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Eclipse Gray 18 inch gaming laptop closed lid matte finish

ASUS

ASUS TUF Gaming A18 FA808UH-RS74-HID3 gaming laptop

SKU CH-AMJE-WH0B1

18-inch 144 Hz WUXGA gaming laptop with Ryzen 7 260, RTX 5050, 16 GB DDR5 and 4 TB NVMe SSD

  • Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 200 Series
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size16 GB
  • Storage drive4 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution1900 × 1200

Memory 16 GB DDR5

SSD 4 TB

Operating System Windows 11 Home

  • 18-inch 144 Hz WUXGA IPS display for smooth visuals
  • Ryzen 7 260 16-core CPU up to 5.1 GHz for fast processing
  • RTX 5050 GPU with 8 GB GDDR7 for modern gaming
  • 4 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD for rapid load times
  • 16 GB DDR5 5600 dual-channel memory for responsive multitasking

TUF Gaming A18 18-inch laptop for gamers

The ASUS TUF Gaming A18 FA808UH-RS74-HID3 is an 18-inch gaming laptop built around an AMD Ryzen 7 260 processor with 16 cores and a max turbo frequency of 5.1 GHz. It pairs that CPU with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card carrying 8 GB of GDDR7 memory. The 18.0-inch WUXGA IPS-level panel runs at 1920 x 1200 resolution and a 144 Hz refresh rate. Sixteen gigabytes of DDR5 5600 MHz dual-channel memory and a 4 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD complete the core specification.

Thermals and power with Gelid GC Extreme

HIDevolution applies Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material on both the CPU and GPU to improve heat transfer and lower operating temperatures under load. The chassis measures 15.71 x 11.14 inches and ranges from 0.74 to 1.05 inches thick, weighing 5.73 lbs. Windows 11 Home manages power states for the Ryzen 200 series processor and RTX 5050 GPU during typical gaming and productivity sessions.

Builder upgrades and quality checks

The reseller installs two 2 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe drives for the 4 TB total and fits 16 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory in dual-channel configuration. A full quality-control pass updates BIOS and drivers, runs burn-in stress tests, benchmarks, keyboard, touchpad, port and display checks, and inspects the Eclipse Gray chassis. The build carries the reseller's one-year warranty and support access.

How it compares

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

Price $1,679.99
Cheaper than about 65% 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-HID3
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 drive4 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
SSD storage4 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration4 TB (2 × 2 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

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Questions about this item

How is the Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound applied to the Ryzen 7 260 and RTX 5050, and what step do installers often miss?

The compound is pre-applied by the builder during assembly; the step often missed is removing the protective film from the cold plate before the heatsink is seated.

What maintenance or replacement will the 16 GB DDR5 5600MHz memory need later?

The SO-DIMM modules can be swapped for higher-capacity DDR5 sticks; no other user-serviceable memory maintenance is required.

What limit appears first on the 18" 144Hz WUXGA panel during sustained gaming?

The 144 Hz refresh rate caps frame delivery before the RTX 5050 8 GB GDDR7 reaches its thermal ceiling.

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