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ASUS ROG Strix G16 laptop i7-14650HX RTX 5060 16GB 1TB
16-inch FHD+ 165Hz gaming laptop with Intel Core i7-14650HX 16-core processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 graphics, 16GB DDR5 4800 memory and 1TB PCIe SSD
- ColorGray
- Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
- CPU TypeIntel Core i7 14th Gen
- Processor Name2.20GHz
- Number of Cores16-core Processor
- Screen Size16.0"
- 16-core Intel i7-14650HX reaches 5.2 GHz for fast compute
- 165 Hz FHD+ 16" panel gives smooth motion in games
- RTX 5060 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives high frame rates
- Thunderbolt 4 at 40 Gbps plus USB 3.2 Gen 2 at 10 Gbps for quick transfers
- Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth connect peripherals with low latency
Mobile gaming workstation
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is a 16-inch laptop built around an Intel Core i7-14650HX 16-core processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GPU with 8GB GDDR7 memory. It targets users who need high frame rates on a 165Hz FHD+ panel and fast storage access from a 1TB PCIe SSD. The 16GB DDR5 4800 RAM and Windows 11 Home complete a ready-to-run package for competitive play and content creation.
Fit and limits
This machine suits gamers and creators who want a 165Hz display, Thunderbolt 4 at 40Gbps, and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity in a single chassis. Buyers who need a touchscreen, an SD card reader, a fingerprint reader, or more than 16GB of system memory should look at other configurations. The fixed 16GB DDR5 capacity cannot be expanded by the user.
Deciding specification
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 with 8GB GDDR7 video memory is the single component that determines whether this laptop meets a workload. It drives the 1920 x 1200 panel at up to 165Hz and supports HDMI 2.1 FRL and DisplayPort over Thunderbolt 4 for external monitors. If a project requires more VRAM or a higher GPU tier, this model will not satisfy it.
Highlights
- 16-core Intel i7-14650HX reaches 5.2 GHz for fast compute
- 165 Hz FHD+ 16" panel gives smooth motion in games
- RTX 5060 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives high frame rates
- Thunderbolt 4 at 40 Gbps plus USB 3.2 Gen 2 at 10 Gbps for quick transfers
- Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth connect peripherals with low latency
Specifications
| Brand | ASUS |
|---|---|
| Series | ROG Strix |
| Model | ROG Strix G16 |
| Color | Gray |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| CPU Type | Intel Core i7 14th Gen |
| Processor Name | 2.20GHz |
| Number of Cores | 16-core Processor |
| Screen Size | 16.0" |
| Touchscreen | Non-Touch Screen |
| Display Type | FHD+ |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 |
| GPU/VPU | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU |
| Graphic Type | Integrated Card |
| SSD | 1TB PCIe SSD |
| Memory | 16GB |
| Memory Speed | DDR5 4800 |
| Optical Drive Type | No |
| WLAN | 802.11ac Wireless LAN |
| WiFi Generation | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | 1 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI |
| Ethernet | 1 x RJ-45 (100Mbps) |
| Audio | Integrated Sound card |
| Speaker | Internal Speakers |
| Backlit Keyboard | Backlit |
| Style | Standard |
| Type | Gaming |
| Battery Life | Up to 7 Hours |
Questions about this item
What are the dimensions of the ASUS ROG Strix G16 laptop for a backpack fit?
The chassis measures 13.94 x 10.55 x 0.9 inches and weighs 5.84 pounds, so check your bag’s laptop compartment against those figures.
How do I reinstall Windows 11 Home on the 1 TB PCIe SSD without losing the Office 2024 licence?
Use the Windows Media Creation Tool on a USB drive, boot from it, and choose the clean install option; the digital licence for Windows and Office is tied to the hardware and will reactivate automatically.
When should the 16 GB DDR5 4800 memory be upgraded?
Upgrade if memory-intensive tasks such as virtual machines, large datasets or heavy creative workloads regularly exceed the installed capacity.
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