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AASUS ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615LP

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Series

ROG Strix2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2026Read 14 October 2026ROG Strix family page.

Stealth 16 AI+1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

G615LP-MB961Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2026/specRead 14 October 2026US spec tab column G615LP-MB96 (Buy Now): Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070 8GB, 32GB DDR5-5600, 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, 300Hz display. The Canadian G615LP-BB96-CB column has the same listed hardware but a per-key RGB keyboard, so it is not merged into this product.

B3WI-005US1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original one-page US manufacturer specification identifies B3WI-005US. Retained stock configuration is 386H, RTX 5080, 32 GB from two 16 GB modules, one 2 TB drive, QHD+ 240 Hz OLED and Windows 11 Home. The footer document-generation date is not a retail date.7Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/830975/msi-stealth-16-ai-b3wi-005us.htmlRead 5 October 2026Current normal-readable exact stock factory B3WI-005US with 386H/5080/32 GB/2 TB/Home is in stock. Custom upgraded 64 GB/Pro rows are excluded.8Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/msi-stealth-16-ai-16-240hz-2-5k-oled-gaming-laptop-intel-core-ultra-9-386h-geforce-rtx-5080-32gb-memory-2tb-storage-charcoal-black/J3P7TXTXQCRead 5 October 2026Exact sold model B3WI-005US, Best Buy SKU 6670611. Current stock listing confirms selected CPU/GPU/RAM/storage identity independently.

GTIN / EAN

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8241424560027Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/830975/msi-stealth-16-ai-b3wi-005us.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact product identity row publishes UPC 824142456002.

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

17 March 20266Press releasepress.asus.com/news/press-releases/rog-strix-g16-g18-gaming-laptops-intel-rtxRead 14 October 2026TAIPEI, March 17, 2026: ASUS announces the 2026 ROG Strix G16 and G18 with the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus. The release names Eclipse Gray and Volt Green as family colors and gives no price or release date for the G16.

5 January 202610Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/At-CES-2026--MSI-unveiled-its-all-new-Prestige-series-for-business-and-productivity--along-with-the-latest-gaming-laptops-from-the-Raider--Stealth--and-Crosshair-series--all-featuring-brand-new-designs-147562Read 5 October 2026Original maker launch dateline is January 5, 2026, while hosting page says January 6. The body explicitly announces the redesigned Stealth 16 AI+ at CES. This is announcement evidence, separately from May documented retail.

Status

Available1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2026/specRead 14 October 2026G615LP-MB96 shows Buy Now on the ASUS US spec tab on 2026-10-14. G615LW-AB96 shows Coming Soon.

Available7Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/830975/msi-stealth-16-ai-b3wi-005us.htmlRead 5 October 20268Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/msi-stealth-16-ai-16-240hz-2-5k-oled-gaming-laptop-intel-core-ultra-9-386h-geforce-rtx-5080-32gb-memory-2tb-storage-charcoal-black/J3P7TXTXQCRead 5 October 2026

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

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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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.

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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.

US1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2026/specRead 14 October 2026ASUS US spec tab. FCC and ISED certified units are distributed in the US and Canada.

US1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 20267Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/830975/msi-stealth-16-ai-b3wi-005us.htmlRead 5 October 20268Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/msi-stealth-16-ai-16-240hz-2-5k-oled-gaming-laptop-intel-core-ultra-9-386h-geforce-rtx-5080-32gb-memory-2tb-storage-charcoal-black/J3P7TXTXQCRead 5 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Charcoal Black1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Segment

Gaming2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2026Read 14 October 2026ROG Strix G16 is ASUS's gaming laptop line.

Gaming3Maker product pageus.msi.com/Laptop/Stealth-16-AI-Plus-B3WXRead 5 October 2026

Form factor

Clamshell2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2026Read 14 October 2026Hinged clamshell gaming laptop in the maker photos.

