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ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814PH 18" WUXGA 144Hz Ryzen 9 8940HX RTX 5050 16GB 8TB

SKU CH-TD7P-FPDN2

An 18-inch 144 Hz WUXGA gaming laptop with a 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX, RTX 5050 graphics, 16 GB DDR5 and 8 TB NVMe storage

  • ColorEclipse Gray
  • Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
  • CPUAMD Ryzen™ 9 8940HX
  • Screen18" WUXGA
  • Memory16GB
  • Storage8 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • 18-inch WUXGA 144 Hz display gives smooth, detailed visuals
  • Ryzen 9 8940HX 16-core CPU reaches 5.2 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 handles modern games at high settings
  • 8 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage loads games and apps fast
  • Gelid GC Extreme on GPU plus Conductonaut on CPU lowers temperatures under load

18-inch WUXGA gaming laptop

The ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814PH is an 18-inch gaming laptop built around a 1920 x 1200 IPS-level panel running at 144 Hz. It targets users who want a large high-refresh display in a portable chassis. The system ships with Windows 11 Home and 16 GB of DDR5 memory.

Ryzen 9 8940HX 16-core processor

The single specification that decides fit is the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, a 16-core 32-thread CPU with a 2.4 GHz base and 5.2 GHz max turbo. Its 64 MB L3 cache feeds the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 for gaming and content workloads.

Thermals, noise and power draw

HIDevolution applies Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut on the CPU and Gelid GC Extreme on the GPU to lower core temperatures under load. The liquid metal and high-conductivity paste combination reduces fan speed requirements during sustained gaming sessions. Typical power draw scales with the 16-core CPU and RTX 5050 graphics workload.

Highlights

  • 18-inch WUXGA 144 Hz display gives smooth, detailed visuals
  • Ryzen 9 8940HX 16-core CPU reaches 5.2 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 handles modern games at high settings
  • 8 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage loads games and apps fast
  • Gelid GC Extreme on GPU plus Conductonaut on CPU lowers temperatures under load

Specifications

BrandASUS
SeriesROG Strix G18
ModelG814PH-ES94
Part NumberG814PH-ES94-HID4
ColorEclipse Gray
Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
CPUAMD Ryzen™ 9 8940HX
Screen18" WUXGA
Memory16GB
Storage8 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
SSD8TB
HDDNo
Storage Spec8 TB (2 x 4 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

Will the 18.0 inch chassis fit in a standard laptop backpack?

The chassis measures 15.71 x 11.57 x 0.91 inches and weighs 6.61 lbs, so check your bag's internal dimensions for an 18 class device.

Is the 16 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory upgradeable later?

The system ships with 16 GB in a 2 x 8 GB dual channel configuration; consult the ASUS service manual for the maximum supported capacity and available slots.

Does the RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 support external displays at high refresh rates?

The GPU provides 8 GB GDDR7 video memory; external monitor support depends on the laptop's video output ports and the display's own specifications.

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