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ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615LP vs ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2026) G815LR-DB96
Product A: ASUS
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Lenovo Legion 7a (16", Gen 11) 16AGP11
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ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606ARProduct B: ASUS
ROG Strix G18 (2026) G815LR-DB96
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HP HyperX OMEN MAX 16 (2026, 16-ah1932nr)
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HP HyperX OMEN 16 (2026, 16-am2013dx)
ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2026) FX608LPG
GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, RTX 5090)
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MSI Stealth 16 AI+ B3WI-005US
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ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2026) G835LXG
Lenovo LOQ 15 (Gen 11) 15AHP11
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Change ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2026) G815LR-DB96
Compare the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615LP with
HP HyperX OMEN MAX 16 (2026, 16-ah1932nr)
HP HyperX OMEN 15 (2026, 15-gb0261nr)
HP HyperX OMEN 16 (2026, 16-am2013dx)
ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2026) FX608LPG
GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, RTX 5090)
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606AR
MSI Stealth 16 AI+ B3WI-005US
ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2025) FA608UMI
Lenovo Legion 7a (16", Gen 11) 16AGP11
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2026) G835LXG
Lenovo LOQ 15 (Gen 11) 15AHP11
Lenovo Legion 5i (15", Gen 11) 15IAX1120 of 171 fields differ
- 15 different values
- 5 known for one only
- 60 the same
- 91 missing for both
Weight
0 to 3 kg
Weight (published)
A2.65kg
B3.2kg
All 179 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
Status
Predecessor
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) G615LP8Reviewnotebookcheck.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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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
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Segment
Chassis
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Dimensions
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-g16-2026/specRead 14 October 202635.4 x 26.8 x 2.28 ~ 3.08 cm.
Width399Depth298Thickness (min)23.5Thickness (max)32mm(15.7 × 11.7 × 0.9 to 1.3 in)2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026/specRead 13 October 202639.9 x 29.8 x 2.35 ~ 3.20 cm.
Weight (published)
Lid material
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Bottom material
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Max hinge angle
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MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)
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Display
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Screen size
Native resolution
Pixel density
188.7ppi
167.7ppi
Panel type
Backlight
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Not available
Dimming zones
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Panel part number
Not available
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Screen surface
Matte1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2026/specRead 14 October 2026Display row: Anti-glare display.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2026Read 14 October 2026Page text names the AGLR and ACR films that reduce reflections. The spec row says anti-glare.
Touchscreen
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Stylus
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Refresh rate modes
AASUS ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615LP
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Maximum operating refresh (Hz) | VRR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2560 | 1600 | 300 | Yes |
BASUS ROG Strix G18 (2026) G815LR-DB96
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Maximum operating refresh (Hz) | VRR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2560 | 1600 | 300 | Yes |
Max refresh rate
300Hz
300Hz
Adaptive sync
Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)
Not available
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Native panel colour depth
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Brightness (SDR, claimed)
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Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)
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Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)
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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)
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sRGB coverage (claimed)
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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)
Not available
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HDR certification
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Factory calibrated
Second display
Not available
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Processor
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Processor
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2026/specRead 14 October 2026Processor row: Core Ultra 9 Processor 290HX Plus 2.7 GHz (36MB Cache, up to 5.5 GHz, 24 cores, 24 Threads), Intel AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS.
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026/specRead 13 October 2026
Processor brand
Core configuration
AASUS ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615LP
| Core type | Count | Base clock (GHz) | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 8 | 2.7 | 5.5 |
| Efficiency | 16 | 1.8 | 4.7 |
BASUS ROG Strix G18 (2026) G815LR-DB96
| Core type | Count | Base clock (GHz) | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 8 | 2.7 | 5.5 |
| Efficiency | 16 | 1.8 | 4.7 |
CPU cores
24
24
Cores labelled performance
8
8
Cores labelled efficiency
16
16
Threads
Max boost clock
5.5GHz
5.5GHz
L3 cache
Process
Sustained CPU power (configured)
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Peak CPU power (configured)
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Combined CPU and GPU power
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Graphics
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Discrete GPU
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2026/specRead 14 October 2026
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026/specRead 13 October 2026
GPU brand
VRAM
Max GPU power (TGP)
Dynamic Boost
GPU boost clock
GPU switching
Integrated GPU
Memory
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Installed RAM
RAM type
RAM speed
Memory channels
RAM upgrade
Memory slots
AASUS ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615LP
| Slot | Count | Occupied | Module size (GB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SO-DIMM | 2 | Yes | 16 |
BASUS ROG Strix G18 (2026) G815LR-DB96
| Slot | Count | Occupied | Module size (GB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SO-DIMM | 2 | Yes | 16 |
RAM slots
2
2
Free RAM slots
0
0
Maximum supported RAM
Storage
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Installed storage
Storage type
Installed drive PCIe generation
Storage slots
AASUS ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615LP
| Interface | Count | Occupied |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe NVMe | 1 | Yes |
| PCIe NVMe | 1 | No |
BASUS ROG Strix G18 (2026) G815LR-DB96
| Interface | PCIe generation | Count | Occupied |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCIe NVMe | 5 | 1 | Yes |
| PCIe NVMe | 5 | 1 | No |
M.2 slots
Not available
Not available
Free storage slots
1
1
Maximum slot PCIe generation
Not available
5
Ports
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Ports
AASUS ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615LP
| Type | Version | Count | Side | Maximum data rate (Gbps) | Thunderbolt or USB4 | DP Alt Mode | Maximum charging input (W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 1 | Not available | 10 | Not available | Yes | 100 |
