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AASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) G615LP

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General

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Series

ROG Strix2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025Read 16 October 2026ROG Strix G16 (2025) G615, ASUS ROG Strix line.

Titan1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWJG-614US.pdfRead 10 October 2026Titan 18 HX AI A2XW family name on the sheet.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

G615LP-XS971Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 16 October 2026G615LP-XS97 column. The G615LP-MS96 column differs: 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Home and a 4-zone RGB keyboard. It is a separate model number and is not stored here.

A2XWJG-614US1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWJG-614US.pdfRead 10 October 2026US specification sheet for Titan 18 HX AI A2XWJG-614US, dated 2026-03-12.

GTIN / EAN

1971059229215Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F7J4QFTLRead 16 October 2026UPC 197105922921 in the item details of the ASUS-sold listing, Model Number and Mfr Part Number G615LP-XS97.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

7 January 20257Press releasepress.asus.com/news/press-releases/asus-rog-strix-2025-laptop-lineupRead 16 October 2026TAIPEI, January 7, 2025: ASUS ROG announces the 2025 ROG Strix lineup, which lists the Intel-based Strix G16 (G615).

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Status

Available5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F7J4QFTLRead 16 October 2026Listing for G615LP-XS97 live on 2026-10-16. The CDW distributor page says the item was discontinued on August 12, 2026, which is a reseller catalog note.

Available1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWJG-614US.pdfRead 10 October 2026The A2XWJG-614US sheet is published on the MSI storage site.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615LP12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Asus-launches-new-ROG-Strix-G16-and-Strix-G18-gaming-laptops-for-2026.1252870.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says Asus refreshed the current Strix G16 for 2026 and compares it with last year's models.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F7J4QFTLRead 16 October 2026Amazon.com US listing sold under the ASUS name.

US1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWJG-614US.pdfRead 10 October 2026US SKU (-614US) on the MSI US specification folder.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Eclipse Gray5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F7J4QFTLRead 16 October 2026Color: Eclipse Gray.

Core Black1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWJG-614US.pdfRead 10 October 2026Chassis Color: Core Black.

Segment

Gaming2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025Read 16 October 2026ROG Strix gaming laptop.

Gaming1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWJG-614US.pdfRead 10 October 2026MSI Titan flagship gaming laptop with RTX 5090 and a 400W adapter.

Form factor

Clamshell2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025Read 16 October 2026Standard clamshell gaming laptop. The page lists no convertible or detachable mode.

Clamshell1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWJG-614US.pdfRead 10 October 2026Standard clamshell laptop. The sheet lists no convertible or detachable mode.

Chassis

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DimensionsiClosed laptop body size. Minimum and maximum thickness describe the front and rear or other points stated by the maker.

Width354Depth268Thickness (min)22.8Thickness (max)30.8mm(13.9 × 10.6 × 0.9 to 1.2 in)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 16 October 202635.4 x 26.8 x 2.28 ~ 3.08 cm.

Width404Depth307.5Thickness (min)24Thickness (max)32.05mm(15.9 × 12.1 × 0.9 to 1.3 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/vn/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWJG%20%28622VN%29.pdfRead 10 October 2026404 x 307.5 x 24-32.05 mm on the Vietnam sheet of A2XWJG (622VN). The US sheet gives 15.91 x 12.11 x 0.94-1.26 inches for the same chassis.

Weight (published)iPublished laptop weight without the charger. A starting weight is identified in the source note and may vary with configuration.

2.65kg(5.8 lb)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 16 October 20262.65 Kg (5.84 lbs).

3.6kg(7.9 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWJG-614US.pdfRead 10 October 2026Weight (W/ Battery) 7.94 (pounds), 3.6 kg on the Vietnam and German sheets.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/vn/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWJG%20%28622VN%29.pdfRead 10 October 20263.6 kg.

Lid material

Aluminium10Reviewsmartprix.com/bytes/asus-rog-strix-g16-2025-review-g615lr-s5190ws-a-gamers-delightRead 16 October 2026Review of the G615LR-S5190WS on the same chassis: the lid is aluminum and the rest of the body is polycarbonate.

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Bottom material

Plastic11Reviewultrabookreview.com/72307-asus-rog-strix-g16-g615lw-reviewRead 16 October 2026Review of the G615LW on the same chassis: plastic main chassis and a metal lid, with a smooth plastic base.

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Max hinge angle

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150°5Reviewultrabookreview.com/72459-msi-titan-18-hx-5090-reviewRead 10 October 2026The screen opens to about 150 degrees.

MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)iManufacturer claim of MIL-STD-810 testing. The revision and tested procedures belong in the source note. This is not proof of every standard test.

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Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal of the main built-in display. Rounded-corner displays may be measured as a full rectangle.

16in(40.6 cm)2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025Read 16 October 202616-inch 2.5K 240Hz Nebula Display.

18in(45.7 cm)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWJG-614US.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Native resolution

2560 × 1600px1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 16 October 20262.5K (2560 x 1600, WQXGA) 16:10 aspect ratio.

3840 × 2400px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWJG-614US.pdfRead 10 October 202618" UHD+ (3840x2400). The Vietnam sheet of the same model prints 3840x2160 with a 16:10 ratio, which is a typo. 3840x2400 is used.

