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Eclipse Gray 18 inch gaming laptop with matte finish and ROG branding

ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814PH 18" 144Hz Ryzen 9 8940HX RTX 5050 32GB 1TB gaming laptop

SKU CH-ZTG0-CDNPF

An 18-inch WUXGA 144Hz gaming laptop with a 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX, RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7, 32GB DDR5 5600MHz and a 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

  • Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 9 8000 Series
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size32 GB
  • Storage drive1 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution1920 × 1200
  • 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX hits 5.2 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • 18-inch 144 Hz WUXGA display shows smooth motion in fast scenes
  • RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives modern titles at high settings
  • 32 GB DDR5 5600 MHz dual-channel memory keeps multitasking responsive
  • 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD loads games and apps in seconds

18-inch Ryzen 9 gaming laptop

This 18-inch gaming laptop pairs a 16-core AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX processor with an NVIDIA RTX 5050 graphics card holding 8 GB of GDDR7 memory. It ships with 32 GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD. The system runs Windows 11 Home and targets users who need a large screen and high core count for creative work or play.

WUXGA 144Hz IPS-level display limits

The 18.0-inch panel runs at 1920 x 1200 resolution with a 144 Hz refresh rate on an IPS-level surface. This resolution and refresh combination suits fast-paced gaming and general productivity, though it does not reach the higher pixel densities or refresh rates found on some competing panels. The 144 Hz ceiling caps motion smoothness regardless of GPU output.

Check power, cooling and upgrade space

Verify that your workspace can accommodate the chassis measuring 15.71 by 11.57 inches with a height between 0.91 and 1.21 inches and a weight of 6.61 lbs. The CPU uses Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut liquid metal while the GPU uses Gelid GC Extreme paste, a configuration that demands adequate ventilation. Confirm the DDR5 5600 MHz memory configuration and single 1 TB NVMe slot meet your storage and RAM expansion plans before ordering.

How it compares

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

Price $1,737.99
Cheaper than about 62% 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 lineROG Strix G18
Model nameG814PH-ES94
Part numberG814PH-ES94-HID6
Product colorEclipse Gray
Design styleThin and Light
Product typeGaming & Entertainment
Recommended useConsumer
Processor
ProcessorAMD Ryzen™ 9 8940HX
Processor modelAMD Ryzen 9 8940HX
CPU cores16-core (8P+8E) Processor
Turbo clock speed5.2 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 resolution1920 × 1200
Refresh frequency144 Hz
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display18 in WUXGA
Display formatWUXGA
Screen featuresFHD+ 144 Hz IPS-Level
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
Video RAM8 GB
GPU modelNVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 5050
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

Should I choose the 32 GB DDR5 5600 MHz configuration or look for a larger capacity?

The laptop ships with 32 GB in dual-channel mode (2 × 16 GB) at 5600 MHz, which is the maximum supported by the Ryzen 9 8940HX memory controller without aftermarket changes.

What does the 5.2 GHz max turbo frequency mean for actual gaming performance?

The 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX can boost up to 5.2 GHz on light threads, while sustained all-core clocks stay lower; the applied Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut and Gelid GC Extreme compounds help maintain higher clocks during extended sessions.

How fast is the 1 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD in real-world use?

The PCIe 4.0 x4 interface caps sequential throughput at roughly 7 GB/s, so game loads and Windows boots are limited by that ceiling rather than the drive itself.

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