ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615LR-AS96 Review

The processor: handling demanding applications

The Core Ultra 9 275HX is the main processor, or CPU: it runs your applications and organises the work passed to other components. Its 24 cores and 24 threads give compatible software considerable scope to work on several parts of a task at once. Video exports, large batches of images and software development can benefit from that capacity; a simple document or web page will not use it in the same way.

This should be a capable machine for combining demanding work with ordinary browsing, calls and office applications. It is more hardware than those ordinary tasks require. The CPU name alone also does not establish how fast a particular professional application will run: some jobs depend heavily on the graphics chip, memory or storage instead.

Memory: what 32 GB adds

RAM is the temporary working area for active applications. An 8 GB laptop can handle modest browsing and document work, but has less room for several demanding tasks together. Sixteen gigabytes is sufficient for many ordinary workloads and games; the supplied 32 GB gives this configuration more capacity for large creative projects, memory-heavy games and keeping several substantial applications open.

That extra space can reduce the need to move active data to slower storage when memory fills up. It will not make a small task twice as fast simply because the RAM capacity has doubled. The supplied 32 GB avoids an immediate memory purchase for workloads that exceed 16 GB. Both memory slots are occupied, so a later move to 64 GB would involve replacing the modules.

Storage: the 1 TB drive

The 1 TB solid-state drive, or SSD, is permanent storage for Windows, installed software and personal files. It is a PCIe NVMe drive, a fast type of internal storage that helps with loading applications and transferring large files. RAM and SSD capacity solve different problems: more storage lets you keep more games installed, while more RAM gives running programs extra working space.

One terabyte is a practical starting point for a gaming and work machine, but the usable free space is lower after Windows, recovery files and applications. Large games and video projects can still fill it. The 1 TB SSD is the same capacity offered by several cheaper Strix models. If your difficulty is simply running out of room for games, a higher GPU tier will not solve it. The second M.2 slot provides an expansion route, subject to the service instructions and a compatible drive.

Graphics: the RTX 5070 Ti and its own memory

A dedicated graphics processor, or GPU, does the complex drawing for 3D games and can carry out parts of supported creative workloads. The RTX 5070 Ti makes this Strix a candidate for demanding games and GPU-assisted video or 3D work, rather than simply a faster office laptop. Check the requirements of your actual software when buying for a specialist task.

The GPU's 12 GB of video memory, or VRAM, is separate from the 32 GB of ordinary system RAM. VRAM stores textures, frame data and other material the graphics chip needs. More capacity can help with detailed textures and larger graphics projects, but it is not a universal speed multiplier. Adding ordinary RAM will not increase the GPU's own 12 GB allocation.

The higher-resolution screen makes the graphics chip work harder. If a demanding game is not smooth enough, reducing detail, resolution or using a supported upscaling mode can help. Upscaling renders the game at a lower internal resolution and reconstructs a larger image; its results vary by game and settings. This review does not promise particular frame rates.

ASUS lists a maximum graphics power of 140 W, including a 25 W Dynamic Boost allowance. This describes a power limit, not the amount used continuously in every game. Cooling, settings and the workload affect the performance; the figure cannot be converted directly into a frame-rate promise.

The screen: sharp detail and smooth movement

The 16-inch panel's 2560 × 1600 resolution provides more pixels than a basic 1920 × 1080 screen. That can make text and image detail look finer and give more room for a timeline, spreadsheet or two windows, depending on the display scaling you choose. Increasing Windows scaling makes text larger if maximum desktop space is less important than readability.

Its listed 240 Hz refresh rate means the panel can update up to 240 times per second. This is useful for fast motion when the game can supply enough frames; it does not make every game run at 240 frames per second. For colour-sensitive work, the panel's colour performance matters separately from its resolution and refresh rate. We have not measured its accuracy or brightness.

Connecting screens, accessories and the internet

The USB-A sockets accept familiar peripherals, while HDMI provides a connection to a compatible screen or television. Thunderbolt 5 offers a more capable route for suitable docks and high-speed devices, but an ordinary mouse or printer does not need that bandwidth. DisplayPort and Power Delivery describe monitor-signal and charging support; the dock and cable must provide the functions you intend to use too.

Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth are listed. Wi-Fi connects the laptop to a wireless network; Bluetooth links nearby accessories such as headphones or a controller. A compatible older router can still provide connectivity, but exploiting Wi-Fi 7 features requires suitable network equipment. The 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet socket gives a wired option, especially useful where wireless reception is unreliable. Its advertised speed is a local connection capability, not a promise about broadband speed.

ASUS's specification for this exact suffix lists two Thunderbolt 5 ports, both with DisplayPort and Power Delivery support. The laptop also has three 10 Gbps USB-A ports and 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet.

Those connections are relevant if this machine will replace a desktop with fast storage, wired networking and external displays. They are much less persuasive if your accessories are a mouse and a headset. Check the dock's supported resolutions and charging output rather than relying on the connector shape alone.

Keyboard, camera and sound

ASUS lists individually controllable coloured keyboard lighting and a touchpad with NumberPad support, which provides a numeric input function. Lighting can help locate keys and customise the appearance, while number entry may be useful outside games. Neither feature tells us how comfortable the keyboard will be for a long writing session.

The Full HD 1080p camera includes infrared support for Windows Hello face sign-in. Built-in microphones and a two-speaker system provide the basic equipment for video meetings and sound playback. The specification does not establish how the camera handles dim light or how the speakers sound; a separate headset may be preferable for calls and games in a shared room.

Battery, portability and Windows

The supplied main adapter is rated at 280 W. USB-C charging support is useful, but should not be taken as proof of full gaming performance from a lower-powered dock. Weight is another practical constraint: the laptop alone is 2.65 kg, before its adapter, bag and peripherals.

The 90 Wh rating is battery energy capacity, not an hours-of-use figure. A demanding game uses the CPU and GPU heavily and can drain the battery much faster than a document or web page. For long gaming or rendering sessions, plan around mains power and room for the cooling vents, rather than assuming desktop-like performance and long unplugged endurance at the same time.

Windows 11 Home is listed, supporting conventional Windows programs subject to their individual hardware requirements. A Windows licence does not automatically include Microsoft Office, paid creative software or games. Factor those costs into the purchase when they are not explicitly part of the selected offer.

Is the higher specification worth choosing?

The RTX 5060 G615JMR-AS74 deserves a look if you mainly play on the laptop's own screen and can accept 16 GB RAM or budget for an upgrade. Use our Strix configuration table to compare the actual parts before checking prices.

If carrying weight is the sticking point, the GIGABYTE AERO X16 is a different tradeoff. Its family specification lists 1.9 kg, but also a lower graphics power ceiling and an RTX 5070 with 8 GB graphics memory. That makes it an alternative to investigate, not an equivalent machine in a lighter case.

Specifications at a glance

Part	This configuration
Processor	Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 24 cores / 24 threads
Graphics	RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU, 12 GB GDDR7
Graphics power	Up to 140 W: 115 W plus 25 W Dynamic Boost
Memory	32 GB DDR5 as 2 × 16 GB; maximum 64 GB
Storage	1 TB SSD; two M.2 slots in total
Listed display	16-inch, 2560 × 1600, 240 Hz
Camera	1080p infrared camera
Battery / laptop weight	90 Wh / 2.65 kg