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Black ASUS ROG Strix G18 gaming laptop, 18 inch FHD+ 144Hz display, backlit RGB keyboard, thick chassis with multiple ports visible

ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix G18 gaming laptop 18" FHD+ 144Hz Ryzen 9 8940HX RTX 5050 8GB 16GB 2TB

SKU CH-XCDJ-Y2RMC

An 18-inch 144Hz FHD+ gaming laptop powered by a 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX and RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7 graphics with 16GB DDR5 and a 2TB PCIe SSD

  • ColorBlack
  • CPU TypeAMD Ryzen 9
  • Processor Name2.40GHz
  • Number of Cores16-core Processor
  • Turbo Frequency5.3 GHz
  • Screen Size18.0"
  • 18-inch FHD+ 144Hz display for smooth visuals
  • Ryzen 9 8940HX 16-core processor reaches 5.3 GHz turbo
  • RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7 graphics for high frame rates
  • 2TB PCIe SSD plus 16GB DDR5 memory for fast loads
  • Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 with USB 4.0 Type-C ports

18-inch gaming laptop

The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is an 18-inch gaming laptop built around an AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX 16-core processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 GPU with 8GB GDDR7 memory. It runs Windows 11 Home and includes a licensed copy of Office 2024. The 18.0" FHD+ display delivers a 1920 x 1200 resolution at 144Hz for smooth motion in fast-paced titles.

Ports and connectivity

Two USB 4.0 Type-C ports support DisplayPort, G-SYNC and power delivery, while two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports handle legacy peripherals. An HDMI 2.1 FRL output drives external displays, and a 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 LAN port provides wired networking. Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) triple-band 2x2 and Bluetooth 5.3 handle wireless links, and a 3.5mm combo audio jack covers headsets.

Best for single-machine gamers

This configuration suits players who want a large high-refresh screen, 16-core CPU performance and 2TB of PCIe storage in one chassis. Buyers who need user-replaceable memory or a second GPU should look elsewhere, as the 16GB DDR5 is soldered and the laptop houses only the single RTX 5050 graphics module. The 6.61-pound weight and 0.91-inch thickness also make it less convenient for daily commuting.

Highlights

  • 18-inch FHD+ 144Hz display for smooth visuals
  • Ryzen 9 8940HX 16-core processor reaches 5.3 GHz turbo
  • RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7 graphics for high frame rates
  • 2TB PCIe SSD plus 16GB DDR5 memory for fast loads
  • Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 with USB 4.0 Type-C ports

Specifications

SeriesRaider
ModelROG Strix G18
ColorBlack
CPU TypeAMD Ryzen 9
Processor Name2.40GHz
Number of Cores16-core Processor
Turbo Frequency5.3 GHz
Screen Size18.0"
TouchscreenNon-Touch Screen
Display TypeFHD+
Resolution1920 x 1200
Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
GPU/VPUGeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
Video Memory8GB
SSD2TB PCIe SSD
HDDNo
Memory16GB
Optical Drive TypeNo
WLANYes
BluetoothYes
USB2
HDMI1 x HDMI
Audio Ports1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
AudioIntegrated Sound card
SpeakerInternal Speakers
TouchpadYes
KeyboardYes
Backlit KeyboardBacklit
WebcamYes
StyleStandard
TypeGaming
UsageConsumer
Package ContentLaptop, Charger
Weight6 - 6.9 lbs.

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