ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) G614PM 16" Gaming Laptop - Ryzen 9 16GB 1TB NVMe Eclipse Grey
At a glance
Processor
AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX with sixteen cores and thirty-two threads, up to 5.3GHz
Display
16-inch FHD+ 1920 x 1200 IPS-level, 165Hz, 3ms, 300 nits, G-Sync
Memory
16GB DDR5-5600 in two SO-DIMM slots, upgradable to 64GB total
Storage
1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD with a second M.2 slot left free
Connections
Two USB4 Type-C, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, RJ45 LAN
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LaptopASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) G614PM 16" Gaming Laptop - Ryzen 9 16GB 1TB NVMe Eclipse Grey
€1,682.80
At a glance
Processor
AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX with sixteen cores and thirty-two threads, up to 5.3GHz
Display
16-inch FHD+ 1920 x 1200 IPS-level, 165Hz, 3ms, 300 nits, G-Sync
Memory
16GB DDR5-5600 in two SO-DIMM slots, upgradable to 64GB total
Storage
1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD with a second M.2 slot left free
Connections
Two USB4 Type-C, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, RJ45 LAN
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) G614PM
A sixteen-core Ryzen 9 paired with an RTX 5060 and a 165Hz FHD+ screen, making this the sensible entry point into the ROG Strix G16 range.
This is the ROG Strix G16 stripped back to what most players actually use. AMD's Ryzen 9 8940HX still brings sixteen cores and thirty-two threads, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU with 8GB of GDDR7 handles current games at the panel's native resolution. Memory is 16GB of DDR5-5600, storage a 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe drive.
The 16-inch display is the same FHD+ panel used across the range: 1920 x 1200 in a 16:10 ratio, IPS-level, anti-glare, 300 nits, 3ms and 165Hz with G-Sync. Matching a mid-range GPU to a moderate resolution is the point here, because it is what lets the refresh rate translate into framerates you can feel.
Ideal For
The full ROG chassis, cooling and 165Hz panel at the range's most accessible specification, with an RTX 5060 that runs current titles properly at 1920 x 1200.
Sixteen cores make short work of coursework, compiling and video exports, while the discrete GPU and high-refresh screen keep evenings entertaining without a second machine.
16GB of DDR5-5600 sits in two SO-DIMM slots with a 64GB ceiling, and a second M.2 slot stays free beside the 1TB drive for more storage.
Key Features
Sixteen cores and thirty-two threads running to 5.3GHz give this Strix far more processing capacity than the graphics tier would normally suggest.
The GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU includes a MUX switch and NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, letting the GPU drive the internal panel directly when framerate matters.
A 16-inch 1920 x 1200 IPS-level panel with 300 nits, a 3ms response and G-Sync, matched sensibly to what the RTX 5060 can deliver.
The 16GB of DDR5-5600 occupies SO-DIMM slots rather than being soldered, so memory can be doubled or quadrupled as workloads grow.
A 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe drive handles the installed library, and the second M.2 slot means adding storage does not mean replacing anything.
The four-cell 90Wh battery reaches 50% in thirty minutes on the 280W adapter, and USB-C charging covers lighter working days.
Where the money has gone
Configurations like this one reward a close read. The processor is the same sixteen-core Ryzen 9 8940HX found further up the range, the chassis, cooling, 90Wh battery and 165Hz panel are unchanged, and the saving comes almost entirely from the graphics tier. If your games sit comfortably within what an RTX 5060 with 8GB of GDDR7 can render at 1920 x 1200, very little else about the experience differs from the more expensive Strix models.
Connections built for a desk
Two USB4 Type-C ports carry DisplayPort and Power Delivery, so a single cable can drive an external monitor and charge the laptop at lower loads. Two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports handle a mouse and headset, HDMI 2.1 FRL adds a second screen, and RJ45 Ethernet gives a wired connection for online play. Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 cover wireless, and a 1080p camera with a four-zone RGB backlit keyboard completes the everyday picture.
Two slots that matter later
16GB is a reasonable starting point and an obvious future bottleneck, which is exactly why the DDR5-5600 sits in two SO-DIMM slots with a 64GB ceiling rather than being soldered to the board. The same logic applies to storage: the 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe drive leaves a second M.2 slot free. Between them, those two decisions mean this Strix can be brought up to a much higher specification without replacing the machine.
