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ASUS ROG Strix G18 Eclipse Gray gaming laptop 18 inch WUXGA display

ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814PH-ES94-HID22 gaming laptop 18" WUXGA 144Hz Ryzen 9 8940HX RTX 5050

SKU CH-Y7QV-PF34F

An 18 inch WUXGA 144 Hz gaming laptop with a 16 core Ryzen 9 8940HX, RTX 5050 graphics, 128 GB DDR5 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 size128 GB
  • Storage drive2 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution1920 × 1200
  • 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX reaches 5.2 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives modern titles at high settings
  • 18-inch WUXGA 144 Hz IPS panel gives smooth, detailed visuals
  • 128 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory handles multitasking and large projects
  • 2 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD provides fast boot and load times

ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814PH-ES94-HID22

The ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814PH-ES94-HID22 is an 18 inch WUXGA gaming laptop built around a Ryzen 9 8940HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card with 8 GB GDDR7 memory. It ships with 128 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz dual channel memory and a 2 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD. The 144 Hz IPS level display targets gamers and content creators who need a large high refresh screen in a portable chassis.

Compatibility checks before ordering

Verify that your existing peripherals and docks support the laptop's available USB and video outputs before purchase. Confirm your external monitors can accept a 1920 x 1200 signal at 144 Hz over the provided connection. Ensure your bag or sleeve fits the 15.71 by 11.57 inch footprint and the 0.91 to 1.21 inch height range. Check that your power environment can supply the required AC adapter wattage for the 16 core CPU and RTX 5050 GPU combination.

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 sustained load. The upgraded thermal interface materials are intended to reduce fan speed requirements during gaming sessions. The 16 core Ryzen 9 8940HX with a 5.2 GHz max turbo frequency and the RTX 5050 will draw significant power when both are fully utilised. Expect fan noise to rise during heavy workloads but remain controlled during lighter tasks.

How it compares

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

Price $3,621.99
Pricier than about 85% 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-HID22
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 size128 GB
RAM type and speedDDR5 5600 MHz
Memory configuration2 × 64 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
Color gamut coverage100% DCI-P3
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

What is included in the box with the G814PH-ES94-HID22 and what must I buy separately?

The laptop ships with Windows 11 Home, the 18" WUXGA 144Hz display, Ryzen 9 8940HX, RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7, 128 GB DDR5 5600MHz in dual channel, and a 2 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD. Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut is applied on the CPU and Gelid GC Extreme on the GPU. No other accessories are included.

Which configuration of the G814PH-ES94-HID22 should I choose for memory and storage?

This part number is a single fixed configuration: 128 GB DDR5 5600MHz (2 x 64 GB) and a 2 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD. There are no alternative capacities or versions to select for this SKU.

What does the 5.2 GHz max turbo on the Ryzen 9 8940HX mean for real gaming performance?

The 16-core 32-thread processor can boost to 5.2 GHz for short bursts, giving high single-thread speed in game logic and physics while the 64 MB L3 cache keeps frame times steady in CPU-heavy titles.

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