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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.

Vector 16 HX AI1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Vector%2016%20HX%20AI%20A2XWHG-060US.pdfRead 15 October 2026

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.

A2XWHG-060US1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Vector%2016%20HX%20AI%20A2XWHG-060US.pdfRead 15 October 2026One-page US maker sheet for A2XWHG-060US. The same family has other US sheets with different CPU, display, RAM, storage and Wi-Fi: 211US (Core Ultra 9 275HX, 16 GB, 1 TB, Windows 11 Home), 061US and 212US (Core Ultra 7 255HX, FHD+ 1920 x 1200 144 Hz, 16 GB, 512 GB, Wi-Fi 6E). Those are not stored here.10Retailer pagecdw.com/product/msi-vector-16-hx-ai-a2xw-vector-16-hx-ai-a2xwhg-060us-16-gaming-notebook/8319807Read 15 October 2026CDW title names A2XWHG-060US with Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32 GB, 2 TB SSD, QHD+ 240 Hz, matching the maker sheet.

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.

8241424035879Retailer pageamazon.com/MSI-Vector-240Hz-Gaming-Laptop/dp/B0DTN26DYRRead 15 October 2026Item details row UPC 824142403587 for A2XWHG-060US, retailer part number VECTOR16HXA2060.

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).

9 January 20257Press releaseprnewswire.com/in/news-releases/msi-unveils-new-laptop-lineup-featuring-nvidia-geforce-rtx-50-series-at-ces-2025-302347010.htmlRead 15 October 2026MSI CES 2025 laptop lineup release, dateline Jan. 9, 2025. Its table lists Vector 16 HX AI A2XWIG and A2XWHG. A2XWHG is the RTX 5070 Ti model. Announcement of the family. No price or release date is given.

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.

Available10Retailer pagecdw.com/product/msi-vector-16-hx-ai-a2xw-vector-16-hx-ai-a2xwhg-060us-16-gaming-notebook/8319807Read 15 October 2026CDW lists A2XWHG-060US for sale on 2026-10-15 (Mfg # VECTOR16HXA2060).

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/Vector%2016%20HX%20AI%20A2XWHG-060US.pdfRead 15 October 2026US sheet path and US model suffix. Sold through US retailers.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Cosmos Gray1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Vector%2016%20HX%20AI%20A2XWHG-060US.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Segment

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

Gaming6Reviewstuff.co.za/2025/06/05/msi-vector-16-hx-ai-review-as-long-pluggedRead 15 October 2026Reviewed as a gaming laptop, with gaming-focused cooling and an RGB gaming keyboard.10Retailer pagecdw.com/product/msi-vector-16-hx-ai-a2xw-vector-16-hx-ai-a2xwhg-060us-16-gaming-notebook/8319807Read 15 October 2026CDW calls it a 16" Gaming Notebook. MSI sells it as a Vector gaming laptop with a 24-zone RGB gaming keyboard.

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.

Clamshell2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-15M3_MS-15M4_v1.0_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Top-open view and side views show a hinged display over a fixed keyboard.

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.

Width357.2Depth284.05Thickness (min)22.2Thickness (max)28.55mm(14.1 × 11.2 × 0.9 to 1.1 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Vector%2016%20HX%20AI%20A2XWHG-060US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sheet lists 14.06 x 11.18 x 0.87-1.12 in. The manual gives the metric values stored here.2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-15M3_MS-15M4_v1.0_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Printed page 2-16: 357.2 (W) x 284.05 (D) x 22.20~28.55 (H) mm.

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).

2.7kg(6 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Vector%2016%20HX%20AI%20A2XWHG-060US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sheet lists 5.95 lbs with battery, which matches the 2.7 kg in the manual.2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-15M3_MS-15M4_v1.0_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Printed page 2-16: 2.7 kg. This is the maker's laptop weight. It is not a reviewer measurement.

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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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.

16in(40.6 cm)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Vector%2016%20HX%20AI%20A2XWHG-060US.pdfRead 15 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.

2560 × 1600px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Vector%2016%20HX%20AI%20A2XWHG-060US.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Pixel density

188.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

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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/Vector%2016%20HX%20AI%20A2XWHG-060US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Published as 'IPS-Level'. Stored as ips_level to keep the maker's wording. No native IPS subtype is asserted.

Backlight

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

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

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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.

Matte9Retailer pageamazon.com/MSI-Vector-240Hz-Gaming-Laptop/dp/B0DTN26DYRRead 15 October 2026Amazon attribute 'Screen Finish: Matte'. The maker sheet does not state the surface. Other Amazon rows on this page are wrong, such as Thunderbolt 4 and an RTX 4070 coprocessor, so treat this value as retailer-grade.

