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Black 18-inch gaming laptop with RGB keyboard backlighting

ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix G18 gaming laptop 18" WUXGA 144Hz i9-14900HX RTX 5070 32GB 2TB

SKU CH-5E6Y-P9GJ3

An 18-inch WUXGA 144Hz gaming laptop powered by a 24-core Intel i9-14900HX, RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 graphics, 32GB DDR5 memory and a 2TB PCIe SSD

  • Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i9 14th Gen
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size32 GB
  • SSD storage2 TB PCIe SSD
  • Display resolution1920 × 1200
  • 24-core i9-14900HX up to 5.7 GHz turbo handles heavy workloads
  • 18-inch WUXGA 144 Hz panel delivers smooth high-resolution visuals
  • RTX 5070 8 GB GDDR7 powers modern games at high settings
  • 32 GB DDR5 plus 2 TB PCIe SSD gives fast memory and ample storage
  • Wi-Fi 7 and Thunderbolt 4 provide fast wireless and wired connectivity

18-inch WUXGA 144Hz gaming laptop

The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is an 18-inch gaming laptop built around a 24-core Intel Core i9-14900HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 GPU with 8GB GDDR7 memory. It ships with 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a 2TB PCIe SSD running Windows 11 Pro. The 1920 x 1200 non-touch display refreshes at 144Hz.

Who this suits and who should look elsewhere

This machine suits users who want a large 18-inch screen, high core-count CPU performance and a modern GPU in a single portable chassis. Buyers needing a smaller footprint, lighter weight, touchscreen input or a higher-resolution panel should consider other models.

The spec that decides fit

The 18-inch WUXGA 144Hz display defines the form factor and visual experience; if that screen size and refresh rate match the workflow, the rest of the hardware scales around it.

How it compares

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

Price $2,426.99
Pricier than about 68% 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
ProcessorIntel Core i9 14th Gen
Processor model2.2 GHz
CPU cores24-core (8P+16E) Processor
Turbo clock speed5.7 GHz
Memory
Memory size32 GB
Storage
SSD storage2 TB PCIe SSD
Hard driveNo
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1200
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display formatWUXGA
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 weight7–7.9 lb (3.18–3.58 kg)
In the box
Included itemsLaptop, Charger
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
More details
Pointing deviceYes
KeyboardYes
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

How do I install the Thunderbolt 4 dock and what step is often missed?

Connect the dock to the single Thunderbolt 4 port using a certified cable, then authorise the device in Windows security settings — the authorisation prompt is the step most people overlook.

Which component will need replacement first under heavy daily use?

The 8GB GDDR7 video memory on the RTX 5070 is soldered and cannot be upgraded; the 32GB DDR5 system memory and 2TB PCIe SSD are replaceable, so the GPU memory becomes the limiting factor.

What thermal limit appears first during sustained 144Hz gaming loads?

The i9-14900HX 24-core processor hits its 5.7GHz turbo ceiling and throttles before the RTX 5070 reaches its power limit, making CPU thermals the first bottleneck.

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