Clamshell2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-2631_MS-2632_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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-g16-2026/specRead 14 October 202635.4 x 26.8 x 2.28 ~ 3.08 cm.

Width354Depth246Thickness (min)16.65Thickness (max)19.99mm(13.9 × 9.7 × 0.7 to 0.8 in)2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-2631_MS-2632_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 2-15 gives 354 x 246 x 16.65–19.99 mm. These precise metric endpoints corroborate the rounded exact US sheet inch dimensions. Stored minimum and maximum describe body thickness.

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-g16-2026/specRead 14 October 2026Weight row: 2.65 Kg (5.84 lbs).

1.99kg(4.4 lb)2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-2631_MS-2632_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 2-15 publishes 1.99 kg. Exact US sheet 4.39 lb is rounded corroboration. This is maker laptop mass, not a reviewer measurement or charger mass.

Lid material

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Aluminium3Maker product pageus.msi.com/Laptop/Stealth-16-AI-Plus-B3WXRead 5 October 2026All-Aluminum Alloy Chassis explicitly applies to the complete B3W chassis, including the lid.

Bottom material

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Aluminium3Maker product pageus.msi.com/Laptop/Stealth-16-AI-Plus-B3WXRead 5 October 2026Same complete all-aluminum alloy chassis claim supports the bottom.

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)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2026/specRead 14 October 2026Display row: 2.5K (2560 x 1600, WQXGA) 16:10. The 16-inch size is from the page heading and the Strix G16 name.

16in(40.6 cm)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Native resolution

2560 × 1600px1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2026/specRead 14 October 2026

2560 × 1600px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 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-g16-2026/specRead 14 October 2026Display row says IPS-level. ASUS wording stored without guessing the IPS subtype.

OLED1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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-g16-2026/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.

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Touchscreen

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No8Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/msi-stealth-16-ai-16-240hz-2-5k-oled-gaming-laptop-intel-core-ultra-9-386h-geforce-rtx-5080-32gb-memory-2tb-storage-charcoal-black/J3P7TXTXQCRead 5 October 2026Exact Highlights specification explicitly says Touch Screen: No. No pen-support absence is inferred from that field.

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 (2026) G615LP

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
2560	1600	300	Yes

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2026/specRead 14 October 2026Display row: Refresh Rate 300Hz. Default is 240Hz in Standard, Eco and Optimized GPU mode. 300Hz needs GPU mode Ultimate in Armoury Crate. One resolution only. The 240 Hz default is the same panel.

BMSI Stealth 16 AI+ B3WI-005US

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

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Native 2560 x 1600 OLED panel operating at 240 Hz. HDMI external-output timing is not a built-in display mode. No adaptive refresh protocol is stated.

Max refresh rate

300Hz=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-g16-2026/specRead 14 October 2026G615LP-TS342X and TS343X columns, Display: G-Sync, Pantone Validated, 300Hz.

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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-g16-2026/specRead 14 October 2026Display row: DCI-P3 100%. Coverage or volume is not stated.

100%1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Literal 100% DCI-P3 (Typical) maker gamut claim. Coverage-versus-volume method is not specified.

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 True Black 6001Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 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-g16-2026Read 14 October 2026Each IPS-level display is factory-calibrated to ensure that colors are accurate to the Pantone standard.

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Second display

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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 386H1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Processor brand

Intel1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2026/specRead 14 October 2026

Intel1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 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 (2026) G615LP

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	8	2.7	5.5
Efficiency	16	1.8	4.7

Source5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245960/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-290hx-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 14 October 20268 performance-cores (base 2.7 GHz, max turbo 5.5 GHz) and 16 efficient-cores (base 1.8 GHz, max turbo 4.7 GHz). ASUS rounds 36 MB cache and 5.5 GHz the same way.

