ASUS ROG Strix G16 | i7-14650HX | RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 | 16" FHD+ 165Hz | 16GB DDR5 | 1TB Gen4 NVMe – Gaming Laptop

The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) in Eclipse Gray is a 2025-generation 16-inch gaming laptop built for enthusiast and competitive gamers who demand NVIDIA Blackwell-generation RTX 5060 performance, a 14th Generation Intel Core i7-14650HX processor, and a full suite of ROG's most advanced thermal, display, and connectivity technology — at the accessible entry point of the ROG Strix G16 lineup. With DLSS 4, Wi-Fi 7, Thunderbolt 4, a 90WHr battery, per-key RGB, and ROG's end-to-end vapor chamber cooling with liquid metal, the G16 (2025) delivers a hardware package that significantly outperforms its price tier.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 LAPTOP GPU — BLACKWELL, 8GB GDDR7, DLSS 4

The RTX 5060 Laptop GPU is powered by NVIDIA's Blackwell GPU architecture — the same generational leap from Ada Lovelace (RTX 40 series) that brought transformer-based neural rendering, fourth-generation Tensor Cores, and DLSS 4 to gaming laptops. With 8GB of GDDR7 VRAM on a 128-bit memory bus, the RTX 5060 delivers fast frame rates at 1920×1200 FHD+ in demanding AAA titles at high-to-ultra settings — handling games like Cyberpunk 2077, Black Myth: Wukong, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 with the visual fidelity and frame consistency the 165Hz display demands.

DLSS 4 — MULTI FRAME GENERATION + AI RENDERING

DLSS 4 (Deep Learning Super Sampling) is NVIDIA's fourth-generation AI-powered upscaling and frame generation technology, running on Blackwell's dedicated Tensor Cores. Multi Frame Generation — a DLSS 4 exclusive — generates up to three additional AI-rendered frames for every natively rendered frame, delivering frame rates that would otherwise require significantly more powerful hardware. At FHD+ on the ROG Strix G16's 165Hz display, DLSS 4 enables ultra-high frame rates in DLSS-supported titles with minimal perceptible quality loss — filling the 165Hz display with smooth, responsive frames that raw rasterisation alone cannot sustain in demanding scenes.

14TH GEN INTEL CORE i7-14650HX — 16 CORES, UP TO 5.2GHz

The Intel Core i7-14650HX is a 14th Generation Raptor Lake Refresh HX-series processor featuring 8 Performance cores (P-cores) running up to 5.2GHz and 8 Efficiency cores (E-cores) across 16 cores, 24 threads, and 30MB L3 cache. The HX platform's high-power CPU headroom feeds the RTX 5060 consistently under combined CPU-GPU gaming load — preventing CPU bottlenecking in frame-rate-sensitive competitive titles, open-world games, and streaming/gaming simultaneously.

16" FHD+ IPS 165Hz DISPLAY — 16:10, ACR FILM, 100% sRGB, 3ms

The 16-inch FHD+ (1920×1200) IPS display delivers the full ROG gaming display experience in the Strix G16's entry configuration:

- 165Hz refresh rate: smooth, responsive motion at full FHD+ resolution

- 3ms response time: fast pixel transitions with minimal ghosting at 165Hz

- 16:10 aspect ratio: 11% more vertical screen space than 16:9 — more content visible in-game, in browser, and in productivity applications

- 100% sRGB: accurate, vibrant colour reproduction across gaming and creative content

- ACR (Anti-glare Coating with Reflectance reduction) film: ASUS's advanced anti-glare treatment reduces glare and improves contrast over standard matte coatings

- 300 nits peak brightness: clear, well-exposed visuals in ambient lighting conditions

16GB DDR5 5600MHz — GAMING-OPTIMISED MEMORY

16GB of DDR5 5600MHz provides fast, gaming-optimised memory bandwidth for the RTX 5060 and i7-14650HX platform — handling all current AAA gaming workloads, simultaneous streaming, Discord, and browser sessions without memory pressure. DDR5 5600MHz's higher bandwidth over DDR4 directly benefits the RTX 5060's GPU-compute operations and reduces CPU memory latency under mixed gaming and application loads.

1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD — FAST GAME LOAD, LARGE LIBRARY

The 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD provides fast game install times, rapid level load, and quick asset streaming — with sequential read speeds up to 7,000MB/s depending on the installed drive — accommodating a substantial modern game library with room for the operating system and productivity applications. A second M.2 slot supports future storage expansion without replacing the primary drive.

