ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) G615LR / MSI Sword 16 HX B14VGKG-063ID

The HX series is a high-power laptop processor; real performance depends on MSI’s power modes and cooling.

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.

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.

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

Memory is not soldered; capacity can be raised by replacing the two modules.

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

The second slot allows an extra SSD; the Gen5-compatible slot accepts faster new-generation SSDs.

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

The 16:10 ratio gives more vertical space at the same width; 240 Hz shows motion more smoothly in high-frame-rate games.

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

The Type-C port outputs video. Independent testing reports that the laptop cannot be charged over USB-C; the 200 W adapter is used for charging.

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

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

The RTX 4070 Laptop GPU can be configured between 35 and 115 W; this SKU sits at the top of that range. Dynamic Boost shifts power to the GPU when CPU load is low.