ROG Zephyrus G16 2024 review | RIP Razer Blade!
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- čas přidán 8. 07. 2024
- The thinnest and lightest PROPER gaming laptop I have ever used at 0.59 inches and 1.8 kilos! The Zephyrus G16 2024 : despite less room for it to breathe, It has a fully powered GPU and an NPU and is still is made from premium materials and has amazing thermals - this can kill a Razer Blade 16.
That is a BIG achievement and that is why you would pay a price premium over mainstream gaming laptops with similar specs. That being said, it will still be a few hundred dollars cheaper than a comparable Razer Blade.
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This has to be the best thin and light gaming laptop for 2024.
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Device specifications:
-Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) GU605MV-BS92-CB
-Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 185H 2.3 GHz (24MB Cache, up to 5.1 GHz, 16 cores, 22 Threads); Intel® AI Boost NPU
-NVIDIA(R) GeForce RTX(TM) 4060 8GB GDDR6 @ 128 bits with 100 W (including dynamic boost)
-16“ OLED QHD+ (2560 x 1600) 240Hz,100% DCI-P3 | ~450 nits | G-Sync Compatible
-32 GB, LPDDR5, 6000 MHz, integrated
-1 TB Gen 4
-90Wh Battery
Chapters:
0:00 Why the G16?
2:06 Context, Hardware & value
3:51 Look and feel
5:21 Ports, connectivity
6:37 The CPU (Ultra 9)
7:48 Battery
9:11 Performance & benchmarks
11:24 the 2nd GPU
13:10 Thermals & wattage
16:24 Keyboard
17:55 Sound & speakers
18:32 Display - OLED & webcam
20:15 Conclusion
Games shown in this video:
- Ghost of Tsushima
- Assassins Creed Valhalla
- Assassins Creed Odyssey
- Shadow of the Tomb Raider
- Forza Horizon 5
- Horizon Zero Dawn
- Guardians of the Galaxy
- Red Dead Redemption 2
- Gears of War
- Modern Warfare 2 | Modern Warfare 3 | Modern Warfare (COD)
- Farcry 6
- Cyberpunk 2077
-Last of us
- 3D Mark Timespy
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![Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) UNBOXING / First Impressions [OLED]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/nTEVwTiXwZQ/mqdefault.jpg)
Which would you choose the asus g16 or the razer blade 16 oled if they were the same price?
oof, that is a good question; I have alot of Razer Accessories tbh and it would make my setup complete again.. BUT.. the G16 is just way slimmer and lighter (which gives it an awesome feel) also poses a unique look with the slash; it also has the Ultra CPU which means better battery life. The Asus also has a more customizable command center ; though Razer has recently also made improvements to its Synapse software; I',m not happy that the G16 does not have per key RGB.. BUT.. I guess I quickly got over it - its not a big deal; it just adds to its 'dignified look'.. IF i was seeking an 4080 or higher, the Razer would be the practical choice (again ASSUMING same price) since it would have the fully powered one and the G16 would have limited power.. So bascially I can expect a 20% performance boost with the additional wattage on the Razer. With a 4060 though, I would stick it out with the G16. Hope that answer helps - sorry about the lengthy response :)
good review. keep it up. you give important details as how the thermal and other little tings happen
Thank you Ceboleo. Really does mean alot. As a channel I want to provide details that can help users with their buying decision rather than just sensationilizing the product. Happy that you found my content of use! :)
Very helpful review. Been debating for a while but this video finally helped me come to a decision. Thanks Techli
Hey Orange Ray! Thanks for watching my video. Glad I could help. Btw, what was your final decision and what was the specific piece of information that helped you get to that decision?
Nice video, welcome back friend
Hey nice to hear from you again Maroc.Glad to hear that you continue to watch my content. :)
@@kazmieeman always, i rewatch them. Brings me good vibes. Greetsz
It has Advanced Optimus by the way which you enable on "Standard". You don't need Ultimate then because on GPU intense loads it will automatically switch to the dGPU.
Great Video man!!
Hey thanks Prajwal. That really helps lift my spirits. :)
Kudos on the review. Hardware Canucks also did a review recently on this laptop. They came a across a lot of stability issues with the GPU as well as fan whine. Apparently, Armory Crate may be fighting with the CPU and GPU power settings as well? Wonder if you faced similar issues. They had 4070 model I think.