Touchscreen

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No9Retailer pageamazon.com/MSI-Vector-240Hz-Gaming-Laptop/dp/B0DTN26DYRRead 15 October 2026Amazon attribute 'Touch Screen Type: No Touchscreen'. The maker sheet lists no touch panel.

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 Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-060US

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

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Vector%2016%20HX%20AI%20A2XWHG-060US.pdfRead 15 October 2026QHD+ 2560 x 1600 at 240 Hz. No adaptive sync is stated.

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/Vector%2016%20HX%20AI%20A2XWHG-060US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Published as '100% DCI-P3 (Typical)'. Coverage or volume is not stated.

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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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 275HX1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Vector%2016%20HX%20AI%20A2XWHG-060US.pdfRead 15 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/Vector%2016%20HX%20AI%20A2XWHG-060US.pdfRead 15 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 Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-060US

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

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Vector%2016%20HX%20AI%20A2XWHG-060US.pdfRead 15 October 20263Maker 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 15 October 202624 cores: 8 P-cores at 2.7 GHz base and 5.4 GHz max turbo, 16 E-cores at 2.1 GHz base and 4.6 GHz max turbo, 24 threads, no LP E-cores. Generic 55 W base and 160 W turbo power are chip limits, not this laptop's setting, and are not stored.

CPU cores

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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.

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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.

241Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Vector%2016%20HX%20AI%20A2XWHG-060US.pdfRead 15 October 20263Maker 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 15 October 2026

Max boost clock

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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.

36MB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Vector%2016%20HX%20AI%20A2XWHG-060US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sheet lists 36 MB L3 cache. The Spanish MSI store sheet for 098XES says 40 MB cache, which is Intel's total L2 and not L3.3Maker 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 15 October 2026Intel lists 36 MB Intel Smart Cache and 40 MB total L2. Only the 36 MB is stored.

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.

3nm3Maker 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 15 October 2026Lithography row says TSMC N3B, stored as 3 nm like the other Arrow Lake products.

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

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205W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Vector%2016%20HX%20AI%20A2XWHG-060US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Max. 205 W CPU-GPU power with MSI OverBoost Ultra for this RTX 5070 Ti configuration. The 240 W figure on MSI marketing pages is for RTX 5080 and above.

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.

13TOPS3Maker 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 15 October 2026NPU-only peak 13 TOPS (INT8). Not the platform total.

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/Vector%2016%20HX%20AI%20A2XWHG-060US.pdfRead 15 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 5070 Ti Laptop GPU1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Vector%2016%20HX%20AI%20A2XWHG-060US.pdfRead 15 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/Vector%2016%20HX%20AI%20A2XWHG-060US.pdfRead 15 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

12GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Vector%2016%20HX%20AI%20A2XWHG-060US.pdfRead 15 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.

140W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Vector%2016%20HX%20AI%20A2XWHG-060US.pdfRead 15 October 2026140 W maximum graphics power with Dynamic Boost. The sheet says it may vary by scenario. No separate Dynamic Boost share is given.

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.

2,220MHz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Vector%2016%20HX%20AI%20A2XWHG-060US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Up to 2220 MHz boost clock, with the same scenario qualification.

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.

Optimus2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-15M3_MS-15M4_v1.0_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Printed page 2-16 lists NVIDIA GeForce RTX discrete graphics with NVIDIA Optimus supported. No hardware MUX or Advanced Optimus is stated in the manual.

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 Graphics3Maker 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 15 October 2026Intel lists Intel Graphics as the 275HX processor graphics. The RTX 5070 Ti is separate.

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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.

32GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Vector%2016%20HX%20AI%20A2XWHG-060US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Two 16 GB modules (16GB*2).

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/Vector%2016%20HX%20AI%20A2XWHG-060US.pdfRead 15 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.

5,600MT/s1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Vector%2016%20HX%20AI%20A2XWHG-060US.pdfRead 15 October 2026DDR5-5600 as installed. The sheet notes the actual frequency varies with memory combination and CPU capability. The slots support up to DDR5-6400.

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 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 15 October 2026Intel lists 2 as the maximum number of memory channels. The maker sheet lists two installed 16 GB modules in two slots, so both channels are populated.

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.

