ASUS
ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615JHR-DS74-HID4 gaming laptop
16-inch WUXGA 165 Hz IPS display driven by a 16-core i7-14650HX and RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7, 16 GB DDR5 and 8 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage
- ColorEclipse Gray
- Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
- CPUIntel® 14th Generation i7-14650HX
- Screen16" WUXGA
- Memory16GB
- Storage8 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
- 16-core Intel i7-14650HX reaches 5.7 GHz turbo for heavy multitasking
- RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives modern games at high settings
- 16-inch 1920 x 1200 165 Hz IPS-level panel gives smooth visuals
- Dual 4 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDs provide 8 TB of fast storage
- Gelid GC Extreme on GPU plus Conductonaut on CPU lowers peak temperatures
Gaming laptop for creators
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615JHR-DS74-HID4 ships with Windows 11 Home and an Intel Core i7-14650HX processor that reaches 5.7 GHz across 16 cores and 24 threads. An NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 GPU with 8 GB GDDR7 handles rendering and modern titles on the 16 inch WUXGA panel at 165 Hz. Sixteen gigabytes of DDR5 5600 MHz memory and an 8 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD array complete a platform built for heavy multitasking.
Thermal and storage upgrades
HIDevolution applies Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut on the CPU and Gelid GC Extreme on the GPU to lower operating temperatures under sustained load. The factory storage is replaced by two 4 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSDs configured for maximum capacity and throughput. Memory remains the standard 16 GB dual-channel kit, while the operating system and drivers are updated and validated before shipment.
Chassis and connectivity
The Eclipse Gray chassis measures 13.94 by 10.55 inches and ranges from 0.90 to 1.21 inches thick, weighing 6.02 lbs. Its dimensions place it in the thin-and-light gaming segment, so it fits common 16 inch sleeves and backpacks. The hinge design allows one-handed opening, and the port layout keeps rear-facing outputs clear for desk docking while side ports stay accessible for peripherals.
Highlights
- 16-core Intel i7-14650HX reaches 5.7 GHz turbo for heavy multitasking
- RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives modern games at high settings
- 16-inch 1920 x 1200 165 Hz IPS-level panel gives smooth visuals
- Dual 4 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDs provide 8 TB of fast storage
- Gelid GC Extreme on GPU plus Conductonaut on CPU lowers peak temperatures
Specifications
| Brand | ASUS |
|---|---|
| Series | ROG Strix G16 |
| Model | G615JHR-DS74 |
| Part Number | G615JHR-DS74-HID4 |
| Color | Eclipse Gray |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| CPU | Intel® 14th Generation i7-14650HX |
| Screen | 16" WUXGA |
| Memory | 16GB |
| Storage | 8 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD |
| Graphics Card | NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 5050 |
| Video Memory | 8GB |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 13.94" x 10.55" x 0.90" ~ 1.21" |
| Weight | 6.02 lbs |
| CPU Type | Intel Core i7 14th Gen |
| Processor Name | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Number of Cores | 16-core (8P+8E) Processor |
| Core Name | Raptor Lake Refresh |
| Turbo Frequency | Max Turbo Frequency 5.7 GHz |
| CPU L3 Cache | 30 MB |
| Screen Size | 16.0" |
| Touchscreen | Non-Touch Screen |
| Display Type | WUXGA |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 |
| Refresh Rate | 165Hz |
| Color Gamut | sRGB:100% |
| Display Features | FHD+ 165Hz IPS-Level |
| GPU/VPU | GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU |
| Graphic Type | Dedicated Card |
| SSD | 8TB |
| HDD | No |
| Storage Spec | 8 TB (2 x 4 TB) M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD |
| Memory Speed | DDR5 5600MHz |
| Memory Spec | 2 x 8 GB |
| Memory Slot (Total) | 2 |
| Memory Slot (Available) | 0 |
| Max Memory Supported | 128GB |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7(802.11be) (Triple band) 2*2 |
| WiFi Generation | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth® 5.4 |
| USB | 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support DisplayPort™ / power delivery / G-SYNC, 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (data speed up to 10Gbps) |
| Thunderbolt | 1x Thunderbolt™ 4 support DisplayPort™ / power delivery |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL |
| Audio Ports | 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack |
| Audio | Smart Amp Technology, Dolby Atmos, AI noise-canceling technology, Hi-Res certification (for headphone) |
| Speaker | 2-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology |
| Touchpad | Yes |
| Keyboard | Backlit Chiclet Keyboard Per-Key RGB |
| Backlit Keyboard | Backlit |
| Webcam | 1080P FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello |
| Card Reader | None |
| Style | Thin and Light |
| Type | Gaming & Entertainment |
| Usage | Consumer |
| AC Adapter/Charger | Rectangle Conn, 280W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 14A, 280W, Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz universal |
| Battery | 90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion |
Questions about this item
When will the 16 GB DDR5 5600MHz memory need to be upgraded or replaced?
The 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR5 5600MHz dual-channel memory is soldered and cannot be upgraded; replacement would require a motherboard swap if a module fails.
What thermal limit appears first on the i7-14650HX during sustained all-core workloads?
The 16-core i7-14650HX hits its 5.7 GHz turbo ceiling briefly then settles at lower clocks once the 30 MB cache and VRM temperatures trigger power throttling under continuous load.
How loud do the fans get and how hot does the chassis feel after hours of gaming?
The dual-fan cooling with Conductonaut on CPU and Gelid GC Extreme on GPU keeps surface temperatures moderate; fan noise rises to a noticeable but not intrusive level during extended sessions.
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