ASUS
ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814PH-ES94-HID24 gaming laptop
An 18 inch WUXGA 144Hz laptop with a 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX, RTX 5050 graphics, 128 GB DDR5 and 8 TB NVMe storage
- ColorEclipse Gray
- Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
- CPUAMD Ryzen™ 9 8940HX
- Screen18" WUXGA
- Memory128GB
- Storage8 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
- 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX hits 5.2 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
- RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives modern games at high settings
- 128 GB DDR5 5600 MHz dual-channel memory handles multitasking with ease
- 8 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD stores massive libraries and loads fast
- 18-inch 1920 x 1200 144 Hz IPS-level display gives smooth, detailed visuals
ROG Strix G18 18-inch Gaming Laptop
This 18-inch gaming laptop combines an AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card. It is built for users who need high frame rates and fast multitasking on a large display. The system ships with Windows 11 Home and a 144Hz IPS-level panel.
128 GB DDR5 Memory and 8 TB NVMe Storage
The 128 GB of DDR5 5600MHz memory runs in dual channel, giving ample headroom for heavy multitasking and memory-hungry applications. The 8 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD array provides vast space for games and projects, while the GPU's 8 GB GDDR7 handles modern textures at 1920 x 1200 resolution.
Liquid Metal CPU and Gelid GC Extreme GPU Paste
HIDevolution applies Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut on the CPU and Gelid GC Extreme on the GPU to lower core temperatures under load. The 16-core 32-thread Ryzen 9 8940HX reaches a 5.2 GHz max turbo frequency within this thermal envelope. Fan noise stays controlled during typical gaming sessions.
Highlights
- 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX hits 5.2 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
- RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives modern games at high settings
- 128 GB DDR5 5600 MHz dual-channel memory handles multitasking with ease
- 8 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD stores massive libraries and loads fast
- 18-inch 1920 x 1200 144 Hz IPS-level display gives smooth, detailed visuals
Specifications
| Brand | ASUS |
|---|---|
| Series | ROG Strix G18 |
| Model | G814PH-ES94 |
| Part Number | G814PH-ES94-HID24 |
| Color | Eclipse Gray |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen™ 9 8940HX |
| Screen | 18" WUXGA |
| Memory | 128GB |
| 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 |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 |
| 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 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
Will the 18 inch 144Hz display fit my desk and bag?
The chassis measures 15.71 by 11.57 inches and is 0.91 to 1.21 inches thick. It weighs 6.61 lbs, so check your bag’s laptop compartment dimensions and weight limit before buying.
Can the 128 GB DDR5 memory and 8 TB NVMe storage be upgraded later?
The laptop ships with two 64 GB DDR5 5600 modules filling both slots and two 4 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe drives occupying both M.2 slots. Further upgrades would require replacing existing modules or drives.
Does the Ryzen 9 8940HX and RTX 5050 combination need special cooling for long sessions?
The builder applies Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut on the CPU and Gelid GC Extreme on the GPU, a liquid-metal and high-conductivity paste combo designed to keep temperatures lower under sustained 16-core 32-thread and 8 GB GDDR7 graphics loads.
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