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ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2023) G614JV-BS74-CB

The ROG Strix G16 (2023) is ASUS’s 16-inch mid-range gaming laptop. This SKU has the 14-core i7-13650HX and an RTX 4060 Laptop GPU running at up to 140 W, and can be upgraded through two SO-DIMM and two M.2 slots. Independent testing saw the CPU go above 90 °C in games while the touch surfaces stayed cool.

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.

ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2023) G614JV-BS74-CB — ASUS product image of the ROG Strix G16 (2023), front view with the lid open.
ASUS product image of the ROG Strix G16 (2023), front view with the lid open.

Specifications

SpecificationValue
ProcessorIntel 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.

GraphicsNVIDIA 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.

Display16-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.

Memory16 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.

Storage1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD; 2 × M.2 PCIe slots

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

Ports1 × 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.

WirelessWi‑Fi 6E (triple band, 2 × 2); Bluetooth 5.2
Keyboard and lightingPer-key RGB backlit chiclet keyboard; Aura Sync light bar

There is no numeric keypad.

Audio and camera2 speakers, Dolby Atmos, AI noise cancelling; 720p HD camera

There is no face-recognition camera or fingerprint reader.

Battery and power90 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.

Operating system and securityWindows 11 Home; firmware TPM; BIOS password
Size and weight35.4 × 26.4 × 2.26–3.04 cm; 2.50 kg

From the manufacturer

ASUS presents the Strix G16 with up to 140 W of GPU power and an Aura Sync light bar. ASUS ROG Canada

Strengths and limitations

  • Ultrabook Review measured the CPU reaching about 95 °C in games with the laptop on a desk and the GPU at 80–82 °C on an i9 + RTX 4060 unit in the same chassis; a raised stand gained a few degrees. Fan noise was ~48 dBA in Turbo, ~38 dBA in Performance and under 35 dBA in Silent, and the Performance profile cut frame rates by only 5–10%. The palm rest and keyboard rarely went above the high 30s °C. Bright status LEDs, a hinge that stops at 135° and no biometric login were negatives.

    Ultrabook Review (October 2023); test unit a Strix G16 (2023) with i9-13980HX, RTX 4060 and QHD+ display, same chassis.

    Ultrabook Review: Asus ROG Strix G16 review (Core i9, RTX 4060, RTX 4070)

Owner experiences and issues

  • Owners praise how the RTX 4060 and i7-13650HX run current games smoothly, the 165 Hz screen and the fan modes; several said they upgraded the memory to 32 GB. Separately reported problems: freezing or failing to power on within the first day, a black screen within a year that recovered only with the graphics driver reset shortcut, motherboard failure at 17 months and within two years, duplicate display mode not working, a short power cord and weak battery life. One buyer noted the listing mentioned a Nebula display while the laptop came with the FHD+ panel. These reports do not indicate a failure rate.

    The 43 reviews on Best Buy Canada listing 18928809 (G614JV-BS74-CB), some syndicated from asus.com; store pickup comments excluded.

    Best Buy Canada: ASUS ROG Strix G16 165Hz (i7-13650HX, RTX 4060) reviews

Tags

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Sources

  1. ASUS ROG Canada: ROG Strix G16 (2023) tech specs
  2. Ultrabook Review: Asus ROG Strix G16 review (Core i9, RTX 4060, RTX 4070)
  3. Best Buy Canada: ASUS ROG Strix G16 165Hz (i7-13650HX, RTX 4060) reviews