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

ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814PH-ES94-HID7 gaming laptop

SKU CH-C4RB-ATTCT

An 18-inch WUXGA 144 Hz laptop powered by a 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX and RTX 5050 with 32 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 size32 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 games at high settings
  • 18-inch 1920 x 1200 144 Hz IPS panel gives smooth visuals
  • 32 GB DDR5 5600 MHz dual-channel memory handles multitasking
  • 2 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD loads games and apps fast

18-inch WUXGA 144 Hz gaming laptop

The ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814PH-ES94-HID7 is an 18-inch Windows 11 Home gaming laptop built for enthusiasts who want a large high-refresh display and desktop-class silicon in a portable chassis. It pairs an AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 GPU and 8 GB of GDDR7 video memory. The 1920 x 1200 IPS-level panel runs at 144 Hz for smooth motion in fast-paced titles.

Sustained load thermal behaviour

HIDevolution replaces the stock thermal interface with Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut on the CPU and Gelid GC Extreme on the GPU to lower peak temperatures during extended sessions. The 16-core 32-thread Ryzen 9 8940HX can reach a 5.2 GHz max turbo frequency while the dual-channel DDR5 5600 MHz memory feeds both compute and graphics workloads. The 2 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD maintains consistent throughput without thermal throttling.

Pre-order compatibility checks

Verify that your workflow can accommodate the 15.71 x 11.57 inch footprint and a height range of 0.91 to 1.21 inches. The system weighs 6.61 lbs so confirm your carrying solution supports the mass. Ensure your peripherals and external displays connect via the available I/O on this specific chassis. Windows 11 Home is pre-installed; confirm licensing requirements for any managed environment.

How it compares

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

Price $1,688.99
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-HID7
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 size32 GB
RAM type and speedDDR5 5600 MHz
Memory configuration2 × 16 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
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 loud and hot does the Ryzen 9 8940HX with RTX 5050 get under all-day load?

HIDevolution applies Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut on the CPU and Gelid GC Extreme on the GPU to lower peak temperatures during sustained workloads.

What must I already own for the 18" WUXGA 144Hz panel and RTX 5050 to work out of the box?

Windows 11 Home is pre-installed and the 32 GB DDR5 5600MHz dual-channel kit is fitted, so no extra memory or OS licence is required.

Can I keep using my older PCIe 3.0 NVMe drives alongside the 2 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD?

The laptop includes one 2 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD; additional M.2 slots accept older PCIe 3.0 drives at their native speed.

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