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Series

ROG Strix1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025-g614/specRead 11 October 2026Product family ROG Strix G16 (2025) G614, ROG gaming laptops.

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.

G614FR-DS961Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025-g614/specRead 11 October 2026The page lists 22 SKUs and a spec table with 22 columns in the same order. G614F models carry the Ryzen 9 9955HX or 9955HX3D, G614P models the Ryzen 9 8940HX, and the third letter maps to the GPU (R is RTX 5070 Ti). Column 21, G614FR-DS96, is read for every value below.3Retailer pageus.amazon.com/dp/B0DW1SVMZZRead 11 October 2026Listing title ends G614FR-DS96, model year 2025: Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, RTX 5070 Ti, 16 inch ROG Nebula 2.5K 240Hz/3ms, 32GB DDR5-5600, 1TB Gen 4 SSD, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11 Home.

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

1971059198393Retailer pageus.amazon.com/dp/B0DW1SVMZZRead 11 October 2026UPC 197105919839.

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.

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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

Available3Retailer pageus.amazon.com/dp/B0DW1SVMZZRead 11 October 2026Listing is live with 52 ratings.

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.

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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.

$2,499.994Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/asus-rog-strix-g16-2025-reviewRead 11 October 2026The G614 review unit (Ryzen 9955HX3D, 32GB, 1TB, 16 inch 240 Hz WQXGA IPS, RTX 5070 Ti) carries an MSRP of $2,499.99. The spec table prints $2,499.00.5Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-strix-g16-2025-amd-reviewRead 11 October 2026The X3D configuration is $2,499.99 at ASUS and Best Buy, $100 above the non-X3D version.

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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.

US3Retailer pageus.amazon.com/dp/B0DW1SVMZZRead 11 October 2026US Amazon listing in US dollars for the US part number G614FR-DS96.

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 Gray3Retailer pageus.amazon.com/dp/B0DW1SVMZZRead 11 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

Gaming1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025-g614/specRead 11 October 2026Republic of Gamers gaming laptop with RTX 5070 Ti graphics, MUX switch and gaming-focused cooling and display.

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

Clamshell4Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/asus-rog-strix-g16-2025-reviewRead 11 October 2026Standard laptop with a hinged display and keyboard deck.

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.

Width354Depth264Thickness (min)22.6Thickness (max)30.4mm(13.9 × 10.4 × 0.9 to 1.2 in)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025-g614/specRead 11 October 202635.4 x 26.4 x 2.26 ~ 3.04 cm, converted to mm.

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.

2.5kg(5.5 lb)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025-g614/specRead 11 October 20262.50 Kg (5.51 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

Aluminium4Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/asus-rog-strix-g16-2025-reviewRead 11 October 2026The design reuses the Scar 16, with high-quality plastic for the chassis and an aluminum lid.

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Bottom material

Plastic4Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/asus-rog-strix-g16-2025-reviewRead 11 October 2026

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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)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025-g614/specRead 11 October 2026

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-g614/specRead 11 October 2026

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

188.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

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

IPS-level1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025-g614/specRead 11 October 2026Display cell for G614FR-DS96: 2.5K (2560 x 1600, WQXGA) 16:10, IPS-level, anti-glare, DCI-P3 100%, response time 3ms, Pantone Validated. The cell prints no refresh rate, which comes from the reviews and the exact Amazon listing. IPS-level is ASUS wording.

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-g614/specRead 11 October 2026

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) G614FR-DS96

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

Source3Retailer pageus.amazon.com/dp/B0DW1SVMZZRead 11 October 2026Display Refresh Rate in Hertz 240, resolution 2560 x 1600.4Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/asus-rog-strix-g16-2025-reviewRead 11 October 2026Review unit has a 16-inch 2560 x 1600 240 Hz WQXGA IPS display.5Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-strix-g16-2025-amd-reviewRead 11 October 202616-inch IPS ROG Nebula display, QHD+ 2560 x 1600, 240 Hz, 3 ms, 100% DCI-P3 claimed.

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-SYNC, VESA Adaptive-Sync2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025-g614Read 11 October 2026Display copy: Dolby Vision, Adaptive-Sync support. The USB-C ports in the spec table are listed with G-SYNC.

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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-g614/specRead 11 October 2026

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.

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Second display

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Processor

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Processor

AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025-g614/specRead 11 October 2026AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D Processor 2.5GHz (144MB Cache, up to 5.4GHz, 16 cores, 32 Threads). The 144 MB is a combined L2 and L3 figure and is not stored as L3.

