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Eclipse Gray 16 inch gaming laptop with thin bezels and ROG branding

ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615JHR-DS74-HID14 gaming laptop

SKU CH-XQ4R-WFVWF

16-inch WUXGA 165Hz gaming laptop with Intel Core i7-14650HX 16-core processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7 graphics, 64GB DDR5 5600MHz memory and 8TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD storage

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 14th Gen
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size64 GB
  • Storage drive8 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution1920 × 1200
  • 16-core i7-14650HX hits 5.7 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives modern graphics
  • 16" 1920 x 1200 165 Hz IPS-level panel for smooth visuals
  • 64 GB DDR5 5600 MHz dual-channel memory handles multitasking
  • 8 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 x 4 TB) loads games fast

16-inch WUXGA 165 Hz gaming laptop

The ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615JHR-DS74-HID14 is a 16-inch gaming laptop built for enthusiasts who want high refresh-rate visuals and desktop-class processing power in a portable chassis. It ships with Windows 11 Home and an Eclipse Gray finish. The configuration targets users who need both competitive gaming responsiveness and workstation-grade multitasking headroom.

16-core i7-14650HX with 5.7 GHz turbo

The single specification that defines this machine is the Intel Core i7-14650HX processor. It delivers 16 cores split into 8 performance and 8 efficient cores, 24 threads and a 30 MB L3 cache, with a maximum turbo frequency of 5.7 GHz. That core count and clock ceiling decide whether the laptop can sustain heavy compile jobs, video exports and modern game physics without throttling.

RTX 5050 8 GB GDDR7 under sustained load

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card carries 8 GB of GDDR7 video memory. HIDevolution applies Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material on the GPU alongside Conductonaut on the CPU, a combination designed to keep temperatures lower during extended sessions. The dual-fan cooling system is engineered to maintain consistent clock speeds over long rendering or gaming periods rather than just short bursts.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Gaming Laptop Computers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $2,449.99
Pricier than about 69% of the 5,382 comparable items (median $1,978.99).
Screen size 16.0 in (40.6 cm)
Typical for this category: the median of 5,361 items is 16 in.
Refresh frequency 165 Hz
Typical for this category: the median of 2,443 items is 165 Hz.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Product lineROG Strix G16
Model nameG615JHR-DS74
Part numberG615JHR-DS74-HID14
Product colorEclipse Gray
Design styleThin and Light
Product typeGaming & Entertainment
Recommended useConsumer
Processor
ProcessorIntel® 14th Generation i7-14650HX
Processor modelIntel Core i7-14650HX
CPU cores16-core (8P+8E) Processor
Turbo clock speed5.7 GHz
Processor codenameRaptor Lake Refresh
L3 cache size30 MB
Memory
Memory size64 GB
RAM type and speedDDR5 5600 MHz
Memory configuration2 × 32 GB
Total memory slots2
Free memory slots0
Maximum supported memory128 GB
Storage
Storage drive8 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
SSD storage8 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration8 TB (2 × 4 TB) M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
Display
Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1200
Refresh frequency165 Hz
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display16 in WUXGA
Display formatWUXGA
Color gamut coveragesRGB:100%
Screen featuresFHD+ 165 Hz IPS-Level
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
Video RAM8 GB
GPU modelNVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 5050
Graphics typeDedicated Card
Audio & video
SoundSmart Amp Technology, Dolby Atmos, AI noise-canceling technology, Hi-Res certification (for headphone)
Speakers2-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology
Web camera1080P FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7(802.11be) (Triple band) 2 × 2
Bluetooth supportBluetooth® 5.4
Ports & slots
USB ports1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support DisplayPort™ / power delivery / G-SYNC, 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (data speed up to 10 Gbit/s)
Thunderbolt ports1x Thunderbolt™ 4 support DisplayPort™ / power delivery
HDMI ports1x HDMI 2.1 FRL
Audio jacks3.5 mm Combo Audio Jack
Memory card readerNone
Power
Power adapterRectangle Conn, 280 W AC Adapter, Output: 20 V DC, 14A, 280 W, Input: 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz universal
Battery pack90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion
Size & build
Overall dimensions13.94 in × 10.55 in × 0.9 in ~ 1.21 in
Product weight6.02 lb (2.73 kg)
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
More details
Pointing deviceYes
KeyboardBacklit Chiclet Keyboard Per-Key RGB
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

Will the 64 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory run at its rated speed or be limited by the processor?

The Core i7-14650HX supports DDR5 5600 MHz in dual-channel mode, so the installed 2 x 32 GB modules operate at their full rated frequency.

Can the 8 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe storage be expanded later without removing the factory drives?

The laptop uses two M.2 slots for the 2 x 4 TB configuration; adding more capacity would require replacing one or both existing modules.

Does the RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 require any special cooling consideration in this chassis?

The build applies Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound on the GPU alongside Conductonaut on the CPU to keep both processors within safe thermal limits.

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