64GB of 5600MHz DDR5 RAM and PCIe Gen 4.0 SSD storage, and the ability to upgrade one slot to a PCIe Gen 5 drive*, large game libraries and intense multitasking sessions are a breeze for this gaming machine.
Clocked to The Max
The Strix G16 comes with some of the world’s most powerful gaming hardware straight from the factory. But ROG wasn’t finished tuning the performance of this device. In Turbo mode, the AMD Ryzen™ 9 8940HX processor has a power budget of 55W, while we've boosted up to the NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5050 Laptop GPU to an impressive 140W power envelope. When configured in Manual mode, the CPU can be allocated an additional 20W, for an incredible total system power budget of 215W. Trust ROG to deliver the ultimate gaming machine.
Do it all
Power through any game or project with AMD Ryzen™ 9 8940HX processor.
GPU Power Unleashed
Top-tier components require power, especially when it comes to maximizing your GPU’s performance. Up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5050 Laptop GPU is fully unleashed with a max TGP of 140W, thanks to the extra 25W available with Dynamic Boost.
Blazing Fast DDR5 Memory
The Strix G16 leverages cutting-edge DDR5 5600MHz memory modules with 17% faster speeds than the 4800MHz kits. This ultra-fast memory makes all aspects of the laptop feel snappy, from intense gaming to light web browsing.
Better. Faster. Stronger.
Take on even the largest projects with confidence thanks to a PCIe Gen 4 SSD configured in RAID 0*. With raw throughput up to 7000MB/s, massive files and detailed game worlds will load in the blink of an eye. One SSD slot on the Strix G16 is also ready to support a PCIe Gen 5 M.2 drive for future upgrades.
USB4 the win
The Strix G16 supports dual USB4 ports, offering incredible flexibility and versatility. Both of these ports also support DisplayPort 1.4 with G-SYNC, offering a simple yet powerful connection to an external display. The 40Gbps transfer rate allows for up to a 4K 120Hz signal, and also supports PCIe tunneling, unlocking the ability to leverage external GPUs and other high-speed peripherals. USB4 is also fully compatible with Thunderbolt™ 3, giving you access to a wide range of high-throughput devices.
Game Changer
GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptops
Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell and AI
Supreme Speed. Superior Visuals.
DLSS 4 massively increases performance and improves image quality for top games using the power of AI.
Game-Winning Responsiveness
NVIDIA Reflex 2 with Frame Warp gives you the ultimate responsiveness, enhancing target acquisition, reaction time, and aim precision.
True-to-Life Graphics
Experience cinematic quality visuals at unprecedented speed with full ray tracing and breakthrough neural rendering technologies.
Game. Stream. Create.
The Strix G series is built from the ground up for gamers — and, of course, game developers. The Strix G16 can run all of the latest game engines, enabling you to unlock your creativity and try your hand at making the next great game. Whether you’re a digital artist, streamer, video editor, or dabble with animation and game development, the Strix G16 has all the horsepower you need to take your creations to the next level. Featuring up to an AMD Ryzen™ 9 8940HX processor and up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5050 Laptop GPU, complex projects on popular development tools like Unity and Autodesk run like a dream. You have what it takes to be the best on the battlefield, but are you ready to design the next one?
Groundbreaking cooling
To accommodate such powerful components, the Strix G16’s chassis and motherboard were both designed to accommodate our full-width heatsink, whose fins were moved even closer to the exhaust vents for more efficient cooling. The full-width heatsink is built from three different sections, surrounding the motherboard with densely-packed fins for a total surface area of 174,183mm²*. This design maximizes the available pathing for hot air to escape the machine and drastically increases overall airflow.
Full-Surround Vents
Hot air needs somewhere to go, so we redesigned the G16’s exhaust vents to give it the best flow possible. In addition to making the entire rear of the machine an exhaust vent, the G16 retains its side vents, giving it ample opportunity to move hot air out of the system. The chassis itself was also moved even closer to the heatsinks, giving hot air a straight-line path out of the machine and avoiding any recirculation.