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

AMD1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025-g614/specRead 11 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) G614FR-DS96

Core type	Count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Zen 5	16	Zen 5	2.5	5.4

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025-g614/specRead 11 October 20266Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9955hx3d.htmlRead 11 October 2026Zen 5, 16 cores, 32 threads, base 2.5 GHz, max boost up to 5.4 GHz.

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.

321Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025-g614/specRead 11 October 2026

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

5.4GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

5.4GHz=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.

128MB6Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9955hx3d.htmlRead 11 October 2026L2 cache 16 MB, L3 cache 128 MB (3D V-Cache). 144 MB is the combined figure.

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.

4nm6Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9955hx3d.htmlRead 11 October 2026Processor technology for CPU cores: TSMC 4nm FinFET. The I/O die is TSMC 6nm.

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.

65W2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025-g614Read 11 October 2026Turbo mode: the Ryzen 9 9955HX3D has a power budget of up to 65 W while the RTX 5070 Ti runs a 140 W envelope. The same page also carries a chart reading CPU 55 W, GPU 140 W, total 195 W, and text describing 205 W in Manual mode. The page repeats some 2023 copy, so the Turbo statement is used.

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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.

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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-g614/specRead 11 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 Ti Laptop GPU1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025-g614/specRead 11 October 2026

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-g614/specRead 11 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.

12GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025-g614/specRead 11 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.

140W1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025-g614/specRead 11 October 2026NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU, ROG Boost 1565MHz at 140W (1515MHz Boost Clock+50MHz OC, 115W+25W Dynamic Boost), 12GB GDDR7.

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.

25W1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025-g614/specRead 11 October 2026

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

1,565MHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025-g614/specRead 11 October 2026ROG Boost 1565 MHz including the 50 MHz overclock.

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 Optimus2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025-g614Read 11 October 2026NVIDIA Advanced Optimus and MUX Switch are named on the page and confirmed by the exact Amazon listing.3Retailer pageus.amazon.com/dp/B0DW1SVMZZRead 11 October 2026MUX SWITCH WITH ADVANCED OPTIMUS bullet.

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.

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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.

Memory

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

32GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025-g614/specRead 11 October 202616GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM x 2, max capacity 64GB. Expansion slots: 2x DDR5 SO-DIMM and 2x M.2 PCIe.

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-g614/specRead 11 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-g614/specRead 11 October 2026

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-g614/specRead 11 October 2026Two modules in two SO-DIMM slots, dual channel in the review (Windows Central: 32GB of dual-channel RAM).

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-g614/specRead 11 October 2026

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) G614FR-DS96

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

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025-g614/specRead 11 October 2026

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-g614/specRead 11 October 2026

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.

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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-g16-2025-g614/specRead 11 October 20261TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD.

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-g614/specRead 11 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-g614/specRead 11 October 2026

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) G614FR-DS96

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

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025-g614/specRead 11 October 2026Two M.2 PCIe slots including the used one. Tom's Hardware confirms two M.2 2280 slots for PCIe 4.0 SSDs with one populated.

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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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 (2025) G614FR-DS96

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

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025-g614/specRead 11 October 2026Ports for this column: 3.5mm combo jack, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2x Type-C USB 4 with DisplayPort and G-SYNC (data speed up to 40Gbps, one also with power delivery), RJ45. The HDMI 2.1 FRL port is named on the ROG product page and in the reviews. Port sides come from Tom's Hardware.4Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/asus-rog-strix-g16-2025-reviewRead 11 October 2026Right side two USB 3.2 Type-A ports. Left side proprietary power connector, GbE LAN, HDMI 2.1, two USB 4 Type-C ports and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The spec table lists three USB-A ports, which conflicts with the text and the maker.

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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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025-g614/specRead 11 October 2026Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) triple band 2x2 wireless card, Bluetooth 5.2. Tom's Hardware and Windows Central say Bluetooth 5.3. The maker value is stored.

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-g614/specRead 11 October 2026

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

MediaTek MT79224Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/asus-rog-strix-g16-2025-reviewRead 11 October 2026MediaTek Wi-Fi 6E (MT7922), Bluetooth 5.3.

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.

5.21Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025-g614/specRead 11 October 2026

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.

QWERTY3Retailer pageus.amazon.com/dp/B0DW1SVMZZRead 11 October 2026Keyboard Layout QWERTY.

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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-g614/specRead 11 October 2026Backlit Chiclet Keyboard Per-Key RGB, with NumberPad support.4Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/asus-rog-strix-g16-2025-reviewRead 11 October 2026Full-size keyboard with per-key RGB and Aura Sync. 1.9 mm of key travel. There is no physical number pad, only the virtual NumberPad on the touchpad.

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.

No4Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/asus-rog-strix-g16-2025-reviewRead 11 October 2026

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.

1.9mm4Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/asus-rog-strix-g16-2025-reviewRead 11 October 2026

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 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.

