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ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024): 16" QHD+ OLED 240Hz, Intel Ultra 9 185H, RTX 4070, 16GB LPDDR5X, 1TB SSD $1699.99

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  • 16" QHD+/2.5K (2560 x 1600, WQXGA+) 16:10, 240Hz, 100% DCI-P3, Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision HDR, OLED Display
  • 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 GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, ROG Boost: 1655MHz* at 105W (1605MHz Boost Clock+50MHz OC, 85W+20W Dynamic Boost), 8GB GDDR6, DLSS 3 (Deep Learning Super Sampling), Ray tracing
  • 16GB (2x 8GB) LPDDR5X 7467 on board
  • 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
  • Wi-Fi 6E(802.11ax) (Triple band) 2*2 + BT 5.3
  • 1080P FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello
  • Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGB
  • 4-speaker (dual-force woofer)
  • 90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion Battery
  • 1.85 Kg (4.08 lbs.)
  • Model: GU605MI-G16.U94070
  • Ports:
    • 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
    • 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
    • 1x Thunderbolt 4 support DisplayPort / power delivery
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support DisplayPort / power delivery
    • 1x card reader (SD) (UHS-II, 312MB/s)



https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus...Id=6570222
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Model: ASUS - ROG Zephyrus G16 16" 240Hz Gaming Laptop QHD-Intel Core Ultra 9 with 16GB Memory-NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070-1TB SSD - Eclipse Gray

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CoryP4000
05-12-2024 at 10:26 PM.
05-12-2024 at 10:26 PM.
That 16GB of RAM is screaming don't do it
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XMotoX
05-13-2024 at 08:35 AM.
05-13-2024 at 08:35 AM.
So I first bought mine about 2 months ago and I was in love honestly. But I returned it because I wanted to wait for the 4080 32GB version to come back in stock.

Fast forward to a few days ago and I bought an open box 4070 (this model) for $1600 (now selling for $1400). I figured with saving that kind of money I could live with the compromises of 16GB and a 4070.

Aaaaand I don't feel the same way about it. This one is underperforming my "old" one by about 5-10% in the GPU department.

The hinge being so wobbly is not great. You won't notice it at all when actually using it which I guess is what's important but it just makes it feel cheaper. Also there's something that makes the hinge creak/pop when you move it. At any rate, it's not dead silent as it should be.

Also the bulid in general while okay, creaks a lot when you push on it or move it around. Nothing like a MacBook Pro.

Although the trackpad and keyboard are good for a Windows laptop, again...it's not like a MBP.

The saving grace is the screen and the speakers. The speakers are genuinely amazing. I applaud them for finally getting it right. But the screen while beautiful and OLED, has some issues. It has some off-axis color shifting which you don't see on desktop-sized OLEDs. Also there is still text-fringing, especially noticeable against dark backgrounds. I generally like glossy screens but I don't love this one because of the color-shifting.

All in all it's not terrible, but I just think there's far better value to be had elsewhere if you're okay with slightly thicker and an IPS screen. I still would consider the 4080 version if it ever goes on sale since it's now regularly in stock it seems.
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martmeist3r
05-13-2024 at 08:49 AM.
05-13-2024 at 08:49 AM.
Quote from XMotoX :
So I first bought mine about 2 months ago and I was in love honestly. But I returned it because I wanted to wait for the 4080 32GB version to come back in stock.

Fast forward to a few days ago and I bought an open box 4070 (this model) for $1600 (now selling for $1400). I figured with saving that kind of money I could live with the compromises of 16GB and a 4070.

Aaaaand I don't feel the same way about it. This one is underperforming my "old" one by about 5-10% in the GPU department.

The hinge being so wobbly is not great. You won't notice it at all when actually using it which I guess is what's important but it just makes it feel cheaper. Also there's something that makes the hinge creak/pop when you move it. At any rate, it's not dead silent as it should be.

Also the bulid in general while okay, creaks a lot when you push on it or move it around. Nothing like a MacBook Pro.

Although the trackpad and keyboard are good for a Windows laptop, again...it's not like a MBP.

The saving grace is the screen and the speakers. The speakers are genuinely amazing. I applaud them for finally getting it right. But the screen while beautiful and OLED, has some issues. It has some off-axis color shifting which you don't see on desktop-sized OLEDs. Also there is still text-fringing, especially noticeable against dark backgrounds. I generally like glossy screens but I don't love this one because of the color-shifting.