How It Compares
| What You Need | Technology | Practical Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Esports at 165fps | 165Hz FHD+ panel with G-Sync | Competitive titles reach high framerates at this resolution, and G-Sync keeps the picture free of tearing. |
| Modern single-player games | RTX 5060 with 8GB GDDR7 | Current releases run at the panel's native 1920 x 1200 with dedicated graphics memory rather than shared system RAM. |
| Compiling and rendering | 16 cores, 32 threads | Multi-threaded work finishes far faster than the graphics tier would suggest, which suits students and developers. |
| Growing memory needs | Two DDR5 SO-DIMM slots | 16GB can become 64GB without replacing the laptop, so heavier software later is not a dead end. |
| Wired online play | RJ45 Gigabit LAN | A cabled connection removes wireless latency variation, which competitive players notice more than raw bandwidth. |
| Working from a monitor | USB4 with Power Delivery | One Type-C cable can carry display output and charging, keeping the desk tidy on lighter days. |
Specifications
| Brand | ASUS |
| Model | ROG Strix G16 (2025) G614PM |
| Part Number | G614PM-RV007W |
| Product Type | Gaming Laptop |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX (16 cores, 32 threads, 2.4 GHz base, up to 5.3 GHz) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU with MUX Switch and NVIDIA Advanced Optimus |
| Graphics Memory | 8GB GDDR7 |
| Memory (RAM) | 16GB |
| Memory Type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM, 2 slots, upgradable to 64GB |
| Storage | 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD (second M.2 slot free) |
| Display | 16-inch FHD+ 16:10, IPS-level, anti-glare, 300 nits, 3ms, G-Sync |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 |
| Refresh Rate | 165Hz |
| Panel Type | IPS-level, anti-glare, non-touch |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD camera |
| Keyboard | Backlit chiclet keyboard with 4-zone RGB and Copilot key |
| Audio | 2-speaker system with Smart Amplifier, Dolby Atmos, AI noise-cancelling, array microphone |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) triple-band 2x2 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2x USB4 Type-C with DisplayPort and Power Delivery, 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x RJ45 LAN, 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack, 1x DC-in |
| Battery | 90Wh, 4-cell Li-ion, 50% charge in 30 minutes |
| Power Supply | 280W AC adapter (20V DC, 14A); USB-C charging supported |
| Dimensions (W x D x H mm) | 354 x 264 x 22.6 ~ 30.4 mm |
| Weight | 2.50 kg |
| Warranty | 1-Year |
The Verdict
Strengths
- Sixteen-core AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, up to 5.3GHz
- GeForce RTX 5060 with 8GB GDDR7 and MUX switch
- 165Hz FHD+ IPS-level panel with G-Sync
- DDR5-5600 in two slots, upgradable to 64GB
- 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe with a second M.2 slot free
- Two USB4 Type-C ports, HDMI 2.1 and RJ45 LAN
- 90Wh battery reaching 50% in thirty minutes
Considerations
- 16GB of memory is the entry specification for this chassis, and heavier creative work will want a second SO-DIMM fitted before long.
- The 1920 x 1200 panel is chosen for framerate rather than detail, so it is a step below the 2.5K screens elsewhere in the range.
- At 2.5kg with a 280W adapter, this is a machine you move between desks rather than carry all day.
What's in the Box
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 laptop x1
- 280W power adapter x1
- Quick start guide x1
Compare Similar Models
| Specification | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) G614PM 16" Gaming Laptop - Ryzen 9 16GB 1TB NVMe Eclipse Grey | ASUS 15.6" Gaming Laptop AMD Ryzen 5 - Black | ASUS 15.6" Gaming Laptop AMD Ryzen 7 512GB SSD | ASUS 15.6" Gaming Laptop AMD Ryzen 5 512GD SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16" | 15.6" | 15.6" | 15.6" |
| Memory (RAM) | 16GB | 16GB | 16GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 1TB | 512GB | 512GB | 512GB |
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LaptopASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) G614PM 16" Gaming Laptop - Ryzen 9 16GB 1TB NVMe Eclipse Grey
€1,682.80
At a glance
Processor
AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX with sixteen cores and thirty-two threads, up to 5.3GHz
Display
16-inch FHD+ 1920 x 1200 IPS-level, 165Hz, 3ms, 300 nits, G-Sync
Memory
16GB DDR5-5600 in two SO-DIMM slots, upgradable to 64GB total
Storage
1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD with a second M.2 slot left free
Connections
Two USB4 Type-C, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, RJ45 LAN
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Why you’ll love it
A sixteen-core Ryzen 9 paired with an RTX 5060 and a 165Hz FHD+ screen, making this the sensible entry point into the ROG Strix G16 range.
- Sixteen-core AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, up to 5.3GHz
- GeForce RTX 5060 with 8GB GDDR7 and MUX switch
- 165Hz FHD+ IPS-level panel with G-Sync
- DDR5-5600 in two slots, upgradable to 64GB
- 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe with a second M.2 slot free