ASUS - ROG Strix G18 18" FHD+ 144Hz Gaming Laptop - AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 - 1TB SSD - Eclipse Gray
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ASUS - ROG Strix G18 18" FHD+ 144Hz Gaming Laptop - AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 - 1TB SSD - Eclipse Gray
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- Key Specs
- Screen Type: IPS
- Screen Size: 18 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 1920 x 1200 (Full HD+) (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- Touch Screen: false (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Refresh Rate: 144Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Brightness: 300 nits (A measure of the total light output.)
- Processor Model: AMD Ryzen 9 8000 Series (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- CPU Base Clock Frequency: 2.4 gigahertz (Actual central processing unit (CPU) speed may vary by device configuration and design. The average rate at which the processor is able to execute tasks under normal operating conditions as asserted by the manufacturer.)
- Storage Type: SSD
- Total Storage Capacity: 1000 gigabytes
- System Memory (RAM): 16 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
- Display Connector(s): 1 x HDMI 2.1, Display connection via USB port (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium-ion
- Backlit Keyboard: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the keys in low-light conditions.)
- General
- Brand: ASUS
- Model Number: G814PH-ES94
- Product Name: ROG Strix G18 18" FHD+ 144Hz Gaming Laptop - AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 - 1TB SSD
- Color: Eclipse Gray
- Year of Release: 2025
- Display
- Screen Type: IPS
- Screen Size: 18 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 1920 x 1200 (Full HD+) (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- Touch Screen: false (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Refresh Rate: 144Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Synchronization Technology: G-SYNC (NVIDIA Adaptive Sync) (Generally, these technologies allow syncing between a computer/console game's frame rate and the device's refresh rate for a smoother display without tearing.)
- Display Surface: Anti-glare
- Brightness: 300 nits (A measure of the total light output.)
- Color Gamut (Standard RGB): 100 percent
- Processor
- Processor Brand: AMD
- Processor Model: AMD Ryzen 9 8000 Series (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- Processor Model Number: 8940HX
- CPU Base Clock Frequency: 2.4 gigahertz (Actual central processing unit (CPU) speed may vary by device configuration and design. The average rate at which the processor is able to execute tasks under normal operating conditions as asserted by the manufacturer.)
- CPU Boost Clock Frequency: 5.3 gigahertz (Actual central processing unit (CPU) speed may vary by device configuration and design. The maximum rate at which the processor is able to execute tasks, typically only used for a short period of time as needed. This rate may temporarily boost the processor's performance, but may result in overheating, shutdown, or damage to equipment if sustained.)
- Number of CPU Cores: 16-core (A core, or "brain" of a CPU, allows it to receive and execute instructions. Each core can work independently or together to perform parallel operations.)
- Number of CPU Threads: 32 (Generally, the more threads, the faster and more responsive the operating system.)
- Storage
- Storage Type: SSD
- Total Storage Capacity: 1000 gigabytes
- Solid State Drive Capacity: 1000 gigabytes (The amount of data that can be stored on the device's solid state drive (SSD). SSD is a flash-based storage with faster speeds than a hard disk drive (HDD).)
- Solid State Drive Interface: PCIe 4.0 (Connects the solid state drive to the host system. PCI and SATA interfaces are the most common; PCI interfaces are typically faster, but SATA interfaces are compatible with a wider range of systems.)
- Memory
- System Memory (RAM): 16 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
- Type of Memory (RAM): DDR5 (Each type of RAM delivers a different level of speed, bandwidth, energy efficiency and performance.)
- System Memory RAM Speed: 5200 megahertz (How fast the information-storing hardware operates. The faster the RAM, the faster memory can be transferred to other system components. Ultimately, faster RAM improves operational efficiency.)
- Number Of Memory Slots: 2
- Number of Memory Sticks Included: 2
- System Memory RAM Expandable To: 64 gigabytes (Adding more random-access memory (RAM) to a computer speeds up performance and improves efficiency. Upgrades to memory are limited by the number of expansion slots for additional RAM and existing RAM installed on the device.)
- Graphics
- Graphics Type: Dedicated (Dedicated graphics uses a separate graphics card for processing video images. Because it does not use memory from the system's RAM, there is no extra burden on the CPU and graphics are processed more efficiently. Integrated graphics shares system RAM to process video images.)
- GPU Brand: NVIDIA
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
- Advanced Graphics Rendering Technique(s): DLSS 4 (Deep Learning Super Sampling), Ray tracing (Imaging technology designed to improve graphics rendering.)
- GPU Video Memory (RAM): 8 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a GPU’s, or graphics cards, short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the GPU can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, larger amounts of RAM for gaming or video editing increases performance.)
- GPU Video Memory Type (RAM): GDDR7 (Each type of RAM delivers a different level of speed, bandwidth, energy efficiency and performance.)
- Compatibility
- Operating System: Windows 11 Home (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
- Connectivity
- Display Connector(s): 1 x HDMI 2.1, Display connection via USB port (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
- Number of HDMI Outputs (Total): 1
- USB Ports: 2 x USB-C 4, 2 x USB-A 3.2 (The number and type of USB ports the product has.)
- Number of USB Ports (Total): 4
- Number of USB-C Charging Ports: 2
- Headphone Jack: true (The device features an interface that allows for the connection of headphones.)