Full-Width Heatsink
The Strix G16 features 373 heatsink fins, with each stack lined with ultra-thin copper as slim as 0.1mm. This allows for higher density and lower air resistance, providing a total surface area of 174,183mm²*. This full-width design is double the size of a typical laptop heatsink and covers the entire rear of the machine.
Tri-Fan Technology
At the heart of every great laptop is a great cooling solution. Our 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.
Conductonaut Extreme Liquid Metal
The Strix G16 features Thermal Grizzly’s cutting-edge Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal*, which improves heat transfer from the GPU. Compared to traditional thermal pastes. Used exclusively by ROG, this material offers the highest thermal transfer available on a laptop.
Up to 7 Comprehensive Heatpipes
The Strix G16’s comprehensive thermal design includes an extended heat spreader that absorbs heat from the CPU, GPU, VRAM, and VRM. With 7 heatpipes and an increase in total coverage from 26% to 33% of the motherboard compared to the previous design, this extensive thermal solution helps sustain and extend the overall performance, reliability, and lifespan of the system.
0dB Ambient Cooling
Enjoy truly silent cooling under light workloads with 0dB Technology. In the Silent operating mode, the cooling system switches off all fans during everyday tasks to dissipate heat passively. This lets you concentrate on your work and immerse yourself in movies with less distraction. If CPU or GPU temperatures increase, the fans automatically switch on again.
Dust Filter
The ROG Strix G16 features a dust filter on its intake vents. Dust and fibers can collect inside the machine, trapping heat and causing degraded performance over time. A filter helps keep dust out, allowing the CPU and GPU to breathe easier for years of smooth and stable operation.
0.1mm ultra-thin fins
Thermal energy is dissipated by three heatsinks, each lined with ultra-thin copper fins as slim as 0.1mm. These fins are half the size of typical solutions, allowing for higher density and increased heat dissipation, as well as lower air resistance to allow for smoother flow. With up to 373 heatsink fins totaling 174,183mm²* of surface area, heat flows out of the system incredibly efficiently, letting your components boost higher, for longer.
CoolZone keyboard
Extended gaming sessions can heat internal components and make the keyboard warm to the touch. To keep your fingers cool, small vents around the WASD keys let the fans draw cool air into the chassis from above.
Scenario Profiles
Our Silent, Performance, and Turbo modes are just the beginning. Scenario Profiles allow your system to automatically switch between these modes based on the application you're running, alongside other vital system settings. Switch between lighting configurations automatically, disable the Windows key and touchpad during games, and automate to your heart's content. Armoury Crate makes adjustments in an instant to best fit the task at hand.
See clearly
You can’t beat the enemy if you don’t see them coming. The Strix G16 has ultra-fast panel options for every scenario, making sure you’ll never miss a moment. One of the offerings is our gorgeous ROG Nebula display. A QHD 16:10 panel with 500 nits of brightness, 100% DCI-P3 coverage, and 3ms response times, this panel has pixel-perfect precision even in the most frenetic firefights. Exclusive to the 240Hz screen, we added an Ambient Contrast Ratio (ACR) layer to reduce reflections and enhance contrast. The Strix G16 is also available with a Full HD 165Hz panel. Each option offers fantastic color, Dolby Vision, Adaptive-Sync support, and a 90% screen-to-body ratio for a stellar gaming and viewing experience.
Designed to Win. Built for Victory.
The Republic of Gamers was built by those who love to play video games. All ROG machines are designed with gamers in mind, from the chassis to lighting integration, software controls, and macro functions. These ROG exclusive features not only give you a competitive advantage, but they also make sure you never blend in with the crowd.
KEYBOARD
Press the Attack
The difference between victory and defeat can be separated by a single keystroke, so the Strix G16 has a full-size keyboard designed to secure the win. Overstroke technology offers sublime work and play, reducing key actuation and improving responsiveness. Built with gamers in mind, the keyboard features spaced function keys for intuitive identification and dedicated hotkeys for quick access to essential commands. Large arrow keys allow for more accurate control in the heat of battle. A larger touchpad means easier tracking across all of your applications, while per-key RGB lighting lets you choose from millions of colors on every key for endless customization. You can also create game-specific layouts via Armoury Crate, making every game feel unique.