Slots1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Vector%2016%20HX%20AI%20A2XWHG-060US.pdfRead 15 October 2026

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 Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-060US

Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
2	Yes	16

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Vector%2016%20HX%20AI%20A2XWHG-060US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Two slots, both occupied by 16 GB modules. The manual lists SO-DIMM sockets and optional CSO-DIMM sockets, so the exact socket type of this SKU is not proven and slot_type is left out.2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-15M3_MS-15M4_v1.0_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Printed page 2-16 lists 2 x SO-DIMM slots and optional 2 x CSO-DIMM slots. Exact 060US socket class is not proven.

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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/Vector%2016%20HX%20AI%20A2XWHG-060US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sheet lists 2 slots, max 96 GB. The older family manual (December 2024) lists up to 64 GB. Several US retailers repeat 64 GB. The newer exact-model sheet is used.

Storage

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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.

2TB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Vector%2016%20HX%20AI%20A2XWHG-060US.pdfRead 15 October 20262TB*1 NVMe SSD. Stored as 2000 GB (decimal).

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/Vector%2016%20HX%20AI%20A2XWHG-060US.pdfRead 15 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.

41Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Vector%2016%20HX%20AI%20A2XWHG-060US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Installed drive is NVMe PCIe Gen4.

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 Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-060US

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

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Vector%2016%20HX%20AI%20A2XWHG-060US.pdfRead 15 October 20261x M.2 slot (NVMe PCIe Gen4) holds the installed drive. 1x M.2 slot (NVMe PCIe Gen5 compatible) is free. The sheet says to consult a service center for SSD upgrades. The manual gives the 2280 size for both slots.2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-15M3_MS-15M4_v1.0_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Printed page 2-16: 2 x M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe SSD slots.

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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 Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-060US

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Maximum charging input (W)	Maximum peripheral power (W)
USB-C	Thunderbolt 5	2	Left	80	Thunderbolt 5	Yes	140	15
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	2	Right	10	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Rear	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	Rear	2.5	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
SD card	SD Express	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
DC in	Not available	1	Rear	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Vector%2016%20HX%20AI%20A2XWHG-060US.pdfRead 15 October 20262x Thunderbolt 5 (DisplayPort / Power Delivery 3.1), 2x Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1 (8K at 60 Hz or 4K at 120 Hz), 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 1x SD Express card reader, 1x combo audio jack. Sides and the DC input come from the manual and the review.2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-15M3_MS-15M4_v1.0_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Right side figure (printed 2-7): two USB-A ports and the combo audio port. Left side (2-8): Thunderbolt USB-C ports with PD-in and the card reader. Rear (2-9): RJ-45, Kensington lock, HDMI and the power connector. Thunderbolt 5 up to 80 Gbps. Power Delivery input 65 to 140 W, and up to 5 V/3 A output (15 W). The text says PD input may be optionally supported when powered off.6Reviewstuff.co.za/2025/06/05/msi-vector-16-hx-ai-review-as-long-pluggedRead 15 October 2026Review of A2XWHG with Core Ultra 9 275HX and RTX 5070 Ti: two Thunderbolt 5 USB-C ports on the left, two USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 ports and a 3.5 mm combo jack on the right, an SD card reader, and DC input, one HDMI 2.1 and Ethernet at the rear. Matches the manual's side figures.

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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/Vector%2016%20HX%20AI%20A2XWHG-060US.pdfRead 15 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.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/230084/intel-killer-wifi-7-be1750-xw/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Intel lists 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz for the Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750 (x/w), 2x2 at 320 MHz. The module name comes from the 060US sheet. Regional regulation may restrict 6 GHz.

Wi-Fi module

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Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE17501Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Vector%2016%20HX%20AI%20A2XWHG-060US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Published as 'Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750, Bluetooth v5.4'. Other A2XWHG sheets list Wi-Fi 6E AX211 with Bluetooth 5.3, so the module differs by SKU.

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/Vector%2016%20HX%20AI%20A2XWHG-060US.pdfRead 15 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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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 zones1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Vector%2016%20HX%20AI%20A2XWHG-060US.pdfRead 15 October 202624-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard with Copilot Key, 99 keys.

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.

Yes5Maker product pageth-store.msi.com/products/msi-vector-16-hx-ai-a2xwhg-253thRead 15 October 2026Same page: 'Equipped with Number Pad'. The 060US sheet lists a 99-key keyboard.

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

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1.7mm5Maker product pageth-store.msi.com/products/msi-vector-16-hx-ai-a2xwhg-253thRead 15 October 2026Same page: 'Key Travel 1.7mm'. Marketing figure for the family keyboard.

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

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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.

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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.

