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ASUS ROG Strix G18 gaming laptop in Eclipse Gray

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ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814PH gaming laptop 18" WUXGA 144Hz Ryzen 9 8940HX RTX 5050 96 GB DDR5 2

SKU CH-55JE-7EVBW

An 18 inch WUXGA 144Hz laptop with a 16 core Ryzen 9 8940HX, RTX 5050 graphics, 96 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 size96 GB
  • Storage drive2 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution1920 × 1200
  • 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX hits 5.2 GHz turbo for heavy multitasking
  • RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives modern games at high settings
  • 96 GB DDR5 5600 dual-channel memory runs large workloads without swapping
  • 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD loads games and apps in seconds
  • 18" WUXGA 144 Hz IPS-level panel gives smooth, detailed visuals

ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814PH Gaming Laptop

The ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814PH is an 18 inch gaming laptop built around a Ryzen 9 8940HX processor with 16 cores and 32 threads. It pairs that CPU with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card carrying 8 GB of GDDR7 video memory. The system ships with 96 GB of DDR5 5600MHz dual channel memory and a 2 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD. A WUXGA 144Hz IPS-level display completes the core specification.

Suits High-End Gaming and Heavy Multitasking

Buyers who need 96 GB of system memory for virtual machines, content creation or large dataset work will benefit from the factory upgraded configuration. The 16 core processor and RTX 5050 GPU target high frame rates at the native 1920 x 1200 resolution. Users who prioritise thin ultraportable designs or lower power consumption should look at smaller form factor alternatives.

Verify Power and Peripheral Requirements

Confirm that your workspace can accommodate the 15.71 x 11.57 inch footprint and a weight of 6.61 lbs. The chassis height ranges from 0.91 to 1.21 inches so check bag or sleeve clearance accordingly. Ensure you have access to a suitable mains outlet for the supplied power adapter and review the port selection against your external monitor, storage and input device needs.

How it compares

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

Price $2,822.99
Pricier than about 77% 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-HID17
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 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

What else must I already own for the 18" WUXGA 144Hz IPS-level display and RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 to work?

The laptop is a complete system with the display, RTX 5050 GPU, 96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory, 2 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD and Windows 11 Home already installed; no extra internal parts are required.

How does the Ryzen 9 8940HX 16-core 32-thread processor behave alongside older peripherals I may keep?

The CPU runs at 2.4 GHz base with a 5.2 GHz max turbo and 64 MB L3 cache; it will drive any USB or display device the laptop's ports support without needing legacy hardware changes.

How can I tell the 96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz dual-channel memory and 2 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD are working as intended after setup?

Open Task Manager to confirm 96 GB DDR5 at 5600 MHz in dual-channel mode, and check the drive properties to verify a 2 TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD is detected and reporting expected read-write speeds.

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