Dedicated hotkeys
Dedicated gaming hotkeys sit just above the left side of the keyboard for quick access to the volume and mic mute controls, operating modes, and Armoury Crate. They are also fully customizable and can be programmed to launch apps, set as a function key, or used as a macro. The Strix G16 has all the tools you need for victory.
Overstroke technology
Exclusive ROG Overstroke technology registers keypresses earlier in the stroke, enabling a more responsive experience for serious gaming and work. Triggering earlier means faster, effortless inputs with greater accuracy.
Large touchpad
Improve everyday comfort and usability with a glass coating for a more premium feel. More space means greater precision, along with more comfortable hand movements and gestures while you’re navigating. Despite still being a 15-inch chassis, the Strix G16 also includes a touchpad-based NumberPad, giving you even more options when using your device.
ID DESIGN
COLORIZE YOUR LIFE
Not every gamer is the same, so the Strix G16 comes in two colors to better reflect your sensibilities. For a more stealth look, the classic Eclipse Gray keeps the true power of your machine under wraps.
Subtle detailing
The Strix G16’s pixel art accents give the chassis more flavor and flair, while still being easily identifiable as an ROG machine from across the room.
Bold accents
For added visual interest, the Strix G16 also features a paint speckling pattern above the rear exhaust ports. Inspired by graffiti art and the cyberpunk aesthetic, even casual passers-by will notice that the Strix G16 has more attitude than other gaming machines.
Stun at every angle
Thoughtful details set this laptop apart from the competition. Our 360° design philosophy puts subtle but distinctive elements across every part of the machine. The dot matrix pattern splashed across the lid cuts down to meet cross-hatched vents beneath the base. An expansive rubberized grip holds the laptop firmly in place and makes it easier to carry. Typographic elements around the trim subtly show off your ROG pride.
Studio-quality Sound
Dual Dolby Atmos-powered speakers create an authentic sound stage for your games. Hi-Res audio ensures you hear your music in the same quality it was recorded. Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation processes both incoming and outgoing audio to filter any errant background noises, making sure that your calls, chats, and streams come through without distraction.
Two-way AI Noise Cancelation
Our advanced Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation technology runs on the CPU, which frees up the GPU to hit higher FPS. It works with any input device and also with downstream connections, letting you remove noise from both your own mic input and from incoming feeds. Noise-canceling settings can even be customized per program, filtering specific apps like voice chat without affecting game audio you want to remain untouched.
Immersive Sound
Richer audio draws you more deeply into gameplay and media. Virtual 5.1.2-channel surround sound powered by Dolby Atmos enhances spatial immersion with more nuanced, layered sound effects that you can optimize with specially tuned preset modes for movies and games.
All-day endurance
The Strix G16 is ready to go the distance. Featuring a 90Wh battery, the laptop can easily browse the web for hours away from the wall before needing a recharge. For flexibility on the go, USB Type-C charging is supported up to 100W. When charging using the supplied 280W power adapter, the G16 can recharge from zero to 50% in just 30 minutes.
Stay Connected
In modern multiplayer games, a stable internet connection is imperative. The Strix G16 is ready to join the fight with a dedicated RJ45 port, as well as the Wi-Fi 6E wireless standard. On Wi-Fi 6E-supported networks, enjoy access to an extra wireless band, free from clutter and interference from your home’s other wireless devices, ensuring you never lag out again.
When you need to plug into the big screen, the dedicated GPU powers an HDMI 2.1 port for the latest TVs and monitors, increasing total bandwidth from 18 to 48Gbps, and supporting up to 4K 120Hz and 8K 60Hz content. Two USB4 Type-C ports allow for plenty of connectivity— for DisplayPort and one for power delivery.
Gear Up
Gear up with a huge array of peripherals from ROG. From wireless gaming mice to keyboards, headsets, and more, ROG has all the tools you need to assemble the ultimate battlestation.
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