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ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814PH-ES94-HID20P gaming laptop

SKU CH-0TW2-G66YQ

An 18-inch WUXGA 144 Hz laptop with a Ryzen 9 8940HX 16-core processor, RTX 5050 graphics, 96 GB DDR5 memory and 16 TB NVMe storage

  • ColorEclipse Gray
  • Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
  • CPUAMD Ryzen™ 9 8940HX
  • Screen18" WUXGA
  • Memory96GB
  • Storage16 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX hits 5.2 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • 96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz dual-channel memory runs memory-hungry apps smoothly
  • 16 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe storage delivers fastest boot and load times
  • 18" WUXGA 144 Hz IPS-level display gives smooth high-refresh visuals
  • RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 powers modern graphics performance

18-inch Ryzen 9 gaming laptop

The ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814PH-ES94-HID20P pairs a 16-core AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card. It ships with 96 GB of DDR5 memory and 16 TB of PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage across two 8 TB modules. The 18.0-inch WUXGA display runs at 144 Hz with IPS-level viewing angles. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed in an Eclipse Gray chassis.

Sustained load behaviour

Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut on the CPU and Gelid GC Extreme on the GPU replace the stock thermal interface materials. This customisation targets lower junction temperatures during extended compute or gaming sessions. The 16-core processor can hold its 5.2 GHz maximum turbo frequency for longer periods when thermal headroom is preserved. Dual-channel DDR5 at 5600 MHz feeds data to all 32 threads without bottlenecks.

Thermals noise and power

The upgraded thermal compounds aim to reduce fan speed requirements under typical workloads. Lower component temperatures translate to quieter operation during daily productivity tasks. The 8 GB GDDR7 video memory on the RTX 5050 runs within its specified thermal envelope. Power draw scales with the 16-core CPU and discrete GPU combination during heavy use.

Highlights

  • 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX hits 5.2 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • 96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz dual-channel memory runs memory-hungry apps smoothly
  • 16 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe storage delivers fastest boot and load times
  • 18" WUXGA 144 Hz IPS-level display gives smooth high-refresh visuals
  • RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 powers modern graphics performance

Specifications

BrandASUS
SeriesROG Strix G18
ModelG814PH-ES94
Part NumberG814PH-ES94-HID20P
ColorEclipse Gray
Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
CPUAMD Ryzen™ 9 8940HX
Screen18" WUXGA
Memory96GB
Storage16 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
SSD16TB
HDDNo
Storage Spec16 TB (2 x 8 TB) M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
Memory SpeedDDR5 5600MHz
Memory Spec2 x 48 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 hot and loud does the Ryzen 9 8940HX and RTX 5050 run with Gelid GC Extreme and Conductonaut during all-day loads?

The CPU uses Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut liquid metal and the GPU uses Gelid GC Extreme paste, applied by the builder to lower temperatures and reduce fan noise under sustained workloads.

Which peripherals and cables must I already own to use the 18" 1920 x 1200 144Hz display and all ports on this G814PH-ES94-HID20P?

The laptop includes the 18 inch WUXGA 144Hz panel, Windows 11 Pro, and a power adapter; add an external monitor, mouse, or dock only if your workflow needs them.

Will my existing DDR5 5600 SO-DIMMs or PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe drives work alongside the installed 96 GB memory and 16 TB storage?

The system ships with 96 GB of DDR5 5600 in both slots and 16 TB across two M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe slots, leaving no free sockets for additional modules.

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