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ASUS ROG Strix G18 gaming laptop 18" WUXGA 144Hz i9-14900HX RTX 5070 32GB 2TB
An 18-inch WUXGA 144Hz gaming laptop powered by a 24-core Intel i9-14900HX, RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 graphics, 32GB DDR5 memory and a 2TB PCIe SSD
- ColorBlack
- CPU TypeIntel Core i9 14th Gen
- Processor Name2.20GHz
- Number of Cores24-core (8P+16E) Processor
- Turbo Frequency5.7 GHz
- Screen Size18.0"
- 24-core i9-14900HX up to 5.7 GHz turbo handles heavy workloads
- 18-inch WUXGA 144 Hz panel delivers smooth high-resolution visuals
- RTX 5070 8 GB GDDR7 powers modern games at high settings
- 32 GB DDR5 plus 2 TB PCIe SSD gives fast memory and ample storage
- Wi-Fi 7 and Thunderbolt 4 provide fast wireless and wired connectivity
18-inch WUXGA 144Hz gaming laptop
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is an 18-inch gaming laptop built around a 24-core Intel Core i9-14900HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 GPU with 8GB GDDR7 memory. It ships with 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a 2TB PCIe SSD running Windows 11 Pro. The 1920 x 1200 non-touch display refreshes at 144Hz.
Who this suits and who should look elsewhere
This machine suits users who want a large 18-inch screen, high core-count CPU performance and a modern GPU in a single portable chassis. Buyers needing a smaller footprint, lighter weight, touchscreen input or a higher-resolution panel should consider other models.
The spec that decides fit
The 18-inch WUXGA 144Hz display defines the form factor and visual experience; if that screen size and refresh rate match the workflow, the rest of the hardware scales around it.
Highlights
- 24-core i9-14900HX up to 5.7 GHz turbo handles heavy workloads
- 18-inch WUXGA 144 Hz panel delivers smooth high-resolution visuals
- RTX 5070 8 GB GDDR7 powers modern games at high settings
- 32 GB DDR5 plus 2 TB PCIe SSD gives fast memory and ample storage
- Wi-Fi 7 and Thunderbolt 4 provide fast wireless and wired connectivity
Specifications
| Series | Raider |
|---|---|
| Model | ROG Strix G18 |
| Color | Black |
| CPU Type | Intel Core i9 14th Gen |
| Processor Name | 2.20GHz |
| Number of Cores | 24-core (8P+16E) Processor |
| Turbo Frequency | 5.7 GHz |
| Screen Size | 18.0" |
| Touchscreen | Non-Touch Screen |
| Display Type | WUXGA |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro |
| GPU/VPU | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU |
| Video Memory | 8GB |
| SSD | 2TB PCIe SSD |
| HDD | No |
| Memory | 32GB |
| Optical Drive Type | No |
| WLAN | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | 2 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI |
| Audio Ports | 1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack |
| Audio | Integrated Sound card |
| Speaker | Internal Speakers |
| Touchpad | Yes |
| Keyboard | Yes |
| Backlit Keyboard | Backlit |
| Webcam | Yes |
| Style | Standard |
| Type | Gaming |
| Usage | Consumer |
| Package Content | Laptop, Charger |
| Weight | 7 - 7.9 lbs. |
Questions about this item
How do I install the Thunderbolt 4 dock and what step is often missed?
Connect the dock to the single Thunderbolt 4 port using a certified cable, then authorise the device in Windows security settings — the authorisation prompt is the step most people overlook.
Which component will need replacement first under heavy daily use?
The 8GB GDDR7 video memory on the RTX 5070 is soldered and cannot be upgraded; the 32GB DDR5 system memory and 2TB PCIe SSD are replaceable, so the GPU memory becomes the limiting factor.
What thermal limit appears first during sustained 144Hz gaming loads?
The i9-14900HX 24-core processor hits its 5.7GHz turbo ceiling and throttles before the RTX 5070 reaches its power limit, making CPU thermals the first bottleneck.
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