ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) Review: The Ultimate Gaming Laptop?

The PlayStation 2 is widely regarded as one of the greatest gaming consoles of all time. It wasn’t just a device—it was a statement. It defined a generation with its incredible library, cutting-edge hardware (for its time), and timeless design. For years, gamers have dreamed of a modern equivalent in the laptop space—a device that delivers unparalleled performance, versatility, and future-proofing in a single package.

The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) might just be that device. On paper, it reads like a dream. A 16” ROG Nebula Display with a crisp 16:10 aspect ratio and a stunning 240Hz QHD resolution. An NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4070 GPU paired with the powerful Intel® Core™ i9-14900HX processor. An ultra-fast 1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD, 16GB of lightning-fast DDR5-5600 RAM (expandable to a jaw-dropping 96GB), and every port you could wish for: HDMI out, USB Type-C, USB Type-A, and even a full-sized Ethernet port.

But specs only tell part of the story. After putting this beast of a machine through its paces, I’m convinced that this is not just another gaming laptop—it’s the gaming laptop.

Let me start with the display. While it’s not an OLED panel, it manages to rival the much-praised OLED display on the ASUS G16 Zephyrus. The colors are incredibly vibrant, the details are razor-sharp, and the 240Hz refresh rate ensures buttery-smooth gameplay. You’d be hard-pressed to find a display this good in any laptop at this price range. The screen is big, bright, and perfect for gaming, streaming, or even creative work.

But what really sets the ASUS ROG Strix G16 apart isn’t just the display—it’s the performance. Powered by the RTX 4070 GPU, this laptop crushes even the most demanding games without a hint of stutter. I’ve played everything from indie darlings to AAA blockbusters on this machine, and it hasn’t let me down once. In fact, I tested this side by side with the 2024 Zephyrus, which suffered from software and hardware issues. The Strix G16 had none of those problems.

And then there’s the upgradability. This laptop’s hidden superpower lies in its ability to evolve with you. With support for up to 96GB of RAM and a staggering 16TB of SSD storage, it’s future-proof in ways most gaming laptops can only dream of. I’ve already upgraded mine to 96GB of RAM and 5TB of SSD storage, and the process was seamless.

Here’s where it gets exciting: you won’t believe how this machine performs after these upgrades. It transforms from a high-end laptop into an unstoppable gaming powerhouse. But this isn’t just about raw performance—it’s about a strategic advantage. Future games like Stalker 2 and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle are already demanding 32GB of RAM for optimal performance. Gamers stuck with laptops that max out at 16GB will find themselves left behind, forced to buy entirely new systems.

But is it truly the best gaming laptop ever made? And does it live up to the PS2-level legacy it seems poised to claim?