ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) G615LR / GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (BYHC5USE64SH)

ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) G615LR: The G615LR version of the ROG Strix G16 (2025) family: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU. G16 versions with RTX 5060, 5070, 5080 or AMD processors and the 18-inch Strix G18 are separate.

GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (BYHC5USE64SH): BYHC5USE64SH (US): Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080 Laptop GPU 16 GB, 32 GB DDR5, 1 TB SSD, Windows 11 Home, Dark Tide. The BZH (RTX 5090) and BXH (RTX 5070 Ti, 140 W) in the same chassis and the AMD-based AORUS MASTER 16 are separate configurations.

SpecificationASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) G615LRGIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (BYHC5USE64SH)
Release year20252025
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX (24 cores / 24 threads) ASUSIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX; 24 cores / 24 threads, 36 MB cache, up to 5.4 GHz GIGABYTE
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU; 12 GB GDDR7; ROG Boost 1565 MHz; 140 W (115 W TGP + 25 W Dynamic Boost)

140 W is the maximum total graphics power; the 25 W Dynamic Boost portion is shifted to the GPU when processor load is low. Real power in games varies with profile and temperature.

ASUS		NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU, 16 GB GDDR7; up to 175 W graphics power including Dynamic Boost; up to 1,902 MHz AI Boost clock (1,702 + 200 MHz OC)

175 W includes the share Dynamic Boost shifts to the GPU when CPU load is low; GIGABYTE notes the figure may vary by scenario. The desktop RTX 5080 is a different card.

GIGABYTE
GPU switchingMUX switch and NVIDIA Advanced Optimus

The MUX switch connects the internal display directly to the NVIDIA GPU to cut latency in games; Advanced Optimus makes that switch without a restart.

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MemoryDDR5-5600; two SO-DIMM slots

Memory is socketed, so it can be upgraded later; the shipped capacity varies by SKU.

ASUS		DDR5-5600; two SO-DIMM slots, up to 64 GB

Memory is not soldered. The BYHC5USE64SH ships with 2 × 16 GB, so both slots are filled and upgrading means swapping modules.

GIGABYTE
StorageTwo M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD slots

The shipped SSD capacity varies by SKU; the second slot can be used to add a drive later.

ASUS		PCIe NVMe M.2; one PCIe Gen5 and one PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 slot, up to 4 TB

A second SSD can be added. The Gen5 slot gives higher sequential speeds with a compatible Gen5 SSD; which slot the factory SSD uses can vary by configuration.

GIGABYTE
Display16-inch 2.5K (2560 × 1600) IPS-level panel; 240 Hz; 3 ms; 100% DCI-P3; G-Sync

ASUS also lists FHD+ 165 Hz and 300 Hz panel options in the family; check the panel of the specific SKU being bought.

ASUS		16-inch 16:10 OLED, 2560 × 1600 (WQXGA), 240 Hz, 1 ms; 100% DCI-P3; 500 nits peak; 1,000,000:1 contrast; glossy surface

240 Hz shows motion more clearly in fast games and puts the RTX 5080’s high frame rates on screen; 500 nits is an HDR peak, not sustained full-screen brightness.

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PortsOn all versions 3 × USB-A 10 Gb/s, HDMI 2.1 FRL, 3.5 mm audio jack; plus layout A: USB-C 10 Gb/s (DisplayPort and charging), Thunderbolt 4, RJ45 Ethernet; layout B: 2 × Thunderbolt 5, 2.5G Ethernet

Which layout ships depends on the SKU; ASUS’s table does not split this per model.

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WirelessWi-Fi 7 (2 × 2, tri-band); Bluetooth 5.4 ASUSWi-Fi 7 (802.11be, 2×2); Bluetooth 5.4 GIGABYTE
Battery and power90 Wh, 4-cell lithium-ion; 280 W or 380 W adapter; 100 W charging over USB-C

USB-C delivers at most 100 W, below what the 280 W or 380 W adapter supplies.

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CoolingEnd-to-end vapor chamber, three fans; liquid metal on the CPU, and on the GPU only on the RTX 5080 and RTX 5070 Ti versions

As this version has the RTX 5070 Ti, the GPU also gets liquid metal.

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Service accessTool-less bottom panel; access to RAM, SSD and fans ASUS—
Camera and audio1080p IR camera; Dolby Atmos ASUS—
Size and weight35.4 × 26.8 × 2.28–3.08 cm; 2.65 kg ASUS357 × 254 × 23–29.9 mm; about 2.5 kg GIGABYTE
Operating systemWindows 11 Home ASUS—
Hybrid graphics—NVIDIA Advanced Optimus and G-SYNC

Advanced Optimus switches the display between integrated graphics and the RTX GPU without a reboot: a direct GPU path in games, battery savings in light work.

GIGABYTE
Display certifications—VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500, VESA ClearMR 10000, Dolby Vision, Pantone Validated, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light

True Black 500 certifies HDR peak brightness of 500 nits together with OLED’s deep blacks; ClearMR 10000 is a motion-clarity tier.

GIGABYTE
Left ports—DC-in; RJ-45 1 Gbit LAN; HDMI 2.1; USB-A (USB 3.2 Gen 2); USB-C Thunderbolt 5 (USB4, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery 3.0)

The Thunderbolt 5 port suits high-bandwidth external SSDs, docks and DisplayPort 2.1 monitors; HDMI 2.1 supports high-refresh TVs and monitors.

GIGABYTE
Right ports—USB-A (USB 3.2 Gen 2); USB-C Thunderbolt 4 (USB4, DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery 3.0); microSD card reader (UHS-II); 3.5 mm headphone/mic combo

The two USB-C ports differ in speed and display version; for a high-resolution external display the left Thunderbolt 5 port is the better choice.

GIGABYTE
Audio and camera—Four 2 W speakers, Dolby Atmos, Smart Amp; 1080p IR camera, Windows Hello face login, array microphone GIGABYTE
Keyboard—3-zone RGB backlight, up to 1.7 mm key travel, N-key rollover

N-key rollover means every simultaneously pressed key is registered, avoiding missed inputs in games. Lighting is set in three zones, not per key.

GIGABYTE
Battery and adapter—99 Wh lithium-ion; 330 W AC adapter

99 Wh is close to the upper limit for laptop batteries allowed on planes. Full GPU power needs the 330 W adapter; USB-C charging via Power Delivery 3.0 is possible but performance is reduced.

GIGABYTE
Operating system and security—Windows 11 Home or Windows 11 Pro (by region); firmware TPM (Intel PTT) GIGABYTE
Colour—Dark Tide GIGABYTE