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Series

ROG Strix1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026ROG Strix line on the G615 spec table.

Katana1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026Sheet header: Katana 15 HX B14W.

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

G615JMR-AS741Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026Spec table column G615JMR-AS74. Its sibling G615JMR-DS94 has an i9-14900HX, so it is a different product and is not stored here.

B14WGK-293US1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026Spec sheet header: KATANA 15 HX B14WGK-293US.

GTIN / EAN

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

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Status

Available1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026The column shows a Where to buy link on the accessed date.

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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.

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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-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026US ROG store spec table.

US1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026US sheet in the specSheet/us folder. The model suffix US is the United States model.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Segment

Gaming4Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025Read 14 October 2026Page title and copy describe a powerful gaming laptop in the ROG Strix line.

Gaming1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026MSI sells the Katana series as gaming laptops. The sheet names Gaming Keyboard and Full Power CPU and GPU.

Form factor

Clamshell5Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GamingNB/G615LW/0409_E24203_G615L_J_A.pdfRead 14 October 2026Front view figure and the lift-to-open-the-display text show a clamshell with one display and a hinged lid.

Clamshell5Retailer pagemy-store.msi.com/products/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wgk-283-gaming-laptopRead 13 October 2026Product photo shows a standard clamshell laptop.

Chassis

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

Width354Depth268Thickness (min)22.8Thickness (max)30.8mm(13.9 × 10.6 × 0.9 to 1.2 in)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 202635.4 x 26.8 x 2.28 ~ 3.08 cm. Thickness 2.28 cm at the front and 3.08 cm at the rear is read as minimum and maximum.

Width358.9Depth261.9Thickness (max)25.5mm(14.1 × 10.3 × 1 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 202614.13 in x 10.31 in converted to mm. The height is cut off on the sheet.3Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfk-gaming-laptopRead 13 October 2026Review lists 359 x 262 x 25.5 mm. The 25.5 mm height is stored as 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-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 20262.65 Kg (5.84 lbs) as published for the column.

2.4kg(5.3 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 20265.29 lbs with battery. Converted exactly and rounded to 0.1 kg. Reviews list 2.4 kg and 2.1 kg for other variants.

Lid material

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Plastic3Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfk-gaming-laptopRead 13 October 2026Review of the B14WFK with the same chassis: hard plastic casing. Lid and base are not named separately.

Bottom material

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Plastic3Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfk-gaming-laptopRead 13 October 2026Review of the B14WFK with the same chassis: hard plastic casing. Lid and base are not named separately.

Max hinge angle

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

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Display

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

16in(40.6 cm)2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/rog-republic-of-gamers/filterRead 14 October 2026G615JMR-AS74 row on the ASUS US filter page: 16-inch.

15.6in(39.6 cm)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Native resolution

1920 × 1200px2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/rog-republic-of-gamers/filterRead 14 October 2026G615JMR-AS74 row: FHD+ (1920 x 1200, WUXGA) 16:10. Some retailer pages show a 2560 x 1600 panel for G615JMR, which is a regional or other-SKU configuration. The ASUS Canada table also lists 2.5K only for G615JMR-RS96 with the i9.

2560 × 1440px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Pixel density

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

IPS-level1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026ASUS wording is IPS-level.

IPS-level1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026IPS-Level.

Backlight

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

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

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

Matte1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026Anti-glare display.

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Touchscreen

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Stylus

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

AASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) G615JMR-AS74

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
1920	1200	165

Source2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/rog-republic-of-gamers/filterRead 14 October 2026G615JMR-AS74 row: 165Hz. The ASUS Canada table gives Refresh Rate 165Hz for G615JMR-AS73 and SS74 with the same CPU, GPU and panel. ASUS does not state variable refresh or G-SYNC for the FHD+ panel, so vrr is left out.

BMSI Katana 15 HX B14WGK-293US

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
2560	1440	165

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026165Hz Refresh Rate at 2560x1440.

Max refresh rate

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

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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.

100%1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026sRGB: 100% as published. Coverage versus volume is not stated. The spec table has no resolution row for this column, which comes from the ASUS US product filter page.