FHD 1080p at 30 fps, IR1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Vector%2016%20HX%20AI%20A2XWHG-060US.pdfRead 15 October 2026IR FHD type, 30 fps at 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/Vector%2016%20HX%20AI%20A2XWHG-060US.pdfRead 15 October 2026The sheet lists an IR webcam. The manual says the IR camera module supports infrared facial recognition.2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-15M3_MS-15M4_v1.0_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Printed page 2-5: the webcam may be equipped with an IR camera module that supports infrared facial recognition. The 060US sheet confirms an IR webcam.

Webcam privacy

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Physical shutter1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Vector%2016%20HX%20AI%20A2XWHG-060US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Webcam Shutter, physical slide.

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.

21Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Vector%2016%20HX%20AI%20A2XWHG-060US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Published as '2x 2W Audio Speaker'. Two speaker 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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4W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Vector%2016%20HX%20AI%20A2XWHG-060US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Summed from 2 x 2 W. 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.

Nahimic 3, Hi-Res Audio Ready1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Vector%2016%20HX%20AI%20A2XWHG-060US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer and Hi-Res Audio Ready. The sheet also lists an array microphone without a count.

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 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.

90Wh1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Vector%2016%20HX%20AI%20A2XWHG-060US.pdfRead 15 October 20264-Cell, 90 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.

330W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Vector%2016%20HX%20AI%20A2XWHG-060US.pdfRead 15 October 2026330W Adaptor. The manual lists 280 W, 330 W and 400 W adapter options for the family.2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-15M3_MS-15M4_v1.0_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual lists 280 W, 330 W and 400 W adapter options. The 330 W adapter comes from the 060US sheet.

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.

Proprietary2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-15M3_MS-15M4_v1.0_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Rear power connector figure on printed page 2-9 shows a small rectangular MSI DC connector, separate from USB-C. No barrel plug is assigned.

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.

25Maker product pageth-store.msi.com/products/msi-vector-16-hx-ai-a2xwhg-253thRead 15 October 2026MSI Thailand store page for sibling A2XWHG-253TH, Cooler Boost 5 feature block: '2 Fans' and 'Up to 7 Heat Pipes'. The review of the exact A2XWHG also names two fans. The chassis is shared.6Reviewstuff.co.za/2025/06/05/msi-vector-16-hx-ai-review-as-long-pluggedRead 15 October 2026Review names two fans and heat pipes behind the vents.

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.

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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

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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 Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-060US

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Security

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Fingerprint

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TPM

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2.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Vector%2016%20HX%20AI%20A2XWHG-060US.pdfRead 15 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/Vector%2016%20HX%20AI%20A2XWHG-060US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Kensington Lock is listed in the Security row.2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-15M3_MS-15M4_v1.0_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Printed page 2-9 rear view.

Software

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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/Vector%2016%20HX%20AI%20A2XWHG-060US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Windows 11 Pro.

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/Vector%2016%20HX%20AI%20A2XWHG-060US.pdfRead 15 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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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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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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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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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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PWM frequency (measured)iDetected PWM frequency at the brightness setting stated by the reviewer.

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

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

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

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

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

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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 Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-060US

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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.

Meta Ready1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Vector%2016%20HX%20AI%20A2XWHG-060US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Published as 'Meta Ready'.

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.

330 W AC adapter, AC power cord, Quick Start Guide2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-15M3_MS-15M4_v1.0_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Printed page 2-2 Unpacking: notebook, Quick Start Guide, AC adapter and AC power cord, optional carry bag. The 330 W rating comes from the 060US sheet. The optional carry bag is left out.

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.

Yes2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-15M3_MS-15M4_v1.0_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Printed page 2-2 lists the AC adapter and power cord in the package.

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.

1year1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Vector%2016%20HX%20AI%20A2XWHG-060US.pdfRead 15 October 20261 year limited warranty on the 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/Vector%2016%20HX%20AI%20A2XWHG-060US.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Vector%2016%20HX%20AI%20A2XWHG-060US.pdfRead 15 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.

download-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-15M3_MS-15M4_v1.0_English.pdf2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-15M3_MS-15M4_v1.0_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Original English user guide for the MS-15M3 and MS-15M4 chassis, version 1.0, December 2024. The MSI part number 9S7-15M352 of the A2XWHG family carries the 15M3 chassis code, and the manual specification table matches the 060US sheet (357.2 x 284.05 x 22.20-28.55 mm, 2.7 kg, Thunderbolt 5, 330 W adapter option). Specification table on printed page 2-16. The manual is generic for the chassis and lists options this SKU may not have.

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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