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Eclipse Gray 18 inch gaming laptop with RGB keyboard

ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix G18 18" 240Hz WQXGA Ryzen 9 8940HX RTX 5070 16GB DDR5 2TB PCIe SSD gaming laptop

SKU CH-1KN5-EJGX4

An 18-inch 240 Hz WQXGA gaming laptop driven by a 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX and RTX 5070 graphics with 16 GB DDR5 and a 2 TB PCIe SSD

  • ColorGray
  • CPU TypeRyzen 9 8940HX
  • Turbo Frequency5.3 GHz
  • CPU L3 Cache64MB Cache
  • Screen Size18.0"
  • TouchscreenNo
  • 18-inch WQXGA display at 240 Hz for fluid competitive play
  • Ryzen 9 8940HX with 16 cores and 64 MB cache powers heavy workloads
  • RTX 5070 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives high-frame-rate ray-traced graphics
  • 2 TB PCIe NVMe SSD loads massive game libraries in seconds
  • 90 Wh battery and WiFi 6E keep you unplugged and connected longer

18-inch 240 Hz WQXGA gaming laptop

This 18-inch laptop pairs a 240 Hz WQXGA panel with a Ryzen 9 8940HX and an RTX 5070 GPU. The 16-core processor reaches 5.3 GHz while the graphics card uses 8 GB of GDDR7 memory. Sixteen gigabytes of DDR5 SO-DIMM memory and a 2 TB PCIe NVMe SSD complete the core specification. Windows 11 Home ships pre-installed.

Who should consider this and who should not

The 240 Hz refresh rate and 2560x1600 resolution suit competitive gamers and creators who need fast motion clarity. Buyers wanting a touchscreen, a smaller chassis or a higher memory capacity out of the box should look elsewhere. The 90 Whr battery and 280 W power supply support extended sessions but the 6 lb weight limits frequent travel.

Deciding specification: 240 Hz 18-inch display

The 18-inch 240 Hz WQXGA screen is the single figure that determines fit. If your workflow or games benefit from high refresh at this diagonal and aspect ratio, the laptop matches the requirement. If you need a different panel size, refresh rate or touch input, this model will not suit.

Highlights

  • 18-inch WQXGA display at 240 Hz for fluid competitive play
  • Ryzen 9 8940HX with 16 cores and 64 MB cache powers heavy workloads
  • RTX 5070 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives high-frame-rate ray-traced graphics
  • 2 TB PCIe NVMe SSD loads massive game libraries in seconds
  • 90 Wh battery and WiFi 6E keep you unplugged and connected longer

Specifications

BrandASUS
ColorGray
CPU TypeRyzen 9 8940HX
Turbo Frequency5.3 GHz
CPU L3 Cache64MB Cache
Screen Size18.0"
TouchscreenNo
Resolution2560x1600
Refresh Rate240 Hz
Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
GPU/VPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
Graphic TypeDedicated Card
SSD2TB
HDDNo
Storage Spec2TB PCIe SSD
Memory16GB
Memory SpeedDDR5
Memory TypeSO-DIMM
Optical Drive TypeNo Optical Drive
WLAN802.11ax Wireless LAN
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4
HDMI1 x HDMI
Audio Ports1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Virtual Reality ReadyYes
KeyboardStandard
Backlit KeyboardBacklit
WebcamYes
Card ReaderNo
StyleStandard

Questions about this item

What are the exact dimensions and weight of the 18-inch chassis?

The laptop measures 15.75 inches wide by 11.75 inches deep by 1.4 inches high and weighs 6lb.

How is the DDR5 SO-DIMM memory installed and which step is commonly missed?

Remove the bottom panel, align the notch on the SO-DIMM stick with the slot key, press firmly until the side clips click, then reattach the panel before booting.

When will the 90 WHr battery typically need replacement?

The 4-cell 90 WHr battery usually holds a useful charge for two to three years of daily cycling before runtime drops enough to warrant a swap.

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