Pixel density

188.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

251.6ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Panel typeiDell's WVA means wide viewing angle and names no panel technology, so it is stored as IPS only when Dell or a review names IPS.

IPS-level1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 16 October 2026IPS-level, as ASUS writes it.

IPS-level1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWJG-614US.pdfRead 10 October 2026Display line: Mini LED, IPS-Level.

Backlight

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Mini-LED1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWJG-614US.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones, not the number of LEDs or screen pixels.

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1,0085Reviewultrabookreview.com/72459-msi-titan-18-hx-5090-reviewRead 10 October 2026Spec list: 1008 dimming zones.

Panel part numberiPanel part number identified in a matching review unit. Suppliers may vary within the same laptop configuration.

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AU Optronics AUOC5AC (B180ZAN01.0)5Reviewultrabookreview.com/72459-msi-titan-18-hx-5090-reviewRead 10 October 2026AU Optronics AUOC5AC (B180ZAN01.0) on the reviewed A2XWJG unit. Suppliers may vary between units.

Screen surfaceiSurface of the stored display configuration. Anti-reflective coatings do not by themselves make a glossy display matte. A matte finish of the chassis is not the screen surface.

Matte1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 16 October 2026Anti-glare display.

Matte5Reviewultrabookreview.com/72459-msi-titan-18-hx-5090-reviewRead 10 October 2026Spec list: 18 inch 16:10 matte UHD+ 3840x2400 mini LED.

Touchscreen

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Stylus

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Refresh rate modesiHighest confirmed operating refresh rate of the built-in display at each resolution. Add a second row only for a documented dual-mode panel, not an ordinary supported timing.

AASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) G615LP

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
2560	1600	240	Yes

Source2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025Read 16 October 2026240Hz at 2560 x 1600. The page says the display uses Adaptive Sync. The G-SYNC name comes from the global spec page.

BMSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XWJG

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
3840	2400	120	No

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWJG-614US.pdfRead 10 October 2026120Hz refresh rate. No variable refresh technology is listed.5Reviewultrabookreview.com/72459-msi-titan-18-hx-5090-reviewRead 10 October 2026The review lists no G-Sync, FreeSync or Advanced Optimus, so vrr is false.

Max refresh rate

240Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

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Adaptive synciNamed variable refresh technologies for the built-in display. Manual switching between 60Hz and 120Hz is not VRR.

G-SYNC3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 16 October 2026Global spec lists the G615LP-S5024X and G615LP-S5025X with G-Sync on the display. Both have the same CPU, GPU, display, memory and 2TB storage as the XS97. They are regional model codes and the XS97 is not on this page.

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Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)iManufacturer claim for a gray-to-gray pixel transition. Do not use generic response times, black-to-white values, or motion-picture response times.

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Native panel colour depthiPhysical panel colour depth per channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from the number of supported colours.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer typical SDR luminance. Outdoor maxima and an unspecified peak are not typical SDR brightness.

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Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)iManufacturer maximum SDR luminance explicitly claimed for outdoor use. Ambient light, automatic brightness and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not typical SDR or HDR brightness.

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Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer explicitly sustained HDR luminance. Screen area, duration, temperature and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not a brief peak or SDR luminance.

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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer peak luminance explicitly measured or claimed in HDR. Window size and duration belong in the source note.

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sRGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated sRGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated DCI-P3 gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

100%1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 16 October 2026DCI-P3: 100%. The features page calls it 100% DCI-P3 Color Coverage.

100%1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWJG-614US.pdfRead 10 October 2026100% DCI-P3 (Typical). The sheet does not say coverage or volume.

Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated Adobe RGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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HDR certification

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DisplayHDR 10001Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWJG-614US.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Factory calibratediThe maker explicitly states factory colour calibration. Certification alone does not establish calibration.

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025Read 16 October 2026Each IPS-level display is factory-calibrated to ensure that colors are accurate to the Pantone palette.

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Second display

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Processor

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Processor

Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 16 October 2026Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX 2.7 GHz (36MB Cache, up to 5.4 GHz, 24 cores, 24 Threads).

Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWJG-614US.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Processor brand

Intel1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 16 October 2026

Intel1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWJG-614US.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Core configurationiProcessor core groups using the chip maker's names. MediaTek Big, Apple Super and AMD Zen architecture labels remain distinct from Intel P and E labels.

AASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) G615LP

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	8	2.7	5.4
Efficiency	16	2.1	4.6

Source6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242293/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-275hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 16 October 20268 performance-cores (base 2.7 GHz, max turbo 5.4 GHz) and 16 efficient-cores (base 2.1 GHz, max turbo 4.6 GHz). Core names are not given on the page. Generic chip power limits are not the laptop setting.

BMSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XWJG

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	8	2.8	5.5
Efficiency	16	2.1	4.6

Source4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242297/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 10 October 20268 P-cores at 2.8 GHz base and 5.5 GHz max turbo, 16 E-cores at 2.1 GHz base and 4.6 GHz max turbo, 24 threads. Generic 55 W base and 160 W max turbo power are not the laptop setting.

CPU cores

24=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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Cores labelled performanceiCounts only rows classified as performance. Other labels, including Big, Super and AMD Zen architecture rows, are not included.

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Cores labelled efficiencyiCounts only efficiency and low-power-efficiency rows. AMD Zen 5c and Apple super cores are not included.