ROG INTELLIGENT COOLING — VAPOR CHAMBER + TRI-FAN + LIQUID METAL

The ROG Strix G16 (2025) features ASUS's most advanced thermal system in the G16 line:

- End-to-end vapor chamber: a single continuous vapor chamber spans both CPU and GPU die areas simultaneously — distributing heat across the full heatsink surface more efficiently than heatpipe-only designs

- Tri-fan technology: three fans — two on the heatsink exits, one additional — maximise airflow volume and exhaust efficiency under sustained gaming load

- Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal: ASUS applies Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal thermal compound to both the CPU and GPU chipsets — providing lower thermal resistance than standard thermal paste, reducing peak die temperatures, and sustaining higher boost clocks for longer under gaming load

WI-FI 7 (802.11be) — NEXT-GENERATION WIRELESS GAMING

Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 (2x2, 802.11be) delivers the next generation of wireless gaming connectivity — with theoretical maximum throughput of 5.8Gbps, sub-2ms latency, and multi-link operation (MLO) that simultaneously uses 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands for maximum stability and minimum interference. For competitive online gaming, cloud streaming, and high-speed content downloads, Wi-Fi 7 provides a measurable networking advantage over Wi-Fi 6E systems. Bluetooth 5.4 supports simultaneous wireless peripheral connections with low latency.

THUNDERBOLT 4 DUAL USB-C — EGPU, 4K DISPLAY, HIGH-SPEED TRANSFER

The ROG Strix G16 features two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports — each supporting 40Gbps data transfer, DisplayPort 1.4 video output, Power Delivery charging, and G-Sync compatibility for external monitors. Thunderbolt 4's 40Gbps bandwidth enables external GPU enclosure connection, dual 4K monitor output, and NVMe SSD docking at full PCIe Gen3 ×4 speeds — making the G16 a genuine dual-purpose gaming and high-performance workstation platform.

PER-KEY RGB BACKLIT KEYBOARD

The full-size per-key RGB backlit keyboard supports ASUS Aura Sync for individually programmable key lighting across the full 16.8 million colour spectrum — enabling game-reactive lighting profiles, application-specific key highlighting, and custom aesthetic setups coordinated with compatible ROG peripherals.

DOLBY ATMOS — 2× 4W SPEAKER SYSTEM

Dual 4W speakers with Dolby Atmos processing deliver spatial audio with directional sound positioning for gaming, cinematic content, and video calls — producing richer, fuller audio from the built-in speaker system than standard gaming laptop audio implementations.

90WHr BATTERY — LARGEST IN CLASS

The 90WHr 4-cell battery is among the largest batteries available in a 16-inch gaming laptop — extending unplugged runtime for productivity, streaming, and light gaming sessions between charges. The ROG Strix G16 supports USB-C Power Delivery charging on both Thunderbolt 4 ports for flexible charging without the proprietary barrel connector.

COMPREHENSIVE CONNECTIVITY

- 2x Thunderbolt 4 USB-C (40Gbps, DP1.4, PD, G-Sync)

- 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps)

- 1x HDMI 2.1 (4K@120Hz external output)

- 1x RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet

- 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack

- Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, 2x2, Intel BE200) + Bluetooth 5.4

KEY SPECIFICATIONS

- CPU: Intel Core i7-14650HX (14th Gen) | 16 cores (8P+8E) | 24 threads | up to 5.2GHz | 30MB Cache

- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU | 8GB GDDR7 | 128-bit | Blackwell | DLSS 4

- RAM: 16GB DDR5 5600MHz (2 slots, upgradeable)

- Storage: 1TB M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD (2nd M.2 slot available)

- Display: 16" FHD+ (1920×1200) | IPS | 165Hz | 3ms | 16:10 | 100% sRGB | 300 nits | ACR anti-glare | Dolby Vision

- Wireless: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, 2x2, Intel BE200) + Bluetooth 5.4

- Ports: 2x TB4 USB-C (DP1.4+PD+G-Sync), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm Audio

- Keyboard: Per-key RGB backlit, ASUS Aura Sync

- Audio: 2x 4W Dolby Atmos speakers

- Webcam: FHD 1080p + IR Camera

- Cooling: End-to-end vapor chamber + tri-fan + Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal (CPU+GPU)

- Battery: 90WHr 4-cell | USB-C PD charging supported

- Dimensions: 354.9 x 259.9 x 21.9–24.5mm

- Weight: 2.65 kg (5.83 lbs)

- Colour: Eclipse Gray

- OS: Windows 11 Home

- Warranty: 1-Year Limited Hardware Warranty (ASUS)