BMSI Stealth 16 AI+ B3WI-005US

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	4	2.1	4.9
Efficiency	8	1.6	3.7
Low-power efficiency	4	1.6	3.5

Source6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245529/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-386h-18m-cache-up-to-4-90-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Intel exact 386H has four P cores at 2.1–4.9 GHz, eight E cores at 1.6–3.7 GHz and four LP E cores at 1.6–3.5 GHz, with 16 threads. Retail overview typo claiming eight LP E cores is excluded.

CPU cores

24=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

16=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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

8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

4=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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

16=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

12=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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

241Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2026/specRead 14 October 2026

161Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 20266Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245529/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-386h-18m-cache-up-to-4-90-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Max boost clock

5.5GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

4.9GHz=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.

36MB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2026/specRead 14 October 2026

18MB6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245529/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-386h-18m-cache-up-to-4-90-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 202618 MB Intel Smart Cache, the last-level L3 cache. Generic 25 W base and 80 W turbo powers are not configured laptop limits.

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.

3nm5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245960/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-290hx-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 14 October 2026Lithography TSMC N3B, stored as 3 nm.

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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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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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175W3Maker product pageus.msi.com/Laptop/Stealth-16-AI-Plus-B3WXRead 5 October 2026Up to 175 W TOTAL POWER specifically for 386H with RTX 5080 16 GB in Apex mode on AC. Separate maker Stealth-series article explicitly defines this as combined CPU and GPU power.4Maker product pagefr.msi.com/blog/looking-for-a%20-thin-and-powerful-laptop-for-work-study-and-creativity-meet-the-msi-mtealth-seriesRead 5 October 2026Current original French-language manufacturer Stealth-series article explicitly defines up to 175 W as combined CPU plus GPU power under APEX mode in both Stealth 16 AI+ paragraph and bullet list. Current exact US maker overview binds that budget to 386H/RTX 5080, avoiding whole-system or adapter confusion. This replaces the region rendering that did not consistently expose the budget paragraph.

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-g16-2026/specRead 14 October 2026Intel AI Boost NPU up to 13TOPS. NPU only.

50TOPS1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Up to 50 NPU-only TOPS, excluding the separate 1334 GPU AI TOPS.6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245529/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-386h-18m-cache-up-to-4-90-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Intel NPU-only peak INT8 performance is 50 TOPS.

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-g16-2026/specRead 14 October 2026

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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 5080 Laptop GPU1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026

GPU brand

NVIDIA1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2026/specRead 14 October 2026

NVIDIA1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 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-g16-2026/specRead 14 October 20268GB GDDR7.

16GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 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-g16-2026/specRead 14 October 2026ROG Boost 1475MHz at 115W (1425MHz Boost Clock + 50MHz OC, 100W + 15W Dynamic Boost). Total 115 W includes Dynamic Boost.

125W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact RTX 5080 maximum graphics power is 125 W including Dynamic Boost. The sheet says values may vary by scenario. No separate Dynamic Boost allocation 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-g16-2026/specRead 14 October 202615 W Dynamic Boost, part of the 115 W total.

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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-g16-2026/specRead 14 October 2026ROG Boost 1475 MHz at 115 W, which is the 1425 MHz boost clock plus 50 MHz OC. The page marks it with an asterisk.

1,995MHz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact configured boost is up to 1995 MHz, with the same scenario qualification. The stray x after MHz in the sheet is not another unit.

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-g16-2026/specRead 14 October 2026Same G615LP columns: MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus.

Optimus2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-2631_MS-2632_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 2-16 explicitly states NVIDIA discrete graphics with NVIDIA Optimus supported. No Advanced Optimus or hardware MUX is inferred.

Integrated GPU

Intel Graphics5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245960/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-290hx-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 14 October 2026GPU Name: Intel Graphics, 4 Xe-cores.

Intel Graphics6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245529/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-386h-18m-cache-up-to-4-90-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact 386H uses Intel Graphics. Arc B390 from the different Core Ultra X7/X9 processors is not inherited. Intel 18A is a process brand, not a numerical nanometre value.

