ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815JHR-S9024 Intel Core i7 16GB 1TB RTX 5050

This is ASUS's 18-inch desktop replacement, built for gamers who want a massive screen and strong performance without the flagship price tag. It pairs Intel's 14th-gen Core i7-14650HX with NVIDIA's RTX 5050 and a gorgeous 18-inch 2.5K 240Hz ROG Nebula display. The trade-off is its 3.2 kg weight and a substantial power brick—this is a laptop that lives on a desk. But if you want a big, fast panel for AAA gaming and heavy multitasking, it delivers serious performance for the money.

Platform & Performance

• Processor: Intel Core i7-14650HX (16 cores: 8 P-cores, 8 E-cores, 24 threads, up to 5.2 GHz, 30MB Cache)

• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU with 8GB GDDR7 VRAM (TGP 115W)

• Operating System: No OS (DOS)

Memory & Storage

• RAM: 16GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (dual-channel, upgradable to 64GB via 2x slots)

• Storage: 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD

• Expansion: 2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, 2x M.2 PCIe slots

Display

• Size: 18 inches

• Resolution: 2.5K (2560 x 1600, WQXGA), 16:10 aspect ratio

• Panel Type: ROG Nebula Display, IPS-level, anti-glare

• Refresh Rate: 240Hz

• Brightness: 500 nits

• Color Gamut: 100% DCI-P3, Pantone Validated

• Features: G-Sync, MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, Dolby Vision HDR support

Keyboard & Input

• Keyboard: RGB-Backlit Chiclet Keyboard with Num-key

• Touchpad: Precision touchpad

• Camera: 1080P FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello

Audio

• Speakers: 2-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology

• Audio Features: Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certification, AI noise-canceling technology, built-in array microphone

Connectivity & Ports

• Thunderbolt: 2x Thunderbolt 5 with DisplayPort / power delivery / G-SYNC

• USB-C: 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort / power delivery

• USB-A: 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A

• Video Output: 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL

• Networking: 1x RJ45 LAN port

• Audio Jack: 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack

• Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) + Bluetooth 5.3

Design & Power

• Battery: 90WHrs, 4-cell Li-ion

• Power Supply: 240W AC Adapter (varies by region)

• Weight: 3.20 kg (7.05 lbs)

• Dimensions: 39.9 x 29.8 x 3.2 cm (15.71" x 11.73" x 1.26")

• Color: Eclipse Gray

• Lighting: Aura Sync Light Bar

• Cooling: ROG intelligent cooling with full-width heatsink

In the Box

• ASUS ROG Strix G18 Laptop

• AC Adapter

• Power Cord

• Documentation