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Eclipse Gray 18 inch gaming laptop closed lid matte finish

ASUS

ASUS TUF Gaming A18 FA808UH-RS74-HID1P gaming laptop

SKU CH-TD81-QSWMD

An 18-inch 144 Hz WUXGA gaming laptop powered by a 16-core Ryzen 7 260 and RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7, 16 GB DDR5 5600 MHz and a 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

Memory 16 GB DDR5

SSD 1 TB

Operating System Windows 11 Pro

  • 16-core Ryzen 7 260 reaches 5.1 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • 18-inch 144 Hz WUXGA panel gives smooth visuals in fast games
  • RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives modern titles at high settings
  • 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD cuts load times for games and apps
  • Gelid GC Extreme paste lowers CPU and GPU temperatures under load

18-inch Ryzen 7 gaming laptop

The ASUS TUF Gaming A18 FA808UH-RS74-HID1P pairs an AMD Ryzen 7 260 processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card. It targets users who want an 18.0-inch WUXGA 144Hz display, 16 GB of DDR5 memory and a 1 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD in a 5.73 lb chassis running Windows 11 Pro.

Factory-applied thermal paste and validated build

HIDevolution applies Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material to the CPU and GPU before shipping. The unit then undergoes BIOS updates, burn-in stress testing, benchmark verification, keyboard and touchpad checks, port validation, display inspection and physical chassis review to reduce the chance of defects on arrival.

PCIe 4.0 x4 storage ceiling

The 1 TB M.2 SSD operates at PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe speeds, so sequential throughput is limited by that interface generation. System memory runs at DDR5 5600 MT/s in dual-channel mode; actual frequency is subject to the platform capability of the Ryzen 7 260 processor.

How it compares

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Price $1,385.99
Cheaper than about 79% 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-HID1P
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 Pro
More details
Pointing deviceYes
KeyboardBacklit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGB
Keyboard backlightBacklit

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Questions about this item

How do I verify the 144 Hz panel is active after first boot?

Open Windows Display settings and confirm the refresh rate dropdown shows 144 Hz for the 1920 x 1200 WUXGA screen; the GPU control panel will also report the RTX 5050 driving the panel at that rate.

What components ship inside the box and what must I source myself?

The laptop arrives with the 18" WUXGA 144 Hz display, Ryzen 7 260 CPU, RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7, 16 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory in dual-channel, 1 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD, Windows 11 Pro, power adapter and documentation; no extra parts are required for operation.

Which configuration choice matches the FA808UH-RS74-HID1P part number?

That part number identifies the single factory configuration: Eclipse Gray chassis, 18" FHD+ 144 Hz IPS-level screen, Ryzen 7 260 at 3.8 GHz base / 5.1 GHz boost, RTX 5050 8 GB, 16 GB DDR5, 1 TB NVMe SSD and Windows 11 Pro.

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