| USB-C | Thunderbolt 4 | 1 | Not available | 40 | Thunderbolt 4 | Yes | 100 |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 2 | Right | 10 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 1 | Left | 10 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 FRL | 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-g16-2026/specRead 14 October 2026US I/O row: 1x 3.5mm combo audio, 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10Gbps), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, power delivery, G-SYNC), 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, power delivery), 1x RJ45 LAN. HDMI is not in the US row. The global tab and the Canadian G615LP column list 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL for the same hardware, and the US page carries the HDMI trademark notice. The LAN speed is not stated for the RJ45. USB-C power delivery up to 100W comes from the product page. Sides come from the product page I/O text, which describes the Thunderbolt 5 variant: two USB-A on the right, one USB-A, HDMI, Ethernet, audio and power on the left. The USB-C side is not stated for this variant.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2026Read 14 October 2026Feature text: right side two USB-A. Left side audio, Thunderbolt 5 ports (USB-C) on the TB5 variant, one USB-A, HDMI 2.1, Ethernet and the power port. Supports USB Type-C power delivery up to 100W.3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2026/specRead 14 October 2026G615LP columns I/O: 1x 3.5mm combo audio, 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10Gbps), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10Gbps, DisplayPort, power delivery, G-SYNC), 1x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps), 1x RJ45.
BASUS ROG Strix G18 (2026) G815LR-DB96
| Type | Version | Count | Side | Maximum data rate (Gbps) | Thunderbolt or USB4 | DP Alt Mode | Maximum charging input (W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | Thunderbolt 5 | 2 | Left | Not available | Thunderbolt 5 | 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 FRL | 1 | Left | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | Not available | 1 | Left | 2.5 | 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 |
USB-C ports
2
2
Thunderbolt
Yes
Yes
Highest HDMI version
HDMI 2.1 FRL
HDMI 2.1 FRL
Card reader
No
No
Ethernet speed
Not available
2.5Gbps
Maximum USB-C charging input
100W
100W
Wireless
0 of 5 differ
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Wi-Fi module
Not available
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Bluetooth
Cellular
Not available
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Keyboard and touchpad
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Keyboard layouts
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Key switches
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Keyboard backlight
Numpad
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Key travel
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Pointing stick
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Touchpad size
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Touchpad mechanism
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Camera and audio
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Webcam
IR face login
Webcam privacy
Not available
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Built-in speaker drivers
Total speaker power
Not available
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Audio features
Dolby Atmos, Smart Amp Technology, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), AI noise-canceling technology1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2026/specRead 14 October 2026Audio row: Smart Amp Technology, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Dolby Atmos, AI noise-canceling technology, built-in array microphone.
Smart Amp Technology, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Dolby Atmos, AI noise-canceling technology2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026/specRead 13 October 2026
Microphones
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Battery and power
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Battery energy
Claimed battery life
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Adapter rated output
280W1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2026/specRead 14 October 2026Rectangle Conn, 280W AC Adapter, 20V DC 14A. Whether a charger is included varies by country, region and model.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2026Read 14 October 2026Page says the included power supply. 100W USB-C power delivery is a separate top-up option.
Laptop charging connector
Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)
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Cooling
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Fans
Vapor chamber
Liquid metal
Power modes
AASUS ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615LP
Not availableBASUS ROG Strix G18 (2026) G815LR-DB96
| Name |
|---|
| Silent |
| Performance |
| Turbo |
| Manual |
Security
None of 4 known
Fingerprint
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TPM
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Remote management
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Security lock slot
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Software
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Operating system
OS family
Security updates until
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Measured display
None of 12 known
Brightness (measured, centre)
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Brightness (measured, average)
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Contrast ratio (measured)
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HDR peak brightness (measured)
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sRGB coverage (measured)
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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
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PWM flicker found
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PWM frequency (measured)
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PWM at or below brightness
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Response black to white (measured)
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Response grey to grey (measured)
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Measured performance
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Cinebench 2024 single-core
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Cinebench 2024 multi-core
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Geekbench 6 single-core
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Geekbench 6 multi-core
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3DMark Time Spy graphics
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3DMark Steel Nomad
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SSD sequential read (measured)
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Game frame rates
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Measured noise and temperature
None of 9 known
Fan noise per mode
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Max fan noise
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Fan noise while gaming
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Top surface under load
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Bottom surface under load
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Palm rest under load
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CPU temperature in stress test
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CPU clock in stress test
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GPU temperature while gaming
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Measured battery and power
None of 10 known
Battery runtime per test
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Wi-Fi browsing runtime
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Video runtime
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Full charge time (measured)
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Power draw idle
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Power draw gaming
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Power draw max
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Sustained CPU power (measured)
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GPU power while gaming (measured)
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Weight (measured)
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Certifications
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Intel Evo
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Copilot+ PC
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Colour certifications
ENERGY STAR
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EPEAT
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Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
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Power adapter included
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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Warranty service
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Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
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EPREL registration number
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