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Eclipse Gray ROG Strix G18 laptop, 18 inch WUXGA screen, 0.91 to 1.21 inches thick

ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814PH 18" WUXGA 144Hz Ryzen 9 8940HX RTX 5050 16GB 8TB

SKU CH-TD7P-FPDN2

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

  • Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 9 8000 Series
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size16 GB
  • Storage drive8 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution1920 × 1200
  • 18-inch WUXGA 144 Hz display gives smooth, detailed visuals
  • Ryzen 9 8940HX 16-core CPU reaches 5.2 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 handles modern games at high settings
  • 8 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage loads games and apps fast
  • Gelid GC Extreme on GPU plus Conductonaut on CPU lowers temperatures under load

18-inch WUXGA gaming laptop

The ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814PH is an 18-inch gaming laptop built around a 1920 x 1200 IPS-level panel running at 144 Hz. It targets users who want a large high-refresh display in a portable chassis. The system ships with Windows 11 Home and 16 GB of DDR5 memory.

Ryzen 9 8940HX 16-core processor

The single specification that decides fit is the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, a 16-core 32-thread CPU with a 2.4 GHz base and 5.2 GHz max turbo. Its 64 MB L3 cache feeds the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 for gaming and content workloads.

Thermals, noise and power draw

HIDevolution applies Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut on the CPU and Gelid GC Extreme on the GPU to lower core temperatures under load. The liquid metal and high-conductivity paste combination reduces fan speed requirements during sustained gaming sessions. Typical power draw scales with the 16-core CPU and RTX 5050 graphics workload.

How it compares

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Price $2,259.99
Pricier 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-HID4
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 drive8 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
SSD storage8 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration8 TB (2 × 4 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

Will the 18.0 inch chassis fit in a standard laptop backpack?

The chassis measures 15.71 x 11.57 x 0.91 inches and weighs 6.61 lbs, so check your bag's internal dimensions for an 18 class device.

Is the 16 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory upgradeable later?

The system ships with 16 GB in a 2 x 8 GB dual channel configuration; consult the ASUS service manual for the maximum supported capacity and available slots.

Does the RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 support external displays at high refresh rates?

The GPU provides 8 GB GDDR7 video memory; external monitor support depends on the laptop's video output ports and the display's own specifications.

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