16=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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ThreadsiMaximum hardware threads of the processor, including simultaneous multithreading where supported.

246Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242293/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-275hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 16 October 2026Total threads: 24.

244Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242297/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 10 October 2026

Max boost clock

5.4GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

5.5GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

L3 cacheiL3 cache only. Do not copy a combined L2 plus L3 cache total. Qualcomm's total cache, such as 30 MB on Snapdragon X, is not L3, even when a laptop maker labels it L3.

36MB6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242293/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-275hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 16 October 202636 MB Intel Smart Cache. The 40 MB total L2 is not stored in this field.

36MB4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242297/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 10 October 202636 MB Intel Smart Cache. The 40 MB total L2 is not stored in this field.

ProcessiProcess size class of the processor compute die in nm, as on CPUs: TSMC N3B is 3, Intel 7 is 10, Intel 4 is 7 and Intel 18A is 1.8. Marketing process names and other chiplet processes belong in the source note.

3nm6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242293/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-275hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 16 October 2026Lithography: TSMC N3B, stored as 3.

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Sustained CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's sustained configured CPU power limit, such as PL1. A chip manufacturer's generic base power is not the laptop setting.

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160W5Reviewultrabookreview.com/72459-msi-titan-18-hx-5090-reviewRead 10 October 2026Extreme Performance mode in MSI Center: CPU PL1 160 W. Balanced is 140 W. Read by the reviewer, not published by MSI.

Peak CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's configured short-duration CPU limit, such as PL2. Do not substitute generic processor maximum turbo power.

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240W5Reviewultrabookreview.com/72459-msi-titan-18-hx-5090-reviewRead 10 October 2026Extreme Performance and Balanced modes: PL2 240 W. Read by the reviewer, not published by MSI.

Combined CPU and GPU poweriMaker stated simultaneous CPU plus discrete-GPU budget for the exact configuration and power mode.

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270W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWJG-614US.pdfRead 10 October 2026Max. 270W CPU-GPU Power with MSI OverBoost Ultra Technology, full power CPU and GPU. May vary by scenario.

NPU performanceiNPU-only claimed operations per second. Excludes combined CPU, GPU and platform AI throughput. Precision belongs in the source note.

13TOPS1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 16 October 2026Intel AI Boost NPU up to 13TOPS.

13TOPS4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242297/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 10 October 2026NPU peak 13 TOPS (INT8), NPU only.

Graphics

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Discrete GPUiA separate dedicated graphics processor is installed. Integrated or unified-memory graphics do not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 16 October 2026

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWJG-614US.pdfRead 10 October 2026

GPU

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 16 October 2026NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, 8GB GDDR7.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWJG-614US.pdfRead 10 October 2026

GPU brand

NVIDIA1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 16 October 2026

NVIDIA1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWJG-614US.pdfRead 10 October 2026

VRAMiDedicated video memory of the installed discrete GPU. Shared system memory is excluded.

8GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 16 October 2026

24GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWJG-614US.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Max GPU power (TGP)iMaximum configured discrete-GPU power including Dynamic Boost. Mode and any maker qualification belong in the source note.

115W1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 16 October 2026ROG Boost: 1475MHz at 115W (1425MHz Boost Clock+50MHz OC, 100W+15W Dynamic Boost). The 115 W includes the 15 W Dynamic Boost, so the total is stored.

175W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWJG-614US.pdfRead 10 October 2026175W Maximum Graphics Power with Dynamic Boost.

Dynamic BoostiMaximum additional GPU power shifted from the CPU through NVIDIA Dynamic Boost. This is part of maximum TGP, not extra to it. A figure written as "up to 115W Dynamic Boost" is the total, so it goes in gpu_tgp_max_w.

15W1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 16 October 2026100W+15W Dynamic Boost.

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GPU boost clockiHighest maker configured GPU boost clock, including factory overclock where explicitly stated. Mode belongs in the source note.

1,475MHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 16 October 2026ROG Boost 1475MHz, which is 1425MHz boost clock plus 50MHz OC. The mode is not named. The page puts an asterisk on this figure in some columns and does not explain it.

2,160MHz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWJG-614US.pdfRead 10 October 2026Up to 2160MHz Boost Clock.

GPU switchingiExplicit GPU display-routing or power-sharing features. Advanced Optimus includes hardware display multiplexing.

MUX switch, Advanced Optimus3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 16 October 2026Same two G615LP columns: MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus. The US table does not list this line.

MUX switch5Reviewultrabookreview.com/72459-msi-titan-18-hx-5090-reviewRead 10 October 2026MUX switch. No Advanced Optimus and no G-Sync.

Integrated GPU

Intel Graphics6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242293/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-275hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 16 October 2026Processor graphics name: Intel Graphics.

Intel Graphics4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242297/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 10 October 2026Processor graphics: Intel Graphics. The RTX 5090 is separate.

Memory

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Installed RAMiTotal installed RAM in this product configuration, not the maximum purchase option.

32GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 16 October 202616GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM x 2, which is 32 GB.

64GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWJG-614US.pdfRead 10 October 202632GB*2 DDR5-6400. The actual frequency varies by memory combination and CPU capability.

RAM type

DDR51Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 16 October 2026

DDR51Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWJG-614US.pdfRead 10 October 2026

RAM speediConfigured memory data rate in transfers per second. Do not treat the DRAM clock in MHz as the data rate.

