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ASUS ROG Strix G16 gaming laptop 16" WUXGA 165Hz Ryzen 9 8940HX RTX 5070 32GB DDR5 2TB Gray

SKU CH-ESKW-JGRK4

16-inch WUXGA 165Hz gaming laptop with Ryzen 9 8940HX, RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7, 32GB DDR5 and 2TB storage plus docking kit

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 9-8940HX
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size32 GB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1200
  • Storage configuration2 TB

Capacity 32GB / 3TB Storage

  • 165 Hz WUXGA display for fluid motion in fast games
  • 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX powers heavy multitasking and gaming
  • RTX 5070 with 8 GB GDDR7 delivers AI-enhanced graphics
  • 32 GB DDR5 plus 2 TB storage handles large libraries
  • Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 keep connections stable

Display and processor

The 16.0 inch WUXGA panel runs at 1920 x 1200 resolution with a 165Hz refresh rate for smooth motion in fast-paced games. An AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX 16-core processor drives the system, delivering high multi-threaded performance for gaming and content creation workloads.

Cooling and acoustics

Intelligent Cooling manages fan speeds and power distribution to keep temperatures in check during extended sessions. The design targets quiet operation under typical loads while maintaining stable clocks for the RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 GPU and DDR5 memory.

Bundled docking station

A 7-in-1 docking station adds 1TB of extra storage and expands connectivity with additional ports for peripherals and external displays. The kit also includes a 32GB MicroSD card with adapter, a Type-C data cable, a 3-in-1 charging cable and a suede cleaning cloth for maintenance.

How it compares

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Price $1,729.99
Cheaper than about 62% 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.
Memory size 32 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 5,206 items is 32 GB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Product line?ASUS ROG Strix G16
Product colorGray
Design styleStandard
Product typeGaming
Recommended useGaming
Processor
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 9-8940HX
CPU cores16-core Processor
Memory
Memory size32 GB
Storage
Storage configuration2 TB
Display
Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1200
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display formatWUXGA
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
Graphics typeDedicated Card
Audio & video
Web cameraYes
Connectivity
Wi-Fi802.11ax Wireless LAN
Bluetooth support5.3
Ports & slots
USB ports2x USB-A, 2x USB-C
HDMI ports1 x HDMI 2.1
Audio jacks1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
More details
Keyboard backlightBacklit

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Questions about this item

How do I add the 1TB docking station to the laptop, and what step do people miss?

Connect the supplied Type-C data cable from the docking station to either USB-C 4 port, then attach the 3-in-1 charging cable to power the dock; the step often missed is plugging the dock's own power adapter into the wall before linking the laptop.

Which component will need replacement first under heavy gaming, and how do I service it?

The 8GB GDDR7 video memory on the RTX 5070 is soldered and cannot be swapped; the 32GB DDR5 system memory uses SO-DIMM slots accessible after removing the bottom cover, so only the RAM is user-replaceable.

What thermal limit appears first during long sessions, and how does the cooling respond?

The intelligent cooling system ramps fan speed to keep the 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX and RTX 5070 within their thermal envelopes; sustained loads hit the GPU temperature ceiling first, triggering higher fan curves before CPU throttling occurs.

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