All in all it's not terrible, but I just think there's far better value to be had elsewhere if you're okay with slightly thicker and an IPS screen. I still would consider the 4080 version if it ever goes on sale since it's now regularly in stock it seems.
Do you have the "new" (previously Slim) Legion 7i on your radar? I hadn't noticed this was out already and on sale too. 32GB RAM being a big bonus and in white it looks incredible. The IPS screen and thicker chassis not being apples to apples with the ASUS but still a great option.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/leno...Id=6575387
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XMotoX
05-13-2024 at 08:57 AM.
05-13-2024 at 08:57 AM.
Quote from martmeist3r :
Do you have the "new" (previously Slim) Legion 7i on your radar? I hadn't noticed this was out already and on sale too. 32GB RAM being a big bonus and in white it looks incredible. The IPS screen and thicker chassis not being apples to apples with the ASUS but still a great option.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/leno...Id=6575387
That's the one I was going to recommend. It still looks great. It runs a little hotter because it's got a beefeir CPU, but significantly better performance too.

Only thing you're losing is speaker quality and an IPS screen with 80% DCI-P3 coverage. But the reviews I've seen are all extremely positive on the screen and the overall package. And hey, you're getting 32GB like you should and it's even upgradeable.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b...l=JustJosh
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ghoulish31
05-13-2024 at 09:10 AM.
05-13-2024 at 09:10 AM.
Quote from XMotoX :
So I first bought mine about 2 months ago and I was in love honestly. But I returned it because I wanted to wait for the 4080 32GB version to come back in stock.

Fast forward to a few days ago and I bought an open box 4070 (this model) for $1600 (now selling for $1400). I figured with saving that kind of money I could live with the compromises of 16GB and a 4070.

Aaaaand I don't feel the same way about it. This one is underperforming my "old" one by about 5-10% in the GPU department.

The hinge being so wobbly is not great. You won't notice it at all when actually using it which I guess is what's important but it just makes it feel cheaper. Also there's something that makes the hinge creak/pop when you move it. At any rate, it's not dead silent as it should be.

Also the bulid in general while okay, creaks a lot when you push on it or move it around. Nothing like a MacBook Pro.

Although the trackpad and keyboard are good for a Windows laptop, again...it's not like a MBP.

The saving grace is the screen and the speakers. The speakers are genuinely amazing. I applaud them for finally getting it right. But the screen while beautiful and OLED, has some issues. It has some off-axis color shifting which you don't see on desktop-sized OLEDs. Also there is still text-fringing, especially noticeable against dark backgrounds. I generally like glossy screens but I don't love this one because of the color-shifting.

All in all it's not terrible, but I just think there's far better value to be had elsewhere if you're okay with slightly thicker and an IPS screen. I still would consider the 4080 version if it ever goes on sale since it's now regularly in stock it seems.
Wholeheartedly agree. I tried both the G14 4060 and G16 4070 versions and returned both. Then I managed to get the 14" Lenovo 5 4060 with the OLED screen for around $850 open box - excellent. It's about 10% faster than the G14 4060 and within spitting distance of the G16 4070 performance-wise, and it has the same 14" OLED screen. It's a little heavier than the G14 (about 0.5lb) and doesn't have the high end speakers, but damn if it's not MUCH better value.
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EricZ4282
05-13-2024 at 09:53 AM.
05-13-2024 at 09:53 AM.
Quote from ghoulish31 :
Wholeheartedly agree. I tried both the G14 4060 and G16 4070 versions and returned both. Then I managed to get the 14" Lenovo 5 4060 with the OLED screen for around $850 open box - excellent. It's about 10% faster than the G14 4060 and within spitting distance of the G16 4070 performance-wise, and it has the same 14" OLED screen. It's a little heavier than the G14 (about 0.5lb) and doesn't have the high end speakers, but damn if it's not MUCH better value.
How is the build quality on the lenovo? Is it as sturdy as the g16? Does it feel premium?
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ghoulish31
05-13-2024 at 12:39 PM.
05-13-2024 at 12:39 PM.
Quote from EricZ4282 :
How is the build quality on the lenovo? Is it as sturdy as the g16? Does it feel premium?
It's objectively less "premium" since it is a bit thicker, isn't a unibody construction, and looks more utilitarian, but it's still mostly aluminum and feels like pretty much any Lenovo Legion laptop ever made.

The G16 screen wobbles pretty noticeably while the Lenovo hinge is rock solid. The G16 fans are also much louder and more annoying.
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bingobob23
05-14-2024 at 07:04 AM.
05-14-2024 at 07:04 AM.
Why they made the 16GB ram version for this price tag......
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