5,600MT/s1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 16 October 2026DDR5-5600.

6,400MT/s1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWJG-614US.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Memory channelsiActive memory channels of the installed configuration, not the number of RAM modules or slots. One installed module is one channel. This holds for DDR5 too, whose two 32-bit subchannels on one module do not count as two channels. Soldered LPDDR memory counts in 64-bit units, so a 128-bit bus is 2 channels, even when a maker calls it quad-channel.

21Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 16 October 2026Support dual channel memory.

23Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/de/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWIG-073.pdfRead 10 October 2026A2XWIG-073: 64 GB DDR5-6400 (2x 32 GB dual-channel). The A2XWJG-614US lists 32GB*2.

RAM upgradeiWhether the installed RAM is soldered, socketed in slots, or a mixture. Purchase-time configurations are not upgrades.

Slots1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 16 October 20262x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots.

Slots3Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/de/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWIG-073.pdfRead 10 October 2026Two memory slots listed, so the installed RAM is socketed.

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable RAM module sockets grouped by type and occupancy. Clocked SO-DIMM uses CSODIMM. Soldered memory is excluded.

AASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) G615LP

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
SO-DIMM	2	Yes	16

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 16 October 2026Expansion slots row: 2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots. Two 16GB modules installed.

BMSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XWJG

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
CSODIMM	2	Yes	32

Source3Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/de/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWIG-073.pdfRead 10 October 2026German sheet of the sibling A2XWIG-073 (RTX 5080) lists 2x CSO-DIMM for up to 96 GB. Same Titan 18 HX AI chassis and memory kit. The US A2XWJG sheet says 2 slots, max 96GB.

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Maximum supported RAMiManufacturer supported maximum RAM, including purchase-time soldered options. Does not imply post-purchase upgradeability.

64GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 16 October 2026Memory row: Max Capacity 64GB.

96GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWJG-614US.pdfRead 10 October 2026Up to DDR5-6400, 2 slots, max 96GB.

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Installed storageiTotal advertised installed storage in decimal GB. Convert 1TB to 1000GB, without changing an explicitly published 512GB value.

2TB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 16 October 20262TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD for the XS97 column. Stored as 2000 GB.

6TB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWJG-614US.pdfRead 10 October 20262TB*1 NVMe SSD PCIe Gen5 plus 2TB*2 NVMe SSD PCIe Gen4, 6 TB in total.

Storage type

NVMe SSD1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 16 October 2026

NVMe SSD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWJG-614US.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed drive. This may be lower than the slot capability.

41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 16 October 2026PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD. This is the installed drive generation.

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Storage slotsiPhysical storage connectors grouped by capability and occupancy. A slot accepting several drive lengths is one slot, not one per length.

AASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) G615LP

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	5	1	Yes
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	5	1	No

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 16 October 2026Expansion slots row: 2x M.2 PCIe (includes used). One drive is installed. The page footnote says only single-sided SSDs are supported. Slot generation and length come from the other sources.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025Read 16 October 2026Both SSD slots are PCIe Gen 5 ready, with a tool-less Q-latch. Series claim. Drive length is not stated here. The manual names M.2 2280.4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GamingNB/G615LW/0409_E24203_G615L_J_A.pdfRead 16 October 2026Bottom cover: removable SSD (M.2 2280 slot). The M.2 2280 slot does not support M.2 SATA SSD.

BMSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XWJG

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	5	4	1	Yes
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	4	2	Yes
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	No

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWJG-614US.pdfRead 10 October 20263x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen4) and 1x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen5). One Gen5 and two Gen4 drives are installed, so one Gen4 slot is free. M.2 2280 size from Ultrabookreview and x4 lanes from the German sheet.5Reviewultrabookreview.com/72459-msi-titan-18-hx-5090-reviewRead 10 October 2026Four M.2 2280 slots: one PCIe Gen5 and three Gen4.

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PortsiPhysical laptop connectors grouped by type, protocol capability and side. One connector with several protocols is counted once.

AASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) G615LP

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Maximum charging input (W)
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4	1	Left	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes	100
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	Left	10	Not available	Yes	100
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	Left	10	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	2	Right	10	Not available	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
DC in	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 16 October 2026XS97 column: 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack, 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (up to 10Gbps), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort, power delivery and G-SYNC, 1x Thunderbolt 4 with DisplayPort and power delivery, 1x RJ45 LAN port. The US table has no HDMI row. HDMI comes from the global spec, the features page, the manual and the Amazon listing. The RJ45 speed is not stated for this column, so it is left out. Thunderbolt 4 data speed up to 40Gbps comes from the manual and the global spec.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025Read 16 October 2026Right side: two USB-A. Left side: audio jack, USB-C ports, a single USB-A, HDMI 2.1, Ethernet and the power port. USB Type-C power delivery up to 100W. The text describes the RTX 5080 models, so only the sides and the 100W figure are used. The manual confirms the two ports on the left.3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 16 October 2026Same two G615LP columns list 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, which the US table omits. Stored as HDMI 2.1.4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GamingNB/G615LW/0409_E24203_G615L_J_A.pdfRead 16 October 2026Left view: DC input, LAN, HDMI, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 port, a Thunderbolt 4 port, a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C combo port and the headphone jack. Right view: USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, two in the figure. USB Power Delivery sources rated 20V/5A (100 W) are accepted on the Thunderbolt 4 and Type-C combo ports.

BMSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XWJG

Type	Version	Count	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Maximum charging input (W)
USB-C	Thunderbolt 5	2	80	Thunderbolt 5	Yes	140
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	3	10	Not available	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	2.5	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
SD card	SD Express	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWJG-614US.pdfRead 10 October 20262x Thunderbolt 5 (DisplayPort / Power Delivery 3.1), 3x Type-A USB 3.2 Gen2, 1x HDMI 2.1 (8K@60Hz / 4K@120Hz), 1x SD Express card reader, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 1x Mic-in/Headphone-out combo jack. No side is stated. 80 Gbps is the symmetric Thunderbolt 5 rate.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/de/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWIG-073.pdfRead 10 October 2026Same sheet: 2x Thunderbolt 5 with USB-PD 3.1 up to 140 W and 2x DisplayPort 2.1 via Thunderbolt 5. Charging via USB-PD 15-140 W idle and 65-140 W in use, 65 to 140 W adapter recommended. Ultrabookreview says USB-C charging up to 100W, not tested. The maker sheet is used.

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Maximum USB-C charging inputiHighest confirmed charging power accepted by a USB-C port. This is separate from adapter rating and power delivered to peripherals.

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 16 October 2026Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) (Triple band) 2*2 Wireless Card.

Wi-Fi 71Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWJG-614US.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Wi-Fi bandsiSupported radio frequency bands. Availability may be restricted by country or regulatory configuration.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 16 October 2026Triple band Wi-Fi 7 is read as 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz.

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Wi-Fi module

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Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE17505Reviewultrabookreview.com/72459-msi-titan-18-hx-5090-reviewRead 10 October 2026Killer BE1750x (Intel BE200NGW), Wi-Fi 7.

BluetoothiThe version as a number with one decimal, such as 5.4 or 6.0. A qualifier such as or above goes in the source note.

5.41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 16 October 2026Bluetooth 5.4. The page adds that the features and version depend on OS support and driver availability.

5.41Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWJG-614US.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Cellular

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Keyboard and touchpad

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Keyboard layoutsiDocumented layouts of the retained regional SKUs. Do not infer a layout solely from the sales country.

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Key switches

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Mechanical1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWJG-614US.pdfRead 10 October 2026Cherry Mechanical Per-Key RGB Gaming Keyboard by SteelSeries with Copilot Key, 102 keys.

Keyboard backlightiA maker-confirmed backlight with no published type uses backlit_unspecified. Do not infer white lighting, a single colour or RGB from backlit alone. A single-zone RGB backlight is RGB zones.

RGB per key1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 16 October 2026XS97 column: Backlit Chiclet Keyboard Per-Key RGB. The MS96 column says 4-Zone RGB.

RGB per key1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWJG-614US.pdfRead 10 October 2026

NumpadiDedicated physical numeric keypad. A virtual touchpad number pad is not counted.

No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 16 October 2026Support NumberPad is the touchpad NumberPad. No dedicated keypad is stored.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWJG-614US.pdfRead 10 October 2026102 keys. Ultrabookreview confirms a numpad.5Reviewultrabookreview.com/72459-msi-titan-18-hx-5090-reviewRead 10 October 2026Keyboard has a rubber-dome NumPad.

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

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Pointing stickiDedicated stick pointing device such as TrackPoint. A touchpad does not qualify.

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Touchpad size

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Width131Height82mm(5.2 × 3.2 in)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/de/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWIG-073.pdfRead 10 October 2026Borderless haptic touchpad (131 x 82 mm). Chassis feature of the Titan 18 HX AI, from the A2XWIG-073 sheet.

Touchpad mechanismiA clickpad or glass touchpad that clicks when pressed down is mechanical. Haptic needs a source that says haptic or force feedback.

Mechanical8Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/laptops/asus-rog-strix-g16-reviewRead 16 October 2026The reviewer says a forced physical press comes with an extra clack of feedback sound, so the touchpad clicks mechanically.

Haptic1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWJG-614US.pdfRead 10 October 2026RGB Haptic Touchpad.

Camera and audio

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Webcam

1080p1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 16 October 20261080P FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello.

1080p1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWJG-614US.pdfRead 10 October 2026IR FHD type (30fps@1080p) with HDR and 3D Noise Reduction+.

IR face loginiAn infrared camera suitable for Windows Hello face authentication. An ordinary webcam or fingerprint sensor does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 16 October 20261080P FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWJG-614US.pdfRead 10 October 2026IR FHD webcam. Ultrabookreview says the IR camera supports Windows Hello.5Reviewultrabookreview.com/72459-msi-titan-18-hx-5090-reviewRead 10 October 2026IR camera supports Windows Hello.

Webcam privacy

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Physical shutter1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWJG-614US.pdfRead 10 October 2026Security row lists Webcam Shutter.

Built-in speaker driversiIndividual built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Do not count audio channels or infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

21Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 16 October 2026Audio row: 2-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology. The manual's bottom view also shows two speaker grilles. The features page says two tweeters and two woofers, and a review of the G615LW reports four speakers. The model spec row is used, since the maker's spec table is preferred over the series text.

61Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWJG-614US.pdfRead 10 October 20264x 2W audio speaker plus 2x 2W audio woofer, six drivers.

