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Black 18-inch gaming laptop with matte finish, RGB keyboard, and angular vents

ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix G18 gaming laptop 18" FHD+ 144Hz Ryzen 9 8940HX RTX 5050 32GB 1TB

SKU CH-D7TF-DZ2HW

An 18-inch FHD+ 144Hz gaming laptop with a 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX, RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7, 32GB DDR5 and a 1TB PCIe SSD

  • Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 9
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size32 GB
  • SSD storage1 TB PCIe SSD
  • Display resolution1920 × 1200
  • 18-inch FHD+ 144Hz display for smooth visuals
  • Ryzen 9 8940HX 16-core processor up to 5.3 GHz for fast compute
  • RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7 graphics for high frame rates
  • 32GB DDR5 memory plus 1TB PCIe SSD for quick loads
  • Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 with USB 4.0 Type-C ports for flexible connectivity

Built for mobile workstations

This ASUS ROG Strix G18 pairs an AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX 16-core processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7 GPU. The 18-inch FHD+ panel runs at 144Hz and shows 1920 x 1200 resolution. Windows 11 Pro and an Office 2024 license ship pre-installed. Buyers who need a smaller footprint or longer unplugged runtime should look elsewhere.

Office 2024 license and Wi-Fi 6E change daily

The included Office 2024 licence removes the need for a separate subscription purchase. Wi-Fi 6E with Bluetooth 5.3 adds triple-band wireless and lower latency for peripherals. Two USB 4.0 Type-C ports support DisplayPort, G-SYNC and power delivery. HDMI 2.1 FRL and a 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN port handle wired displays and networks. No SD card reader is present.

Ready to use after a single driver check

The laptop arrives with the manufacturer seal opened for inspection and testing, so Windows is already configured. Install GPU and chipset drivers from the ASUS support page to enable full 144Hz operation and G-SYNC. The 32GB DDR5 and 1TB PCIe SSD are not user-upgradable without voiding the upgraded-component warranty. Keep the original charger for the USB 4.0 power-delivery port.

How it compares

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

Price $2,201.99
Pricier than about 60% 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).
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
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 9
Processor model2.4 GHz
CPU cores16-core Processor
Turbo clock speed5.3 GHz
Memory
Memory size32 GB
Storage
SSD storage1 TB PCIe SSD
Hard driveNo
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1200
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display formatFHD+
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5050 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 weight6–6.9 lb (2.72–3.13 kg)
In the box
Included itemsLaptop, Charger
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
More details
Pointing deviceYes
KeyboardYes
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

Will the 32 GB DDR5 memory or 1 TB PCIe SSD need replacement later?

Both components are soldered or integrated; upgrades would require professional service and are not user-serviceable.

What thermal limit appears first during sustained loads on the Ryzen 9 8940HX and RTX 5050?

The CPU and GPU share a vapor-chamber cooling system; sustained loads hit the thermal throttle point before power limits are reached.

How loud and hot does the chassis get when running all day?

Fan noise stays in the low 40 dB range and the keyboard deck reaches the low 40 °C range under continuous load.

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