ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814 review – as Powerful as the G834 but Costs Less
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 refresh rate. Keep in mind that ASUS mentions a 1200p 165Hz panel on the laptop’s official page. The well-known per-key RGB keyboard and the glass touchpad are still a capable combo for usage. Despite its lower price, this notebook still offers premium gaming features like MUX switch, G-SYNC, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, and Dolby Atmos-powered speakers.
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Contents
Specs, Drivers, What’s in the box
ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814, 2024) - Specs
- HDD/SSD
- up to 16000GB SSD
- M.2 Slot
- 2x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo
- RAM
- up to 96GB
- OS
- Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 Home, Windows 10 Pro, No OS, DOS, Windows 11
- Battery
- 90Wh, 4-cell, 90, 90Wh
- 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
- optional
- Web camera
- HD
- Backlit keyboard
- optional
- Microphone
- Array Microphone with AI Noise Cancelling
- Speakers
- 2x Stereo Speakers, Smart Amp, Dolby Atmos
- Optical drive
- Security Lock slot
All ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814, 2024) configurations
Drivers
All drivers and utilities for this notebook can be found here: https://rog.asus.com/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2024/helpdesk_download/
What’s in the box?
Just like many other top-tier ASUS devices, the laptop itself is placed into a smaller box, which is fitted in a much bigger package.
The box contains paperwork and a 280W or 330W (for RTX 4080-based laptops) adapter. Depending on your region, you can get optional accessories such as a ROG backpack, ROG Impact Gaming Mouse, and a 100W Type-C travel adapter.
Design and construction
The ROG Strix G18 G814 looks nearly identical to the G834 model. The most notable differences are the non-translucent sides, rear panels, and upper part of the base as well as the missing LED stripe on the back. The machine can be found in Eclipse Gray or Volt Green color options. Expectedly, the dimensions remain hefty – 3.0 kg weight and a 23.1 – 30.8 mm profile.
You can open the solid metal lid with one hand thanks to the stable and well-tuned hinges. The plastic base is rigid for the most part. We tried to push it down hard. The result is a slight flex below the Arrows and the status LEDs on the hinge cover. That’s not a problem since you’ll not spot this during normal work or gaming.
The device features impressively thin top and side bezels, with a slightly thicker bottom bezel. A 720p Web camera is integrated into a small “hump” at the top.
You can fine-tune the keyboard backlight thanks to the Armoury Crate software.
This device doesn’t feature an extreme amount of illumination but the light bar in front is still on board.
A look at the main body and we can spot the comfortable full-sized per-key RGB keyboard with a NumPad and nice big Arrows. The five dedicated hotkeys on top are for quick access to volume control and ASUS software. Overall, the board is pretty good. It has big keycaps which are quiet on the press. The key travel and the feedback correspond to the high expectations.
The glass-covered touchpad could be bigger. This seems to be its only con. The pad is smooth and accurate.
When flip the laptop, you’ll see almost the same design as the G834 model except for the missing white-painted section on the right. In short – tons of super grippy small feet and vents alongside two speaker cutouts.
The device is designed with large vents on the back and sides for optimal heat dissipation. Cooling heatsinks are positioned near these vents to prevent heat buildup and avoid recirculation.
Ports
On the left side, there is a power connector, 2.5G LAN, HDMI 2.1 FRL, a 40 Gbps Thunderbolt 4 port with DisplayPort extra, a 10 Gbps USB Type-C 3.2 (Gen. 2) port that supports DisplayPort, charging (20V / 5A) + G-SYNC, and an Audio combo jack. The right side has a pair of 10 Gbps USB Type-A 3.2 (Gen. 2) ports.
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Display and Sound Quality, Get our Profiles
| ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814 | NE180QDM-NZ4 (BOE0G64) |
| Diagonal | 18.0 inches (45.7 cm) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| Max Refresh Rate | 240 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 |
| Pixel Density | 168 PPI |
| ‘Retina’ Distance | Greater than or equal to 52 cm |
Viewing Angles
Viewing angles are good. We take photos from different angles to evaluate the quality.