I actually sufferred no stability issues at all. The only thing I found a little annoying was that on battery power, the device felt a bit sluggish but no crashes or freeze ups.. there have been a few updates since I got the device including the bios 2-3 times.. perhaps those may have resolved it.. I think generally speaking, windows has its own set on power management settings that can sometimes interfere with manufacturer settings.. I usually never directly interact with those and stick to making all changes (including updates) via the manufacturer config software (Armory crate / Vantage )..
And the fan whine.. i honeslty did not think too much about it. I dont have my Razer Blade 15 anymore.. which GENUINELY had a whine to compare to this.. but from memory.. this comparably does really well.. we have to realize, if we choose a thin and powerful device, there is bound to be some of that coil whine.. HOWEVER, alienware x16 is also a thin device that supports a fully powered 4090 but it manages that with 4 fans and exhaust on all 3 sides as well. So as a result that can sound whooshy and not whiney.. BUT.. it can be PLENTY lound.. ill actually do a fan noise comparisom as a seperate study between a few laptops I have.
@@kazmiee Thanks for the in-depth answer!
Great review very helpful thank you!
Hey thanks PowRTorCH. Glad that you enjoyed my content - I am working on a review of the G16 vs the Legion 7i 2024. Stay tuned for that :)
I noticed you have the bilingual keyboard. Did you get the laptop from outside of Quebec? Im in Quebec and dont want the bilingual keyboard but thats all thats offered here. I'm thinking of going to Ontario to buy it but I'm not sure if it would still be bilingual or not.
Ahh yes. I was not too happy about that either. Did not read the fine print when getting it from best buy Toronto. So would be good to do that research before coming down here. Ill see if if I find a variant which specifically mentions just the english keyboard. Which hardware are you looking for in this?
Finally a review from you again! Did you feel the trackpad being loose or rattling a bit when tapping?
Interesting that you still have the X16?
Heyyy tinybit! Great to hear from you! You have the G16 too? Niice. I am totally in love with it. About the trackpad.. yesss.. it is VERY minor.. but it is there.. but ill be honest, i am finding it common to find a bit of play in the laptops I have been using.. even i hate not finding a firm trackpad.. three times I found it to my linking.. the Asus Zenbook Pro 16x, the Legion 7 gen 7 and the Corsair Voyager. Hehe. And oh yess. The X16 is a pretty unique device IMO so I kept it.. btw.. I have this Thinkpad with an RTX 4090 that I am planning to review next. Its an interesting device to just.. exist.. hehe.. thanks again for keeping an eye out for me! :)
@@kazmiee Yes returned it because of the trackpad, but overall liked it a lot. I’m between the Legion 9i Gen 9 or G16 again with perhaps stiffer trackpad this time. Deciding today :)
Eagerly waiting for your next video, I subscribed anyway and watch every video of yours!
@@tinybit780 just PERSONALLY.. If I was you, if i would be getting a 4080 or 4090 machine and would be mostly using this device in one place and plugged in.. the Legion 9i will be my starship battlecruiser any day. IF.. however you are just into a bit of casual gaming and feel a 4070 or 4060 would be plenty and want the ULTRABOOK of a gaming laptop experience. Cant beat the G16. :)
Thanks again for your sub and support! Really appeeciate it. :)
How is the reflection out under the sun ??
Thanks for reply, and yes I have see both your video it was great , also which build quailty of this two you think is better and if the price is both same (2800 gbp and both for 3080 version , which one will you pick ) also I have a question for the zenbook pro it is 120hz screen but if I have external screen can I set over 120 hz if myy screnn is capable to has higher frame rate ? and also can I set my laptop screen to othere resolution like normal 2k or 1980 x 1080? thanks for your reply .
The last thing I worryy about zenbook pro is the dust problem , I know there is 2 fan under the keyboard , so wiill it be hard if I manage to clean it? because it seems to be ez for dust get in for this kiind of design
Can you please do a comparison of Asus Xypher G16 (2024) vs Lenovo Legion 7i (2024)?
I too am interested in seeing this
It is definitely on my list. I just cant find a white model in stock in my region for now.
Hi bro , I bought this laptop but now I doubt if a 32Gb ram with rtx 4060 is better choice or a 16Gb ram with rtx 4070 , also can you please tell me whats the FPS difference between this laptop and the most powerful 2024 laptop in terms of performance when dlss is on? Thank you very much.
In EU or Germany the Zephyrus G16 4090 can be only found in PC hardware shops (only exclusive) and the 4080 can be found in big a shopping center.
Oh wow. And I am pretty sure stores would be charging a big premium over what Asus is usually retailing them for? I am guessing you are interested in getting the G16 with the 4080 or 4090?
