At first look, the Asus ROG Stream X16 appears like some other gaming laptop computer. On nearer inspection, nevertheless, it turns into clear that this machine has different issues on its thoughts. Sure, it’s billed as a gaming laptop computer, however the 360-degree hinge that permits it to function in varied type elements makes it distinctive amongst this firm.
Introducing flexibility into a tool typically limits its potential in a number of disciplines. On this occasion, we had been stunned to seek out the punchy Intel Core i9-13900H below the hood. Nonetheless, the X16 is modestly specced in different areas in comparison with the opposite machines on this check. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 graphics card is a mid-range somewhat than a high-end mannequin, for instance. If graphics efficiency is a matter, you possibly can at all times go for an exterior GPU for elevated efficiency–the ROG XG Cellular exterior GPU dock is out there in each NVIDIA and AMD trim. Rounding out the spec listing are 16GB of RAM and 1TB of SSD storage.
The X16 isn’t any cell gaming powerhouse, however the place it does excel is its potential to be all issues to all folks. In ‘kiosk’ or ‘tented’ type, it’s a incredible multimedia leisure workhorse. It’s additionally the one machine right here that may operate as an enormous display with a controller or a touchscreen gaming system for informal, sofa-based play.
So, whereas it could possibly’t hope to compete with essentially the most highly effective gaming machines on the market, it does supply an terrible lot of choices for individuals who need an all-round entertainer for the children, to remove on vacation or as a machine that may deal with all however essentially the most processor-intensive video games but in addition flip its hand to music, motion pictures, intuitive touchscreen net looking, and even the odd spreadsheet. Offered the hefty price ticket doesn’t put you off, after all.