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ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2023) G614JV

The ROG Strix G16 (2023) is ASUS’s 16-inch gaming laptop. This SKU pairs the 24-core i9-13980HX with an RTX 4060 Laptop GPU drawing up to 140 W and a 240 Hz QHD+ display. It has two memory and two M.2 slots, but memory is capped at 32 GB. Owners like the performance and cooling; weight is the most frequent criticism.

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.

ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2023) G614JV — ASUS product image of the ROG Strix G16 (2023).
ASUS product image of the ROG Strix G16 (2023).

Specifications

SpecificationValue
ProcessorIntel 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.

GraphicsNVIDIA 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.

DisplayROG 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.

Graphics switchingMUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus

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

Memory32 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.

Storage2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD; 2 × M.2 PCIe slots

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

Ports1 × 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.

WirelessWi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) triple-band 2 × 2; Bluetooth 5.2
Keyboard and lightingPer-key RGB backlit chiclet keyboard, touchpad with NumberPad support; Aura Sync light bar

NumberPad lets the touchpad act as a numeric keypad.

Audio and camera2 speakers, Smart Amp, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certification for headphones, AI noise cancelling; 720p HD camera

No Windows Hello face recognition camera is listed.

Battery and power90 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.

Operating system and securityWindows 11 Pro; firmware TPM, BIOS administrator and user password
Size and weight35.4 × 26.4 × 2.26–3.04 cm; 2.50 kg

From the manufacturer

ASUS promotes the Strix G16 with its ROG Nebula display and MUX switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus. ROG

Owner experiences and issues

  • Owners praise gaming performance, the silent/performance/turbo fan modes, the non-reflective screen, the keyboard and RGB lighting; several wrote that it stays cool and quiet even under load. Weight comes up several times as a drawback, and one person found battery life weak. Failures are individual reports: not powering on within the first day (two people), freezes, a black screen and image glitches fixed by a graphics reset after a year, a motherboard failure after 17 months, and duplicate-display mode failing on an external screen (one person on two units). One owner wrote that the adapter cord is short. An owner told RAM could go to 64 GB found the limit is 32 GB. These reports do not indicate a failure rate.

    43 reviews on the Best Buy Canada G614JV-BS74-CB listing (about half are verified-buyer reviews syndicated from asus.com). That listing is the Canadian version with the same chassis and RTX 4060 but an i7-13650HX and 165 Hz display; CPU and display impressions were not transferred to this SKU.

    Best Buy Canada: ASUS ROG Strix G16 G614JV-BS74-CB reviews

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2023ASUSROGGAMINGRTX-4060INTELWINDOWS

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Sources

  1. ROG: Strix G16 (2023) G614 tech specs
  2. Intel: Core i9-13980HX specifications
  3. Best Buy Canada: ASUS ROG Strix G16 G614JV-BS74-CB reviews