ASUS
ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814PH-ES94-HID9 gaming laptop
18-inch 144 Hz WUXGA gaming laptop with Ryzen 9 8940HX 16-core CPU, RTX 5050 8 GB GDDR7 graphics, 32 GB DDR5-5600 memory and 8 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage
- ColorEclipse Gray
- Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
- CPUAMD Ryzen™ 9 8940HX
- Screen18" WUXGA
- Memory32GB
- 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
- 18-inch 1920 x 1200 144 Hz IPS display gives smooth visuals
- 32 GB DDR5 5600 dual-channel memory handles multitasking with ease
- 8 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage loads games and apps in seconds
18-inch WUXGA gaming laptop
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814PH-ES94-HID9 is an 18-inch WUXGA gaming laptop built for enthusiasts who want desktop-class performance in a portable chassis. It pairs a 16-core AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 GPU carrying 8 GB of GDDR7 memory. The 144 Hz IPS-level panel delivers 1920 x 1200 resolution for fast, clear visuals.
Memory, storage and OS to verify
The system ships with 32 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory in dual-channel configuration and 8 TB of total PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe storage across two 4 TB M.2 drives. Windows 11 Home is pre-installed. Confirm that your workflow can use the installed memory capacity and that the storage layout matches your backup strategy before ordering.
Thermals, noise and power in normal use
HIDevolution applies Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut on the CPU and Gelid GC Extreme on the GPU to lower core temperatures under sustained load. The 15.71 x 11.57 x 0.91–1.21 inch chassis weighing 6.61 lbs provides room for airflow, so fan noise stays moderate during typical gaming sessions. Power draw scales with the 5.2 GHz max turbo frequency and the discrete RTX 5050 graphics.
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
- 18-inch 1920 x 1200 144 Hz IPS display gives smooth visuals
- 32 GB DDR5 5600 dual-channel memory handles multitasking with ease
- 8 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage loads games and apps in seconds
Specifications
| Brand | ASUS |
|---|---|
| Series | ROG Strix G18 |
| Model | G814PH-ES94 |
| Part Number | G814PH-ES94-HID9 |
| Color | Eclipse Gray |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen™ 9 8940HX |
| Screen | 18" WUXGA |
| Memory | 32GB |
| 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 |
| 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 16 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 comes in the box with the ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814PH-ES94-HID9 and what must be purchased separately?
The laptop ships with Windows 11 Home, 32 GB DDR5 memory, 8 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage, and the RTX 5050 GPU with 8 GB GDDR7 already installed. No extra components are required for operation.
Which version of the G814PH should I choose for maximum storage and memory?
This HID9 configuration already includes the maximum listed specification: 8 TB of storage across two 4 TB drives and 32 GB of DDR5 5600 memory in dual channel.
What does the 5.2 GHz turbo figure mean for real-world performance on the Ryzen 9 8940HX?
The 16-core processor can reach 5.2 GHz on demanding threads, giving high single-thread speed for gaming while the 8 performance and 8 efficient cores handle background tasks.
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