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ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814PH 18" WUXGA 144Hz Ryzen 9 8940HX RTX 5050 16GB 2TB gaming laptop

SKU CH-P786-08AKG

An 18-inch 144 Hz WUXGA gaming laptop with a 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX, RTX 5050 graphics with 8 GB GDDR7, 16 GB DDR5 memory and a 2 TB NVMe SSD

  • Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 9 8000 Series
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size16 GB
  • Storage drive2 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution1920 × 1200
  • 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX reaches 5.2 GHz max turbo for heavy workloads
  • RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives modern games at high settings
  • 18-inch WUXGA 144 Hz IPS-level panel gives smooth, detailed visuals
  • 2 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD loads games and apps quickly
  • 16 GB DDR5 5600 dual-channel memory handles multitasking with ease

18" WUXGA 144Hz gaming laptop

The ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814PH is an 18 inch Windows 11 Pro laptop built for high-refresh gaming and heavy multitasking. It pairs a 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX processor with an RTX 5050 graphics card carrying 8 GB of GDDR7 video memory. The 1920 by 1200 IPS-level panel runs at 144 Hz for smooth motion in competitive titles.

Thermal Grizzly and Gelid TIM upgrade

HIDevolution replaces the stock thermal interface material with Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut on the CPU and Gelid GC Extreme on the GPU. This custom application lowers peak temperatures compared with the standard factory paste, sustaining higher clocks during extended loads. The improvement matters most when the 16-core processor and discrete GPU run simultaneously at their 5.2 GHz and boost limits.

16 GB DDR5 5600 and 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe

Dual-channel 16 GB DDR5 5600 memory feeds the 8P+8E core layout for responsive multitasking and content creation. The 2 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD provides fast boot and level-load speeds for large game libraries. Memory capacity caps intensive virtualization or heavy rendering workflows, while the single SSD slot limits future expansion without cloning or external drives.

How it compares

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Price $1,796.99
Cheaper 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 lineROG Strix G18
Model nameG814PH-ES94
Part numberG814PH-ES94-HID2P
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 size16 GB
RAM type and speedDDR5 5600 MHz
Memory configuration2 × 8 GB
Total memory slots2
Free memory slots0
Maximum supported memory128 GB
Storage
Storage drive2 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
SSD storage2 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration2 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 Pro
More details
Pointing deviceYes
KeyboardBacklit Chiclet Keyboard Per-Key RGB
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

What are the exact dimensions and weight of the G814PH chassis?

The laptop measures 15.71 inches wide by 11.57 inches deep and stands 0.91 to 1.21 inches high, weighing 6.61 lbs.

How is the factory-applied thermal interface material configured on this specific build?

HIDevolution applies Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut on the Ryzen 9 8940HX and Gelid GC Extreme on the RTX 5050 GPU before shipping.

Which storage slots remain free for a future NVMe upgrade?

The 2 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD occupies one slot; the second M.2 slot is open for expansion.

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