ASUS ROG Strix G18

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Date Published: 14 Apr 2023

Intel Core i9-13980HX
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Laptop, 140W)
18.0", WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 240 Hz, IPS + G-Sync
16000GB SSD
64GB DDR5
3.00 kg (6.6 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

8.5 Portability Excellent

8.0 Display Excellent

8.9 For Work Excellent

8.5 For Gaming Excellent

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Specs

HDD/SSD
16000GB SSD

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

RAM
64GB DDR5

OS
Windows 11 Home

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), Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort

1x USB Type-C
Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort

HDMI
2.1

Card Reader

Ethernet LAN
10, 100, 1000, 2500 Mbit/s

Wi-Fi
802.11ax

Bluetooth
5.2

Audio jack
3.5mm Combo Jack

Features

Fingerprint reader

Web camera
HD

Backlit keyboard

Microphone
Array Microphone with Microsoft Cortana Support near field/Far field, AI noise-canceling technology

Speakers
2x Speakers, Smart Amp, Dolby Atmos

Optical drive

Security Lock slot

Portability

ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814, 2023)

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

Since we recently reviewed the 16-inch version of this laptop, we kind of know what to expect from this one. However, there is always room for surprises, and let's hope that the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814, 2023) can give us some of the good ones.For starters, let's talk about this notebook's appeal to gamers. The Strix series has always been one of the top choices when it comes to this segment of the market. Considering the fact that the brand also has the SCAR version to think about, it comes naturally to make the Strix G-series a bit more lackluster. However, we definitely don't observe this either with the 16-inch nor with the 18-inch model.It now features Intel's HX series of CPUs. They work at 55W base TDP, but we often see them boost well over the 100W mark. This puts a lot of[...]

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Pros

Low GPU temperatures
2x M.2 PCIe x4 Gen 4 slots, 2x DDR5 RAM SODIMM slots in dual channel, Wi-Fi 6E
Covers 98% of the sRGB color gamut and has accurate color representation (BOE NE180WUM-NY1 (BOE0B2C))
Snappy panel with quick response times (BOE NE180WUM-NY1 (BOE0B2C))
No PWM (BOE NE180WUM-NY1 (BOE0B2C))
MUX switch
Wide port selection
Great keyboard and touchpad
The keyboard remains cool after long gaming sessions
Good build quality
Decent battery life

Cons

No SD card slot
A bit chunky (normal for this screen size)

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

In 2023, most gaming laptops in the mid to high tier offer pretty similar upgrade options. Thankfully, this means that the ROG Strix G18 (G814, 2023) offers two SODIMM slots for DDR5 RAM and two M.2 PCIe x4 storage slots for Gen 4 SSDs. Take a look at how to access its internals.Check out all ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814, 2023) prices and configurations in our Specs System, or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate To open this machine, you need to undo 11 Phillips-head screws. The one in the bottom right corner is captive and lifts the edge of the panel so you [...]