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Eclipse Gray 16-inch gaming laptop with WUXGA 165Hz IPS display

ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615JHR gaming laptop i7-14650HX RTX 5050 16 GB DDR5 2 TB NVMe

SKU CH-TWE0-KKS4X

A 16-inch 165 Hz IPS laptop with a 16-core i7-14650HX, RTX 5050 graphics, 16 GB DDR5 and a 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe drive

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 14th Gen
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size16 GB
  • Storage drive2 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution1920 × 1200
  • 16-core i7-14650HX hits 5.7 GHz turbo for responsive gaming
  • RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives smooth 165 Hz WUXGA visuals
  • 16 GB DDR5 5600 MHz dual-channel memory handles multitasking
  • 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD loads games in seconds
  • Thermal Grizzly plus Gelid TIM keeps CPU and GPU cooler

ROG Strix G16 G615JHR overview

The ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615JHR is a 16-inch gaming laptop built around an Intel Core i7-14650HX processor with 16 cores and 24 threads. It runs Windows 11 Pro and targets players who want high frame rates in a portable Eclipse Gray chassis. The 165 Hz IPS-level WUXGA panel delivers smooth motion for competitive titles.

Thermal upgrades and connectivity

HIDevolution applies Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut on the CPU and Gelid GC Extreme on the GPU to lower operating temperatures under load. The 2 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD provides fast boot and load times, while 16 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory in dual-channel configuration supports multitasking. The 0.90 to 1.21 inch profile keeps the 6.02 lb system manageable for daily transport.

Upgrade path and value

This configuration replaces earlier Strix G16 models that shipped with slower storage, standard thermal paste and lower-wattage GPUs. The jump is worth it when you need the combined uplift of a 5.7 GHz max turbo CPU, an RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 and factory-applied premium thermal compounds for sustained performance in a 13.94 x 10.55 inch footprint.

How it compares

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

Price $1,310.99
Cheaper than about 82% 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-HID2P
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 drive2 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
SSD storage2 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration2 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

What does the PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe interface cap the 2 TB SSD at in practice?

The 2 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD runs at the full PCIe 4.0 x4 lane width, so sequential reads and writes are limited by the 4.0 specification rather than the drive itself.

What are the exact dimensions and weight I need to clear for a backpack sleeve?

The chassis measures 13.94 inches wide by 10.55 inches deep by 0.90 to 1.21 inches high and weighs 6.02 lbs, so choose a sleeve rated for at least those figures.

How is the DDR5 memory installed and what step do people get wrong?

It ships as 16 GB in a 2 x 8 GB dual-channel kit at 5600 MHz; the common mistake is adding a single mismatched stick instead of a matched pair, which breaks dual-channel operation.

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