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Eclipse Gray 18 inch gaming laptop with thin profile

ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814PH-ES94-HID3 gaming laptop

SKU CH-5YJP-05N16

An 18-inch WUXGA 144Hz IPS-level gaming laptop with a 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX, RTX 5050 graphics, 16 GB DDR5 memory and a 4 TB PCIe NVMe SSD

  • Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 9 8000 Series
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size16 GB
  • Storage drive4 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution1920 × 1200
  • 18-inch 144Hz WUXGA display for smooth visuals
  • Ryzen 9 8940HX 16-core CPU up to 5.2 GHz for heavy workloads
  • RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 for modern gaming
  • 4 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD in dual 2 TB drives for massive storage
  • Dual-channel 16 GB DDR5 5600 memory for responsive multitasking

18-inch WUXGA gaming laptop

The ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814PH-ES94-HID3 is an 18-inch gaming laptop built around a 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX processor with a maximum turbo frequency of 5.2 GHz. It pairs that CPU with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card carrying 8 GB of GDDR7 video memory. The system runs Windows 11 Home and targets users who want a large, high-refresh display in a single portable chassis.

Thermal Grizzly and Gelid compound upgrades

HIDevolution applies Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut on the CPU and Gelid GC Extreme on the GPU as a thermal-interface-material upgrade. The change is intended to lower component temperatures under load and improve sustained performance. The build also includes a full quality check covering BIOS, drivers, stress testing, keyboard, touchpad, ports, display and chassis inspection before the unit ships.

Dual-channel DDR5 and 4 TB NVMe storage

The laptop ships with 16 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory in a 2 x 8 GB dual-channel configuration. Storage consists of two 2 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSDs for a total of 4 TB. Verify that your workflow can use the installed memory capacity and that the physical dimensions of 15.71 x 11.57 x 0.91–1.21 inches and weight of 6.61 lbs suit your intended use case.

How it compares

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Price $1,702.99
Cheaper than about 64% 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-HID3
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 drive4 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
SSD storage4 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration4 TB (2 × 2 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 16 GB DDR5 5600MHz memory need upgrading for heavier workloads later?

The laptop ships with 16 GB in a 2 x 8 GB dual-channel layout running at 5600MHz; additional SO-DIMM slots are not described in the specifications.

What thermal limit appears first when the Ryzen 9 8940HX and RTX 5050 run at full load for long periods?

The CPU uses Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut and the GPU uses Gelid GC Extreme, both applied by the builder to lower peak temperatures under sustained load.

How loud do the fans get and how hot does the chassis feel during all-day gaming sessions?

The custom liquid-metal and high-conductivity paste on the CPU and GPU are intended to keep system temperatures and fan speeds lower than stock configurations.

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