Total speaker poweriCombined published power of the built-in speaker drivers. RMS or peak classification belongs in the source note.

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12W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWJG-614US.pdfRead 10 October 2026Six drivers at 2W each as listed. The rating type (RMS or peak) is not stated.

Audio features

Smart Amp Technology, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Dolby Atmos, AI noise-canceling technology1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 16 October 2026Smart Amp Technology, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Dolby Atmos, AI noise-canceling technology.

Sound by Dynaudio, Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer, Hi-Res Audio Ready1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWJG-614US.pdfRead 10 October 2026

MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones, not beamforming channels or microphone modes.

24Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GamingNB/G615LW/0409_E24203_G615L_J_A.pdfRead 16 October 2026Front view figure marks two microphone holes at the top of the display bezel under the array microphones callout. The two holes are counted. Beamforming channels are not.

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Battery and power

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Battery energyiPublished nominal energy capacity of the installed internal battery in watt-hours. Separate from measured runtime and charger output.

90Wh1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 16 October 202690WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion.

99.9Wh1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWJG-614US.pdfRead 10 October 20264-Cell, 99.9 Whrs.

Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime for each explicitly named test. Display brightness, configuration and other conditions belong in the source note. Wireless streaming preserves an unnamed content type and does not imply video or audio. Video conferencing requires an explicit calling test, with application and participant setup in the source note. MobileMark versions use different workloads, so compare only rows of the same version.

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Adapter rated outputiNominal rated output of the documented supplied or recommended adapter. A temporary dynamic maximum belongs in the source note. Not the laptop charging-input limit.

280W1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 16 October 2026Rectangle Conn, 280W AC Adapter, Output 20V DC 14A 280W. Whether a charger is included varies by country, region and model.

400W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWJG-614US.pdfRead 10 October 2026400W Adaptor.

Laptop charging connectoriConnector at the laptop end of the documented main charging cable, not the wall plug or adapter-end connector. HP's AC smart pin is a round DC plug, so it is barrel.

Proprietary1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 16 October 2026Rectangle Conn at the laptop end is a proprietary jack. The manual calls it the power (DC) input port.4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GamingNB/G615LW/0409_E24203_G615L_J_A.pdfRead 16 October 2026Power (DC) input port on the left side.

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Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)iManufacturer time to charge an empty battery to 50%. Adapter and powered-off conditions belong in the source note.

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Cooling

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FansiPhysical cooling fans inside the laptop. Excludes fans in external coolers and the power adapter.

32Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025Read 16 October 2026Tri-Fan Technology: a third auxiliary fan sends heat from the GPU and VRAM to the heatsinks. Series claim.

25Reviewultrabookreview.com/72459-msi-titan-18-hx-5090-reviewRead 10 October 2026Cooling: two fans, four radiators, vapor chamber and heatpipes.

Vapor chamberiA vapor-chamber heat spreader is installed. Ordinary heatpipes alone do not qualify.

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025Read 16 October 2026End-to-end vapor chamber paired with a sandwiched heatsink. Series claim.

Yes3Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/de/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWIG-073.pdfRead 10 October 2026Vapor chamber cooling listed on the sibling sheet. Ultrabookreview also lists a vapor chamber for the A2XWJG.5Reviewultrabookreview.com/72459-msi-titan-18-hx-5090-reviewRead 10 October 2026Cooling: two fans, four radiators, vapor chamber, heatpipes.

Liquid metaliComponents where the maker confirms liquid-metal thermal material. Ordinary thermal paste is excluded.

CPU2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025Read 16 October 2026Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal on CPU and GPU. The footnote says it is applied to the GPU on models with an RTX 5080 or 5070 Ti only, so this RTX 5070 model has it on the CPU.

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Power modesiPublished laptop operating modes and configured power limits. Do not place observed runtime power measurements in this table.

AASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) G615LP

Name
Silent
Performance
Turbo
Manual

Source2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025Read 16 October 2026Silent, Performance and Turbo modes, plus Manual mode. The published wattages (230 W Turbo, 255 W Manual) are for the RTX 5080 model and are not stored.

BMSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XWJG

Name
Extreme Performance
Balanced
Silent
Eco-Silent

Source5Reviewultrabookreview.com/72459-msi-titan-18-hx-5090-reviewRead 10 October 2026MSI Center modes named in the review: Silent (MSI Center 2.0.50.0 and older), Balanced, Extreme Performance and Eco-Silent (2.0.52.0 and newer). MSI publishes no per-mode wattage, so none is stored.

Security

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Fingerprint

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None5Reviewultrabookreview.com/72459-msi-titan-18-hx-5090-reviewRead 10 October 2026No fingerprint sensor. IR camera for Windows Hello.

TPM

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2.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWJG-614US.pdfRead 10 October 2026Firmware Trusted Platform Module (fTPM) 2.0.

Remote management

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Security lock slotiA dedicated built-in physical security-cable slot. Security locks that occupy a USB-C port do not qualify.

No11Reviewultrabookreview.com/72307-asus-rog-strix-g16-g615lw-reviewRead 16 October 2026Review of the G615LW on the same chassis: there is no lock or card reader. The ASUS manual left and right view figures, which list every port, also show no security lock slot. A Smartprix review of the G615LR says only that there is room for one on the left I/O, which does not state a slot.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWJG-614US.pdfRead 10 October 2026Kensington Lock listed under Security.

