CES 2025 | Asus unveils the 2025 ROG Strix G16 and Strix G18 gaming laptops
With CES 2025 in full swing, we are seeing more announcements about Asus’ next-gen lineup of ROG devices, along with gaming laptops. The company has just unveiled the latest ROG Strix gaming laptops - 2025 ROG Strix G16 and ROG Strix G18.
The 2025 ROG Strix laptops will be powered by AMD as well as Intel, so buyers can go with either processor. In this article, we will be looking at the AMD-powered Strix laptops, as we have covered the Intel iterations in a separate article.
To start with, there are two models - the ROG Strix G16, which sports a 16-inch monitor and the ROG Strix G18, which comes with an 18-inch display. Both models feature an IPS display with a 2560x1600p resolution and a 240Hz refresh rate. Much like other gaming laptops, this one also has G-Sync for smoother gameplay. In addition to this, the laptop will have a brightness of 500 nits and a 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut with Pantone Validation.
| Models | 2025 ROG Strix G16 and Strix G18 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 |
| Screen Size | 16-inch and 18-inch |
| Weight | 5.51 lbs (16-inch model) and 6.61 lbs (18-inch model) |
| Resolution | ROG Nebula display with 2560x1600p resolution |
| Refresh rate | 240Hz |
| Display features | 500 nits, 100% DCI-P3, Pantone Validated, G-Sync, Dolby Vision HDR |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR Webcam |
| Processor | AMD Fire Range HX 16C (Ryzen 9000) |
| GPU | Up to Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB DDR5-5600 |
| SSD | Up to 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD with support for PCIe 5.0 on one slot |
| Ports | 1 x 1G Lan Jack 1 x USB 4.0 (PD, DP, G-Sync support) 1 x USB4 (DP, G-Sync support) 1 x HDMI 2.1 FRL 1 x 3.5 Audio Combo Jack |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Power | 90Whr |
| AC Adapter | ø6.0, 280W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 14A, 280W, Input: 100~240C AC 50/60Hz universal |
On the inside, the Strix laptops will be powered by the AMD Fire Range HX 16C processors, which are meant for high-performance laptops. As far as graphics are concerned, the laptops will feature NVIDIA’s next range of GPUs - the RTX 5000 series. At the moment, all we know is that the highest configuration here is the RTX 5070 Ti.
Further, the buyers can choose to configure the laptop with up to 32 GB DDR5 5600 RAM and up to 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD and support for PCIe 5.0 on one slot. Talking about ports, the laptops feature two USB 4.0 ports, an HDMI 2.1 port, a 1G LAN jack, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The laptop also offers WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity.
As far as prices are concerned, the new ROG Strix laptops' starting price is 1899.99 USD. However, the prices would vary depending on the configuration buyers go for.
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