- Wireless Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Wireless Standard: AX (The wireless networking protocol used by the device. Each iteration of the protocol is based on the 802.11 standard developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards Association. Denoted by letters following 802.11 (802.11a, 802.11ac, etc.), each version, published in alphabetical order, encompasses all previous versions.)
- Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 6E (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous versions.)
- Ethernet Card: 10/100/1000 (Also known as an Ethernet adapter, this card plugs into a computer's motherboard and enables it to access an Ethernet network. Ethernet data transmission speeds are measured in Mbps (megabits per second) and Gbps (gigabits per second). For example, a 10/100 Ethernet port transmits 10 and 100 Mbps, while a 10/100/1000 Ethernet port transmits 10 and 100 Mbps and has a maximum speed of 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps).)
- Number Of Ethernet Ports: 1
- Power
- Power Supply Maximum Wattage: 280 watts
- Battery Cells: 4-cell
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium-ion
- Expansion
- Number of M.2 Slots: 2 (This interface is most commonly used for high-speed solid state drives (SSDs), and is often used in laptops due to its small size.)
- Camera
- Front-Facing Camera: true
- Front Facing Camera Video Resolution: 1080p (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used by the camera facing the user to capture video. The higher the resolution the finer the video detail that can be seen.)
- Built-In Microphone: true
- Features
- Backlit Keyboard: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the keys in low-light conditions.)
- Windows AI: Copilot
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 0.91 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 15.71 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 11.57 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 6.61 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR Certified: true (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- EPEAT Qualified: false (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria.)
- Included
- Numeric Keypad: true
- Stylus Included: false
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year
- Other
- UPC: 197105964907
Unlock a next-level gaming experience with the ROG Strix G18. Featuring a 144Hz FHD+ display, the ROG Strix delivers smooth visuals. Powered by an AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX Mobile Processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU, enjoy seamless gaming and creative performance. With 16GB DDR5-5200 RAM, a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, and advanced ROG Intelligent Cooling, stay at the top of your game. The esports-ready keyboard, Dolby Atmos audio, and customizable RGB Aura Light Bar elevate every moment. Plus, enjoy easy upgrades and 3 months of PC Game Pass for the ultimate gaming experience.
- Intuitive Windows 11 Home: Game, create, and connect with family and friends - Windows 11 Home is the place for it all. With a fresh new feel and tools that make it easier to be efficient, it has what you need for what's next.
- Performance redefined: Experience next-level performance with Windows 11 Home, an AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX Mobile Processor, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU, powered by the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture and featuring DLSS 4 and Max-Q technologies.
- 16GB of DDR5-5200MHz high performance memory: Multitask seamlessly with 16GB of DDR5-5200MHz memory. Enjoy smooth gameplay, faster loading times, and seamless multitasking.
- Expansive 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD storage: Load games and projects instantly with PCIe Gen 4 storage, delivering up to 7,000MB/s throughput. Stay ahead with PCIe Gen 5-ready SSD slot, ensuring easy upgrades and future-proof performance.
- Dynamic display with smooth visuals: Immerse yourself in smooth visuals with 144Hz/3ms display for gaming and entertainment. Featuring a new ACR film that enhances contrast and reduces glare.
- State-of-the-art Intelligent Cooling: ROG’s advanced thermals keep your system cool, quiet and comfortable. State of the art cooling equals best in class performance, featuring tri-fan technology to the chipset delivers fast gameplay.
- Customizable RGB lightbar: Showcase your style with an RGB light bar that syncs with your keyboard and ROG peripherals. In professional settings, Stealth Mode turns off all lighting for a sleek, refined look.
- MUX switch with Advanced Optimus: A MUX Switch boosts gaming performance by 5-10% by routing frames directly from the dGPU. Advanced Optimus improves battery life by automatically switching between the iGPU and dGPU based on the task, without restarting.
- Esports-ready keyboard: Dominate the competition with N-key rollover and Overstroke technology, ensuring every command registers instantly and with pinpoint precision. Enjoy a full-sized layout, dedicated media controls, customizable hotkeys, and 4-zone RGB lighting with Aura Sync for a fully personalized experience.
- Hi-Res Audio with Dolby Atmos: Immerse yourself in rich audio with Dolby Atmos-powered quad speakers and Hi-Res Audio. Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation ensures crystal-clear calls, chats, and streams.
- 3-month of PC Game Pass included: Enjoy a free 3-month game pass and access over 100 high-quality games. With new games added regularly, there’s always something fresh to play.
Whats Included
- ASUS ROG Strix Gaming Laptop
- 280W AC Adapter
- Warranty Card and Manual
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Q: when was this model built ?
A: The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814PH) is part of the 2025 lineup, released earlier this year.
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A: This laptop model comes with a Nvidia RTX 5050 mobile GPU.
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| There were no pros for this product— | Screen Quality, Storage Speed | Overall Performance, Processor Speed, Heat Dissipation, Portability | There were no pros for this product— |
| Cons for ASUS - ROG Strix G18 18" FHD+ 144Hz Gaming Laptop - AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 - 1TB SSD - Eclipse Gray | |||
| There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— | Battery Life, Fan Noise, Weight, Keyboard Layout, Size | There were no cons for this product— |
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This laptop is excellent for gaming and speed, and it gave me the performance I wanted.
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