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Gray 18 inch gaming laptop with matte finish and RGB keyboard

ASUS

ASUS TUF A18 gaming laptop Ryzen 7 260 RTX 5060 18 144Hz 32GB 2TB

SKU CH-02F2-SK8EE

An 18-inch 144 Hz WUXGA IPS display, AMD Ryzen 7 260 eight-core processor up to 5.1 GHz, NVIDIA RTX 5060 8 GB GDDR7 graphics, 32 GB DDR5 5600 memory and a 2 TB PCIe SSD run Windows 11 Pro

  • Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 7 2000 Series
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size32 GB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1200
  • Processor modelAMD Ryzen 7 260

Storage 32GB RAM / 2TB SSD

Operating System Windows 11 Pro

  • 8-core Ryzen 7 260 reaches 5.1 GHz for responsive gaming
  • RTX 5060 with 8GB GDDR7 drives DLSS 4 and ray tracing
  • 18-inch 144 Hz IPS panel at 1920 x 1200 reduces tearing
  • 32GB DDR5 5600 and 2TB PCIe SSD load levels fast
  • Thunderbolt 4, RJ45, Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 keep you connected

18-inch 144Hz gaming laptop

The ASUS TUF A18 combines an 18.0" WUXGA IPS panel at 144 Hz with an AMD Ryzen 7 260 eight-core processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 graphics. It ships with 32GB DDR5 5600 memory and a 2TB PCIe SSD. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed.

Connectivity and expansion

Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1 and an RJ45 LAN port handle external displays and wired networking. WIFI 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 cover wireless links. The chassis measures 0.74" thin and weighs 5.73 lbs. Memory can be expanded to 64 GB.

Factory-upgraded configuration

The original box is opened and resealed to install the advertised 32GB DDR5 and 2TB PCIe SSD. A 1080p webcam, Dolby Atmos audio and per-key RGB backlighting are included. The RTX 5060 runs at 115W max TGP with 8GB GDDR7.

How it compares

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Price $1,600.99
Cheaper 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).
Refresh frequency 144 Hz
Lower than about 70% of the 2,443 comparable items (median 165 Hz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Product lineTUF Gaming
Product colorGray
Design styleStandard
Product typeGaming
Processor
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 7 2000 Series
Processor modelAMD Ryzen 7 260
CPU cores8-core Processor
Memory
Memory size32 GB
RAM type and speedDDR5 5600
Maximum supported memory64 GB
Display
Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1200
Refresh frequency144 Hz
Panel typeIPS
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display formatWUXGA
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
Video RAM8 GB
Graphics typeDedicated Card
VR readyYes
Audio & video
Sound1x Headphone/Microphone combo jack (3.5 mm)
Web camera1080p FHD
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E
LAN connection10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi802.11ax Wireless LAN
Bluetooth support5.3
Wired network1 x RJ-45
Ports & slots
HDMI ports1 x HDMI 2.1
Audio jacks1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Power
Power adapter280-watt AC Adapter
Battery pack4-cell Lithium Ion
Size & build
Product weight5–5.9 lb (2.27–2.68 kg)
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
More details
KeyboardFull size with Keyboard light
Keyboard backlightBacklit

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Questions about this item

How far can the Ryzen 7 260 push its 5.1 GHz boost before thermals throttle it?

The 8-core processor runs at 3.8 GHz base and can reach 5.1 GHz max turbo; sustained clocks depend on the laptop's cooling capacity and workload.

What fan noise and surface temperatures should I expect when the RTX 5060 runs at its 115 W TGP for hours?

The discrete GPU is rated for 115 W max TGP with 8 GB GDDR7; actual acoustics and skin temperatures vary with ambient conditions and fan-curve settings.

Which peripherals must I already own to use the Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI 2.1 ports on this TUF A18?

Thunderbolt 4 requires certified cables or docks, while HDMI 2.1 needs an Ultra High Speed HDMI cable and a compatible monitor to enable full bandwidth.

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