ASUS ROG Strix G16 (RTX 5060 & i7 14th Gen) Comparison

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Overview
Brand
ASUS
Model
ROG Strix G16 (2025) G615JMR (e.g., G615JMR-G7161W)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
RTX 5060 Laptops
RAM
16GB DDR5-5600MHz
16GB Laptops
Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
1TB Laptops
Display
16-inch FHD+ 16:10 (1920 x 1200) IPS-level, 165Hz, 3ms
Operating System
Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.65 kg or 5.84 lbs
Color
Eclipse Gray
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i7 Processor 14650HX
Intel Core i7 Laptops
Architecture
Raptor Lake (14th Gen)
Cores
16 (8 Performance-cores + 8 Efficient-cores)
Threads
24.0
Base Clock
2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.2 GHz
Cache
30MB L3 Cache
TDP
45W (Processor Base Power, ROG Boost: 100W+15W Dynamic Boost for GPU)
Additional Features
Intel AI Boost NPU (implied by 14th Gen HX series, specific TOPS not listed for this model)
Display
Screen Size
16 inches
Resolution
1920 x 1200 (FHD+ WUXGA)
Refresh Rate
165Hz
Response Time
3ms (G2G)
Panel Type
IPS-level, Anti-glare display
Color Gamut
100% sRGB
Brightness
300 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:10
Additional Features
G-Sync, MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, Support Dolby Vision HDR
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
VRAM
8GB GDDR7
Architecture
NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)
TGP
115W (ROG Boost: 1610MHz at 115W (1560MHz Boost Clock+50MHz OC, 100W+15W Dynamic Boost))
Ray Tracing
Yes, with 4th Gen RT Cores
DLSS Support
Yes, DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation
Additional Features
NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, MUX Switch
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB (2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, supports dual channel memory technology)
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
1 additional M.2 PCIe slot available (2 total M.2 PCIe slots)
RAID Support
Not explicitly specified, but ASUS ROG systems often support RAID 0 on dual M.2 slots.
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes (dedicated hotkeys for volume, mic mute, Armoury Crate)
RGB Customization
Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 4-Zone RGB, Aura Sync
Game Optimization
Armoury Crate, Scenario Profiles
Performance
Cooling Technology
ROG Intelligent Cooling, End-to-end Vapor Chamber, Sandwiched heatsink design, Tri-Fan Technology, Conductonaut Extreme Liquid Metal (on CPU & GPU), Full-Surround Vents, Full-Width Heatsink, CoolZone keyboard, Dust Filter, 2nd Gen Arc Flow Fans
Overclocking Support
Yes (via Manual mode in Armoury Crate)
Performance Modes
Silent, Performance, Turbo, Manual (via Armoury Crate)
Benchmark Scores
Not specified in official documentation, varies by test
Battery
Capacity
90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion
Backup Time
Not explicitly specified, but good for a powerful gaming laptop.
Charging Type
Standard Charging, Rapid Type-C Charging (0-50% in 30 minutes), USB-C Power Delivery (Min: 45W, Max: 100W)
Power Adapter
280W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) (Triple band) 2*2
Ethernet
2.5G LAN (RJ45 port)
Bluetooth
5.4
Ports
1x Thunderbolt™ 4 with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery (40Gbps), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery / G-SYNC (10Gbps), 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10Gbps), 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x RJ45 LAN port, 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 4-Zone RGB
Key Travel
Not explicitly specified, but typical for ROG laptops
N-Key Rollover
Not explicitly specified
Touchpad Features
Precision Touchpad, With Copilot key
Audio
Speakers
2-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology
Audio Enhancements
AI noise-canceling technology, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Built-in array microphone, 5.1.2 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes (3.5mm Combo Audio Jack)
Camera
Webcam
1080P FHD IR Camera
Enhancements
Windows Hello support
Privacy Shutter
Yes (though some models omit physical shutters, IR cameras often have software/e-shutters)
Build & Design
Material
Plastic chassis (Eclipse Gray)
Color Options
Eclipse Gray
RGB Lighting
4-Zone RGB keyboard, Aura Sync Light Bar
Dimensions
35.4 x 26.8 x 2.28 ~ 3.08 cm (13.94 x 10.55 x 0.90 ~ 1.21 inches)
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes (Vapor Chamber, Tri-Fan, Liquid Metal)
Software
Armoury Crate, Microsoft 365 Basic (1 Year), Office Home 2024 (lifetime), McAfee (1 year), Xbox Game Pass for PC (3 months)
Upgrade-Friendly Design
Tool-less access for RAM and SSD
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 280W AC Adapter
User Manual
Yes
Warranty Card
Yes, 1 Year Onsite Warranty (may vary by region, 2-year warranty sometimes offered)
Additional Accessories
Microsoft 365 Basic (1 Year), Office Home 2024 (lifetime), McAfee (1 year), Xbox Game Pass for PC (3 months), ROG backpack (may be included with some retailers)
Launch Date
Release Date
June 2025 (as per current market listings)
Status
Available

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