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Eclipse Gray 16-inch gaming laptop with ROG Strix branding

ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615JHR gaming laptop i7-14650HX RTX 5050 128 GB DDR5 1 TB NVMe Windows 11

SKU CH-J9RE-097N9

16-inch WUXGA 165 Hz IPS gaming laptop with Intel Core i7-14650HX, RTX 5050 8 GB GDDR7, 128 GB DDR5 and 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 14th Gen
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size128 GB
  • Storage drive1 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution1920 × 1200
  • Intel i7-14650HX 16-core 24-thread CPU reaches 5.7 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • NVIDIA RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives modern games at high settings
  • 128 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory handles multitasking and memory-hungry apps
  • 1 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD delivers fast boot and load times
  • 16-inch WUXGA 165 Hz IPS-level display provides smooth visuals in a 6.02 lb chassis

ROG Strix G16 128 GB DDR5

The ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615JHR is a 16-inch gaming laptop built around an Intel Core i7-14650HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card with 8 GB GDDR7 video memory. It ships with Windows 11 Pro, a 1 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD and 128 GB of DDR5 5600MHz memory in a dual-channel configuration. The 165 Hz IPS-level display runs at 1920 x 1200 resolution.

High-memory users versus mainstream gamers

Creative professionals and developers who run virtual machines, large datasets or memory-intensive rendering will benefit from the 128 GB capacity and 16-core 24-thread CPU. Buyers who only require 16 GB for standard gaming should look at a lower-capacity configuration to avoid paying for unused memory headroom.

128 GB DDR5 5600MHz decides fit

The single specification that determines suitability is the 128 GB DDR5 5600MHz dual-channel memory kit. If your workload regularly exceeds 64 GB — such as heavy compilation, 3D scene caching or scientific computing — this capacity is justified; otherwise a smaller memory configuration will deliver identical gaming performance at lower cost.

How it compares

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

Price $2,340.99
Pricier than about 65% 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-HID21P
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 size128 GB
RAM type and speedDDR5 5600 MHz
Memory configuration2 × 64 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 Pro
More details
Pointing deviceYes
KeyboardBacklit Chiclet Keyboard Per-Key RGB
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

Does the ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615JHR come with the operating system already installed or do I need to buy Windows separately?

Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed by the builder so the laptop is ready to use immediately. No separate licence purchase is required.

The listing shows 128 GB of DDR5 5600 memory in a dual-channel kit. Is that the maximum supported or can I add more later?

The board is populated with two 64 GB modules filling both SO-DIMM slots, so 128 GB is the total capacity. Further expansion would require replacing the existing sticks.

What does the 5.7 GHz maximum turbo frequency on the i7-14650HX actually deliver when the RTX 5050 is under load in games?

The 16-core processor can hit 5.7 GHz on its performance cores during bursts, keeping frame rates high while the RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 handles graphics work.

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