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Eclipse Gray 16 inch gaming laptop with WUXGA screen

ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615JHR-DS74-HID20 gaming laptop

SKU CH-KHA3-4NMXH

16-inch 165 Hz WUXGA laptop with i7-14650HX, RTX 5050, 96 GB DDR5 and 16 TB NVMe storage

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 14th Gen
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size96 GB
  • Storage drive16 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution1920 × 1200
  • 16-core i7-14650HX reaches 5.7 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives modern graphics performance
  • 96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz dual-channel memory handles large multitasking
  • 16 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD delivers vast high-speed storage
  • 16" WUXGA 165 Hz IPS-level display gives smooth visual detail

16-inch gaming laptop with 96 GB DDR5

The ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615JHR-DS74-HID20 is a 16-inch gaming laptop built around an Intel Core i7-14650HX processor with 16 cores and 24 threads. It ships with Windows 11 Home and a 165 Hz WUXGA IPS-level display. The system includes 96 GB of DDR5 memory and 16 TB of PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe storage. An NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 GPU with 8 GB GDDR7 handles graphics workloads.

Suited for heavy multitask and large local datasets

This configuration targets users who run memory-hungry applications, virtual machines or large creative projects on a single portable machine. The 96 GB dual-channel kit and dual 8 TB NVMe drives remove the usual capacity ceiling. Buyers who only need mainstream gaming performance or who prioritise lighter weight and longer battery life should look at models with smaller memory and storage footprints.

Sustained load aided by upgraded thermal interface

HIDevolution applies Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut on the CPU and Gelid GC Extreme on the GPU before shipment. The liquid-metal and high-conductivity paste combination is intended to keep core temperatures lower during extended sessions than the stock thermal solution. In practice this means the 5.7 GHz max turbo frequency can be held for longer periods without thermal throttling, and the RTX 5050 maintains higher boost clocks under continuous gaming or render loads.

How it compares

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

Price $4,714.99
Pricier than about 90% 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-HID20
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 drive16 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
SSD storage16 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration16 TB (2 × 8 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

What operating system must already be licensed on the machine for it to run out of the box?

Windows 11 Home is pre-installed and activated, so no separate licence is required.

Can the 165 Hz IPS-level panel still be driven if I keep an older external monitor limited to 60 Hz?

Yes, the laptop outputs to both its internal 165 Hz display and an external 60 Hz screen simultaneously.

How can I verify the RTX 5050 is running at its full 8 GB GDDR7 capacity after setup?

Open the NVIDIA control panel or Task Manager performance tab; both will show 8 GB dedicated video memory for the RTX 5050.

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