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Black 18 inch gaming laptop with matte finish and RGB keyboard

ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix G18 gaming laptop 18" WQXGA 240Hz Ryzen 9 8940HX RTX 5070 64GB 2TB Windows 11

SKU CH-NWX8-SDXZZ

An 18-inch WQXGA 240Hz laptop driven by a 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX and RTX 5070 graphics with 64GB DDR5 and a 2TB PCIe SSD

  • Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 9
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size64 GB
  • SSD storage2 TB PCIe SSD
  • Display resolution2560 × 1600
  • 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX reaches 5.3 GHz for heavy multitasking
  • 18-inch WQXGA panel at 240 Hz delivers smooth high-res visuals
  • RTX 5070 with 8 GB GDDR7 powers modern games at high settings
  • 64 GB DDR5 and 2 TB PCIe SSD keep large libraries ready
  • Dual USB4 Type-C ports at 40 Gbps plus HDMI 2.1 expand connectivity

ASUS ROG Strix G18 18" WQXGA 240Hz Gaming Laptop

The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is an 18-inch gaming laptop built around an AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX processor with 16 cores and 32 threads. It pairs that CPU with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 laptop GPU carrying 8GB of GDDR7 memory. The system ships with 64GB of DDR5 memory and a 2TB PCIe SSD running Windows 11 Pro.

Display interface limits: HDMI 2.1 FRL

The 18-inch WQXGA panel runs at 2560 x 1600 resolution with a 240Hz refresh rate. External display connectivity uses one HDMI 2.1 FRL port and two USB4 Type-C ports, each supporting DisplayPort and G-SYNC at up to 40Gbps data speed. One USB4 port also supports power delivery. Wireless networking uses Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.

Verify power delivery needs

The chassis measures 15.71 x 11.57 x 0.91 inches and weighs 6.61 lbs. Ports include two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A connectors, one RJ45 LAN jack, a 3.5mm combo audio jack, and the two USB4 ports noted above. There is no SD card reader and no fingerprint reader. Confirm that your docks, monitors and power adapters match the USB4 and HDMI 2.1 FRL interfaces provided.

How it compares

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

Price $2,927.99
Pricier than about 79% 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 size64 GB
Storage
SSD storage2 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 5070 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

Should I pick the 64 GB DDR5 and 2 TB PCIe SSD configuration or look for a different capacity?

This unit ships with 64 GB DDR5 memory and a 2 TB PCIe SSD already installed, so no further capacity choice is needed for this model.

What does the 240 Hz WQXGA panel deliver in everyday gaming?

The 18 inch 2560 x 1600 display refreshes at 240 Hz, giving smooth motion and sharp detail in fast-paced titles.

What can the USB 4 Type-C ports actually drive at their 40 Gbps limit?

Each USB 4 Type-C port supports DisplayPort, power delivery and G-SYNC at up to 40 Gbps for high-speed docks, external GPUs or 8K monitors.

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