Name: ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
Brand: ASUS

The important part of the Strix G16 name is the code that follows it. G615JMR-AS74 pairs an RTX 5060 Laptop GPU with a 165 Hz, 1920 × 1200 display. That resolution gives the graphics chip a more manageable job than the sharper panels in some sibling configurations. A good match still depends on the game and how much image reconstruction you are prepared to use.

Gaming Performance

RTX 5060 Laptop
8 GB GDDR7
Up to 115 W

GadgetZon reported over 90 fps in Cyberpunk 2077 at a 1920 × 1200 output, High settings and DLSS Balanced. The game was rendering internally at a lower resolution. Simpler competitive shooters exceeded the display’s refresh rate in the same review. The 165 Hz screen therefore has work to do, but it is no promise of 165 native frames in a demanding scene. ¹

Memory & Storage

2 × 8GB DDR5
1TB SSD
2 M.2 slots

The AS74 comes with 16GB split between two 8GB modules. Increasing memory means replacing at least one installed module, and ASUS lists support up to 64GB. Storage follows a different path. The 1TB drive occupies one of two M.2 slots, leaving a second position for a game library without disturbing the Windows installation.

Display

16-inch IPS-level panel
1920 × 1200 at 165Hz
100% sRGB rated

The AS74 uses a 16-inch anti-glare 1920 × 1200 IPS-level panel at 165Hz, with ASUS rating it for full sRGB coverage. A moving game and a document benefit from different parts of that specification. Refresh rate affects motion, while the 16:10 shape leaves more vertical room for a page. Other G16 listings offer 2560 × 1600 at 240Hz, a different load for the GPU.

Connectivity

1 Thunderbolt 4
1 USB-C at 10Gb/s
3 USB-A ports

Of the AS74’s two USB-C connectors, one is Thunderbolt 4 and the other a 10Gb/s USB-C port. Both provide DisplayPort and USB Power Delivery. Three USB-A ports and wired Ethernet leave room for desk accessories before you need a hub. Check the individual connector if you intend to use a Thunderbolt dock or fast external storage.

Battery & Portability

2.65kg laptop
90Wh battery
280W adapter

The AS74 weighs 2.65kg before the 280W adapter goes in the bag. Its 90Wh battery is useful for moving between rooms, but the quoted gaming results describe demanding workloads, so an outlet belongs in plans for a longer session. GadgetZon noticed the fan noise under sustained load and the size of the adapter, both easier to accommodate at a fixed desk. ¹

Alternatives

A G16 with an i9 and the same RTX 5060 may help CPU-heavy work. Check the screen too. A 2560 × 1600 G16 asks its GPU to render substantially more pixels at native resolution. The family name alone does not tell you which trade you are buying.

Verdict

Choose the AS74 for plugged-in play at its own panel resolution. The 5060 and 165 Hz screen are complementary, especially if competitive games share time with heavier titles. A commuter should weigh the whole kit before making it their daily laptop.

ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) review

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