@@kazmiee Got 4080
@@steffdia7080 nice. How are you liking it so far?
@@kazmiee Very good
Love your content , but I a question for Asus Zenbook Pro 16X VS This 2024 g16 which one you think is better , because where I am this 2 machince has simillar price even the 3080 version of 2024 g16 is 15 percent more then Asus Zenbook Pro 16X , concider the gaming performance and the build quality , I know g16 got ai chip ( ultra) and is that make huge advantage over Asus Zenbook Pro 16X?
Hey BCEng, really glad to hear that you like my content. And thank you for your question - I really wanted to mention the Pro 16X in my video as well; I certainly think it can be a consideration; but I found it to be so unpopular in front of the G series. Have you watched my review on it btw?.. czcams.com/video/63C0JCzUros/video.html&pp=ygUUUHJvIHgxNnggdGVjaG5pYy1hbGk%3D ; Overall, I think the Pro 16X is a superior device compared to the G16. The Ultra chip mostly provdides battery savings.. but it is not faster than the 13th or 14th gen i9 processors.. I honestly even find it a bit 'sluggish' when using it on battery.
@@kazmiee Thanks for reply, and yes I have see both your video it was great , also which build quailty of this two you think is better and if the price is both same (2800 gbp and both for 3080 version , which one will you pick ) also I have a question for the zenbook pro it is 120hz screen but if I have external screen can I set over 120 hz if myy screnn is capable to has higher frame rate ? and also can I set my laptop screen to othere resolution like normal 2k or 1980 x 1080? thanks for your reply .
The last thing I worryy about zenbook pro is the dust problem , I know there is 2 fan under the keyboard , so wiill it be hard if I manage to clean it? because it seems to be ez for dust get in for this kiind of design
The sweet spot would be 4080, not the 4070 if one could afford it, especially when 4080 and 4090 performing the same upto 100W and then the difference is about 20%. Also the 4080 and 4090 comes with vapor chamber cooling. I have the 4080 version after extensive research, absolutely love it and the only issue I seem to have with it is the battery life, even in Silent performance mode enabled through Armory crate.
Hey Dennis. Thank you for your comment. And congratulations on your G16; it is a beautiful machine isnt it? My understanding is that while the 4080 and 4090 will certainly have performance benefits over the 4070 but a fully powered 4080 vs the one in this can also have noticeable differences. Since I have not used a 4080 in the 2024 G16, I am actually curious to see how efficient it is and perhaps it might be able to perform better than I am expecting. If you could humor me and check out the 4080 benchmarks I have in my review of the Alienware benchmarks here : czcams.com/video/ccq-ha-55ww/video.html and share with me the results from your 4080 G16, I would be happy to learn. :)
Hey bro, great review i ordered this labtop and should ve receive it tomorrow, any tips on beginner set up abd what i need to download? Im new to pc gaming and will only be using this labtop for strictly gaming, thanks and would appreciate your reply.
Oh wow. Nice. I am excited for you! Well done you! Naturally the initial setup might be a little extensive compared to.. say.. a console...
1. Run windows update
2. Run asus armory crate, sign in, run updates - set GPU mode to ultimate (restart) and set performance tu turbo - remember that the laptop will work TIMES better when plugged in
3. Run geforce experience, update GPU drivers
4. Go to microsoft store > library > get updates / update all
5. Install game platforms.. steam, epic (fortnite) battlenet (call of duty), ubisoft (assassins creed, division) .. Steam should be the main platform though for getting games. So make sure to make an account there.. you should also get a complimentary xbox game pass.. so just claim it and get into playing some games right away for free (1-3 month subscription)
I would say that should cover alot of the initial setup :)
@@kazmiee Ok got it, will give it a run tomorrow once i receive this bad boy, thanks.
@kazmiee Another quick question, would the asus g16 strix 4090 been a better labtop for gaming? the strix uses the i9-14900HX cpu while the Zuphyus uses the Ultra 9
@@selectaguru well. Yes. With the strix 4090, you can probably expect around a 15%-20% performance bump. But that is not because of th3 CPU but because of the GPU being able to take up more power (TGP) since the strix is a much thicker device and can manage a more robust cooling solution. The 4090 in the Zephyrus G16 will have a lower power limit.. around 120watts max and witht the strix..from what I understand, I think the 4090 would be able to manage close to 170 watts
So would the Strix be the family Bodybuilder?
Hahaha. Quite possibly. That analogy can surely fit..
