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Black 18 inch gaming laptop with RGB keyboard

ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix G18 gaming laptop 18" WUXGA 144Hz i9-14900HX RTX 5070 32GB 512GB

SKU CH-08GN-24CZH

18-inch WUXGA 144Hz gaming laptop with a 24-core i9-14900HX, RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7, 32GB DDR5 and 512GB PCIe SSD

  • Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i9 14th Gen
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size32 GB
  • SSD storage512 GB PCIe SSD
  • Display resolution1920 × 1200
  • 24-core i9-14900HX reaches 5.7 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • 18-inch WUXGA 144 Hz panel shows 1920 x 1200 detail
  • RTX 5070 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives modern games
  • 32 GB DDR5 plus 512 GB PCIe SSD handle large projects
  • Thunderbolt 4 and Wi-Fi 7 give fast wired and wireless links

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. A 1920 x 1200 display running at 144Hz provides smooth motion for competitive play. The system ships with 32GB DDR5 memory and a 512GB PCIe SSD under Windows 11 Home.

Professional upgrade service and port layout

The supplier opens the original seal for engineer-led RAM or SSD upgrades before shipment, so the laptop arrives tested with a 1-year warranty on upgraded parts. Comprehensive I/O includes three USB-A 3.2 ports, one Thunderbolt 4 port, one USB-C 3.2 port, HDMI 2.1 FRL and an RJ45 Ethernet jack. A 4-zone RGB backlit keyboard and FHD IR camera are integrated.

Power, thermals and peripheral planning

The 24-core i9-14900HX reaches 5.7 GHz turbo frequencies and will demand robust cooling; verify your workspace can handle sustained high-performance thermals. The 15.71 x 11.73 x 1.26-inch chassis weighs 7.05 lbs, so confirm bag or sleeve capacity. Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth are onboard, but check that your router and accessories support the same standards for full throughput.

How it compares

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

Price $2,394.99
Pricier than about 67% 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 storage512 GB 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 Home
More details
Pointing deviceYes
KeyboardYes
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

Will the 512GB PCIe SSD be enough for a modern game library, or should I plan to add another drive?

The 512GB PCIe SSD holds the operating system and a handful of large titles. Most buyers add a second M.2 drive for a bigger library because the chassis has an open slot.

Can the 32GB of DDR5 memory be expanded later if my workloads grow?

The laptop ships with 32GB DDR5 installed. The platform supports additional memory up to the maximum capacity allowed by the chipset.

What external monitors can I drive through the HDMI 2.1 FRL and Thunderbolt 4 ports?

HDMI 2.1 FRL supports 4K at high refresh rates. Thunderbolt 4 drives up to two 4K displays or a single 8K panel. Both ports work simultaneously.

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