MSI Raider 16 Max HX / ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2023) G614JV

MSI Raider 16 Max HX: B2WJ-002US · Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5090 Laptop 24 GB, 2 x 16 GB / 1 TB, OLED

ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2023) G614JV: G614JV-N4172X: Intel Core i9-13980HX, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 8 GB (140 W), 32 GB DDR5, 2 TB SSD, 16-inch QHD+ 240 Hz display. The Canadian G614JV-BS74-CB comes with an i7-13650HX and a 165 Hz display; the G614JI (RTX 4070), G614JZ (RTX 4080) and the 2024/2025 Strix G16 models are separate.

SpecificationMSI Raider 16 Max HXASUS ROG Strix G16 (2023) G614JV
Release year20262023
Release year2026 MSI—
Model codeB2WJ-002US MSI—
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus; Intel AI Boost NPU MSIIntel Core i9-13980HX; 24 cores (8 performance + 16 efficiency), 2.2 GHz base, up to 5.6 GHz, 36 MB cache

Intel lists 55 W base and 157 W maximum turbo power for this processor; the laptop’s cooling determines the real sustained power.

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CPU cores24 cores (8 P + 16 E), 24 threads; 36 MB Intel Smart Cache; up to 5.5 GHz MSI—
ChipsetIntel HM870 MSI—
Display16-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600) OLED; 240 Hz MSIROG Nebula: 16-inch QHD+ 16:10 (2560 × 1600), IPS-level, anti-glare; 240 Hz, 3 ms, 100% DCI-P3, G-Sync, Pantone Validated

G-Sync matches the display refresh to the GPU’s frame rate to reduce tearing. 100% DCI-P3 means it covers the cinema colour space; Pantone validation refers to factory colour calibration.

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Color and certification100% DCI-P3 (typical); SGS Eye Care Display; VESA DisplayHDR True Black 1000 certified MSI—
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU; 1824 AI TOPS MSINVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU, 8 GB GDDR6; ROG Boost 2420 MHz at 140 W (115 W + 25 W Dynamic Boost)

ASUS adds a 50 MHz factory overclock to NVIDIA’s 2370 MHz. 115 W is the card’s sustained limit; Dynamic Boost shifts 25 W to the GPU when the CPU load is low. The GPU is soldered and cannot be upgraded.

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Graphics memory24 GB GDDR7 MSI—
GPU power limitUp to 175 W (with Dynamic Boost); boost clock up to 2160 MHz

The sheet says values may vary by scenario.

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Combined CPU + GPU powerUp to 300 W (with MSI OverBoost) MSI—
RAM2 x 16 GB DDR5 MSI—
Memory slots2 slots; up to 128 GB; up to DDR5-6400

Actual speed depends on the memory combination and CPU support.

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Storage1 TB NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen4) MSI2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD; 2 × M.2 PCIe slots

The second M.2 slot is for an additional SSD.

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SSD slots1 x M.2 (NVMe PCIe Gen4); 1 x M.2 (NVMe PCIe Gen5 compatible) MSI—
KeyboardSteelSeries per-key RGB gaming keyboard; Copilot key; 99 keys MSI—
CameraIR FHD (1080p, 30 fps); HDR and 3DNR+; privacy shutter MSI—
Audio2 x 2 W speakers + 2 x 2 W woofers; sound by Dynaudio; Nahimic 3; Hi-Res Audio Ready; array microphone MSI—
USB-A3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 MSI—
USB-C2 x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort / Power Delivery 3.1) MSI—
Video output1 x HDMI 2.1 (8K 60 Hz / 4K 120 Hz) MSI—
Card readerSD Express MSI—
Wired network2.5 Gigabit Ethernet MSI—
WirelessIntel Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750; Bluetooth 5.4 MSIWi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) triple-band 2 × 2; Bluetooth 5.2 ASUS
Audio jack1 x combined microphone/headphone jack MSI—
SecurityfTPM 2.0; Kensington lock; webcam shutter MSI—
Adapter400 W MSI—
Battery4-cell; 91.8 Wh MSI—
Dimensions14.29 x 10.62 x 0.86-1.14 in (W x D x H)

The sheet mislabels the unit as mm; another MSI regional sheet for the same chassis lists 363 x 269.7 x 21.95-28.85 mm.

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Weight5.73 lb (about 2.6 kg; with battery) MSI—
Chassis colorCore Black MSI—
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro MSI—
Warranty1-year limited warranty MSI—
Graphics switching—MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus

The MUX switch connects the internal display directly to the NVIDIA GPU; Advanced Optimus can switch without a restart.

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Memory—32 GB (2 × 16 GB) DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM; 2 slots, up to 32 GB, dual channel

The modules are replaceable, but ASUS gives 32 GB as the maximum for this model; both slots come filled.

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Ports—1 × Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, 40 Gbps), 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, power delivery, G-SYNC, 10 Gbps), 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 × HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1 × RJ45 LAN, 1 × 3.5 mm audio jack

For G-SYNC on an external monitor use the USB‑C port; on this SKU the Thunderbolt 4 port is not listed with G-SYNC. The 2.5G LAN of the RTX 4080 models is not on this model.

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Keyboard and lighting—Per-key RGB backlit chiclet keyboard, touchpad with NumberPad support; Aura Sync light bar

NumberPad lets the touchpad act as a numeric keypad.

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Audio and camera—2 speakers, Smart Amp, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certification for headphones, AI noise cancelling; 720p HD camera

No Windows Hello face recognition camera is listed.

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Battery and power—90 Wh, 4-cell lithium-ion; ø6.0 mm 280 W adapter; ASUS also lists a 100 W USB‑C adapter

Full GPU and CPU power needs the 280 W adapter. ASUS says whether adapters are included varies by country and model.

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Operating system and security—Windows 11 Pro; firmware TPM, BIOS administrator and user password ASUS
Size and weight—35.4 × 26.4 × 2.26–3.04 cm; 2.50 kg ASUS