Hi, could you test Ghost of Tsushima on this and share the results? Ultra 1440/1600p settings no dlss. Thanks
I honestly planned to put it in the review itself but just slipped.. ill definitely try it out and share the results..
@@kazmiee No worries, ill be waiting!
@@elderman64 oh man, I am so sorry; CZcams needs to have a feature to flag comments that I need to respond to. Not sure if you already have the answers. But overall I have had an awesome experience playing GOS on the G16. Even after about an hour of play the keyboard deck and wrist areas remained cool and I was averaging about 42 fps. I know that might not sound as much but to me the game was running pretty smooth. Hope that helps!
@@kazmiee Haha no worries, thanks for the reply it definitely helps!
I'm on the fence still.. it has a huge lag when on battery....
You know what, i feel the same at times. A strange kind of sluggishness at times.. especially when I have it hooked to a 100w type c charge. Need to do more research into this. Will share if i find a solution
This one vs strix g18? Occasional gaming, video editing, BKOOL training app and internet browsing on the sofà. I love the oled black level
Browsing on the sofa? That would immediately mark the g18 off the list too thick, too heavy..the G16 will be PERFECT for your use case. And with occasional gaming, you should he covered by a 4060 or 4070. You dont have spend extra on 4080 or 4090. I would say though, make sure you get the 32 gig ram model. I think you will love the G16 for its elite portability
@@kazmiee many many thanks. Unfortunately i found it only with 16gb of ram at nearly human price with i9 185h and 4060. The 32gb (oled) version i found cost near twice. I found also with i7 150h and 4050. Do you Think the 16gb version is not enough? Asus is very bad nere beacuse at this price point every laptop would be with 32gb…
@@fabioslink5867 for gaming, even with AAA titles, I believe 16 gigs should suffice.. however as games are becoming bigger and bigger, they take a bigger chunk of ram. Sure, even the biggest titles would still work in the future for e.g. GTA 6..but if you are running such games with high graphical presets, there is a chance that stuttering within games CAN occur especially if you tend to keep multiple files open in the background.. SECONDLY.. for video editing, if you intend on working with large and long 4K files and are going to make say 30 minute to hour long videos, 32 gigs can definitelty be important. In my legion 7 premiere used to constantly give memory errors.. when I upgraded to 32 gigs, all was fixed.
BUT.. TWICE.. the cost is pretty steep to be honest. Is the new Legion 7 on your list? I mean the NON pro version. It should still be relatively portable but still be made of premium materials and hardware, yet cost wayy less and give you better upgradeability options as well
@@kazmiee many thanks, in Italy is difficult to find a legion 7 oled at human price. I send a mail to asus to ask if is it possible to have a unit with the same specs with 4060 with 32gb ram because is absurd that the only units I can buy here have 4090 at inhuman price point. Now I wait for the answer. I love the slim profile and the oled screen is a must for me. Many thanks for your experience.
Anyway, I never edited files in 4K longer than 20 min and I will play gta 6 on ps5. So maybe (even if it pisses me off) 16gb might be enough but in future I don’t know. Let’s see what asus says.
I tried both ROG G16 (2024) and Legion 7i (2024) and here's my conclusion:
Battery life: Both trash, G16 slightly better
Upgradability: Both great, Legion more upgradable with changeable ram, wifi card and both SSD slots
Gaming: Both great, didnt notice much difference (G16 was 4080 and Legion was 4070)
Fan noise: Legions fans sounds less annoying and little less loud, G16 sounds more noticeable
Heat on keyboard deck: Both pretty cool, no annoying or unusable warmth
Screen: G16 has a better screen with OLED but the Legions screen will last longer and no burn in if you plan to use it for the next 4-5+ years, Legions screen is still great and I will prefer to use the IPS on Legion with no worries of burn in.
Ports: Legion has better port selection with 1 extra USB slot
Cost: Legion is far cheaper
Looks: Legion 7i Glacier White destroys any laptop I have ever seen in terms of looks and sleekness, no competition.
Overall after trying both for 30 days, I will be rebuying the Legion 7i, simply because the 4000 GPU series has not been updated and they both feel relatively the same when gaming, but Legion is more upgradeable, we don't know what will happen in 2025, but in 2024 its hard to argue that the Legion 7i is the best "Portable" gaming laptop
That is quite a breakdown you have here. I am honestly waiting for a Legion 7 in white to come in stock so I can get it and can put forward a comparison video with the G16.. the WHITE.. OMG... I have only been seeing it videos and I salivate at it just looking at it.. so I want it in white baaaad...
