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Eclipse Gray 18-inch gaming laptop, slim rectangular profile, matte finish, ROG branding on lid

ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814PH-ES94-HID23 18" 144Hz Ryzen 9 8940HX RTX 5050 128GB 4TB

SKU CH-XS8Y-VSR1E

An 18-inch 144 Hz gaming laptop with a 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX, RTX 5050 graphics, 128 GB DDR5 and a 4 TB NVMe SSD

  • ColorEclipse Gray
  • Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
  • CPUAMD Ryzen™ 9 8940HX
  • Screen18" WUXGA
  • Memory128GB
  • Storage4 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX hits 5.2 GHz for heavy workloads
  • 128 GB DDR5 5600 MHz dual-channel memory handles large datasets
  • 4 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage loads games and projects fast
  • RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives 144 Hz WUXGA panel
  • Liquid-metal CPU and Gelid GC Extreme GPU paste lower thermals

18-inch WUXGA 144Hz gaming laptop

The ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814PH-ES94-HID23 is an 18-inch gaming laptop built around an AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX 16-core processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card with 8 GB GDDR7 memory. It ships with 128 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory in a dual-channel configuration and 4 TB of PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD storage across two 2 TB drives. Windows 11 Home comes pre-installed for immediate use.

Thermal Grizzly and Gelid TIM upgrades

HIDevolution applies Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut on the CPU and Gelid GC Extreme on the GPU to lower operating temperatures under load. The liquid metal and high-performance paste combination improves heat transfer from the 16-core 5.2 GHz boost processor and the RTX 5050, helping the cooling system sustain performance with reduced fan noise during extended sessions.

Factory validation and upgrade coverage

Every unit undergoes a full quality check that includes BIOS and driver updates, burn-in stress testing for temperature stability, benchmark verification, keyboard and touchpad validation, port functionality checks, display inspection and physical chassis review. The authorised build-to-order process ensures the 128 GB memory and 4 TB storage upgrades remain covered under the original ASUS warranty.

Highlights

  • 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX hits 5.2 GHz for heavy workloads
  • 128 GB DDR5 5600 MHz dual-channel memory handles large datasets
  • 4 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage loads games and projects fast
  • RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives 144 Hz WUXGA panel
  • Liquid-metal CPU and Gelid GC Extreme GPU paste lower thermals

Specifications

BrandASUS
SeriesROG Strix G18
ModelG814PH-ES94
Part NumberG814PH-ES94-HID23
ColorEclipse Gray
Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
CPUAMD Ryzen™ 9 8940HX
Screen18" WUXGA
Memory128GB
Storage4 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
Color Gamut100% DCI-P3
Display FeaturesFHD+ 144Hz IPS-Level
GPU/VPUGeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
Graphic TypeDedicated Card
SSD4TB
HDDNo
Storage Spec4 TB (2 x 2 TB) M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
Memory SpeedDDR5 5600MHz
Memory Spec2 x 64 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 is the Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut applied to the Ryzen 9 8940HX, and what step is often missed?

The liquid metal is pre-applied between the CPU die and heat spreader during the build-to-order process; the step users miss is skipping the burn-in stress test that verifies even spread before first boot.

What maintenance will the Gelid GC Extreme on the RTX 5050 GPU require over time?

The high-conductivity paste is rated for multi-year stability; no re-paste is expected unless the heatsink is removed for a hardware upgrade.

At what point does the 144 Hz WUXGA panel become the bottleneck during sustained gaming loads?

The 144 Hz refresh ceiling is reached before the RTX 5050 8 GB GDDR7 saturates, so frame-rate caps appear first in competitive titles.

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