Are there any alternatives?

The Dell G5 SE is a problem for the ROG Strix G15. It’s more powerful in just about every way, and if you can bump up the price to $1,050, it even comes with a 144Hz screen. The ROG Strix G15 offers that higher refresh rate at cheaper configurations, though, and comes with a more polished-looking chassis.

　　The $920 Lenovo IdeaPad 3i is one of the only cheap gaming laptops with a high refresh rate. It’s 120Hz rather than 144Hz, but you’ll likely not notice the difference. It comes with a slower Core i5 processor, but is also slightly cheaper than the ROG Strix G15.

　　

How long will it last?

The ROG Strix G15 is a well-built laptop, but its graphics card isn’t the fastest. In a few years, you may find that newer games struggle to play smoothly on it. However, the ability to upgrade the RAM and storage is a plus for the longevity of the ROG Strix G15.

　　Asus offers standard one-year warranties on its laptops. After that, you’re on your own.

　　

Should you buy it?

Yes. If you’re an e-sports gamer who cares more about frame rates than graphical detail, the ROG Strix G15 offers just enough performance to you by.