Moving forward.. Without going into too many details and just doing an on-paper comparison, the Legion is easily the more practical choice ESPECIALLY because of the pricing. I mean it still has a premium build and competitive features and performance and yet it costs considerably less.. I have used every Legion Slim 7 laptop since the 6th generation and have been a total fan of these series. They are VERY easy to recommend to anyone honestly..
The G16 bascially has its supermodel slimness in its favor, the Intel Ultra CPU for long battery life, that slash on the lid and the OLED.. and that is about it. I am so glad it has 2 SSD slots. I get the feeling the 4080 one you had just had the one slot because the vapor chamber may have taken most of the space; so that definitely sucks. As for the OLED.. HONESTLY.. I only have that 'ooo nice wow' feel when I am on my windows desktop with that wallpaper that I have chosen to SPECIFICALLY highlight the deep blacks and high contrast.. otherwise, mid content or game, I barely realize the OLED goondess. It all feels the same to me.. So yeah, the IPS display still feels pretty good to me as well.. the OLED lifespan I believe manufactures have managed well through different options that reduce burnin to a big extent. I have had another Oled laptop since 3 years now and so far so good :) though I do take care not to use it on full brightness all the time and keep everything dark mode-ish..
The fan noise for sure I always expected the G16 to be louder because of its slim profile; and btw.. you mentioned that the gaming experience between the 4080 G16 and the 4070 L7iG9 was similar - that goes to show how underpowered that 4080 is that it is only matching the performance of the 4070; BUT.. on the other hand, I dont think we even GET a 4080 option of the Legion; So for those people out there who need more ram for their creative work and yet need something sleek and slimm the G16 might be one of very few options out there. So still a big achievement for the G16.
Ill shut up now hehe
@@kazmiee Very fair run down, and ofcourse I didnt get them as "review units" but payed with my own money and used the 30 day return feature to make the conclusion, where I am from in the UK, the 4080 G16 is £3,399, compared to the Legion 7i which is £1,950 with 15% sale they have, now because I can luckily afford both, I didn't let the price affect my experience, you make a great point that some people just need that 4080 or 4090 with its extra ram, for me it wasnt a big issue even though I use blender and Houdini it does the job well, and ofcourse the OLED is a game changer, if the Legion had that option I would have opted to selecting that perhaps, for my 25 days of use, I felt the G16 gave me around 1.5 hours more battery than the Legion, which all things considered, the price, the similar feel in gaming etc, I didnt think 1.5 hours will make my life any different, I hope you can get the Glacier white Legion and compare them both, I will trust your judgement on them more than my own experience haha
That is a Huuuuuge price difference. wow. Funny enough, the only legion in the Canadian region with an OLED is the AMD based Slim 5 which also does not have a keypad because of the sort of 14-ish inch screen. Costs around 1600 CAD. Amazing value but never got the chance to get my hands on it.
I have been hearing alot about Asus's piss poor customer servicing and RMA experience. Not sure how its like in the UK but can be pretty absurd here. The pro 16x that I got had a hardware issue with the keyboard out of the box. That it wont work. Like brand new. And they refused to replace it and said it can ONLY be repaired. Thankfully I bought it from a retailer who had the return policy
@@kazmiee Wow that sucks, for the amount of innovation Asus shows it sure ruins it in in their services and in my experience overpricing lol, by the way, just so youre aware, towards the end of my 30 day use (around 26th day) of the Legion 7i, I got black screen everytime I booted any game, the only way it got fixed is when I booted the game without the laptop on charge and then plugged the charger in when the game was booted up, I did some digging on the internet, some people had a similar issue and some with other 2024 laptops, apparently its an Nvidia issue, but even today someone told me they ran into a similar problem with their Legion 7i, so be wary that if it occurs for you when you manage to pick it up its not just you, although hopefully by the time you get your hands on it Nvidia has fixed it or theres a more clear answer as to why this happens
@@JT11111 Oh wow. Well thanks for letting me know. I almost gave up yesterday and almost ordered the 7i in GREY.. but thought to hold on it. I already have a project in hand.. got a Lenovo Thinkpad with an RTX 4090. thought it would be fun to see how a corpo brand would do at gaming. Hehe.. hope I can get into edit and publish it soon.
And yeah man. I can only Imagine that Asus's strategy is to just flood the market with all kinds of laptop for every kind of user without thinking maintenence. Warranty is just for show. These guys just want us to buy their stuff. Hopefully the G16 can be a good companian for me that can last a while.
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