ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2026) / ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2023) G614JV-BS74-CB

ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2026): G815LW-SA331X · RTX 5080 Laptop, 64 GB / 2 TB

ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2023) G614JV-BS74-CB: G614JV-BS74-CB: Intel Core i7-13650HX, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 8 GB, 16 GB DDR5, 1 TB SSD, 16-inch FHD+ 165 Hz display (Canadian SKU). The RTX 4050 G614JU, the RTX 4070 G614JI and the QHD+ 240 Hz display versions in the same chassis are separate.

SpecificationASUS ROG Strix G18 (2026)ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2023) G614JV-BS74-CB
Release year20262023
Release year2026 ASUS—
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus ASUSIntel Core i7-13650HX; 14 cores (6 performance + 8 efficiency), 2.6 GHz, up to 4.9 GHz, 24 MB cache

HX-series chips are near-desktop laptop processors that run at high power limits; fan noise and temperature depend on the ASUS power profile chosen.

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CPU cores24 cores / 24 threads ASUS—
CPU frequency2.7 GHz; up to 5.5 GHz ASUS—
CPU cache36 MB ASUS—
NPUIntel AI Boost; up to 13 TOPS ASUS—
GraphicsGeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU; distinct from the desktop RTX 5080 ASUSNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU; 8 GB GDDR6; ROG Boost 2420 MHz; 140 W (115 W + 25 W Dynamic Boost)

2420 MHz is the 2370 MHz boost clock plus a 50 MHz ASUS overclock. 115 W is the upper power class for the RTX 4060 Laptop; Dynamic Boost shifts spare CPU power to the GPU. The graphics chip is soldered to the motherboard and cannot be upgraded.

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Graphics memory16 GB GDDR7 ASUS—
GPU power limit150 W + conditional 25 W Dynamic Boost; up to 175 W ASUS—
GPU clockROG Boost 1550 MHz; 1500 MHz + 50 MHz OC ASUS—
Display18-inch Mini LED; 2560 × 1600, 16:10 ASUS16-inch FHD+ (1920 × 1200, 16:10); IPS-level, anti-glare; 165 Hz; 7 ms; sRGB 100%

165 Hz shows smoother motion at up to 165 frames per second in games, provided the game reaches that frame rate. “IPS-level” means ASUS does not state the exact panel type.

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Refresh rate240 Hz; G-SYNC ASUS—
Color and surfaceClaimed 100% DCI-P3; anti-glare, low-reflection AGLR ASUS—
GPU switchingMUX switch and NVIDIA Advanced Optimus ASUS—
RAM64 GB: 2 × 32 GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM ASUS—
Memory slots2 SO-DIMM slots; both occupied; up to 64 GB ASUS—
Storage2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD ASUS1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD; 2 × M.2 PCIe slots

The second M.2 slot can take an additional SSD.

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SSD slots2 M.2 PCIe slots in total, including used slots ASUS—
USB-A3 × USB 3.2 Gen 2, 10 Gbit/s ASUS—
USB-C2 × Thunderbolt 5; DisplayPort, Power Delivery, G-SYNC ASUS—
Video outputHDMI 2.1 FRL ASUS—
Wired networking2.5 Gbit/s Ethernet ASUS—
Wireless networkingTri-band 2 × 2 Wi-Fi 7; Bluetooth 5.4 ASUS—
Camera1080p IR; Windows Hello ASUS—
AudioTwo speakers, Dolby Atmos; 3.5 mm combo jack ASUS—
KeyboardPer-key RGB, numeric keypad ASUS—
Battery90 Wh; 4-cell lithium-ion ASUS—
Power adapter380 W; 20 V / 19 A ASUS—
Dimensions399 × 298 × 23.5–32 mm ASUS—
Weight3.20 kg ASUS—
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro ASUS—
Memory—16 GB (2 × 8 GB) DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM; 2 slots; up to 32 GB according to ASUS

The memory modules are replaceable; both slots are filled for dual-channel operation.

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Ports—1 × Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, 40 Gbit/s); 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, power delivery, G-SYNC, 10 Gbit/s); 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A; HDMI 2.1 FRL; RJ45 LAN; 3.5 mm audio jack

The Thunderbolt 4 port does not accept charging; USB-C charging goes through the other Type-C port. There is no SD card reader.

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Wireless—Wi‑Fi 6E (triple band, 2 × 2); Bluetooth 5.2 ASUS
Keyboard and lighting—Per-key RGB backlit chiclet keyboard; Aura Sync light bar

There is no numeric keypad.

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Audio and camera—2 speakers, Dolby Atmos, AI noise cancelling; 720p HD camera

There is no face-recognition camera or fingerprint reader.

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Battery and power—90 Wh, 4-cell lithium-ion; 280 W adapter (ø6.0 mm)

The 280 W adapter is needed for full GPU and CPU power; performance drops on battery.

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Operating system and security—Windows 11 Home; firmware TPM; BIOS password ASUS
Size and weight—35.4 × 26.4 × 2.26–3.04 cm; 2.50 kg ASUS