Mechanical4Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/asus-rog-strix-g16-2025-reviewRead 11 October 2026Large touchpad with a very clicky response.

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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-g614/specRead 11 October 2026

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.

No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025-g614/specRead 11 October 2026Camera: 1080P FHD camera, without the IR wording used by other ROG models. Tom's Hardware spec table says 1080p IR webcam, while its text and Windows Central say there is no Windows Hello camera.

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-g614/specRead 11 October 20262-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology.

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

Dolby Atmos, Smart Amp Technology, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), AI noise-canceling technology1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025-g614/specRead 11 October 2026Smart Amp Technology, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Dolby Atmos, AI noise-canceling technology, built-in array microphone.

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.

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Battery and power

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

90Wh1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025-g614/specRead 11 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-g614/specRead 11 October 2026280W AC Adapter, output 20V DC, 14A, 280W.

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.

Proprietary4Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/asus-rog-strix-g16-2025-reviewRead 11 October 2026The power connector on the left side is proprietary. The ASUS adapter is listed as a 280W AC adapter with a 6.0 mm plug.

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-g16-2025-g614Read 11 October 2026Tri-Fan Technology with a third auxiliary fan for the GPU. A footnote limits the illustration to RTX 5070, 5060 and 5050 models. Tom's Hardware counts three internal fans on its RTX 5070 Ti unit.4Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/asus-rog-strix-g16-2025-reviewRead 11 October 2026Three internal fans.

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.

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

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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) G614FR-DS96

Name	CPU power (W)	GPU power (W)
Silent	Not available	Not available
Performance	Not available	Not available
Turbo	65	140
Manual	75	140

Source2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025-g614Read 11 October 2026Silent, Performance and Turbo modes plus Manual mode. Turbo CPU 65 W and GPU 140 W. Manual adds 10 W to the CPU, which is stored as 75 W.

BMSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-060US

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Security

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Fingerprint

None5Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-strix-g16-2025-amd-reviewRead 11 October 2026No Windows Hello facial recognition and no other biometric authentication.

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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.

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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.

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Operating system

Windows 11 Home1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025-g614/specRead 11 October 2026Windows 11 Home.

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-g614/specRead 11 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

1,400:15Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-strix-g16-2025-amd-reviewRead 11 October 2026Display test at 100% brightness: 518.5 nits, black 0.37 nits, contrast 1,400:1. The instrument is not named.

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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

52.8°C4Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/asus-rog-strix-g16-2025-reviewRead 11 October 2026Hottest part of the laptop was near the F4 key at 127 F, converted to 52.8 C, during the Metro Exodus stress test. Keys between G and H 92.8 F.

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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

73.8°C4Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/asus-rog-strix-g16-2025-reviewRead 11 October 2026CPU package during the 15-run Metro Exodus stress test. Power mode is not stated.

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

3.02GHz4Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/asus-rog-strix-g16-2025-reviewRead 11 October 2026Zen 5 cores averaged 3.02 GHz in the same test. Power mode is not stated.

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

78.7°C4Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/asus-rog-strix-g16-2025-reviewRead 11 October 2026GPU averaged 2.19 GHz at 78.7 C in the same test.

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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) G614FR-DS96

Test	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Mixed use	150	5.35

Source4Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/asus-rog-strix-g16-2025-reviewRead 11 October 2026Web browsing, video streaming and OpenGL tests at 150 nits with Nvidia Advanced Optimus: 5 h 21 min, stored as 5.35 h. Power mode 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.

No5Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-strix-g16-2025-amd-reviewRead 11 October 2026The Ryzen 9 9955HX3D has no NPU, so the laptop is not an AI PC and has no Copilot+ PC features.

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Colour certifications

Pantone Validated1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025-g614/specRead 11 October 2026

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ENERGY STAR

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EPEAT

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Other certifications

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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.

Powercord and Adapter, User Guide3Retailer pageus.amazon.com/dp/B0DW1SVMZZRead 11 October 2026What's in the box: G614FR-DS96, Powercord and Adapter, User Guide. Windows Central also lists a 280W charger and 3 months of PC Game Pass.

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.

Yes3Retailer pageus.amazon.com/dp/B0DW1SVMZZRead 11 October 2026Powercord and Adapter are listed in the box.

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.

1year3Retailer pageus.amazon.com/dp/B0DW1SVMZZRead 11 October 2026Warranty Description: 1 Year.

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-g16-2025-g6142Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025-g614Read 11 October 2026ROG product page for the G614 family.

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Spec sheet

rog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025-g614/spec1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025-g614/specRead 11 October 2026Spec page of the ROG Strix G16 (2025) G614 family.

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

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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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