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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.

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100%1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026100% DCI-P3 (Typical).

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

Intel Core i7-14650HX1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026Core i7 Processor 14650HX, 2.2 GHz, 30 MB cache, up to 5.2 GHz, 16 cores, 24 threads.

Intel Core i7-14650HX1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Processor brand

Intel1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026

Intel1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 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) G615JMR-AS74

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	8	2.2	5.2
Efficiency	8	1.6	3.7

Source6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/235996/intel-core-i7-processor-14650hx-30m-cache-up-to-5-20-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 14 October 2026Intel lists 8 P-cores (2.2 GHz base, 5.2 GHz max turbo) and 8 E-cores (1.6 GHz base, 3.7 GHz max turbo) for the i7-14650HX. The laptop's configured power limits are not published and the generic 55 W base and 157 W turbo power are not stored.

BMSI Katana 15 HX B14WGK-293US

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	8	2.2	5.2
Efficiency	8	1.6	3.7

Source2Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/235996/intel-core-i7-processor-14650hx-30m-cache-up-to-5-20-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 13 October 20268 P-cores 2.2/5.2 GHz and 8 E-cores 1.6/3.7 GHz. Generic base 55 W and turbo 157 W are not the laptop limits.

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.

241Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026

241Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Max boost clock

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

30MB6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/235996/intel-core-i7-processor-14650hx-30m-cache-up-to-5-20-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 14 October 202630 MB Intel Smart Cache.

30MB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 202630 MB Intel Smart Cache.

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.

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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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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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Graphics

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

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026

GPU

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026

GPU brand

NVIDIA1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026

NVIDIA1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026

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

8GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 20268GB GDDR7.

8GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026

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

115W1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026ROG Boost 1610MHz at 115W (100W + 15W Dynamic Boost). The 115 W is the ROG Boost configuration, not a separate Turbo-mode figure.

115W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026115W Maximum Graphics Power with Dynamic Boost. May vary by scenario.

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

15W1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 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.

1,610MHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026ROG Boost clock 1610 MHz, which is 1560 MHz boost clock plus 50 MHz OC. Applies to the ROG Boost setting.

2,347MHz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026Up to Boost Clock 2347MHz. May vary by scenario.

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

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Integrated GPU

Intel UHD Graphics6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/235996/intel-core-i7-processor-14650hx-30m-cache-up-to-5-20-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 14 October 2026Intel UHD Graphics for 14th Gen Intel Processors.

Intel UHD Graphics2Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/235996/intel-core-i7-processor-14650hx-30m-cache-up-to-5-20-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 13 October 2026Intel UHD Graphics for 14th Gen Intel Processors, 16 execution units.

Memory

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

16GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 20268GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM x 2, so 16 GB installed in two modules.

16GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 20268GB*2 DDR5.

RAM type

DDR51Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026

DDR51Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026

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

5,600MT/s1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026Table says DDR5-5600 and that the memory speed of the systems varies by CPU spec. Intel lists up to DDR5 5600 for the i7-14650HX.

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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.

21Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026Support dual channel memory with two modules installed.

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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-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026Two DDR5 SO-DIMM slots.

Slots1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 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) G615JMR-AS74

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
SO-DIMM	2	Yes	8

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 20262x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, both used by 8 GB modules.

BMSI Katana 15 HX B14WGK-293US

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
SO-DIMM	2	Yes	8

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 20262 slots, up to DDR5-5600, max 96GB. Both slots hold one 8GB module.

RAM slots

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Free 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-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026Max Capacity: 64GB.

96GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026Memory Slot and Max Capacity: up to DDR5-5600, 2 slots, max 96GB.

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-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 20261TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD, stored as 1000 GB.

1TB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 20261TB*1 NVMe SSD PCIe Gen4.

Storage type

NVMe SSD1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026

NVMe SSD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026

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

41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026The installed drive is PCIe 4.0.

41Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 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 (2025) G615JMR-AS74

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

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026Expansion slots (includes used): 2x M.2 PCIe. One 1 TB drive is installed, so one slot is free. Slot PCIe generation is not stated for this model and is left out.5Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GamingNB/G615LW/0409_E24203_G615L_J_A.pdfRead 14 October 2026Bottom cover text on printed page 22 names the removable SSD (M.2 2280 slot) and says it does not support M.2 SATA SSDs. Both slots are stored as 2280 because the ASUS table lists them as the same 2x M.2 PCIe. The length of the second slot is not stated on its own.

BMSI Katana 15 HX B14WGK-293US

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	1	Yes

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 20261x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen4). The installed drive uses it. Slot length is not stated, so 2280 is the common size.

M.2 slots

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Free storage slots

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Maximum slot PCIe generation

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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) G615JMR-AS74

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Maximum charging input (W)
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4	1	Left	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes	100
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	Left	10	Not available	Yes	100
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	Left	10	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	2	Right	10	Not available	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1 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-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026I/O row: 1 combo audio jack, 3 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10 Gbps), 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort and power delivery (10 Gbps), 1 Thunderbolt 4 with DisplayPort, power delivery and G-SYNC (40 Gbps), 1 RJ45. HDMI is missing from every column of the US table, so HDMI and the sides come from the other sources named in these notes.3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/ca-en/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026G615JMR-AS73 and G615JMR-SS74 (i7-14650HX, RTX 5060) list 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1x Thunderbolt 4 and 1x RJ45, matching the US table apart from HDMI. HDMI 2.1 FRL is taken from here for the same G615JMR hardware.5Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GamingNB/G615LW/0409_E24203_G615L_J_A.pdfRead 14 October 2026Right view figure on printed page 23 shows two USB-A ports. Left view figure on printed page 24 shows DC-in, LAN, HDMI, one USB-A, two USB-C ports and the audio jack. Both USB-C ports and the 20V/5A requirement (100 W) come from printed pages 27 to 29. Sides and the 100 W input are taken from this combined G615L and G615J manual.

BMSI Katana 15 HX B14WGK-293US

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

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 20263x Type-A USB3.2 Gen2, 1x Type-C (USB3.2 Gen2 / DisplayPort / Power Delivery 3.0), 1x HDMI 2.1 (8K at 60Hz / 4K at 120Hz), Gigabit Ethernet, 1x mic-in/headphone-out combo jack. Sides from the reviews. The Type-C charging wattage is not stated.4Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/09/29/msi-katana-15-hx-b14w-review/ampRead 13 October 2026Right side: RJ45 1 GbE, HDMI 2.1, USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C with Power Delivery 3.0 and DisplayPort, USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 3.5 mm combo jack. Left side: 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A. The CGMagazine review of the B14WFK agrees.

USB-C ports

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Thunderbolt

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Highest HDMI version

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Card reader

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Ethernet speed

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1Gbps=CalculatedFrom Ports

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-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) triple band 2x2 wireless card, Bluetooth 5.4. Features and version may vary with OS support and driver availability.

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026

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

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026Triple band Wi-Fi 7 is read as 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Wi-Fi module

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Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX2111Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211.

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

5.41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026

5.41Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026Bluetooth v5.4 on the maker sheet. One review lists 5.3. The maker value is stored.

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-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 4-Zone RGB on the US table. The Canada table lists per-key RGB for the same hardware, so the lighting depends on the market.8Reviewblog.lon.tv/2025/07/10/the-asus-prime-day-gaming-laptop-rog-strix-g16-reviewRead 14 October 2026Same review: zone-based keyboard lighting, no per-key lighting, and a separate full underglow RGB light bar.

RGB zones1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 20264-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard with Copilot Key, 99 keys.

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

No5Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GamingNB/G615LW/0409_E24203_G615L_J_A.pdfRead 14 October 2026The keyboard figure on printed page 16 shows no dedicated numeric keypad. The NumberPad on the touchpad is on selected models only and is not counted.

Yes5Retailer pagemy-store.msi.com/products/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wgk-283-gaming-laptopRead 13 October 2026MSI Malaysia store photo of the Katana 15 HX B14W shows a numeric keypad. The maker sheet lists 99 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.

