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ASUS
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)
- RTX 5070 Ti in a thin chassis
- Gorgeous 16" OLED 240Hz display
- Strong CPU performance
Our Verdict
The Lamborghini of gaming laptops. Absurdly powerful and beautifully built, but the price is eye-watering and battery life is mediocre. For those who want the absolute best.
Detailed Scores
Pros & Cons
Pros
- RTX 5080 delivers desktop-class gaming
- Dual-mode mini-LED display
- Premium CNC aluminum build
- Per-key RGB keyboard
- Excellent cooling
Cons
- Extremely expensive
- Poor battery life (3-4h real use)
- Heavy at 2.45 kg
- Runs hot under sustained load
Specifications
Processor Intel Core i9-14900HX
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (12 GB GDDR7)
RAM 32 GB DDR5-5600
Storage 2 TB SSD PCIe 5.0
Display 16" mini-LED, dual-mode: 3840x2400 120Hz / 1920x1200 240Hz
Battery 95.2 Wh, up to 6h (light use)
Weight 2.45 kg
Ports Thunderbolt 5, 2x USB-C, USB-A, HDMI 2.1, SD card, 3.5mm
Where to Buy
Amazon.co.uk
€3,037
View price → Amazon.it
€3,099
View price → Amazon.de
€3,099
View price → Amazon.fr
€3,129
View price → MediaWorld
€3,160
View price → Currys
€3,160
View price → Amazon.es
€3,160
View price → Unieuro
€3,191
View price → Darty
€3,191
View price → Fnac
€3,222
View price → John Lewis
€3,253
View price → El Corte Inglés
€3,253
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Compare With
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Apple
MacBook Pro M4 14"
- M4 Pro delivers incredible performance
- 24-hour battery life
- Best laptop display on the market
89
Apple
MacBook Air M4 15"
- 18-hour battery life
- Fanless, completely silent
- Stunning Liquid Retina display
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Razer Blade 16 worth the price?
If you want the absolute best gaming performance in a laptop with premium build quality, yes. If you can accept slight compromises, the ASUS Zephyrus G16 offers better value.
How is the dual-mode display?
Brilliant concept. Switch to 4K for content creation and movies, then to 1080p 240Hz for competitive gaming. The mini-LED backlighting delivers excellent HDR.
Can it replace a gaming desktop?
For most games at 1440p, yes. At native 4K with max settings, you may need to lower some settings. It's remarkably close to desktop performance.