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-g16-2026/specRead 14 October 202632GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM. Module split is not on the US row. The Canadian G615LP-BB96-CB column says 16GB x 2 and the product page says retail units ship with up to 16+16GB.

32GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 20267Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/830975/msi-stealth-16-ai-b3wi-005us.htmlRead 5 October 2026

RAM type

DDR51Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2026/specRead 14 October 2026

DDR51Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 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-g16-2026/specRead 14 October 2026DDR5-5600. The page footnote on the global tab says memory speed varies by CPU spec.

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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.

24Maker product pagerog.asus.com/ca-en/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2026/specRead 14 October 2026Two 16 GB modules and Support dual channel memory technology.

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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-g16-2026/specRead 14 October 2026Expansion slots (includes used): 2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots.

Slots1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 20262Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-2631_MS-2632_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 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 (2026) G615LP

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

Source4Maker product pagerog.asus.com/ca-en/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2026/specRead 14 October 2026G615LP-BB96-CB column: 16GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM x 2, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070. Same listed hardware as US MB96 (32GB total).

BMSI Stealth 16 AI+ B3WI-005US

Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
2	Yes	16

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Two installed 16 GB DDR5 modules and two physical sockets. The family manual lists ordinary SO-DIMM and optional clocked CSO-DIMM alternatives. Exact installed socket type is not established, so slot_type is omitted. Maximum 128 GB is supported, but configured transfer rate and active channel count remain unknown.2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-2631_MS-2632_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 2-15 lists two SO-DIMM sockets and optional two CSO-DIMM sockets. Both alternatives have two physical sockets, but exact 005US socket classification is not proven.7Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/830975/msi-stealth-16-ai-b3wi-005us.htmlRead 5 October 2026Standard memory is explicitly two 16 GB modules. Its Number of SODIMMS label does not resolve ordinary versus clocked sockets against the original manual optional CSO-DIMM alternative. Retail 7200MHz wording is not treated as a measured DRAM clock or independently confirmed configured transfer rate.

RAM slots

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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-g16-2026/specRead 14 October 2026Max Capacity: 64GB. The product page says user-upgradeable to 32+32GB.

128GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Storage

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

1TB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2026/specRead 14 October 20261TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD.

2TB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 20267Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/830975/msi-stealth-16-ai-b3wi-005us.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Storage type

NVMe SSD1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2026/specRead 14 October 2026

NVMe SSD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 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-g16-2026/specRead 14 October 2026

41Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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 (2026) G615LP

Interface	Count	Occupied
PCIe NVMe	1	Yes
PCIe NVMe	1	No

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2026/specRead 14 October 2026Expansion slots (includes used): 2x M.2 PCIe. One 1 TB SSD is installed, so one slot is free. Form factor and slot PCIe generation are not stated for this generation. A footnote says only single-sided SSDs are supported.

BMSI Stealth 16 AI+ B3WI-005US

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

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact SKU has two NVMe PCIe Gen4 connectors and one installed 2 TB Gen4 SSD. One connector is occupied and one free. Original manual supplies the common M.2 2280 form factor. PCIe Gen4 here is physical slot capability, separately from installed storage_pcie_gen.2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-2631_MS-2632_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 2-16 explicitly specifies two M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe SSD slots. The bottom exterior SSD access label is not an exhaustive slot count. Exact US sheet independently specifies both connectors as Gen4 and one installed drive.

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Ports

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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 (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.