No5Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GamingNB/G615LW/0409_E24203_G615L_J_A.pdfRead 14 October 2026The control diagram on printed page 16 shows a keyboard and touchpad with no pointing stick.

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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.

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Camera and audio

5 of 7 differ

Webcam

1080p1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 20261080P FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello, stored as 1080p.

720p at 30 fps1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026HD type (30fps@720p).

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

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 20261080P FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello.

No4Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/09/29/msi-katana-15-hx-b14w-review/ampRead 13 October 2026No facial recognition. The reviewed unit was the i9-14900HX and RTX 5070 version.

Webcam privacy

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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.

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21Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026

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/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 20262x 2W audio speaker. Total is the sum of the two stated speakers.

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/specRead 14 October 2026Smart Amp Technology, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Dolby Atmos, AI noise-canceling technology.

Hi-Res Audio Ready, Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026

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

25Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GamingNB/G615LW/0409_E24203_G615L_J_A.pdfRead 14 October 2026Printed page 16 marks two array microphone locations.

24Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/09/29/msi-katana-15-hx-b14w-review/ampRead 13 October 2026Two microphones, no noise cancellation.

Battery and power

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

90Wh1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 202690WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion.

75Wh1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 20264-Cell 75 Whrs.

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

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

280W1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026280W AC Adapter, 20V DC, 14A. Whether the charger is included varies by country, region and model, so charger_in_box is left out.

240W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026Adapter 240W.

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

Proprietary1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026Rectangular DC connector on the adapter, stored as proprietary like the other ROG Strix entry.

Barrel3Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfk-gaming-laptopRead 13 October 2026Left side holds a barrel-plug power connector.

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.

34Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025Read 14 October 2026Tri-Fan Technology is stated for the 2025 Strix G16 generally. The page is built around the RTX 5080 model, so this is a family claim that the G615JMR table does not repeat.8Reviewblog.lon.tv/2025/07/10/the-asus-prime-day-gaming-laptop-rog-strix-g16-reviewRead 14 October 2026Reviewer of a loaned ROG Strix G16 with i7-14650HX, RTX 5060, 16 GB, 1 TB and a 1920x1200 165 Hz panel writes that the laptop has three fans. The review does not print the model number.

24Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/09/29/msi-katana-15-hx-b14w-review/ampRead 13 October 2026Cooler Boost 5 with 2 turbine fans and 5 copper heat pipes. The reviewed unit was the i9-14900HX and RTX 5070 version of the same chassis.

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

Yes4Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025Read 14 October 2026End-to-end vapor chamber is stated for the 2025 Strix G16 generally. Family claim, not repeated in the G615JMR table.

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

CPU4Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025Read 14 October 2026Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal on the CPU and GPU, with the footnote that the GPU gets it only on RTX 5080 or 5070 Ti models. This RTX 5060 model is stored as CPU only. Family claim.

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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) G615JMR-AS74

Name
Silent
Performance
Turbo
Manual

Source4Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025Read 14 October 2026Silent, Performance and Turbo modes plus Manual mode in Armoury Crate. Wattage per mode is not published for this model.

BMSI Katana 15 HX B14WGK-293US

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Security

1 of 4 differ

Fingerprint

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TPM

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2.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 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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Software

0 of 3 differ

Operating system

Windows 11 Home1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026Windows 11 Home.

Windows 11 Home1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026

OS family

Windows1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026

Windows1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 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

None of 12 known

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

None of 8 known

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

None of 9 known

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

None of 10 known

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

None of 6 known

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

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

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Colour certifications

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ENERGY STAR

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EPEAT

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Other certifications

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In the box

None of 2 known

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

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

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Warranty

1 of 2 differ

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/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 20261 years limited warranty.

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-g16-20254Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025Read 14 October 2026ROG Strix G16 (2025) G615 family page.

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Spec sheet

rog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/spec1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026

storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WGK-293US.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Manual

dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GamingNB/G615LW/0409_E24203_G615L_J_A.pdf5Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GamingNB/G615LW/0409_E24203_G615L_J_A.pdfRead 14 October 2026E24203 user manual, first edition April 2025, covers G615L and G615J models.

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

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