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Gray 18-inch gaming laptop with matte finish and RGB backlit keyboard

ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix G18 18" i9-14900HX RTX 5070 32GB 2TB+1TB Dock Gray gaming laptop

SKU CH-5QT2-KGHZN

An 18 inch 144Hz WUXGA gaming laptop with a 24-core Intel Core i9-14900HX, RTX 5070 graphics, 32GB DDR5, 2TB SSD plus a 1TB docking station, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4

  • Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i9 14th Gen
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size32 GB DDR5
  • SSD storage2 TB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1200

Capacity 32GB DDR5 / 2TB SSD

  • 18-inch 144 Hz WUXGA display gives smooth competitive visuals
  • Intel Core i9-14900HX with 24 cores reaches 5.8 GHz for heavy workloads
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 with DLSS delivers responsive ray-traced gameplay
  • 32 GB DDR5 plus 2 TB internal SSD and 1 TB docking storage handle large libraries
  • Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 with full port array keep peripherals connected

18-inch 144 Hz gaming laptop

The ASUS ROG Strix G18 pairs an 18.0 inch WUXGA panel running at 144 Hz with an Intel Core i9-14900HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 graphics. Thirty-two gigabytes of DDR5 memory and 2 TB of internal SSD storage handle large game libraries and creative workloads. Windows 11 Pro ships pre-installed on the gray chassis.

Thermals, noise and power draw in normal use

The 24-core processor reaches speeds up to 5.8 GHz while the Blackwell-based GPU enables DLSS upscaling for smoother frame rates. Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 maintain low-latency wireless connectivity during sessions. The cooling system manages heat from both high-performance components under sustained load.

Build quality and daily connectivity

A numeric keypad and RGB backlit keyboard support both data entry and low-light gaming. The port array includes two USB-C, three USB-A, HDMI, an audio combo jack and RJ45 Ethernet. A bundled 7-in-1 docking station adds 1 TB of extra storage alongside a 32 GB microSD card, cables and a cleaning cloth.

How it compares

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Price $2,180.99
Pricier than about 59% 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).
Refresh frequency 144 Hz
Lower than about 70% of the 2,443 comparable items (median 165 Hz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Product lineASUS ROG Strix G18
Product colorGray
Design styleStandard
Product typeGaming
Recommended useGaming
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i9 14th Gen
Processor modelIntel Core i9-14900HX
CPU cores24-core Processor
Memory
Memory size32 GB DDR5
Storage
SSD storage2 TB
Storage configuration2 TB
Display
Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1200
Refresh frequency144 Hz
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display formatWUXGA
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
Graphics typeDedicated Card
Audio & video
Web cameraYes
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi802.11be Wireless LAN
Bluetooth support5.4
Wired network1 x RJ-45
Ports & slots
USB ports3x USB-A, 2X USB-C
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
Audio jacks1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
In the box
Included itemsLaptop, Power Adapter, Documentation, 1 TB Docking Station Set
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
More details
Keyboard backlightBacklit

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Questions about this item

How do I install the included 1TB docking station and which step do people often miss?

Connect the docking station to one of the two USB-C ports using the supplied Type-C data cable; the step many skip is plugging the dock into mains power so the 1TB drive and extra ports actually work.

What maintenance or replacement will the DDR5 memory need later?

The 32GB DDR5 is soldered and not user-replaceable, so no routine memory maintenance is required; only a board-level repair would change capacity.

Which limit appears first during sustained loads on the i9-14900HX?

The 24-core processor hits its thermal ceiling before power limits, causing clock speeds to drop from the 5.8 GHz peak during extended heavy workloads.

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