ASUS
ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814PH-ES94-HID3 gaming laptop
An 18-inch WUXGA 144Hz IPS-level gaming laptop with a 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX, RTX 5050 graphics, 16 GB DDR5 memory and a 4 TB PCIe NVMe SSD
- ColorEclipse Gray
- Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
- CPUAMD Ryzen™ 9 8940HX
- Screen18" WUXGA
- Memory16GB
- Storage4 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
- 18-inch 144Hz WUXGA display for smooth visuals
- Ryzen 9 8940HX 16-core CPU up to 5.2 GHz for heavy workloads
- RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 for modern gaming
- 4 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD in dual 2 TB drives for massive storage
- Dual-channel 16 GB DDR5 5600 memory for responsive multitasking
18-inch WUXGA gaming laptop
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814PH-ES94-HID3 is an 18-inch gaming laptop built around a 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX processor with a maximum turbo frequency of 5.2 GHz. It pairs that CPU with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card carrying 8 GB of GDDR7 video memory. The system runs Windows 11 Home and targets users who want a large, high-refresh display in a single portable chassis.
Thermal Grizzly and Gelid compound upgrades
HIDevolution applies Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut on the CPU and Gelid GC Extreme on the GPU as a thermal-interface-material upgrade. The change is intended to lower component temperatures under load and improve sustained performance. The build also includes a full quality check covering BIOS, drivers, stress testing, keyboard, touchpad, ports, display and chassis inspection before the unit ships.
Dual-channel DDR5 and 4 TB NVMe storage
The laptop ships with 16 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory in a 2 x 8 GB dual-channel configuration. Storage consists of two 2 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSDs for a total of 4 TB. Verify that your workflow can use the installed memory capacity and that the physical dimensions of 15.71 x 11.57 x 0.91–1.21 inches and weight of 6.61 lbs suit your intended use case.
Highlights
- 18-inch 144Hz WUXGA display for smooth visuals
- Ryzen 9 8940HX 16-core CPU up to 5.2 GHz for heavy workloads
- RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 for modern gaming
- 4 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD in dual 2 TB drives for massive storage
- Dual-channel 16 GB DDR5 5600 memory for responsive multitasking
Specifications
| Brand | ASUS |
|---|---|
| Series | ROG Strix G18 |
| Model | G814PH-ES94 |
| Part Number | G814PH-ES94-HID3 |
| Color | Eclipse Gray |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen™ 9 8940HX |
| Screen | 18" WUXGA |
| Memory | 16GB |
| Storage | 4 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 | 4TB |
| HDD | No |
| Storage Spec | 4 TB (2 x 2 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 16 GB DDR5 5600MHz memory need upgrading for heavier workloads later?
The laptop ships with 16 GB in a 2 x 8 GB dual-channel layout running at 5600MHz; additional SO-DIMM slots are not described in the specifications.
What thermal limit appears first when the Ryzen 9 8940HX and RTX 5050 run at full load for long periods?
The CPU uses Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut and the GPU uses Gelid GC Extreme, both applied by the builder to lower peak temperatures under sustained load.
How loud do the fans get and how hot does the chassis feel during all-day gaming sessions?
The custom liquid-metal and high-conductivity paste on the CPU and GPU are intended to keep system temperatures and fan speeds lower than stock configurations.
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