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ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814PH-ES94-HID22 gaming laptop 18" WUXGA 144Hz Ryzen 9 8940HX RTX 5050
An 18 inch WUXGA 144 Hz gaming laptop with a 16 core Ryzen 9 8940HX, RTX 5050 graphics, 128 GB DDR5 and a 2 TB NVMe SSD
- ColorEclipse Gray
- Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
- CPUAMD Ryzen™ 9 8940HX
- Screen18" WUXGA
- Memory128GB
- Storage2 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
- 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX reaches 5.2 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
- RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives modern titles at high settings
- 18-inch WUXGA 144 Hz IPS panel gives smooth, detailed visuals
- 128 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory handles multitasking and large projects
- 2 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD provides fast boot and load times
ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814PH-ES94-HID22
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814PH-ES94-HID22 is an 18 inch WUXGA gaming laptop built around a Ryzen 9 8940HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card with 8 GB GDDR7 memory. It ships with 128 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz dual channel memory and a 2 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD. The 144 Hz IPS level display targets gamers and content creators who need a large high refresh screen in a portable chassis.
Compatibility checks before ordering
Verify that your existing peripherals and docks support the laptop's available USB and video outputs before purchase. Confirm your external monitors can accept a 1920 x 1200 signal at 144 Hz over the provided connection. Ensure your bag or sleeve fits the 15.71 by 11.57 inch footprint and the 0.91 to 1.21 inch height range. Check that your power environment can supply the required AC adapter wattage for the 16 core CPU and RTX 5050 GPU combination.
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 sustained load. The upgraded thermal interface materials are intended to reduce fan speed requirements during gaming sessions. The 16 core Ryzen 9 8940HX with a 5.2 GHz max turbo frequency and the RTX 5050 will draw significant power when both are fully utilised. Expect fan noise to rise during heavy workloads but remain controlled during lighter tasks.
Highlights
- 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX reaches 5.2 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
- RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives modern titles at high settings
- 18-inch WUXGA 144 Hz IPS panel gives smooth, detailed visuals
- 128 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory handles multitasking and large projects
- 2 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD provides fast boot and load times
Specifications
| Brand | ASUS |
|---|---|
| Series | ROG Strix G18 |
| Model | G814PH-ES94 |
| Part Number | G814PH-ES94-HID22 |
| Color | Eclipse Gray |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen™ 9 8940HX |
| Screen | 18" WUXGA |
| Memory | 128GB |
| Storage | 2 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 |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Display Features | FHD+ 144Hz IPS-Level |
| GPU/VPU | GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU |
| Graphic Type | Dedicated Card |
| SSD | 2TB |
| HDD | No |
| Storage Spec | 2 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD |
| Memory Speed | DDR5 5600MHz |
| Memory Spec | 2 x 64 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
What is included in the box with the G814PH-ES94-HID22 and what must I buy separately?
The laptop ships with Windows 11 Home, the 18" WUXGA 144Hz display, Ryzen 9 8940HX, RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7, 128 GB DDR5 5600MHz in dual channel, and a 2 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD. Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut is applied on the CPU and Gelid GC Extreme on the GPU. No other accessories are included.
Which configuration of the G814PH-ES94-HID22 should I choose for memory and storage?
This part number is a single fixed configuration: 128 GB DDR5 5600MHz (2 x 64 GB) and a 2 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD. There are no alternative capacities or versions to select for this SKU.
What does the 5.2 GHz max turbo on the Ryzen 9 8940HX mean for real gaming performance?
The 16-core 32-thread processor can boost to 5.2 GHz for short bursts, giving high single-thread speed in game logic and physics while the 64 MB L3 cache keeps frame times steady in CPU-heavy titles.
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