ASUS India has expanded its gaming lineup with the introduction of the new TUF Gaming F16 and the refreshed ROG Strix G16, both featuring NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 graphics.
This launch follows the recent rollout of RTX 5070 laptops earlier this month, further extending ASUS’s range of GPU options across segments. The company has also upgraded its 2024 ROG Strix G16 (G614) series by equipping it with the RTX 5050 GPU.
ROG Strix G16 (G615JHR-S5005WS)
It features a 16-inch 2.5K (2560×1600) anti-glare display with a 240Hz refresh rate, 500 nits peak brightness, and full DCI-P3 color gamut coverage.
It is equipped with an Intel Core i7-14650HX processor, paired with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB graphics, 16GB DDR5 RAM, a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, and a 90WHrs battery. The device also features a 4-zone RGB backlit keyboard.
Quick specs
- Processor: Intel Core i7-14650HX
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB
- RAM: 16GB DDR5
- Storage: 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
- Display: 16-inch 2K+ (Anti-glare, Non-touch), 240Hz, 500 nits, 100% DCI-P3, IPS
- Keyboard: Backlit Chiclet Keyboard, 4-Zone RGB
- Battery: 90WHrs, 4-cell Li-ion
- Office Suite: Office Home 2024 (IN) + Microsoft 365 Basic
- Color: Gray
ROG Strix G16 2024 (G614PH-RV033WS)
The refreshed ROG Strix G16 2024 model has a 16-inch WUXGA (1920×1200) 165Hz anti-glare display with 100% sRGB color coverage and a 4-zone RGB backlit keyboard with a Copilot key for AI functionality. It is powered by an AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX processor and is now equipped with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB graphics.
Quick specs
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX (up to 16 TOPs)
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB
- RAM: 16GB DDR5 (8GB x2)
- Storage: 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
- Display: 16-inch FHD+ (Anti-glare, Non-touch), 165Hz, 300 nits, 100% sRGB, IPS
- Keyboard: Backlit Chiclet Keyboard, Per-Key RGB, with Copilot key
- Office Suite: Microsoft 365 Basic
- Color: Gray
TUF Gaming F16 (FX608JH-RV057WS)
It is powered by an Intel Core i5-13450HX processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GPU. It features a 16-inch FHD+ (1920×1200) 165Hz anti-glare display with 100% sRGB, a Copilot-ready backlit keyboard, and a 90WHrs battery.
Quick specs
- Processor: Intel Core i5-13450HX
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB
- RAM: 16GB DDR5
- Storage: 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
- Display: 16-inch FHD+ (Anti-glare, Non-touch), 165Hz, 300 nits, 100% sRGB, IPS
- Keyboard: Backlit Keyboard with Copilot key
- Battery: 90WHrs
- Office Suite: Office Home 2024 (IN) + Microsoft 365 Basic
- Color: Gray
Pricing and Availability
| Model | Starting Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| ROG Strix G16 (G615JHR-S5005WS) | Rs. 1,59,990 | Offline: ROG Stores, ASUS Exclusive Stores, Reliance Digital, Croma, Vijay Sales, others Online: ASUS e-shop, Flipkart |
| ROG Strix G16 (2024) (G614PH-RV033WS) | Rs. 1,44,990 | Offline: ROG Stores, ASUS Exclusive Stores, authorized retail partners Online: ASUS e-shop, Amazon |
| TUF Gaming F16 (FX608JH-RV057WS) | Rs. 1,24,990 | Offline: ROG Stores, ASUS Exclusive Stores, Reliance Digital, Croma, Vijay Sales, others Online: ASUS e-shop, Flipkart, Amazon |
Commenting on the expanded gaming lineup, Arnold Su, Vice President, Consumer and Gaming PC, ASUS India, said,
At ASUS, we continue to enhance our gaming portfolio to cater to a wide range of users — from competitive gamers to everyday content creators. With the addition of RTX 5050-powered models in both our ROG and TUF series, we aim to deliver high-performance gaming, AI-capable features, and immersive visuals at varied price points. This launch reinforces our commitment to serving diverse gaming needs and further strengthens our leadership in India’s gaming market.