BMSI Stealth 16 AI+ B3WI-005US

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Maximum charging input (W)	Maximum peripheral power (W)
USB-A	3.2 Gen 2	1	Left	10	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	3.2 Gen 2	1	Right	10	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-C	Not available	2	Left	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes	100	15
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	Right	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
DC in	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact quantities and protocols corroborate the original manual. Each Thunderbolt connector is counted once. Two USB-A, two USB-C, one HDMI, one RJ45, one audio combo and one main DC-in connector are represented.2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-2631_MS-2632_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Full right-side figure on printed 2-6 and left-side figure on 2-7, with continuation 2-8, were rendered and inspected. One USB-A is on each side. Both Thunderbolt USB-C connectors are left. Audio, HDMI and RJ45 are right. Main power input and Kensington are left. Front and rear diagrams are blank. Each USB-C accepts up to 100 W and supplies maximum 5 V/3 A, 15 W, to a peripheral. Running input is specified for 90–100 W adapters. Optional 45 W charging is limited to off states. No simultaneous peripheral power budget is stated.3Maker product pageus.msi.com/Laptop/Stealth-16-AI-Plus-B3WXRead 5 October 2026PD Charging footnote explicitly supports 100 W at 20 V/5 A in running and modern-standby states, and 45–100 W in hibernate or off states. Performance may be limited to match input current. The 240 W main adapter is separate.

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Card reader

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Ethernet speed

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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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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2026/specRead 14 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/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 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-g16-2026/specRead 14 October 2026Triple band Wi-Fi 7, read as 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz.

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Wi-Fi module

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Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE2131Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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-g16-2026/specRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth 5.4. Page footnote: supported version may vary with OS support and drivers.

6.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 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 zones1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2026/specRead 14 October 2026US MB96 row: Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 4-Zone RGB. The same US page lists per-key RGB for G615LW-AB96, and the global and Canadian G615LP columns list per-key RGB. The exact US SKU row is stored.

RGB zones1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

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No2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-2631_MS-2632_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete top-open keyboard figure, printed 2-3, shows no dedicated numeric keypad. Exact sheet states 80 keys.

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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No2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-2631_MS-2632_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete top-open keyboard figure and descriptions show a touchpad and no dedicated pointing stick.

Touchpad size

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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.

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Camera and audio

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Webcam

1080p1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2026/specRead 14 October 2026Camera row: 1080P FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello.

1080p at 30 fps1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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-g16-2026/specRead 14 October 2026IR camera for Windows Hello.

Yes2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-2631_MS-2632_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 2-4 identifies optional IR camera with infrared facial recognition. Exact 005US sheet confirms the IR FHD camera is installed, and current maker overview explicitly confirms facial login.3Maker product pageus.msi.com/Laptop/Stealth-16-AI-Plus-B3WXRead 5 October 2026Dedicated IR FHD Webcam section explicitly states facial-recognition login and physical webcam shutter.

Webcam privacy

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Physical shutter1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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-g16-2026/specRead 14 October 2026Audio row: 2-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology. Tweeter and woofer split is not stated.

41Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Two 2 W speaker drivers plus two 2 W woofers, four physical drivers and 8 W summed published rating. RMS versus peak classification is not stated. Retail prose about two pairs of woofers does not override this exact maker table.

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

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8W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

Hi-Res Audio Ready, Nahimic 31Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

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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-g16-2026/specRead 14 October 202690WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion.

90Wh1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 20263Maker product pageus.msi.com/Laptop/Stealth-16-AI-Plus-B3WXRead 5 October 2026Exact sheet supplies the selected 90 Wh capacity. The current 12-hour video claim is tested on a stated 356H/5090/16 GB/1 TB configuration, different from this selected model, and is not stored.

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-g16-2026/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.

240W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact main AC adapter rating is 240 W. This is separate from USB-C charging input and does not establish maximum accepted main DC power.

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-g16-2026/specRead 14 October 2026Rectangle Conn adapter connector, stored as proprietary.

Proprietary2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-2631_MS-2632_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Left-side main power connector figure is the rectangular proprietary 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-g16-2026Read 14 October 2026Tri-Fan Technology. A third auxiliary fan moves heat from the GPU and VRAM to the heatsinks.

