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Gray ASUS ROG Strix G16 laptop closed lid 16 inch display

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ASUS ROG Strix G16 laptop i7-14650HX RTX 5060 16GB 512GB 165Hz

SKU CH-43T7-VD30M

16-inch FHD+ 165Hz gaming laptop with Intel Core i7-14650HX 16-core processor, RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 graphics, 16GB DDR5 4800 memory and 512GB PCIe SSD

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 14th Gen
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage512 GB PCIe SSD
  • Display resolution1920 × 1200
  • 16-core Intel i7-14650HX reaches 5.2 GHz for responsive multitasking
  • 165 Hz FHD+ 16" panel delivers smooth motion in fast games
  • RTX 5060 with 8 GB GDDR7 powers modern titles at high settings
  • 16 GB DDR5 4800 memory plus 512 GB PCIe SSD for quick loads
  • Thunderbolt 4 40 Gbps and Wi-Fi 7 enable fast peripherals and networking

Built for high-refresh gaming

The ROG Strix G16 pairs a 16-core Intel Core i7-14650HX with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 laptop GPU and 8GB GDDR7 memory. A 16-inch FHD+ panel runs at 165Hz for smooth motion in competitive titles. Sixteen gigabytes of DDR5 4800 system memory and a 512GB PCIe SSD handle modern workloads. Windows 11 Home and an Office 2024 licence ship pre-installed.

Thermals and power in daily use

The chassis measures 13.94 by 10.55 by 0.9 inches and weighs 5.84 pounds, giving the cooling system room to move air under sustained load. Thunderbolt 4 delivers up to 40Gbps for external GPUs or high-speed storage without adding internal heat. The 165Hz display and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity keep latency low while the 16-core processor scales up to 5.2 GHz only when thermal headroom allows.

Ports and software that change the workflow

One HDMI 2.1 FRL output, three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort and power delivery, plus Thunderbolt 4 with G-SYNC support let you drive multiple external displays from a single cable. The RJ45 LAN port adds wired stability for tournament play. Office 2024 is ready to use on first boot, removing the need for a separate subscription setup.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Standard Laptops & Notebooks, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $1,394.99
Pricier than about 83% of the 32,549 comparable items (median $599.99).
Screen size 16.0 in (40.6 cm)
Higher than about 80% of the 32,085 comparable items (median 15.2 in).
Memory size 16 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 30,127 items is 16 GB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Product lineROG Strix
Model nameROG Strix G16
Product colorGray
Design styleStandard
Product typeGaming
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i7 14th Gen
Processor model2.2 GHz
CPU cores16-core Processor
Memory
Memory size16 GB
RAM type and speedDDR5 4800
Storage
SSD storage512 GB PCIe SSD
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1200
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display formatFHD+
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
Graphics typeIntegrated Card
Audio & video
SoundIntegrated Sound card
SpeakersInternal Speakers
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi802.11ac Wireless LAN
Bluetooth supportYes
Wired network1 x RJ-45 (100 Mbit/s)
Ports & slots
USB ports1
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
Power
Battery runtimeUp to 7 h
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
More details
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

How do I install a second SSD in the ROG Strix G16 and which step do people miss?

Open the bottom panel, insert the drive into the free M.2 slot at an angle, press it flat and secure the screw; the step most people forget is re-connecting the battery cable before closing the case.

What maintenance will the DDR5 4800 memory need later?

The 16 GB DDR5 4800 modules are soldered to the board, so no user replacement is possible; keep the vents clear and run occasional memory diagnostics in Windows to catch early errors.

What limit appears first during long gaming sessions on the RTX 5060 8 GB GDDR7?

The GPU hits its thermal ceiling first; the 165 Hz FHD+ panel stays cool, but sustained loads push the 5.2 GHz CPU and 8 GB GDDR7 into throttling before the 512 GB SSD or Wi-Fi 7 become bottlenecks.

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