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Black 18 inch gaming laptop with RGB backlit keyboard

ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix G18 18" 2.5K 240Hz Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5060 64GB 2TB gaming laptop

SKU CH-8MS3-NRVRP

An 18-inch 2.5K 240Hz display driven by a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and an RTX 5060 with 8GB DDR7, plus 64GB DDR4 and a 2TB PCIe SSD

  • Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 1)
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size64 GB
  • SSD storage2 TB PCIe SSD
  • Display resolution2560 × 1600
  • 18-inch 2.5K 240Hz display delivers sharp motion at 2560 x 1600
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX with 24 cores reaches 5.4 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • NVIDIA RTX 5060 8GB DDR7 graphics powers modern titles at high settings
  • 64GB DDR4 memory and 2TB PCIe SSD provide ample space for games and apps
  • Thunderbolt 4 plus Wi-Fi 7 and HDMI 2.1 FRL enable fast peripherals and external displays

18-inch 2.5K 240Hz gaming laptop

The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is an 18-inch gaming laptop built around a 2560 x 1600 display with a 240Hz refresh rate and 500nits brightness. It runs on an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor with 24 cores and a 5.4 GHz turbo frequency. The system includes 64GB DDR4 memory and a 2TB PCIe SSD. Windows 11 Pro comes pre-installed.

Sustained load with RTX 5060 8GB DDR7

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU with 8GB DDR7 video memory handles graphics workloads alongside the 24-core CPU. The 16:10 aspect ratio screen supports extended sessions at 240Hz. Thunderbolt 4 and USB-C 3.2 ports provide high-speed data paths for external storage or peripherals during long rendering or gaming periods.

Check power and port needs before ordering

The chassis measures 15.71 x 11.73 x 1.26 inches and weighs 7.05 lbs. Verify that your workspace accommodates this footprint and that your power source matches the supplied adapter. Confirm you can use the HDMI 2.1 FRL, RJ45 Ethernet, three USB-A 3.2 ports, Thunderbolt 4 and USB-C 3.2 connections for your intended peripherals.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Gaming Laptop Computers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $2,601.99
Pricier than about 72% of the 5,382 comparable items (median $1,978.99).
Screen size 18.0 in (45.7 cm)
Higher than about 90% of the 5,361 comparable items (median 16 in).
Video RAM 8 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 4,061 items is 8 GB.

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Specifications

Product
Product lineRaider
Model nameROG Strix G18
Product colorBlack
Design styleStandard
Product typeGaming
Recommended useConsumer
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 1)
Processor model2.7 GHz
CPU cores24-core (8P+16E) Processor
Turbo clock speed5.4 GHz
Memory
Memory size64 GB
Storage
SSD storage2 TB PCIe SSD
Hard driveNo
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
Display resolution2560 × 1600
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display formatWQXGA
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
Video RAM8 GB
Audio & video
SoundIntegrated Sound card
SpeakersInternal Speakers
Web cameraYes
Connectivity
Wi-FiYes
Bluetooth supportYes
Ports & slots
USB ports2
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
Audio jacks1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Size & build
Product weight7–7.9 lb (3.18–3.58 kg)
In the box
Included itemsLaptop, Charger
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
More details
Pointing deviceYes
KeyboardYes
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

How loud and hot does the 24-core Ultra 9 275HX get when the 18-inch 240 Hz panel runs all day?

The 24-core Ultra 9 275HX boosts to 5.4 GHz and the RTX 5060 8 GB DDR7 drives the 18-inch 2560 x 1600 240 Hz 500-nit display; sustained loads will raise fan speed and surface temperature, so use on a hard surface for best airflow.

What must I already own to use the Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI 2.1 FRL ports on this laptop?

You need Thunderbolt 4 or USB-C 3.2 cables and an HDMI 2.1 FRL-certified cable to drive external displays at full bandwidth; the laptop supplies the ports, not the cables.

Will my older USB-A 3.0 peripherals work with the three USB-A 3.2 ports on this machine?

Yes, the three USB-A 3.2 ports are backward compatible with USB-A 3.0 and 2.0 devices, so existing mice, keyboards and drives connect without adapters.

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