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

ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814PH-ES94-HID19P gaming laptop

SKU CH-D72A-JBQM5

18-inch WUXGA 144Hz IPS-level display driven by a 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX and RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7, 96 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 size96 GB
  • Storage drive8 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
  • RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives modern gaming visuals
  • 96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz runs memory-hungry apps smoothly
  • 8 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD stores massive libraries fast
  • 18-inch 1920 x 1200 144 Hz IPS panel delivers fluid motion

18" WUXGA 144Hz Gaming Laptop

The ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814PH-ES94-HID19P is an 18-inch gaming laptop built for enthusiasts who need desktop-class throughput in a portable chassis. It runs Windows 11 Pro on an AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX 16-core processor with 32 threads and a 5.2 GHz max turbo frequency. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives the 1920 x 1200 IPS-level panel at 144 Hz. Eclipse Gray finish, 15.71" x 11.57" footprint, 0.91–1.21" profile, 6.61 lbs.

Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut

HIDevolution replaces the stock thermal interface with Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut on the CPU and Gelid GC Extreme on the GPU. The liquid-metal and high-conductivity paste combination lowers core temperatures under sustained load, allowing the 8940HX and RTX 5050 to hold higher boost clocks for longer periods. This custom application is performed during the build-to-order process and covered by the dealer warranty.

96 GB DDR5 5600 and 8 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe

Dual-channel 96 GB (2 x 48 GB) DDR5 5600 MHz memory supports heavy multitasking, virtual machines, and large dataset workloads without paging. Twin 4 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSDs provide 8 TB total capacity for game libraries, media projects, and scratch space, delivering sequential throughput that keeps load times minimal. The 64 MB CPU L3 cache further reduces latency for compute-bound tasks.

How it compares

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

Price $3,866.99
Pricier than about 87% 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-HID19P
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 size96 GB
RAM type and speedDDR5 5600 MHz
Memory configuration2 × 48 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 Pro
More details
Pointing deviceYes
KeyboardBacklit Chiclet Keyboard Per-Key RGB
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

How often will the Conductonaut and Gelid GC Extreme thermal compounds on the CPU and GPU need replacement?

The liquid-metal Conductonaut on the Ryzen 9 8940HX and Gelid GC Extreme on the RTX 5050 are applied during the build process and are not scheduled for routine replacement under normal use.

Which component hits its thermal ceiling first during extended heavy loads?

The 16-core 8940HX processor running up to 5.2 GHz typically reaches its thermal limit before the 8 GB GDDR7 RTX 5050 under sustained all-core workloads.

What are the fan noise and surface temperatures like after hours of continuous gaming?

The custom thermal interface materials keep CPU and GPU temperatures lower than stock, so fan speeds stay moderate and chassis surfaces remain warm but not hot during long sessions.

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