ROG Strix G16 (2025)

I mean. My ROG Strix G16 lasts 5 hours on a single charge... not gaming that is.NGL the Predator Helios has 2 major flaws. It's CPU runs dangerously hot and you have to do too much to fix a brand-new laptop. And the battery is deplorable. This isn't a laptop. It's a portable desktop. You're best kee

honestly the CAD question depends on your school but a lot of ME programs throw it at you earlier than you'd expect, especially if you join any clubs or design teams on the MacBook - for general ed fine but SolidWorks through Parallels is not reliable enough to depend on for actual coursework. buyin

ngl i traveled all through college with a gaming laptop and it got old fast. the g16 this year has good battery but you're right - nothing on windows matches mbp efficiency for unplugged work. for cad and blender on the go, look at the ASUS Zephyrus G14 2024 with 32gb ram instead of the g16. smaller

I'll also be receiving the new G16 soon (it will be my first Asus). This is what i think I'll do: Just turned on Windows Update: Connect and download everything until there are no more packages available. Update with Myasus Uninstall all bloatware and your antivirus, if preinstalled, since Windows D

Tbh I only have the Blade 16 right now with that CPU while I’m waiting on the G16 and I’m getting around 4W to 5W at idle. Still need to test YouTube more. Razer is usually not as good as Asus for eliminating unnecessary tasks on battery so I’m thinking the G16 will be around the same or slightly be