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Operating system

Windows 11 Pro1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 16 October 2026Windows 11 Pro for the XS97 column.

Windows 11 Pro1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWJG-614US.pdfRead 10 October 2026

OS family

Windows1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 16 October 2026

Windows1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWJG-614US.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Security updates untiliPublished end date of OS/security updates promised for the exact device model. Preserve the source precision. Do not calculate it from years or substitute a generic OS-version lifecycle. Unknown when no device-specific promise is published.

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Measured display

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Brightness (measured, centre)iReviewer center-point SDR luminance for the matching display configuration. Do not substitute a review average or unspecified measurement.

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601.18nits6Measurementultrabookreview.com/72459-msi-titan-18-hx-5090-reviewRead 10 October 2026X-Rite i1 Pro, maximum brightness at the center on power, 601.18 cd/m2. Review unit A2XWJG with 64 GB RAM and 6 TB SSD.

Brightness (measured, average)iReviewer mean luminance across a documented display grid, normally nine points.

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Contrast ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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sRGB coverage (measured)iReviewer measured sRGB coverage, not gamut volume. Instrument and method belong in the source note.

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99.8%6Measurementultrabookreview.com/72459-msi-titan-18-hx-5090-reviewRead 10 October 2026X-Rite i1 Pro: 99.8% sRGB.

DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iReviewer measured DCI-P3 coverage, not gamut volume. Display P3 measurements are identified in the source note.

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97.8%6Measurementultrabookreview.com/72459-msi-titan-18-hx-5090-reviewRead 10 October 2026X-Rite i1 Pro: 97.8% DCI-P3.

Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour error before calibration. Delta-E formula, colour space and picture mode belong in the source note.

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1.247Measurementpcguide.com/laptop/review/msi-titan-18-hx-ai-a2xwjgRead 10 October 2026Datacolor SpyderX Elite, SDR mode, average Delta-E 1.24 (maximum 2.29). Colour space and picture mode are not stated. Review unit A2XWJG with 64 GB RAM.

PWM flicker foundiWhether a reviewer detected pulse-width-modulation flicker under the documented test conditions. False does not prove all frequency ranges were tested.

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Yes6Measurementultrabookreview.com/72459-msi-titan-18-hx-5090-reviewRead 10 October 2026PWM present at all brightness levels, reviewer does not find it noticeable.

PWM frequency (measured)iDetected PWM frequency at the brightness setting stated by the reviewer.

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2,600Hz6Measurementultrabookreview.com/72459-msi-titan-18-hx-5090-reviewRead 10 October 20262600 Hz.

PWM at or below brightnessiHighest display brightness setting at or below which the documented PWM is detected.

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100%6Measurementultrabookreview.com/72459-msi-titan-18-hx-5090-reviewRead 10 October 2026PWM present at all brightness levels, so 100.

Response black to white (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response for black-to-white-to-black, with test conditions in the source note.

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Response grey to grey (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response between specified grey levels. State the levels in the source note.

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Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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138points6Measurementultrabookreview.com/72459-msi-titan-18-hx-5090-reviewRead 10 October 2026Extreme Performance mode, hybrid graphics, auto fans, laptop on a stand. Cinebench 2024 single core 138.

Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2,268points6Measurementultrabookreview.com/72459-msi-titan-18-hx-5090-reviewRead 10 October 2026CPU 2268 points as a loop result in Extreme Performance mode.

Geekbench 6 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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3,063points6Measurementultrabookreview.com/72459-msi-titan-18-hx-5090-reviewRead 10 October 2026Geekbench 6.2.2, Extreme Performance mode.

Geekbench 6 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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22,015points6Measurementultrabookreview.com/72459-msi-titan-18-hx-5090-reviewRead 10 October 2026Geekbench 6.2.2, Extreme Performance mode.

3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Graphics score, not the overall score. A score the review does not label as graphics is left out.

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25,620points6Measurementultrabookreview.com/72459-msi-titan-18-hx-5090-reviewRead 10 October 2026Time Spy graphics score 25620 (overall 24069), Extreme Performance mode, GPU +100 MHz core and +200 MHz memory.

3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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6,303points6Measurementultrabookreview.com/72459-msi-titan-18-hx-5090-reviewRead 10 October 2026Steel Nomad 6303 in Extreme Performance mode with the same GPU overclock.

SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Game frame ratesiMatching review-unit game results. Resolution, preset, upscaling, frame generation and ray tracing are stated only when documented.

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BMSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XWJG

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	Ray tracing	Average FPS	1 % low FPS
Black Myth: Wukong	3840	2400	Cinematic, RT Very High	DLSS 4.0 Balanced, multi frame generation 2x	Yes	57	22
Cyberpunk 2077	3840	2400	RT Overdrive, path tracing	DLSS Balanced, multi frame generation 2x	Yes	67	28
Far Cry 6	3840	2400	Ultra, TAA	Not available	Not available	98	72
Horizon Forbidden West	3840	2400	Very High, TAA	Not available	Not available	58	44
Red Dead Redemption 2	3840	2400	Ultra Optimized, TAA	Not available	Not available	87	52
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	3840	2400	Highest, TAA	Not available	Not available	109	92

Source6Measurementultrabookreview.com/72459-msi-titan-18-hx-5090-reviewRead 10 October 20263840x2400 native, Extreme Performance mode, laptop on a stand, GPU overclocked +100 MHz core and +200 MHz memory. Average fps with 1% lows. Settings as listed in the review table.

Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per modeiReviewer sound-pressure readings for the matching configuration and mode. Measurement distance and workload belong in the source note.

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BMSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XWJG

Power mode	Load	Noise (dB(A))
Balanced	Gaming	45
Extreme Performance, automatic fans	Gaming	52
Extreme Performance, Cooler Boost	Gaming	58

Source6Measurementultrabookreview.com/72459-msi-titan-18-hx-5090-reviewRead 10 October 2026Head-level noise from the review's power mode table during gaming: Balanced about 45 dBA, Extreme Performance about 52 dBA with automatic fans and 58 dBA with Cooler Boost. Silent mode is under 35 dBA and is not stored.

Max fan noiseiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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58dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

Fan noise while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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58dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

Top surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bottom surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Palm rest under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU temperature in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU clock in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery and power

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Battery runtime per testiReviewer runtime for the exact test and configuration. Mixed browsing, video and graphics workloads are classified as mixed use.

AASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) G615LP

Test	Power mode	Hours (h)
Productivity	Silent	6.6

Source9Measurementgamesradar.com/hardware/laptops/asus-rog-strix-g16-reviewRead 16 October 2026Productivity test, a few Chrome tabs in Silent mode. Battery charged to 100%, screen brightness set at 50% and RGB at 25%. Result: 6.6 hours with the LEDs at 25%. The reviewed unit has a 1TB SSD and the same CPU, GPU, RAM, display and 90 Wh battery as the XS97. Brightness in nits is not stated.

BMSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XWJG

Test	Brightness (nits)	Power mode	Hours (h)
Mixed use	176	Eco preset, integrated graphics	4.25

Source7Measurementpcguide.com/laptop/review/msi-titan-18-hx-ai-a2xwjgRead 10 October 20264 h 15 min hybrid test: two hours of muted HD video, then web browsing and document viewing. Integrated graphics, eco power preset, RGB and performance modes off, Wi-Fi on, Bluetooth off. Brightness set to about 120 nits and measured at 176 nits in SDR.

Wi-Fi browsing runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Full charge time (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Power draw idleiHighest reviewer idle AC power reading for the matching configuration and test conditions.

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Power draw gamingiReviewer AC power draw during the named game and settings. Not GPU-only power.

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Power draw maxiMaximum reviewer AC input power during the documented load or stress test. Not the adapter rating.

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Sustained CPU power (measured)iObserved sustained CPU package power during the documented test. Not the configured PL1 limit.

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GPU power while gaming (measured)iObserved GPU-only power while running the documented game and settings.

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Weight (measured)iReviewer measured laptop mass without its power adapter unless the source note explicitly states otherwise.

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Certifications

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Intel EvoiManufacturer certification of the exact configuration as Intel Evo. Processor support alone does not establish certification.

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Copilot+ PCiManufacturer identifies the configuration as Copilot+ PC. A Copilot keyboard key alone is insufficient.

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Colour certifications

Pantone Validated1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 16 October 2026Pantone Validated.

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ENERGY STAR

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EPEAT

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Other certifications

TÜV Rheinland certification (blue light reduction)2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025Read 16 October 2026TÜV Rheinland Certification: the Nebula Display reduces blue light before it leaves the screen.

Secured-core PC1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWJG-614US.pdfRead 10 October 2026Secured-core PCs listed under Security.

In the box

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In the boxiAccessories confirmed for this exact SKU. Do not combine mutually exclusive regional bundles into one box.

G615LP-XS97, Powercord and Adapter, User Guide5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F7J4QFTLRead 16 October 2026Built-In Media: G615LP-XS97, Powercord and Adapter, User Guide. What's in the box: G615LP-XS97, Powercord and Adapter.

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Power adapter includediWhether a power adapter is included with this exact regional SKU. A supported or recommended adapter does not prove inclusion.

Yes5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F7J4QFTLRead 16 October 2026Powercord and Adapter are listed as in the box on this US listing.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F7J4QFTLRead 16 October 2026Warranty Description: 1 year, Amazon.com US listing.

3years1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWJG-614US.pdfRead 10 October 20263 years limited warranty, US sheet.

Warranty serviceiDocumented manufacturer warranty service for the named market. Included paid service upgrades belong in the source note.

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Links

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Product page

rog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-20252Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025Read 16 October 2026ROG Strix G16 (2025) G615 series page. It covers the whole family, so a claim about 5080 models only is not used.

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Spec sheet

rog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/spec1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 16 October 2026US spec tab. The comparison table has 23 model columns. The G615LP-XS97 column is read as the 19th, which is the one with 2TB storage, Windows 11 Pro and a per-key RGB keyboard. The page marks the model Coming Soon.

storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWJG-614US.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Titan%2018%20HX%20AI%20A2XWJG-614US.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Manual

dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GamingNB/G615LW/0409_E24203_G615L_J_A.pdf4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GamingNB/G615LW/0409_E24203_G615L_J_A.pdfRead 16 October 2026ASUS E24203 user manual, first edition April 2025, for the G615L and G615J families. Not all options apply to this model.

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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