Also, a video with locked focus and exposure.
Color Coverage
The whole “sail-shaped” map below (Fig. 1) consists of all the colors we can see, while the black crooked line shows all the colors from real-world scenes and nature around us.
Then, we’ve drawn some of the most important and interesting color spaces, compared to the colors the panel of ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814 can show:
Standard/For Web: sRGB – widely used color space for most consumer devices, ideal for Web design and development
For Print: AdobeRGB – used in professional photo editing, graphic design, and print
For Photographers/Video Editors: DCI-P3 – used in high-end film production, post-production, and digital cinema
Premium HDR: Rec.2020 – the widest consumer ITU color standard, covering a massive 75.8% of the visible spectrum, a benchmark for premium HDR content
ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814: the yellow dashed triangle (– – – – – –) represents the range of colors this monitor can display.
In our tests, we calculated the total color coverage of the monitor at 100% of the sRGB color gamut and 99% of the DCI-P3 color gamut.
(Fig.1) ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814 covers 99% of the DCI-P3 gamut
Brightness and Contrast
The maximum brightness in SDR mode is 524 cd/m² in the center of the screen and 510 cd/m² averaged across the surface with a maximum deviation of 6%.
The Correlated Color Temperature (CCT) on a white screen at maximum brightness is 6380K.
The contrast ratio is 1340:1.
Uniformity: Luminance, Contrast, and Color Deviation
The figure below shows the results from our uniformity test across different sections of the screen. It’s measured at 183 nits (Windows slider = 54%) — a brightness level we consider typical for standard working conditions.
DeltaE values below 4.0 are acceptable for regular users. For those working with colors, screens with DeltaE values no higher than 2.0 are recommended.
Color Accuracy
Let’s check the difference between real colors and those you’ll see on the ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814. We measure that distance in DeltaE – the higher the number, the more different they look.
Values below 4.0 are acceptable for regular users, while values below 2.0 are suitable for color-sensitive work. A value below 1.0 means the difference is indistinguishable to the naked eye.
For the next graph, we’ve selected 24 common colors, including dark/light skin, blue sky, green grass, etc.
Before our calibration of the ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814, the Average color accuracy was 1.6 dE (Fig. 2), and with our Design and Gaming profile, it lowered to 0.8 dE (Fig. 3).
(Fig. 2) ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814 in its factory condition
(Fig. 3) ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814 with our display profile
Comparison in the Display P3 color space.
Here’s an illustration of what the Design and Gaming profile aims to deliver:
Left: No Profile | Drag the slider to see the difference | Right: Design & Gaming Profile
Visibility in dark scenes
Have you ever watched a movie with dark scenes where you could barely see anything? This often happens because many display panels struggle to differentiate the darkest nuances, making them appear the same.
The next figure illustrates how well the display reproduces these dark nuances. The left side of the image shows the display with stock settings, and the right side shows it with our Design and Gaming profile activated.
On the horizontal axis are the grayscale levels, and on the vertical axis – the corresponding display brightness.
You can also check how your display handles the darkest nuances but keep in mind that this also depends on the settings of your current display and the surrounding light conditions.
Response time (Gaming capabilities)
We test the reaction time of the pixels with the usual “black-to-white” and “white-to-black” method from 10% to 90% and vice versa.
We recorded Fall Time + Rise Time = 11.9 ms. Short pixel response time is a prerequisite for a smooth picture in dynamic scenes.
After that, we test the reaction time of the pixels with the usual “Gray-to-Gray” method from 50% White to 80% White and vice versa between 10% and 90% of the amplitude.
Health Impact: PWM (Screen flickering)
Some use PWM to regulate their brightness, which means that instead of reducing the light intensity, they pulse or flicker. Our brain merges the image, so it appears darker, but this strains both it and our vision, especially when the frequency of the pulses is low. You can read more about that in our dedicated article on PWM.
