ASUS ROG Strix G18

LaptopMedia.com Laptop Specs ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814, 2024) ASUS ROG Strix G18

Date Published: 02 Oct 2024

Intel Core i9-14900HX
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Laptop, 140W)
18.0”, QHD+ (2560 x 1600), 240 Hz, IPS
4000GB SSD
64GB RAM
3.00 kg (6.6 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

8.5 Portability Excellent

8.0 Display Excellent

8.4 For Work Excellent

8.0 For Gaming Excellent

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Specs

Display
18.0”, QHD+ (2560 x 1600), 240 Hz, IPS

HDD/SSD
4000GB SSD

M.2 Slot
2x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo

RAM
64GB RAM

OS
Windows 11 Pro

Body Material
Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum

Dimensions
399 x 294 x 23.1 x 30.8 mm (15.71" x 11.57" x 0.91")

Weight
3.00 kg (6.6 lbs)

Ports and connectivity

2x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)

1x USB Type-C
3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)

1x USB Type-C
Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort

HDMI
2.1

Card Reader

Ethernet LAN
10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s

Wi-Fi
802.11ax

Bluetooth
5.3

Audio jack
3.5mm Combo Jack

Features

Fingerprint reader

Web camera
HD

Backlit keyboard

Microphone
Array Microphone with AI Noise Cancelling

Speakers
2x Stereo Speakers, Smart Amp, Dolby Atmos

Security Lock slot

Gifts
Microsoft Office Lifetime License

Portability

ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814, 2024)

15.71" x 11.57" x 0.91" Dimensions

3.00 kg (6.6 lbs) Weight

Average 18.0-inch laptop

3.58 kg (7.9 lbs) +19% Weight

Review

ASUS ROG Strix G18 in-depth review

The ROG Strix G18 G814 boasts similar hardware and cooling as the more expensive G834 model. Of course, the manufacturer has to cut corners here and there. That's why the G814 model isn't offered with a mini LED display and the most powerful GPU option here is the RTX 4080. "Big deal", if you ask us. The RTX 4080 performance isn't too far behind the RTX 4090 levels, especially if you undervolt and overclock the chip. The CPU is the same 32-thread Core i9-14900HX. The 3-fan cooling with seven heat pipes and five heatsinks seems identical to the one in the G834 version. Only the top-tier models come with preapplied Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal on both the CPU and GPU.The regular non-mini LED IPS display here still has a 1600p resolution as well as great color accuracy and 240Hz refr[...]

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Pros

2x SODIMMs + 2x 2280 Gen 4 slots
Very good overall performance
High CPU clocks and power limits during heavy stress in "Turbo" mode (3.37 GHz P-core clock + 135W)
Capable "Performance" preset that offers lower fan noise and the 2.8 GHz P-core clock + 120W GPU TGP for the RTX 4070
G-Sync + MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Rich port selection
Full sRGB and 99% DCI-P3 coverage + accurate color with our "Design and Gaming" profile (BOE0G64)
240Hz refresh rate and 1600p resolution (BOE0G64)
High max brightness of 524 nits (BOE0G64)
The Armoury crate app offers tons of customization options
Comfortable and quiet RGB backlit keyboard + accurate glass touchpad
Good battery life considering the thirsty hardware and the high-res panel (~8 hours of videos)
The fans aren't that noisy even in "Turbo mode"
Stable metal lid
Capable 3-fan cooling
Solid chassis

Cons

Hefty (23.1 - 30.8 mm / 3.00 kg)
High SSD temperatures during benchmarking
Lacks goodies such as Wi-Fi 7, Gen 5 SSD slot, cooling pad for the memory, and bigger pads for the SSDs
The battery connector is placed below the lower fan
Plastic base
The Wi-Fi card is positioned in front of the left SSD slot which is unlogical

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Opening the Device Hint: Ensure the laptop is powered off and disconnected from any power source before starting.Undo the eleven captive Phillips-head screws on the bottom of the laptop. Lift the panel using the captive screw located in the bottom right corner. Begin prying the front panel from the lifted panel. Pop the plate above the LED strap carefully, avoiding the LED slash itself. Lift the front and the parts of the sides where the strap ends. Insert a thin plastic tool between the plate and the end of the LED slash to create a gap. Pry the sides and the ba[...]