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Eclipse Gray 18 inch gaming laptop with thin bezels and ROG branding

ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814FP-WS96-HID1 gaming laptop

SKU CH-2CHT-C9ZHC

An 18-inch WQXGA 240Hz IPS-level display driven by a 16-core Ryzen 9 9955HX at up to 5.4 GHz and an RTX 5070 with 8 GB GDDR7, plus 32 GB DDR5 5600 and a 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

  • Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 9 9000 Series
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size32 GB
  • Storage drive1 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution2560 × 1600
  • 16-core Ryzen 9 9955HX reaches 5.4 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • 18-inch 2560 x 1600 IPS panel runs at 240 Hz for smooth motion
  • RTX 5070 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives modern titles at high settings
  • 32 GB DDR5 5600 dual-channel memory handles multitasking without bottlenecks
  • 1 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD delivers fast boot and load times

18-inch WQXGA 240Hz Gaming Laptop

The ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814FP-WS96-HID1 is an 18-inch gaming laptop built around a 2.5 GHz Ryzen 9 9955HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card with 8 GB GDDR7 memory. It ships with Windows 11 Home, 32 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory in dual-channel configuration and a 1 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD. The IPS-level display runs at 2560 x 1600 resolution with a 240 Hz refresh rate.

Who this suits and who should look elsewhere

This machine suits users who need a large high-refresh screen and strong multi-threaded CPU performance for gaming, content creation or heavy multitasking. The 16-core 32-thread processor and RTX 5070 deliver high frame rates at 2.5K resolution. Buyers who prioritise maximum portability, lower weight or a smaller footprint should consider more compact alternatives.

The specification that decides fit

The 18-inch 240 Hz WQXGA panel is the defining spec; it dictates the chassis size, weight of 6.61 lbs and the thermal headroom available to the 5.4 GHz max turbo CPU and RTX 5070 GPU. If your workflow or gaming setup requires a display this large and fast, the rest of the configuration is built to support it.

How it compares

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

Price $1,962.99
Typical for this category: the median of 5,382 items is $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 240 Hz
Higher than about 70% of the 2,443 comparable items (median 165 Hz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Product lineROG Strix G18
Model nameG814FP-WS96
Part numberG814FP-WS96-HID1
Product colorEclipse Gray
Design styleThin and Light
Product typeGaming & Entertainment
Recommended useConsumer
Processor
ProcessorAMD Ryzen™ 9 9955HX
Processor modelAMD Ryzen 9 9955HX
CPU cores16-core (8P+8E) Processor
Turbo clock speed5.4 GHz
L3 cache size64 MB
Memory
Memory size32 GB
RAM type and speedDDR5 5600 MHz
Memory configuration2 × 16 GB
Total memory slots2
Free memory slots0
Maximum supported memory128 GB
Storage
Storage drive1 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
SSD storage1 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration1 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
Display
Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
Display resolution2560 × 1600
Refresh frequency240 Hz
Panel typeQHD+
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display18 in WQXGA
Display formatWQXGA
Bezel style100% DCI-P3
Screen features2.5K 240 Hz IPS-Level
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
Video RAM8 GB
GPU modelNVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 5070
Graphics typeDedicated Card
Audio & video
SoundAI noise-canceling technology, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Smart Amp Technology
Speakers2-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology
Web camera1080P FHD IR Camera
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E(802.11ax) (Triple band) 2 × 2
Bluetooth supportBluetooth® 5.3
Ports & slots
USB ports1x Type-C USB 4 with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery / G-SYNC (data speed up to 40 Gbit/s), 1x Type-C USB 4 with support for DisplayPort™ / G-SYNC (data speed up to 40 Gbit/s), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (data speed up to 10 Gbit/s)
HDMI ports1x HDMI 2.1 FRL
Audio jacks3.5 mm Combo Audio Jack
Memory card readerNone
Power
Power adapterø6.0, 280 W AC Adapter, Output: 20 V DC, 14A, 280 W, Input: 100 to 240C AC 50/60 Hz universal
Battery pack90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion
Size & build
Overall dimensions15.71 in × 11.57 in × 0.91 in ~ 1.21 in
Product weight6.61 lb (3 kg)
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
More details
Pointing deviceYes
KeyboardBacklit Chiclet Keyboard Per-Key RGB
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

How does the 5.4 GHz max turbo on the Ryzen 9 9955HX translate to sustained performance in this 18-inch chassis?

The 16-core processor reaches 5.4 GHz turbo within the thermal limits of the 0.91–1.21 inch profile, with Conductonaut on the CPU and Gelid GC Extreme on the GPU to move heat away from both dies during heavy loads.

What does the PCIe 4.0 x4 link mean for the 1 TB NVMe drive in daily use?

The four-lane Gen 4 connection lets the SSD saturate its sequential read and write bandwidth, so game levels and large project files load at the drive’s rated speed without interface bottleneck.

Will the 15.71 by 11.57 inch footprint fit in a standard 18-inch laptop sleeve?

The chassis measures 15.71 inches wide by 11.57 inches deep, so any sleeve or bag with an 18-inch laptop compartment will accommodate it with room to spare.

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