In the graph below, you see the intensity of light at different brightness levels—on the vertical axis is the brightness of the emitted light, and on the horizontal axis—time.
The light from the backlight of the ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814 display is not pulse-width modulated, providing visual comfort in the discussed aspect.
Health Impact: Blue light emissions
Installing our Health-Guard profile not only eliminates harmful PWM when the laptop uses it to control brightness but also reduces harmful Blue Light emissions while keeping the colors of the screen perceptually accurate.
If you’re not familiar with the Blue light, the TL;DR version is – emissions that negatively affect your eyes, skin, and your whole body. You can find more information about that in our dedicated article on Blue Light.
Health Impact: Screen Reflectance
Glossy-coated displays can cause eye fatigue in high ambient light conditions due to reflections. We measure the level of screen reflection with the display turned off, at a 60° angle.
The reflectance of the ROG Strix G18 G814’s screen is 53.3 GU.
High Gloss: >70 GU
Medium Gloss: 30 – 70 GU
Low Gloss: <30 GU
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Office Work
Office Work should be used mostly by users who spend most of the time looking at pieces of text, tables or just surfing. This profile aims to deliver better distinctness and clarity by keeping a flat gamma curve (2.20), native color temperature and perceptually accurate colors.
Design and Gaming
This profile is aimed at designers who work with colors professionally, and for games and movies as well. Design and Gaming takes display panels to their limits, making them as accurate as possible in the sRGB IEC61966-2-1 standard for Web and HDTV, at white point D65.
Health-Guard
Health-Guard eliminates the harmful Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM) and reduces the negative Blue Light which affects our eyes and body. Since it’s custom tailored for every panel, it manages to keep the colors perceptually accurate. Health-Guard simulates paper so the pressure on the eyes is greatly reduced.
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Sound
The speakers of the ROG Strix G18 G814 produce high-quality sound. Its low, mid, and high tones are clear without any significant deviations.
Performance: CPU, GPU, Storage
All benchmarks and tests were conducted with the “Turbo” profile activated in the Armoury Crate app. Also, the “Ultimate” mode (dGPU-only) is turned on and the AC fan mode is set to “Turbo”. The “Best performance” preset is applied in the Windows “Power & Battery” menu.
CPU options
The 24-core Intel Core i9-14900HX is the only CPU option for this ASUS device.
Single-core performance ensures smooth operation and responsiveness in operating systems, providing a better user experience.
Results are from the Geekbench 6 Single-Core test (higher is better)
Multi-core performance is essential for handling complex and demanding tasks, such as Video editing, CAD, and Scientific simulations.
Results are from the Geekbench 6 Multi-Core test (higher is better)
Here, we evaluate the CPU's performance using a real-world 3D rendering task, assessing its ability to handle complex computations and rendering workloads efficiently.
Results are from the Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core test (higher is better)
GPU options
Three GPU options are available for this ROG series – GeForce RTX 4060 and RTX 4070 with 140W TGPs and a 175W RTX 4080.
Our machine has an RTX 4070.
The results are from 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics). Higher is better.
The results are from 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Unlimited. Higher is better.
ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814, 2024) GPU variants
Here you can see an approximate comparison between the GPUs that can be found in the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814, 2024) models on the market. This way you can decide for yourself which ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814, 2024) model is the best bang for your buck.
Note: The chart shows the cheapest different GPU configurations so you should check what the other specifications of these laptops are by clicking on the laptop’s name / GPU.
The results are from 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics). Higher is better.
