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

SKU CH-R8ZA-Q751C

16-inch 165 Hz IPS-level WUXGA gaming laptop with 14th-gen 16-core i7, 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
  • 16-core i7-14650HX reaches 5.7 GHz turbo for fast compute
  • RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives smooth 165 Hz gameplay
  • 128 GB DDR5 5600 MHz dual-channel handles heavy multitasking
  • 1 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD loads games in seconds
  • Conductonaut plus Gelid GC Extreme keeps CPU and GPU cooler

16-inch WUXGA 165Hz gaming laptop

The ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615JHR is a 16-inch Windows 11 gaming laptop built around an Intel Core i7-14650HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 GPU with 8 GB GDDR7 memory. It ships with 128 GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD. The IPS-level display runs at 1920 x 1200 resolution and a 165 Hz refresh rate.

Suits high-memory workloads.

This configuration targets users who run memory-intensive applications, virtual machines or heavy multitasking workloads that benefit from 128 GB of system RAM. Buyers who prioritise a thinner, lighter chassis or longer unplugged battery life should consider alternative form factors. The factory-applied Gelid GC Extreme and Conductonaut thermal compounds aim to sustain performance under load.

128 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory capacity

The single specification that determines fit is the 128 GB (2 x 64 GB) DDR5 5600 MHz dual-channel memory kit. This capacity far exceeds typical gaming requirements and is intended for professional content creation, development or simulation tasks. Verify that your workflow actually needs this much RAM before committing to the higher cost.

How it compares

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

Price $2,192.99
Pricier than about 60% 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-HID21
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 Home
More details
Pointing deviceYes
KeyboardBacklit Chiclet Keyboard Per-Key RGB
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

How do I confirm the i7-14650HX is hitting its 5.7 GHz turbo and the RTX 5050 is running at full power after setup?

Open Task Manager or a monitoring tool such as HWiNFO, run a combined CPU and GPU stress test, and verify the processor reaches 5.7 GHz while the graphics card sustains its rated clocks with the 8 GB GDDR7 memory active.

What comes in the box and what must I buy separately for the G615JHR-DS74?

The laptop ships with Windows 11 Home, the 165 Hz WUXGA panel, 128 GB DDR5 5600 MHz in two 64 GB modules, 1 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD, and the RTX 5050 with Gelid GC Extreme on the GPU; no extra memory, storage or OS licence is required.

Which configuration should I choose if I need the 16-core i7-14650HX, 128 GB RAM and 1 TB NVMe?

The listed G615JHR-DS74-HID21 model already includes the 16-core 14650HX, 128 GB DDR5 5600 MHz, 1 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD and RTX 5050 8 GB GDDR7, so no further version selection is needed.

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