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Eclipse Gray 18 inch gaming laptop with surround RGB lightbar and esports keyboard

ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814PP-DS94 18" RTX 5070 Ryzen 9 8940HX 16GB 1TB gaming laptop

SKU CH-N4CE-V14YJ MPN G814PP-DS94

An 18 inch 240 Hz 2.5K display pairs a 16 core Ryzen 9 8940HX with an RTX 5070 GPU and 16GB DDR5 for gaming and creative workloads

  • Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 9 8000 Series
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size16 GB
  • Storage drive1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
  • Display resolution2560 × 1600
  • 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX powers heavy multitasking and AI workloads
  • RTX 5070 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives high-frame-rate gaming
  • 18-inch 2.5K 240 Hz Nebula display delivers smooth competitive visuals
  • 16 GB DDR5-5200 and 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD offer fast, upgradeable storage
  • MUX Switch with Advanced Optimus boosts GPU output and extends battery life

18-inch RTX 5070 Gaming Laptop

The ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814PP-DS94 pairs an 18.0" 2560 x 1600 240Hz IPS display with an AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU carrying 8GB GDDR7. It ships with 16GB DDR5-5200 memory and a 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD running Windows 11 Home. The chassis measures 15.71" x 11.57" x 0.91"-1.21" and weighs 6.61 lbs.

RTX 5070 Laptop GPU with 8GB GDDR7

The graphics card is the single specification that decides fit for purpose. The RTX 5070 Laptop GPU provides 8GB of GDDR7 video memory and connects through a MUX Switch with Advanced Optimus, routing frames directly from the dGPU for a 5-10% gaming uplift while switching to the iGPU for lighter tasks to save battery. This discrete GPU handles AI, creative and gaming workloads that integrated graphics cannot.

ROG Intelligent Cooling under sustained load

ROG Intelligent Cooling manages thermals during extended sessions rather than brief bursts. The 280W model designation reflects the thermal envelope available for the 16-core, 32-thread Ryzen 9 8940HX (2.4GHz base, up to 5.3GHz boost, 80MB cache) and the RTX 5070 running together. Memory is upgradeable to 64GB and storage to 4TB, so the platform can absorb heavier multitasking without throttling.

How it compares

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

Price $1,518.99
Cheaper than about 73% 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 240 Hz
Higher 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 nameG814J 280 W
Part number90NR0KY8-M000C0
Product colorEclipse Gray
Design styleThin and Light
Product typeGaming
Recommended useAI/Machine Learning / Art Creative / Gaming / Heavy Multitasking / Programming
Processor
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 9 8940HX
Processor modelAMD Ryzen 9 8940HX
CPU cores16-core Processor
Processor L2 cache16 MB
L3 cache size64 MB
Memory
Memory size16 GB
RAM type and speedDDR5 5200
Memory configuration8 GB x 2
Total memory slots2
Free memory slots0
Maximum supported memory64 GB
Storage
Storage drive1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
SSD storage1 TB PCIe
Storage configuration1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
Display resolution2560 × 1600
Refresh frequency240 Hz
Panel typeIPS
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display18 in (45.7 cm)
Widescreen compatibleYes
Display formatWQXGA
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
Video RAM8 GB
GPU modelNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
Graphics typeDedicated Card
VR readyYes
Audio & video
SoundBuilt-in array microphone
AI noise-canceling technology
Dolby Atmos
Hi-Res certification (for headphone)
Smart Amp Technology
Speakers2-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology
Web camera1080p FHD
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E
NetworkingGigabit LAN and WLAN
LAN connection10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi802.11ax Wireless LAN
Bluetooth support5.3
Wired network1 x RJ-45
Ports & slots
USB ports2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
Thunderbolt ports2 x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4
HDMI ports1 x HDMI 2.1 FRL
Audio jacks1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Power
Power adapter280-watt AC Adapter
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)
Shipping weight5.15 kg
Package size457 × 356 × 114 mm
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
More details
AI capabilityAI Ready
KeyboardBacklit Chiclet Keyboard 4-Zone RGB
With Copilot key
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

What does the 2.5K 240 Hz panel mean for daily gaming on this 18-inch ROG Nebula display?

The 18-inch IPS screen runs at 2560 x 1600 with a 240 Hz refresh rate and a 3 ms response time, so motion stays sharp in fast titles and the taller 16:10 aspect gives extra vertical space for UI or code.

How does the PCIe 4.0 NVMe interface affect real-world load times on the 1 TB SSD?

The drive uses a PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe link, so sequential reads and writes hit the ceiling of that standard, cutting game and level load times versus older PCIe 3.0 drives.

Will the 280 W power brick and 1.21-inch rear height fit in a standard 18-inch laptop sleeve?

The chassis measures 15.71 x 11.57 inches and tapers from 0.91 to 1.21 inches thick, so most 18-inch sleeves accommodate it, but the 280 W adapter adds bulk you’ll need to pack separately.

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