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ASUS · ROG

ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615

Released March 2026

ASUS's mainstream 16-inch gaming laptop for 2026, with an Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU at 175 W and a 300 Hz 2.5K screen, suited to gamers who want desktop-class performance and easy upgrades.

Size
16″
Display
IPS LCD, 300 Hz
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 9
Memory
32 GB
Weight
2.65 kg
Battery
–

Specifications

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Display

Screen size
16″
Resolution
2560 × 1600
Panel
IPS LCD
Refresh rate
300 Hz
Touchscreen
No
Display type
2.5K ROG Nebula Display, IPS-level, 16:10, non-touch (UK models); a 240 Hz Mini LED ROG Nebula HDR Display is listed elsewhere
Colour range
100% DCI-P3
Screen finish
Anti-glare
Display features
3 ms response; 300 Hz in Ultimate GPU mode (240 Hz by default); G-SYNC; Pantone Validated; MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus

Performance

Processor
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
CPU cores
24
CPU threads
24
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
AI engine (NPU)
13 TOPS
Memory
32 GB
Storage
1 TB
CPU
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus with 8 P-cores and 16 E-cores (36 MB cache)
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8 GB GDDR7, 115 W with Dynamic Boost) or RTX 5080 Laptop GPU (16 GB GDDR7, 175 W with Dynamic Boost)
AI engine
Intel AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS
Memory type
DDR5-5600 in two SO-DIMM slots (2 × 16 GB fitted); up to 64 GB
Storage type
Two M.2 PCIe slots with Q-Latch; 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD fitted
Cooling
Tri-Fan Technology, full vapour chamber and sandwiched heatsink

Battery and size

Battery capacity
90 Wh
Weight
2.65 kg
Thickness
30.8 mm
Width × depth
354 × 268 mm
Battery life detail
90 Wh, 4-cell Li-ion
Charger
280 W adapter (RTX 5070) or 380 W adapter (RTX 5080)
Materials
Tool-less chassis with spring-loaded tabs; full-surround Aura Sync light bar

Connections

Ports
Thunderbolt 4, USB-C, 3 × USB-A, HDMI, Ethernet, headphone jack
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth
5.4
Webcam
FHD with IR
Operating system
Windows
Port detail
RTX 5070 model has Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps) and USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C; RTX 5080 model has 2 × Thunderbolt 5 (up to 120 Gbps, DisplayPort, power delivery, G-SYNC); both have 3 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1 FRL, Ethernet (2.5G on the RTX 5080 model) and a 3.5 mm combo jack
Keyboard
Backlit per-key RGB keyboard with Copilot key
Trackpad
Touchpad with NumberPad support
Speakers
2 speakers with Smart Amp, Dolby Atmos; Hi-Res certified headphone output
Microphones
Array microphone with AI noise cancelling
Biometrics
IR camera for Windows Hello

Configurations

ProcessorMemoryStorageGraphics
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus32 GB1 TBNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus32 GB1 TBNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU

Pros and cons

Pros

  • RTX 5080 runs at up to 175 W with Dynamic Boost
  • 2560 × 1600 IPS-level screen at up to 300 Hz with G-SYNC and 100% DCI-P3
  • Tool-less access to two SO-DIMM slots and two M.2 slots

Cons

  • Heavy at 2.65 kg and up to 30.8 mm thick
  • No SD card reader
  • ASUS publishes no brightness or battery-life figure for the UK models

Closest rivals

Model
SizeDisplayProcessorMemoryWeightBatteryReleased
AcerPredator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-I71)
16″IPS LCD or OLED, 165–240 HzIntel Core Ultra 916 GB – 32 GB2.7 kg–Jun 2026
MSIVector 16 HX AI (A2XW)
16″IPS LCD, 240 HzIntel Core Ultra 7 or 916 GB – 32 GB2.7 kg–Mar 2025
LenovoLegion Pro 7i Gen 10
16″OLED, 240 HzIntel Core Ultra 7 or 932 GB – 64 GB2.57 kg6.25 hMar 2025

Sources

  1. rog.asus.com/uk/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2026/spec
  2. rog.asus.com/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2026/spec
  3. press.asus.com/news/press-releases/rog-strix-g16-g18-gaming-laptops-intel-rtx
  4. scan.co.uk/products/16-asus-rog-strix-g16-wqxga-intel-core-ultra-9-290hx-plus-3…

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