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Eclipse Gray 18 inch gaming laptop with narrow bezels and TUF branding

ASUS

ASUS TUF Gaming A18 FA808UH 18" 144Hz Ryzen 7 260 RTX 5050 16GB 1TB gaming laptop

SKU CH-ZR5Y-9FZQ2

18-inch 144 Hz WUXGA gaming laptop with 16-core Ryzen 7 260, RTX 5050 8 GB GDDR7, 16 GB DDR5 and 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

  • Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 200 Series
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size16 GB
  • Storage drive1 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution1900 × 1200
  • 18-inch WUXGA 144 Hz IPS display for smooth visuals
  • Ryzen 7 260 16-core CPU up to 5.1 GHz for fast compute
  • RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 for modern graphics
  • 16 GB DDR5 5600 dual-channel memory for responsive multitasking
  • 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD for quick boot and load times

18-inch Ryzen 7 gaming laptop

The ASUS TUF Gaming A18 FA808UH pairs an 18.0-inch WUXGA IPS-level display running at 144 Hz with an AMD Ryzen 7 260 processor. Sixteen cores reach a 5.1 GHz maximum turbo frequency while 16 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory runs in dual-channel mode. The system ships with Windows 11 Home installed.

Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound upgrade

The builder replaces the stock thermal interface material with Gelid GC Extreme on both the CPU and GPU. This change lowers operating temperatures during sustained workloads and helps the cooling solution maintain higher clock speeds for longer periods. A full quality-control pass also verifies BIOS firmware, driver versions and hardware function before dispatch.

PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe storage interface

The 1 TB M.2 SSD communicates over a PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe link, so sequential throughput is limited by that bus rather than by the drive itself. The 1920 x 1200 panel refreshes at 144 Hz, capping visible frame rates at that value regardless of GPU output. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 provides 8 GB of GDDR7 video memory for texture and frame-buffer storage.

How it compares

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Price $1,168.99
Cheaper than about 88% 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 A18
Model nameFA808UH-RS74
Part numberFA808UH-RS74-HID1
Product colorEclipse Gray
Design styleThin and Light
Product typeGaming & Entertainment
Recommended useConsumer
Processor
ProcessorAMD Ryzen™ 7 260
Processor modelAMD Ryzen 7 260
CPU cores16-core Processor
Turbo clock speed5.1 GHz
L3 cache size16 MB
Memory
Memory size16 GB
RAM type and speedDDR5 5600 MHz
Memory configuration2 × 8 GB
Total memory slots2
Free memory slots0
Maximum supported memory128 GB
Storage
Storage drive1 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
SSD storage1 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration1 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
Display
Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
Display resolution1900 × 1200
Refresh frequency144 Hz
Panel typeFHD+
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display18 in WUXGA
Display formatFHD+
Color gamut coveragesRGB:100%
Screen featuresFHD+ 144 Hz IPS-Level
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
Video RAM8 GB
GPU modelNVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 5050
Graphics typeDedicated Card
Audio & video
SoundDolby Atmos, AI noise-canceling technology, Hi-Res certification (for headphone)
Speakers2-speaker system
Web camera1080P FHD IR Camera
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E(802.11ax) (Triple band) 2 × 2
Bluetooth supportBluetooth® 5.3
Ports & slots
USB ports1x USB 2.0 Type-A, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery / G-SYNC, 1x Type-C USB 4 with support for DisplayPort™
HDMI ports1x HDMI 2.1 FRL
Audio jacks3.5 mm Combo Audio Jack
Memory card readerNone
Power
Power adapterRectangle Conn, 240 W AC Adapter, Output: 20 V DC, 12A, 240 W, Input: 100 to 240C AC 50/60 Hz universal
Battery pack90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion
Size & build
Overall dimensions15.71 in × 11.14 in × 0.74 in ~ 1.05 in
Product weight5.73 lb (2.6 kg)
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
More details
Pointing deviceYes
KeyboardBacklit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGB
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

How easy is it to add more DDR5 5600MHz memory later?

The laptop ships with 16 GB in a 2 x 8 GB dual-channel layout. Both SO-DIMM slots are occupied, so any upgrade means replacing the existing modules rather than adding to them.

Which component hits its thermal ceiling first during long gaming sessions?

The Ryzen 7 260 can boost to 5.1 GHz and the RTX 5050 runs on 8 GB GDDR7. Under sustained load the CPU typically reaches its temperature limit before the GPU, so the processor clocks back first.

What are the fan noise and surface temperatures like when the system runs all day?

HIDevolution applies Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound to both CPU and GPU during the build. This lowers peak temperatures and lets the fans spin slower, so the chassis stays cooler and quieter than a stock unit during extended use.

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