Verdict: A step up from budget gaming laptops: a much faster CPU and a sharper, faster 2.5K 240Hz screen than typical RTX 5060 machines. It’s a heavy desktop-replacement, not a travel laptop.
Good for
- High-refresh gaming on a sharp 2.5K 240Hz 16:10 screen
- Gaming plus streaming or content work, thanks to a 24-core Core Ultra 9 275HX
- Color-rich visuals: the display covers 100% DCI-P3
Skip it if
- You carry your laptop daily: it weighs roughly 2.5–2.7 kg (about 5.5–6 lb)
- You only play esports titles at 1080p; a cheaper RTX 5060 laptop will do
Key specs
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX (24 cores, up to 5.4 GHz) |
|---|---|
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7) |
| Display | 16-inch 2.5K (2560×1600) ROG Nebula, 240Hz, 16:10, 100% DCI-P3 |
| Memory / storage | 16GB DDR5-5600 / 1TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD (this configuration) |
| Battery | 90Wh |
| Weight | About 2.5–2.7 kg depending on configuration |
How it compares
- Acer Nitro V 16 AI: cheaper RTX 5060 option with a 1920×1200 180Hz screen
- ASUS TUF Gaming A16: ASUS’s budget 16-inch gaming line
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