One of the cheapest laptops with RTX 5070! Asus Vivobook Gaming V16 also has 32 GB RAM and a decent processor

RTX 5070 in a laptop under 31 thousand. Asus Vivobook Gaming V16 priced at 30,990 CZK after entering the code ALZADNY5 breaks this barrier — and as is often the case with the cheapest models, there’s an explanation, which we’ll explore in this article.

Quick summary:
✅ Makes sense if you want an entry-level gaming laptop with the latest Blackwell graphics and DLSS 4 support with Multi Frame Generation. For 1080p gaming of modern AAA titles at high details, it’s an excellent choice — Counter-Strike 2 and competitive shooters will run at a full 144 Hz.
⚠️ Consider that, according to independent tests, Asus has significantly limited the GPU performance — the RTX 5070 in the Vivobook V16 runs slower than the same graphics card in more expensive models (TUF Gaming, Lenovo Legion). The plastic body has a noticeable flex under pressure, the display covers only 45% of the NTSC color space, and only one M.2 slot limits storage expansion.
💡 For 30,990 CZK, you get a 16″ IPS panel with a resolution of 1920 × 1200 and a 144Hz refresh rate, an anti-glare surface, an 8-core Intel Core 5 210H, 32 GB DDR5 memory (expandable to 64 GB in two slots), 1 TB NVMe SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 with 8 GB GDDR7, and a weight of 1.95 kg. The laptop is sold without an operating system.

What you get for 31 thousand

Essentially, it’s a gaming laptop in a decent casing — Asus deliberately dressed the hardware in a design that doesn’t stand out from a regular office machine. No aggressive RGB, no milled edges. Matte black with a subtly backlit keyboard (with translucent WASD keys) and a numeric keypad. For a student who wants a laptop for both school and gaming, this is an ideal compromise.

The 16″ display with a resolution of 1920 × 1200 and a 144Hz refresh rate is ideal for 1080p gaming — a higher resolution wouldn’t even be smoothly handled by the RTX 5070 in this version. The Intel Core 5 210H processor with 8 cores and a frequency of up to 4.8 GHz can handle video editing and more demanding multitasking. 32 GB DDR5 memory split into two slots means you have a huge reserve by default and can upgrade it to 64 GB in the future. The keyboard with Czech localization and TÜV Low Blue Light certification will be appreciated during long sessions.

Compromises you need to know

The main point highlighted in reviews is the limited GPU performance. The Asus Vivobook V16 has a combined CPU and GPU TDP of 70 W, while ASUS TUF Gaming or Lenovo Legion with this graphics card allow for 130–160 W. In practice, this means that the same RTX 5070 in the V16 achieves lower results in 3DMark Time Spy than more expensive competitors. However, for 1080p gaming with DLSS 4, this still means a comfortable 80–120 fps even in modern AAA titles.

The second point concerns minor details — the display with only 45% NTSC won’t be a pleasure for graphic designers and photographers (but for gaming and general work, it’s fine), Wi-Fi 6 instead of the more modern Wi-Fi 6E, one M.2 slot for SSD, and no SD card reader. The 63 Wh battery provides about 5.5 hours of video playback according to independent tests — average for a gaming laptop, not above average.

What do you think of this laptop?