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Eclipse Gray 18 inch gaming laptop with thin bezels and ROG branding

ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814PH 18" WUXGA 144Hz Ryzen 9 8940HX RTX 5050 16GB DDR5 1TB NVMe gaming

SKU CH-PZF9-QHSVZ

An 18-inch WUXGA 144 Hz gaming laptop with a 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX, RTX 5050 graphics, 16 GB DDR5 and a 1 TB NVMe SSD

  • ColorEclipse Gray
  • Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
  • CPUAMD Ryzen™ 9 8940HX
  • Screen18" WUXGA
  • Memory16GB
  • Storage1 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX hits 5.2 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives high frame rates in modern titles
  • 18-inch 1920 x 1200 144 Hz IPS-level panel gives smooth visuals
  • 16 GB DDR5 5600 dual-channel memory handles multitasking without lag
  • 1 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD loads games and apps in seconds

18" WUXGA 144Hz Ryzen 9 8940HX RTX 5050 gaming

This 18-inch gaming laptop pairs a 16-core AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card carrying 8GB of GDDR7 memory. The 1920 x 1200 IPS-level display runs at 144Hz for smooth motion. Sixteen gigabytes of DDR5 5600MHz dual-channel RAM and a 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD complete the core specification. It ships with Windows 11 Pro installed.

Sustained load behaviour

HIDevolution applies Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut on the CPU and Gelid GC Extreme on the GPU during assembly. These high-conductivity interface materials lower junction temperatures under continuous heavy workloads compared with stock paste. The 16-core 32-thread processor can hold higher boost clocks for longer periods, and the RTX 5050 maintains steadier frame rates during extended gaming or rendering sessions. Benchmark validation is performed before shipment to confirm stability.

Thermals noise and power in normal use

The chassis measures 15.71" x 11.57" x 0.91" ~ 1.21" and weighs 6.61 lbs, providing internal volume for airflow. Under typical mixed-use conditions the cooling solution keeps component temperatures controlled while fan speeds remain moderate. Power draw scales with the active CPU and GPU load, and the 1TB NVMe SSD adds minimal thermal contribution. The laptop runs Windows 11 Pro with current BIOS and drivers applied during quality checks.

Highlights

  • 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX hits 5.2 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives high frame rates in modern titles
  • 18-inch 1920 x 1200 144 Hz IPS-level panel gives smooth visuals
  • 16 GB DDR5 5600 dual-channel memory handles multitasking without lag
  • 1 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD loads games and apps in seconds

Specifications

BrandASUS
SeriesROG Strix G18
ModelG814PH-ES94
Part NumberG814PH-ES94-HID1P
ColorEclipse Gray
Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
CPUAMD Ryzen™ 9 8940HX
Screen18" WUXGA
Memory16GB
Storage1 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
Graphics CardNVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 5050
Video Memory8GB
Dimensions (W x D x H)15.71" x 11.57" x 0.91" ~ 1.21"
Weight6.61 lbs
CPU TypeAMD Ryzen 9 8000 Series
Processor NameAMD Ryzen 9 8940HX
Number of Cores16-core (8P+8E) Processor
Turbo FrequencyMax Turbo Frequency 5.2 GHz
CPU L3 Cache64 MB
Screen Size18.0"
TouchscreenNon-Touch Screen
Display TypeWUXGA
Resolution1920 x 1200
Refresh Rate144Hz
Display FeaturesFHD+ 144Hz IPS-Level
GPU/VPUGeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
Graphic TypeDedicated Card
SSD1TB
HDDNo
Storage Spec1 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
Memory SpeedDDR5 5600MHz
Memory Spec2 x 8 GB
Memory Slot (Total)2
Memory Slot (Available)0
Max Memory Supported128GB
WLANWi-Fi 6E(802.11ax) (Triple band) 2*2
WiFi GenerationWi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth® 5.3
USB1x Type-C USB 4 with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery / G-SYNC (data speed up to 40Gbps), 1x Type-C USB 4 with support for DisplayPort™ / G-SYNC (data speed up to 40Gbps), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (data speed up to 10Gbps)
HDMI1x HDMI 2.1 FRL
Audio Ports3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
AudioAI noise-canceling technology, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Smart Amp Technology
Speaker2-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology
TouchpadYes
KeyboardBacklit Chiclet Keyboard Per-Key RGB
Backlit KeyboardBacklit
Webcam1080P FHD IR Camera
Card ReaderNone
StyleThin and Light
TypeGaming & Entertainment
UsageConsumer
AC Adapter/Chargerø6.0, 280W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 14A, 280W, Input: 100~240C AC 50/60Hz universal
Battery90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion

Questions about this item

How loud and hot does the ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814PH get when the Ryzen 9 8940HX and RTX 5050 run all day?

The system uses Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut on the CPU and Gelid GC Extreme on the GPU to lower temperatures under sustained load.

What else must I already own for the 18" WUXGA 144Hz panel and RTX 5050 to work out of the box?

Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed and the 16 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory plus 1 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD are fitted, so no extra parts are required.

Will my older USB-A peripherals and external 1080p monitor work with the G814PH-ES94 without adapters?

The chassis includes legacy USB-A ports and an HDMI output, letting you connect existing mice, keyboards and 1080p displays directly.

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