ROG Strix G16 (2026) RTX 5070 Gaming Laptop – Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, 32GB, 1TB – TS203W
MPN : G615LP-TS203W
SKU : XG-ROG-G615-LP-TS203W
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ROG STRIX G16 · 2026 · G615LP-TS203W
300Hz Competitive Gaming, Built to Upgrade
The ROG Strix G16 G615LP-TS203W pairs Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 290HX Plus processing with NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 graphics, 32GB DDR5-5600 memory and a 1TB PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ SSD. Its 16-inch 2.5K 300Hz ROG Nebula Display and fully serviceable tool-less chassis are engineered for high-FPS gaming and long-term upgradeability.
24 cores / 24 threads
Up to 115W ROG Boost
G-SYNC + 100% DCI-P3
Performance & Engineering
Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
24-core / 24-thread Intel performance with up to 5.5GHz boost and Intel AI Boost NPU acceleration.
RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
8GB GDDR7 NVIDIA Blackwell graphics with DLSS 4, ray tracing and a 115W ROG Boost profile.
300Hz ROG Nebula Display
16-inch 2560×1600 IPS-level panel with 100% DCI-P3, 3ms response, G-SYNC, Pantone validation and Advanced Optimus.
ROG Intelligent Cooling
End-to-end vapor chamber, sandwiched heatsink, Tri-Fan Technology and Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal on CPU and GPU.
Tool-Less Upgradeability
Quick access to both DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, M.2 SSD slots and fans, plus ASUS Q-Latch retention for easier SSD upgrades.
Per-Key RGB
Full-size per-key RGB keyboard plus Aura Sync lighting and a full-surround RGB light bar.
Full Official Specifications
| Model | ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 — G615LP-TS203W |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| Processor | Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 290HX Plus, 2.7GHz, 36MB cache, up to 5.5GHz, 24 cores / 24 threads |
| Neural Processor | Intel® AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Laptop GPU, 8GB GDDR7 |
| GPU Power / Clock | ROG Boost 1475MHz at 115W (100W + 15W Dynamic Boost) |
| Display | 16-inch ROG Nebula Display; 2.5K 2560×1600 WQXGA; 16:10; IPS-level; anti-glare; 100% DCI-P3; up to 300Hz; 3ms; G-SYNC; Pantone Validated; MUX Switch + NVIDIA® Advanced Optimus. 300Hz requires Ultimate GPU mode; default is 240Hz in Standard, Eco and Optimized modes. |
| Memory | 32GB DDR5-5600 (2×16GB SO-DIMM), dual-channel; maximum 64GB |
| Storage | 1TB PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ M.2 SSD |
| Expansion | 2× DDR5 SO-DIMM slots; 2× M.2 PCIe slots |
| I/O | 1× 3.5mm combo audio; 1× HDMI 2.1 FRL; 3× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 10Gbps; 1× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with display / power delivery; 1× Thunderbolt™ 4 with DisplayPort™ / power delivery up to 40Gbps; 1× RJ45 LAN |
| Keyboard | Backlit Chiclet Keyboard, Per-Key RGB, touchpad, Copilot key |
| Camera | 1080p FHD IR camera for Windows Hello |
| Audio | Smart Amp Technology; Hi-Res headphone certification; Dolby Atmos; AI noise cancelling; built-in array microphone; 2-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) triple-band 2×2; Bluetooth® 5.4 |
| Battery | 90Wh, 4-cell Li-ion |
| Power Supply | 280W AC adapter, 20V DC / 14A |
| Aura Sync | Yes |
| Lighting | Aura Sync lighting, full-surround RGB light bar and per-key RGB keyboard |
| Weight | 2.65kg |
| Dimensions | 35.4 × 26.8 × 2.28–3.08cm |
| Security | Firmware TPM; BIOS Administrator/User Password Protection; McAfee® 30-day trial |
| Microsoft Office | 1-month Microsoft 365 trial for new customers; credit card required |
| Xbox Game Pass | 2-month Xbox Game Pass Premium offer in eligible markets |
| Subscription Offers | 3-month Google AI Pro; 6-month Dropbox 500GB; 1-year ASUS Secure Auto-Backup 200GB, subject to eligibility |
Compatibility & Important Notes
This listing is specifically for UK SKU G615LP-TS203W. RAM and storage are user-upgradeable. ASUS notes charger inclusion and promotional subscriptions may vary by region. The display runs at 240Hz in Standard, Eco and Optimized GPU modes; 300Hz is enabled through Ultimate GPU mode in Armoury Crate.
FAQ
Can I upgrade the RAM?
Yes. Two DDR5 SO-DIMM slots are accessible and the platform supports up to 64GB.
Can I add another SSD?
Yes. The G615 provides two M.2 PCIe slots and uses a tool-less Q-Latch design.
Does it support G-SYNC?
Yes. It supports G-SYNC, MUX Switch and NVIDIA Advanced Optimus.
Does this SKU have Thunderbolt 5?
No. G615LP-TS203W uses one Thunderbolt 4 port plus one USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port.
What is the maximum display refresh rate?
Up to 300Hz in Ultimate GPU mode.