25Maker product pagestorage-asset.msi.com/global/picture/image/feature/nb/2026-intel/stealth-16-ai-plus/cooler/cooler-pd.pngRead 5 October 2026Complete original current maker Cooler Boost with Intra Flow hardware image independently viewed. It shows two physical internal fan impellers. Three exhaust paths are not three fans. Phase-change compound is stated for CPU/GPU, but unsupported vapor-chamber and liquid-metal absence values are omitted.

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-g16-2026Read 14 October 2026ROG Intelligent Cooling: end-to-end vapor chamber with a sandwiched heatsink.

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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-g16-2026Read 14 October 2026Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal on CPU and GPU. Footnote: applied to the GPU on models with RTX 5080 or 5070 Ti only. This RTX 5070 model is stored as CPU only.

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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 (2026) G615LP

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BMSI Stealth 16 AI+ B3WI-005US

Name
Apex

Source3Maker product pageus.msi.com/Laptop/Stealth-16-AI-Plus-B3WXRead 5 October 2026Apex mode in MSI Center with AC power is named directly. The maker total-power statement is for 386H with RTX 5080 16 GB. It is not assigned separately to either CPU or GPU.4Maker product pagefr.msi.com/blog/looking-for-a%20-thin-and-powerful-laptop-for-work-study-and-creativity-meet-the-msi-mtealth-seriesRead 5 October 2026

Security

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Fingerprint

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Power button2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-2631_MS-2632_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 2-4 places the fingerprint sensor in the power key. Exact SKU sheet confirms one fingerprint sensor, resolving optional family wording.

TPM

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2.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact SKU explicitly has firmware TPM 2.0. The family manual optional TPM wording is not the sole proof.

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.

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Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Software

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Operating system

Windows 11 Home1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2026/specRead 14 October 2026Windows 11 Home.

Windows 11 Home1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 20267Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/830975/msi-stealth-16-ai-b3wi-005us.htmlRead 5 October 2026

OS family

Windows1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2026/specRead 14 October 2026

Windows1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 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.

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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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Yes3Maker product pageus.msi.com/Laptop/Stealth-16-AI-Plus-B3WXRead 5 October 2026Current product introduction, dedicated Now Even Smarter section and FAQ explicitly identify Stealth 16 AI+ as Copilot+ PC. A Copilot key alone is not proof.

Colour certifications

Pantone Validated1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2026/specRead 14 October 2026Display row: Pantone Validated.

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ENERGY STAR

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EPEAT

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Other certifications

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SGS Eye Care1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026SGS Eye Care Display is explicit for the selected OLED. No numeric blue-light result, panel surface or native colour depth is inferred.

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.

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240 W AC adapter, AC power cord, Quick Start Guide2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-2631_MS-2632_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 2-2 Unpacking explicitly includes AC adapter, AC power cord and Quick Start Guide. Exact sheet establishes the supplied adapter rating as 240 W. Optional carry bag is omitted.

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

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Yes2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-2631_MS-2632_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

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1year1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026One-year limited manufacturer warranty for the exact US SKU.7Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/830975/msi-stealth-16-ai-b3wi-005us.htmlRead 5 October 2026One-year USA manufacturer limited warranty, with one-year global service qualification. No extra service duration is inferred.

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-g16-20261Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2026/specRead 14 October 2026

us.msi.com/Laptop/Stealth-16-AI-Plus-B3WX3Maker product pageus.msi.com/Laptop/Stealth-16-AI-Plus-B3WXRead 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

rog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2026/spec1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2026/specRead 14 October 2026

storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Stealth%2016%20AI%2B%20B3WI-005US.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Manual

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download-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-2631_MS-2632_v1.0_English.pdf2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-2631_MS-2632_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original 68-page English MS-2631/MS-2632 User Manual, version 1.0, December 2025. This matches the new B3W chassis and its left-side double Thunderbolt arrangement. Older MS-16W1 manuals with DDR4 or rear connectors are excluded.

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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