ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)

Processor: Intel Core i7-14650HX
Everyday speed: Handles heavy creative work
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060
Gaming: Plays modern games at high settings
Memory: 16 GB
Storage: 1 TB SSD
Screen: 16" Full HD+ IPS 165Hz
Weight: 2.65 kg
Operating system: Windows 11 Home

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ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) at a glance

Performance

Handles heavy creative work

Intel Core i7-14650HX with 16 GB of memory: power to spare for editing, coding and heavy multitasking.
Gaming

Plays modern games at high settings

RTX 5060 at up to 115 W, with a 165 Hz screen to match.
Display

16" Full HD screen

A decent everyday screen (165 Hz).
Battery life

90 Wh battery

A large battery; its maker doesn't quote hours.
Connectivity

Wi-Fi 7, Thunderbolt/USB4

Has Thunderbolt/USB4, HDMI, USB-A and Ethernet.
Portability

2.65 kg

Best kept on a desk.

ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) full specifications

Performance

The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is a proper gaming machine: the RTX 5060 (up to 115 W) plays modern games at high settings. 16 GB of memory is what most new games ask for, and 1 TB of storage holds around 9 big games. The same hardware makes it a strong machine for video editing too.

Processor	Intel Core i7-14650HX
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop
Graphics memory	8 GB
Graphics power (TGP)	115 W
Memory (RAM)	16 GB
Memory type	DDR5-5600
Maximum memory	64 GB
Memory upgrades	Upgradeable (slots)
Storage	1 TB
Storage type	SSD
Storage interface	PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2
Storage slots	2

Screen

Its 16-inch Full HD screen is sharp enough for everyday work, study and streaming, and it's roomy enough for two windows side by side. The 165 Hz refresh rate keeps fast games smooth.

Screen size	16"
Resolution	Full HD+ (1920 x 1200)
Aspect ratio	16:10
Panel	IPS
Refresh rate	165 Hz
Colour range	100% sRGB
Finish	Matte
Touchscreen	No

Battery and size

At 2.65 kg it's a desk machine you'll move between rooms rather than carry around. It has a 90 Wh battery, which is on the large side. It charges over USB-C, so one charger can top up your phone too.

Battery capacity	90 Wh
Charger	280 W
Charges via	Barrel (rectangle connector); USB-C PD up to 100W
Weight	2.65 kg
Dimensions	354 x 268 x 22.8-30.8 mm
Colour	Eclipse Gray
Colours available	Eclipse Gray, Volt Green

Ports and wireless

Thunderbolt or USB4 and HDMI make it easy to build a desk setup, running a monitor, dock and fast drive from one cable. USB-A ports take older mice, keyboards and memory sticks without adapters. It also has Ethernet for a stable wired connection.

Wi-Fi 7 gets the most out of a modern router.

Ports	1x 3.5 mm combo audio, 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, power delivery, 10Gbps), 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, power delivery, G-SYNC, 40Gbps), 1x RJ45 LAN
Thunderbolt / USB4	Thunderbolt 4
Card reader	None
Ethernet	1x RJ45 LAN
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.4
Mobile data	None

Features

Beyond gaming, the ASUS ROG Strix G16 signs you in by recognising your face and has a backlit keyboard for late-night sessions. Video calls look crisp through its 1080p webcam, and the speakers sound fuller than most.

Webcam	1080p + IR
Webcam privacy	None
Backlit keyboard	Yes
Keyboard	Copilot key, 4-zone RGB backlight
Login	Face
Speakers	2-speaker system, Smart Amplifier, Dolby Atmos
Microphones	built-in array microphone, AI noise-cancelling
Pen	No
Security	TPM (firmware), BIOS admin and user password

Software and model

Windows 11 runs almost anything, from Office and specialist work software to most PC games.

This model came out in 2025.

Operating system	Windows 11 Home
Model number	G615JMR-AS74
Released	2025

Specs compiled from ASUS's product pages and datasheets. Manufacturers revise hardware between versions, so check the version on the box. Spotted an error? Tell us.