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Eclipse Gray 18-inch gaming laptop with slim profile

ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814PH-ES94-HID15 gaming laptop

SKU CH-JVE3-ZHW4R

An 18-inch WUXGA 144Hz gaming laptop powered by a 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX at 2.4 GHz with 5.2 GHz turbo, RTX 5050 graphics with 8 GB GDDR7, 64 GB DDR5 5600 memory and 16 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage

  • Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 9 8000 Series
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size64 GB
  • Storage drive16 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution1920 × 1200
  • 18-inch WUXGA 144 Hz IPS display for smooth visuals
  • AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX 16-core processor up to 5.2 GHz for heavy workloads
  • NVIDIA RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 for modern gaming performance
  • 64 GB DDR5 5600 MHz dual-channel memory for responsive multitasking
  • 16 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage for near-instant load times

18-inch 144 Hz WUXGA Display

The 18.0-inch panel delivers a 1920 x 1200 resolution at a 144 Hz refresh rate. IPS-level technology provides consistent colour and wide viewing angles. The larger canvas suits immersive gaming and multi-window productivity. Narrow bezels keep the chassis footprint manageable for an 18-inch class machine.

Ryzen 9 8940HX with RTX 5050 for High-End Play

Sixteen cores and 32 threads at up to 5.2 GHz handle heavy multitasking and content creation. The RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives modern titles at high settings. Buyers needing maximum battery life or ultra-portable weight should consider smaller alternatives. This configuration targets stationary performance first.

16 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe Storage in Dual 8 TB Drives

Two 8 TB M.2 modules combine for 16 TB of high-speed capacity. PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe interface ensures rapid game loads and fast project access. The factory-installed pair leaves no free M.2 slots for further expansion. Users planning larger arrays must evaluate external solutions.

How it compares

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

Price $5,492.99
Pricier than about 91% 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-HID15
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 size64 GB
RAM type and speedDDR5 5600 MHz
Memory configuration2 × 32 GB
Total memory slots2
Free memory slots0
Maximum supported memory128 GB
Storage
Storage drive16 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
SSD storage16 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration16 TB (2 × 8 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

How do I install the 16 TB of PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe storage and what step is often missed?

The laptop ships with two 8 TB M.2 drives already installed by the builder; no user installation is required. The step people miss is confirming both drives appear in the BIOS after a BIOS update.

What maintenance will the Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound on the GPU need later?

The Gelid GC Extreme on the GPU is a long-life paste; under normal gaming loads it typically does not require replacement for several years. If temperatures rise, a re-paste can be done by a qualified technician.

What limit appears first during sustained loads on the 144 Hz WUXGA display?

The 144 Hz panel caps frame output at 144 frames per second, so the display refresh rate becomes the bottleneck before the RTX 5050 or Ryzen 9 8940HX reach their thermal limits.

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