Razer Blade 16 (2026) / ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2023) G614JV

Razer Blade 16 (2026): RZ09-0581; black; RTX 50 configurations

ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2023) G614JV: G614JV-N4172X: Intel Core i9-13980HX, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 8 GB (140 W), 32 GB DDR5, 2 TB SSD, 16-inch QHD+ 240 Hz display. The Canadian G614JV-BS74-CB comes with an i7-13650HX and a 165 Hz display; the G614JI (RTX 4070), G614JZ (RTX 4080) and the 2024/2025 Strix G16 models are separate.

SpecificationRazer Blade 16 (2026)ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2023) G614JV
Release year20262023
ModelRZ09-0581 Razer—
ProcessorCore Ultra 9 386H; 16 cores / 16 threads RazerIntel Core i9-13980HX; 24 cores (8 performance + 16 efficiency), 2.2 GHz base, up to 5.6 GHz, 36 MB cache

Intel lists 55 W base and 157 W maximum turbo power for this processor; the laptop’s cooling determines the real sustained power.

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GPU optionsRTX 5070 Ti 12 GB / 5080 16 GB / 5090 24 GB

These are separate configurations.

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Memory options32 or 64 GB LPDDR5X-9600; soldered Razer—
SSD options1 or 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe Razer—
SSD slots2 × M.2 NVMe 2280, including occupied slots Razer—
Display16-inch OLED; 2560 × 1600; 16:10 RazerROG Nebula: 16-inch QHD+ 16:10 (2560 × 1600), IPS-level, anti-glare; 240 Hz, 3 ms, 100% DCI-P3, G-Sync, Pantone Validated

G-Sync matches the display refresh to the GPU’s frame rate to reduce tearing. 100% DCI-P3 means it covers the cinema colour space; Pantone validation refers to factory colour calibration.

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CoolingVapour chamber Razer—
USB-CThunderbolt 5 + Thunderbolt 4

Manual: USB PD 3.0 20 V / up to 100 W.

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Other ports3 × USB-A Gen2; HDMI 2.1; UHS-II SD; 3.5 mm Razer—
WirelessWi-Fi 7; Bluetooth 6.0 RazerWi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) triple-band 2 × 2; Bluetooth 5.2 ASUS
Camera1080p; Windows Hello IR Razer—
KeyboardPer-key RGB; 1.5 mm travel Razer—
Audio6 speakers; dual microphones Razer—
Battery90 Wh Razer—
WeightApproximately 2.14 kg Razer—
Graphics—NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU, 8 GB GDDR6; ROG Boost 2420 MHz at 140 W (115 W + 25 W Dynamic Boost)

ASUS adds a 50 MHz factory overclock to NVIDIA’s 2370 MHz. 115 W is the card’s sustained limit; Dynamic Boost shifts 25 W to the GPU when the CPU load is low. The GPU is soldered and cannot be upgraded.

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Graphics switching—MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus

The MUX switch connects the internal display directly to the NVIDIA GPU; Advanced Optimus can switch without a restart.

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Memory—32 GB (2 × 16 GB) DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM; 2 slots, up to 32 GB, dual channel

The modules are replaceable, but ASUS gives 32 GB as the maximum for this model; both slots come filled.

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Storage—2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD; 2 × M.2 PCIe slots

The second M.2 slot is for an additional SSD.

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

For G-SYNC on an external monitor use the USB‑C port; on this SKU the Thunderbolt 4 port is not listed with G-SYNC. The 2.5G LAN of the RTX 4080 models is not on this model.

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Keyboard and lighting—Per-key RGB backlit chiclet keyboard, touchpad with NumberPad support; Aura Sync light bar

NumberPad lets the touchpad act as a numeric keypad.

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Audio and camera—2 speakers, Smart Amp, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certification for headphones, AI noise cancelling; 720p HD camera

No Windows Hello face recognition camera is listed.

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Battery and power—90 Wh, 4-cell lithium-ion; ø6.0 mm 280 W adapter; ASUS also lists a 100 W USB‑C adapter

Full GPU and CPU power needs the 280 W adapter. ASUS says whether adapters are included varies by country and model.

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