ASUS ROG Strix G16 G614FM-RV169W | R9 9955HX RTX 5060

Asus ROG Strix G16 G614JIR-N3009W

Comprehensive review of the ASUS ROG Strix G16 G614FM-RV169W laptop: a performance beast with the latest technologies

The ROG Strix series continues ROG Strix Proving its dominance in the world of portable gaming laptops by offering uncompromising devices. This version (G614FM-RV169W) represents the pinnacle of its class, integrating one of the most powerful AMD processors ever with the next-generation graphics card from NVIDIA, delivering an unparalleled gaming and productivity experience thanks to the smart cooling system and professional display.

Features of the ASUS ROG Strix G16 Laptop

This laptop offers exceptional hardware that places it among devices designed for very heavy use, with its features distributed as follows:

Crushing processing performance (AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX)

Inside this device pulses the AMD Ryzen™ 9 9955HX terrifying processor, which includes 16 cores and 32 threads with a frequency approaching 5.4 GHz. With a massive cache (80MB Cache), this processor ensures you have super processing power capable of grinding through the heaviest games, complex editing software, and 3D modeling without any slowdown.

Next-generation ultra-fast graphics (RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7)

To ensure graphical performance that matches the power of the processor, the laptop comes with a NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 equipped with revolutionary memory GDDR7 with a capacity of 8GB. The card operates at a power of up to 115 watts (Dynamic Boost), fully supported by MUX Switch and Advanced Optimus to reduce latency and direct frames to the screen efficiently.

Immersive competitive display (165Hz & Dolby Vision)

The laptop features a 16-inch display with a 16:10 aspect ratio (FHD+ 1920 x 1200). To meet the demands of gamers, the display offers a refresh rate of 165Hz and a response time of 3ms with G-Sync. The device has not forgotten content creators; the screen covers a color space 100% sRGB and supports Dolby Vision HDR, providing a vibrant cinematic viewing experience.

Fast storage and future connectivity

The device features fast RAM 16GB DDR5-5600, and a massive storage drive with a capacity of 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, both of which are upgradeable thanks to the availability of additional ports. It also uniquely features two USB 4 ports with incredible data transfer speeds (40Gbps), and support for faster Wi-Fi 6E networks.

Smart cooling and a giant battery

To manage this immense power, the device relies on an intelligent cooling system (ROG intelligent cooling). It comes in a professional design in Eclipse Gray with a metal cover, and a massive battery 90WHrs that supports fast charging (50% in 30 minutes), in addition to an advanced surround sound system (Dolby Atmos and Smart Amp) and an ROG backpack included in the box.

Who is this laptop for?

For professional gamers (Hardcore Gamers) and creators looking for maximum possible power. With the powerful Ryzen 9 9955HX processor and the RTX 5060 GDDR7 graphics card, this device is a complete workstation and a high-end gaming computer, designed to last for many years with the heaviest tasks and the latest games without compromising on screen quality or port speed.

Specifications of the ASUS ROG Strix G16 laptop

Processor & Chipset

• Processor: AMD Ryzen™ 9 9955HX Processor 2.5GHz (80MB Cache, up to 5.4GHz, 16 cores, 32 Threads)

• Operating System: Windows 11

• Chipset: N/A

Graphics & Cooling

• Discrete/Optimus: MUX Switch + NVIDIA® Advanced Optimus

• Graphic: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU

• Graphic Wattage: ROG Boost:1610MHz at 115W (1560MHz Boost Clock+50MHz OC, 100W+15W Dynamic Boost)

• Graphic Memory: 8GB GDDR7

• Integrated GPU: AMD Radeon™ Graphics

• Thermal Feature: ROG intelligent cooling

Display

• Panel Size & Resolution: 16-inch, FHD+ 16:10 (1920 x 1200, WUXGA)

• Refresh Rate & Tech: 165Hz, IPS-level, Adaptive-Sync technology: G-Sync

• Response Time (G2G): 3ms

• Brightness & Contrast: 300nits, 1000:1 Contrast Ratio

• Color Accuracy: 100% SRGB

• Viewing Angle: 170

• Surface texture of display: Anti-glare(AG) display

• Support Dolby Vision HDR: Yes

Memory & Storage

• DIMM Memory: 16GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (The memory speed of the systems vary by CPU SPEC)

• Total System Memory: DDR5 16GB

• Memory Slot & Max: 2x SO-DIMM slots, Memory Max. 64GB

• Storage: 1TB PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ M.2 SSD

• M.2 slots support either SATA or NVMe: 2

• M.2 SSD Support List: 512G/ 1TB /2TB G4x4 Value PCIe SSD

• Expansion Slot (includes used): 2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, 2x M.2 PCIe

Keyboard, Touchpad, Camera & Audio

• Keyboard Type: Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 4-Zone RGB, With Copilot key

• Touchpad: Touchpad

• Camera: 1080P FHD camera, Built-in array microphone

• Audio: 2-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology, 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack, Built-in array microphone

• Audio Tech: Smart Amp Technology, AI noise-canceling technology, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certification (for headphone)

Connectivity & Ports

• Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E(802.11ax) (Triple band) 2*2 + Bluetooth® 5.3 Wireless Card

• LAN: 10/100/1000 Mbps

• I/O Ports:

  • 1x Type-C USB 4 with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery / G-SYNC (data speed up to 40Gbps)

  • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (data speed up to 10Gbps)

  • 1x Type-C USB 4 with support for DisplayPort™ / G-SYNC (data speed up to 40Gbps)

  • 1x RJ45 LAN port

• Display output: 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL

Power, Design & Security

• Battery: 90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion (Recharge from 0-50% in 30 minutes)

• Power Supply ø6.0, 280W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 14A, 280W, Input: 100~240C AC 50/60Hz universal

• Required charging power: Min: 45W / Max: 100W

• Dimension (W x D x H): 35.4 x 26.4 x 2.26 ~ 3.04 cm (13.94" x 10.39" x 0.89" ~ 1.20")

• Weight 2.50 Kg (5.51 lbs)

• Color & Materials: Eclipse Gray, Aluminum (Top case), Texture plastic (LCD cover & Bottom case)

• Aura Sync: Yes

• Security: Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM), BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection

Included Software & Accessories

• Software & Subscriptions: 1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers, McAfee® 30 days free trial, Xbox Game Pass for PC_3 months

• Included in the Box: ROG backpack