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Eclipse Gray 18 inch gaming laptop closed lid matte finish

ASUS

ASUS TUF Gaming A18 FA808UH 18" 144Hz Ryzen 7 260 RTX 5050 16GB 8TB gaming laptop

SKU CH-TJHE-C8HZK

An 18-inch 144 Hz WUXGA gaming laptop with a 16-core Ryzen 7 260 up to 5.1 GHz, RTX 5050 8 GB GDDR7, 16 GB DDR5 and 8 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage

  • Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 200 Series
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size16 GB
  • Storage drive8 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution1900 × 1200

Memory 16 GB DDR5

SSD 8 TB

Operating System Windows 11 Pro

  • 18" 144 Hz WUXGA IPS-level display for smooth visuals
  • AMD Ryzen 7 260 16-core processor up to 5.1 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • NVIDIA RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 for modern gaming performance
  • 8 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage in dual 4 TB drives for massive capacity
  • Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound on CPU and GPU for lower temperatures

18-inch Ryzen 7 260 RTX 5050 gaming laptop

This ASUS TUF Gaming A18 FA808UH pairs an 18.0-inch WUXGA 144Hz IPS-level panel with an AMD Ryzen 7 260 16-core processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 graphics. The 16 GB DDR5 5600MHz dual-channel memory and 8 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD support heavy multitasking and fast asset loading. It ships with Windows 11 Pro in an Eclipse Gray chassis.

Thermals and power with Gelid GC Extreme

HIDevolution applies Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material on the CPU and GPU to lower system temperatures under load. The 3.8 GHz base clock and 5.1 GHz max turbo on the 16-core processor draw power within the laptop's cooling capacity. Typical operation keeps fan noise moderate while sustaining performance across the 18-inch form factor.

Upgraded storage memory and validation

The 8 TB NVMe array uses two 4 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 drives for sequential throughput that cuts boot and level-load times. Factory-installed DDR5 5600MHz modules run in dual-channel mode at speeds subject to system capability. Each unit receives a full quality check including BIOS and driver updates, burn-in stress testing, benchmark validation, keyboard, touchpad, port, display and chassis inspection.

How it compares

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Price $2,417.99
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).
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-HID4P
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 drive8 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
SSD storage8 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration8 TB (2 × 4 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 Pro
More details
Pointing deviceYes
KeyboardBacklit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGB
Keyboard backlightBacklit

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Questions about this item

How do I add more storage to the dual 4 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD configuration?

The 8 TB total ships as two 4 TB drives occupying both M.2 slots; there is no free slot for expansion without removing an existing drive.

What thermal maintenance will the Gelid GC Extreme compound on the Ryzen 7 260 and RTX 5050 need?

The pre-applied Gelid GC Extreme is rated for multi-year use; plan to re-paste the CPU and GPU only if temperatures climb noticeably after several years.

Which component hits its limit first during extended 144 Hz gaming on the 18" WUXGA panel?

The RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 will saturate before the 16 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory or the Ryzen 7 260 at 5.1 GHz turbo.

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