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Black 18 inch gaming laptop with RGB keyboard and angular vents

ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix G18 gaming laptop 18" WQXGA 240Hz Ryzen 9 8940HX RTX 5070 16GB 512GB

SKU CH-XV4F-KA1TB

An 18-inch WQXGA 240Hz gaming laptop driven by a 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX and an RTX 5070 with 8GB GDDR7, plus 16GB DDR5 and a 512GB PCIe SSD

  • Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 9
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage512 GB PCIe SSD
  • Display resolution2560 × 1600
  • 18-inch WQXGA display at 240Hz for fluid competitive visuals
  • Ryzen 9 8940HX with 16 cores up to 5.3 GHz for heavy multitasking
  • RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 graphics for high-frame-rate gaming
  • 16GB DDR5 memory plus 512GB PCIe SSD for fast load times
  • Dual USB4 Type-C ports at 40Gbps with DisplayPort and power delivery

18-inch 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 2560 x 1600 panel refreshes at 240Hz and runs Windows 11 Home out of the box.

Thermals noise and power draw

The chassis measures 15.71 x 11.57 x 0.91 inches and weighs 6.61 lbs, giving the internal cooling array room to move air across both the 5.3 GHz boost clock and the discrete graphics. A 16GB DDR5 configuration keeps memory power modest while the 512GB PCIe SSD adds negligible thermal load during typical gaming sessions.

Build integration and expansion

Two USB4 Type-C ports each deliver up to 40Gbps and support DisplayPort, G-SYNC and power delivery on one of them, while HDMI 2.1 FRL drives external high-refresh displays. RJ45 LAN, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports and a 3.5mm combo jack round out the wired connectivity, and Wi-Fi 6E with Bluetooth 5.3 handles wireless duties.

How it compares

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

Price $2,440.99
Pricier than about 69% 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 size16 GB
Storage
SSD storage512 GB 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 Home
More details
Pointing deviceYes
KeyboardYes
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

How do I install extra DDR5 memory in the SO-DIMM slots, and which step do people often miss?

Open the bottom panel, insert the DDR5 stick at an angle until it clicks, then lock it down; the step most people miss is pressing the module firmly until both side clips snap into place.

When will the 512GB PCIe SSD need replacement, and what should I watch for?

Plan to replace the 512GB PCIe SSD when write endurance nears its limit or capacity runs low; watch for slowing write speeds or SMART warnings.

What thermal limit appears first during long gaming sessions on the Ryzen 9 8940HX?

The Ryzen 9 8940HX hits its 5.3 GHz turbo ceiling first, then power and temperature limits throttle clocks to protect the 16-core CPU.

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