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Eclipse Gray 18-inch gaming laptop with slim profile

ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814PH-ES94-HID20P gaming laptop

SKU CH-0TW2-G66YQ

An 18-inch WUXGA 144 Hz laptop with a Ryzen 9 8940HX 16-core processor, RTX 5050 graphics, 96 GB DDR5 memory and 16 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 drive16 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
  • 96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz dual-channel memory runs memory-hungry apps smoothly
  • 16 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe storage delivers fastest boot and load times
  • 18" WUXGA 144 Hz IPS-level display gives smooth high-refresh visuals
  • RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 powers modern graphics performance

18-inch Ryzen 9 gaming laptop

The ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814PH-ES94-HID20P pairs a 16-core AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card. It ships with 96 GB of DDR5 memory and 16 TB of PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage across two 8 TB modules. The 18.0-inch WUXGA display runs at 144 Hz with IPS-level viewing angles. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed in an Eclipse Gray chassis.

Sustained load behaviour

Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut on the CPU and Gelid GC Extreme on the GPU replace the stock thermal interface materials. This customisation targets lower junction temperatures during extended compute or gaming sessions. The 16-core processor can hold its 5.2 GHz maximum turbo frequency for longer periods when thermal headroom is preserved. Dual-channel DDR5 at 5600 MHz feeds data to all 32 threads without bottlenecks.

Thermals noise and power

The upgraded thermal compounds aim to reduce fan speed requirements under typical workloads. Lower component temperatures translate to quieter operation during daily productivity tasks. The 8 GB GDDR7 video memory on the RTX 5050 runs within its specified thermal envelope. Power draw scales with the 16-core CPU and discrete GPU combination during heavy use.

How it compares

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

Price $6,523.99
Pricier than about 92% 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-HID20P
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 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 Pro
More details
Pointing deviceYes
KeyboardBacklit Chiclet Keyboard Per-Key RGB
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

How hot and loud does the Ryzen 9 8940HX and RTX 5050 run with Gelid GC Extreme and Conductonaut during all-day loads?

The CPU uses Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut liquid metal and the GPU uses Gelid GC Extreme paste, applied by the builder to lower temperatures and reduce fan noise under sustained workloads.

Which peripherals and cables must I already own to use the 18" 1920 x 1200 144Hz display and all ports on this G814PH-ES94-HID20P?

The laptop includes the 18 inch WUXGA 144Hz panel, Windows 11 Pro, and a power adapter; add an external monitor, mouse, or dock only if your workflow needs them.

Will my existing DDR5 5600 SO-DIMMs or PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe drives work alongside the installed 96 GB memory and 16 TB storage?

The system ships with 96 GB of DDR5 5600 in both slots and 16 TB across two M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe slots, leaving no free sockets for additional modules.

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