ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2023) Gaming Laptop, 16” 16:10 FHD 165Hz, GeForce RTX 4060, Intel Core i7-13650HX, 16GB DDR5, 512GB PCIe SSD, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11, G614JV-AS73, Eclipse Gray

Despite its weight, it arrives unscathed due to commendable shipping experience. It effortlessly handles any task thrown its way, with occasional minor crashes during game boot-ups, likely attributable to external hard drive issues. With its impressive performance, customizable RGB, tactile keyboard, and premium materials, it stands out. However, under extreme settings, both in-game and through the armory control center, it tends to get noticeably loud. Nonetheless, overall satisfaction with this product is high, and I recommend it to potential buyers.

Has exceeded expectations in various aspects. Despite a few drawbacks such as a lower-resolution display and annoying automatic MUX switching, it shines with its powerful components including an RTX 4060 GPU and an i7-13650HX processor. Additional SSD installation is straightforward, enhancing storage capacity for heavy applications and games. With impressive performance and battery life, it proves to be a solid mid-tier gaming laptop.

This laptop, reviewed to avail a warranty extension, has proven its worth over the past two months. Its versatility shines through gaming and programming tasks, aided by unexpectedly good battery life and large trackpad. While turbo mode can result in loud operation, silent or balanced modes offer smoother experiences. Despite occasional SSD slowdowns during downloads, the laptop handles demanding games like Cyberpunk flawlessly at max settings. The Black Friday sale price, coupled with its performance, makes it a compelling choice, deserving of a 5-star rating.