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Black 18 inch gaming laptop with RGB keyboard and thin bezels

ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix G18 gaming laptop 18" 2.5K 240Hz Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5060 8GB 32GB 1TB

SKU CH-SSA4-HNTGC

An 18-inch 2.5K 240Hz gaming laptop with a 24-core Intel Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5060 8GB graphics, 32GB DDR4 memory and a 1TB PCIe SSD

  • Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 1)
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size32 GB
  • SSD storage1 TB PCIe SSD
  • Display resolution2560 × 1600
  • 18-inch 2.5K 240Hz display delivers smooth competitive visuals
  • 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX reaches 5.4 GHz for heavy multitasking
  • RTX 5060 8GB DDR7 graphics powers modern titles at high settings
  • 32GB DDR4 memory and 1TB PCIe SSD provide fast capacity for games and apps
  • Wi-Fi 7 and Thunderbolt 4 ports enable low-latency networking and versatile connectivity

18-inch 2.5K 240Hz gaming laptop

The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is an 18-inch gaming laptop built around a 2560 x 1600 display running at 240Hz. It targets players who want a large, high-refresh panel paired with a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU with 8GB of DDR7 video memory. The system ships with 32GB of DDR4 memory and a 1TB PCIe SSD.

Thermals noise and power in normal use

The 24-core processor reaches a turbo frequency of 5.4 GHz while the RTX 5060 GPU handles modern titles at the native 2.5K resolution. A 16:10 aspect ratio panel rated at 500 nits delivers bright output for indoor sessions. The chassis measures 15.71 x 11.73 x 1.26 inches and weighs 7.05 lbs, providing internal volume for the cooling solution to manage sustained loads.

Build integration ports and expansion

Connectivity includes three USB-A 3.2 ports, one Thunderbolt 4 port, one USB-C 3.2 port, an HDMI 2.1 FRL output and an RJ45 Ethernet jack. Wireless networking uses Wi-Fi 7 with Bluetooth support. An FHD IR camera enables Windows Hello sign-in while a 4-zone RGB backlit keyboard and Dolby Atmos audio complete the feature set. The laptop runs Windows 11 Home out of the box.

How it compares

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

Price $1,901.99
Typical for this category: the median of 5,382 items is $1,978.99.
Screen size 18.0 in (45.7 cm)
Higher than about 90% of the 5,361 comparable items (median 16 in).
Video RAM 8 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 4,061 items is 8 GB.

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Specifications

Product
Product lineRaider
Model nameROG Strix G18
Product colorBlack
Design styleStandard
Product typeGaming
Recommended useConsumer
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 1)
Processor model2.7 GHz
CPU cores24-core (8P+16E) Processor
Turbo clock speed5.4 GHz
Memory
Memory size32 GB
Storage
SSD storage1 TB PCIe SSD
Hard driveNo
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
Display resolution2560 × 1600
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display formatWQXGA
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
Video RAM8 GB
Audio & video
SoundIntegrated Sound card
SpeakersInternal Speakers
Web cameraYes
Connectivity
Wi-FiYes
Bluetooth supportYes
Ports & slots
USB ports2
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
Audio jacks1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Size & build
Product weight7–7.9 lb (3.18–3.58 kg)
In the box
Included itemsLaptop, Charger
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
More details
Pointing deviceYes
KeyboardYes
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

How do I install the 32GB DDR4 memory kit and which step do people skip?

The 32GB DDR4 memory is factory-installed; there is no user-accessible slot to add or replace modules.

What maintenance or replacement will the RTX 5060 8GB DDR7 graphics need later?

The GPU is soldered to the motherboard and cannot be replaced; plan on periodic thermal-paste renewal and dust cleaning instead.

Which limit appears first on the 18.0" 2560 x 1600 240Hz panel during sustained gaming?

The 500-nit brightness ceiling caps HDR headroom before the 240Hz refresh becomes a bottleneck.

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