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Eclipse Gray ROG Strix G16 gaming laptop, 16 inch WUXGA display, 0.90 to 1.21 inches thick

ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615JHR-DS74-HID17 gaming laptop

SKU CH-KQMR-7870J

A 16-inch WUXGA 165 Hz IPS-level gaming laptop with a 16-core Intel Core i7-14650HX, RTX 5050 8 GB GDDR7 graphics, 96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory and a 2 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 14th Gen
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size96 GB
  • Storage drive2 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution1920 × 1200
  • Intel i7-14650HX 16-core CPU reaches 5.7 GHz turbo for fast compute
  • RTX 5050 GPU with 8 GB GDDR7 drives smooth 165 Hz gaming
  • 96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory handles heavy multitasking with ease
  • 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD delivers rapid boot and load times
  • Thermal Grizzly plus Gelid GC Extreme TIM lowers CPU and GPU temperatures

16-inch gaming laptop for high-refresh play

The ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615JHR-DS74-HID17 pairs a 14th Generation Intel Core i7-14650HX processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 GPU. Sixteen cores and twenty-four threads handle modern titles and heavy multitasking. The 165Hz IPS-level WUXGA panel delivers smooth motion at 1920 x 1200 resolution.

Thermal upgrades and fast storage day to day

HIDevolution applies Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut on the CPU and Gelid GC Extreme on the GPU for lower operating temperatures. Ninety-six gigabytes of DDR5 5600MHz memory runs in dual-channel mode. A 2 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD provides rapid boot and load times. The chassis measures 13.94 x 10.55 x 0.90 to 1.21 inches and weighs 6.02 lbs.

Upgrade path from standard configurations

This unit replaces a stock model that ships with lesser thermal compound, less memory and a smaller drive. The jump is worth it when sustained clock speeds, 96 GB capacity and 2 TB of fast storage matter for creative workloads or extended gaming sessions. Windows 11 Home is pre-installed.

How it compares

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

Price $2,106.99
Pricier than about 56% 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-HID17
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 size96 GB
RAM type and speedDDR5 5600 MHz
Memory configuration2 × 48 GB
Total memory slots2
Free memory slots0
Maximum supported memory128 GB
Storage
Storage drive2 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
SSD storage2 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration2 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 16-inch WUXGA 165Hz IPS-level display fit my need for both fast gaming and colour-accurate creative work?

The panel runs at 1920 x 1200 resolution with a 165 Hz refresh rate, giving smooth motion for competitive titles while the IPS-level technology provides wide viewing angles and consistent colour reproduction for editing tasks.

Can the 96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory be expanded later if my workloads grow?

The laptop ships with two 48 GB modules filling both SO-DIMM slots, so any future increase would require replacing the existing sticks rather than adding to them.

Does the pre-applied Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut on the CPU and Gelid GC Extreme on the GPU require any maintenance from me?

Both thermal interface materials are applied during the build process and are designed to last the usable life of the laptop without user intervention.

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