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ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615JHR-DS74-HID4 gaming laptop

SKU CH-EACT-XAAX9

16-inch WUXGA 165 Hz IPS display driven by a 16-core i7-14650HX and RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7, 16 GB DDR5 and 8 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 14th Gen
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size16 GB
  • Storage drive8 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution1920 × 1200
  • 16-core Intel i7-14650HX reaches 5.7 GHz turbo for heavy multitasking
  • RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives modern games at high settings
  • 16-inch 1920 x 1200 165 Hz IPS-level panel gives smooth visuals
  • Dual 4 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDs provide 8 TB of fast storage
  • Gelid GC Extreme on GPU plus Conductonaut on CPU lowers peak temperatures

Gaming laptop for creators

The ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615JHR-DS74-HID4 ships with Windows 11 Home and an Intel Core i7-14650HX processor that reaches 5.7 GHz across 16 cores and 24 threads. An NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 GPU with 8 GB GDDR7 handles rendering and modern titles on the 16 inch WUXGA panel at 165 Hz. Sixteen gigabytes of DDR5 5600 MHz memory and an 8 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD array complete a platform built for heavy multitasking.

Thermal and storage upgrades

HIDevolution applies Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut on the CPU and Gelid GC Extreme on the GPU to lower operating temperatures under sustained load. The factory storage is replaced by two 4 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSDs configured for maximum capacity and throughput. Memory remains the standard 16 GB dual-channel kit, while the operating system and drivers are updated and validated before shipment.

Chassis and connectivity

The Eclipse Gray chassis measures 13.94 by 10.55 inches and ranges from 0.90 to 1.21 inches thick, weighing 6.02 lbs. Its dimensions place it in the thin-and-light gaming segment, so it fits common 16 inch sleeves and backpacks. The hinge design allows one-handed opening, and the port layout keeps rear-facing outputs clear for desk docking while side ports stay accessible for peripherals.

How it compares

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Price $2,171.99
Pricier than about 59% 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-HID4
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 size16 GB
RAM type and speedDDR5 5600 MHz
Memory configuration2 × 8 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

When will the 16 GB DDR5 5600MHz memory need to be upgraded or replaced?

The 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR5 5600MHz dual-channel memory is soldered and cannot be upgraded; replacement would require a motherboard swap if a module fails.

What thermal limit appears first on the i7-14650HX during sustained all-core workloads?

The 16-core i7-14650HX hits its 5.7 GHz turbo ceiling briefly then settles at lower clocks once the 30 MB cache and VRM temperatures trigger power throttling under continuous load.

How loud do the fans get and how hot does the chassis feel after hours of gaming?

The dual-fan cooling with Conductonaut on CPU and Gelid GC Extreme on GPU keeps surface temperatures moderate; fan noise rises to a noticeable but not intrusive level during extended sessions.

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