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Eclipse Gray 16-inch gaming laptop with slim profile

ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615JHR-DS74-HID6 gaming laptop

SKU CH-K0HH-5Q9AA

16-inch WUXGA 165 Hz IPS display driven by a 16-core i7-14650HX at up to 5.7 GHz and an RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7, backed by 32 GB DDR5 5600 and a 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 14th Gen
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size32 GB
  • Storage drive1 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution1920 × 1200
  • 16-core Intel i7-14650HX reaches 5.7 GHz turbo for demanding workloads
  • RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 delivers modern graphics performance
  • 165 Hz 16" WUXGA IPS display provides smooth high-refresh visuals
  • 32 GB DDR5 5600 MHz dual-channel memory handles multitasking with ease
  • 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD ensures fast boot and load times

ROG Strix G16 16-core i7 gaming laptop

The ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615JHR-DS74-HID6 is a 16-inch Windows 11 Home gaming laptop built around an Intel 14th Generation i7-14650HX processor with 16 cores and 24 threads. It pairs that CPU with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card carrying 8 GB of GDDR7 video memory. The system includes 32 GB of DDR5 5600MHz dual-channel memory and a 1 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD. The WUXGA IPS-level display runs at 165 Hz and shows 1920 x 1200 resolution.

Upgraded thermal interface on CPU and GPU

HIDevolution applies Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut liquid metal to the CPU and Gelid GC Extreme paste to the GPU, replacing the stock thermal compounds. The upgrade targets lower sustained temperatures for the i7-14650HX and RTX 5050 during heavy workloads. A full quality-control pass installs the latest stable BIOS and drivers, then runs burn-in stress tests and benchmarks to verify thermal behaviour before the laptop ships.

Sustained load behaviour

The Conductonaut and Gelid GC Extreme combination is intended to keep clock speeds higher for longer when both the 16-core processor and the RTX 5050 are under continuous pressure. The 165 Hz panel and PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe storage feed data quickly enough to keep the GPU busy in extended sessions. The chassis measures 13.94 x 10.55 x 0.90 to 1.21 inches and weighs 6.02 lbs, providing the physical envelope for the cooling solution to operate.

How it compares

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Price $1,471.99
Cheaper than about 75% 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-HID6
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 size32 GB
RAM type and speedDDR5 5600 MHz
Memory configuration2 × 16 GB
Total memory slots2
Free memory slots0
Maximum supported memory128 GB
Storage
Storage drive1 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
SSD storage1 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration1 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 are the exact chassis dimensions of the G615JHR-DS74 so I can confirm it fits my bag?

The laptop measures 13.94 inches wide, 10.55 inches deep and between 0.90 and 1.21 inches high.

How is the liquid metal applied to the i7-14650HX and what common step do builders skip?

Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut is pre-applied to the CPU die; the step often missed is reinstalling the heatsink with even pressure to avoid air gaps.

When will the 1 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD likely need replacement under heavy write workloads?

Modern PCIe 4.0 NVMe drives typically exceed 600 TBW endurance, so replacement is unlikely for several years of typical gaming use.

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