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ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814PH 18" WUXGA 144Hz Ryzen 9 8940HX RTX 5050 16GB 8TB
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
| Brand | ASUS |
|---|---|
| Series | ROG Strix G18 |
| Model | G814PH-ES94 |
| Part Number | G814PH-ES94-HID4 |
| Color | Eclipse Gray |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen™ 9 8940HX |
| Screen | 18" WUXGA |
| Memory | 16GB |
| Storage | 8 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD |
| Graphics Card | NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 5050 |
| Video Memory | 8GB |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 15.71" x 11.57" x 0.91" ~ 1.21" |
| Weight | 6.61 lbs |
| CPU Type | AMD Ryzen 9 8000 Series |
| Processor Name | AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX |
| Number of Cores | 16-core (8P+8E) Processor |
| Turbo Frequency | Max Turbo Frequency 5.2 GHz |
| CPU L3 Cache | 64 MB |
| Screen Size | 18.0" |
| Touchscreen | Non-Touch Screen |
| Display Type | WUXGA |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 |
| Refresh Rate | 144Hz |
| Display Features | FHD+ 144Hz IPS-Level |
| GPU/VPU | GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU |
| Graphic Type | Dedicated Card |
| SSD | 8TB |
| HDD | No |
| Storage Spec | 8 TB (2 x 4 TB) M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD |
| Memory Speed | DDR5 5600MHz |
| Memory Spec | 2 x 8 GB |
| Memory Slot (Total) | 2 |
| Memory Slot (Available) | 0 |
| Max Memory Supported | 128GB |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E(802.11ax) (Triple band) 2*2 |
| WiFi Generation | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth® 5.3 |
| USB | 1x 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) |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL |
| Audio Ports | 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack |
| Audio | AI noise-canceling technology, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Smart Amp Technology |
| Speaker | 2-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology |
| Touchpad | Yes |
| Keyboard | Backlit Chiclet Keyboard Per-Key RGB |
| Backlit Keyboard | Backlit |
| Webcam | 1080P FHD IR Camera |
| Card Reader | None |
| Style | Thin and Light |
| Type | Gaming & Entertainment |
| Usage | Consumer |
| AC Adapter/Charger | ø6.0, 280W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 14A, 280W, Input: 100~240C AC 50/60Hz universal |
| Battery | 90WHrs, 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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