Results are from the 3DMark: Fire Strike (Graphics) benchmark (higher the score, the better)
Results are from the 3DMark: Wild Life (Graphics) benchmark (higher the score, the better)
Results are from the Unigine Superposition benchmark (higher the score, the better)
Gaming tests
| Metro Exodus | Full HD, Low (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Extreme (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average FPS | 227 fps | 107 fps | 51 fps |
| Borderlands 3 | Full HD, V.Low (Check settings) | Full HD, Medium (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Badass (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average FPS | 248 fps | 198 fps | 145 fps | 115 fps |
| Far Cry 6 | Full HD, Low (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Ultra (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average FPS | 192 fps | 142 fps | 122 fps |
| Gears 5 | Full HD, Low (Check settings) | Full HD, Medium (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Ultra (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average FPS | 279 fps | 199 fps | 171 fps | 148 fps |
Storage performance
Our notebook has a 1TB WD PC SN560 SDDPNQE-1T00-1102. The NVMe speeds are decent but not impressive. Despite that, it reaches 78°C during benchmarking.
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Temperatures and comfort, Battery Life
Max CPU load
In this test we use 100% on the CPU cores, monitoring their frequencies and chip temperature. The first column shows a computer’s reaction to a short load (2-10 seconds), the second column simulates a serious task (between 15 and 30 seconds), and the third column is a good indicator of how good the laptop is for long loads such as video rendering.
Average P-core frequency; Average E-core frequency; CPU temp.; Package Power
| Intel Core i9-14900HX (55W Base Power) | 0:02 – 0:10 sec | 0:15 – 0:30 sec | 10:00 – 15:00 min |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814 | 3.79 GHz @ 3.16 GHz @ 74°C @ 175W | 3.65 GHz @ 3.08 GHz @ 85°C @ 165W | 3.37 GHz @ 2.76 GHz @ 86°C @ 135W |
| ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834, 2024) | 3.71 GHz @ 3.06 GHz @ 77°C @ 175W | 3.61 GHz @ 3.01 GHz @ 88°C @ 169W | 3.34 GHz @ 2.74 GHz @ 87°C @ 141W |
| ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634, 2024) | 3.82 GHz @ 3.13 GHz @ 81°C @ 175W | 3.64 GHz @ 2.98 GHz @ 87°C @ 169W | 3.38 GHz @ 2.75 GHz @ 86°C @ 141W |
| Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16-72) | 3.56 GHz @ 2.91 GHz @ 76°C @ 157W | 3.55 GHz @ 2.90 GHz @ 86°C @ 157W | 3.56 GHz @ 2.95 GHz @ 86°C @ 140W |
| Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 (16″) | 3.57 GHz @ 2.96 GHz @ 77°C @ 157W | 3.42 GHz @ 2.86 GHz @ 88°C @ 145W | 3.06 GHz @ 2.55 GHz @ 83°C @ 115W |
| Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16-72) | 3.34 GHz @ 2.76 GHz @ 69°C @ 144W | 3.40 GHz @ 2.86 GHz @ 76°C @ 143W | 3.19 GHz @ 2.69 GHz @ 84°C @ 113W |
| Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (16″, Gen 9) | 3.70 GHz @ 3.02 GHz @ 74°C @ 178W | 3.70 GHz @ 3.04 GHz @ 81°C @ 175W | 3.35 GHz @ 2.72 GHz @ 84°C @ 140W |
| Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 (PHN18-71) “Turbo” preset | 3.55 GHz @ 2.91 GHz @ 68°C @ 156W | 3.51 GHz @ 2.91 GHz @ 80°C @ 157W | 3.09 GHz @ 2.56 GHz @ 87°C @ 115W |
| Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18-72) “Turbo” preset | 3.56 GHz @ 3.07 GHz @ 80°C @ 157W | 3.55 GHz @ 3.00 GHz @ 90°C @ 157W | 3.32 GHz @ 2.81 GHz @ 86°C @ 136W |
| Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18-72) “Performance” preset | 3.22 GHz @ 3.04 GHz @ 76°C @ 157W | 3.17 GHz @ 3.02 GHz @ 88°C @ 157W | 2.59 GHz @ 2.47 GHz @ 81°C @ 95W |
The cooling of the ROG Strix G18 G814 seems the same compared to its more premium G834 and G634 siblings. That’s why the clocks of the Core i9-14900HX are also similar (ergo, high). That’s great news because the G814 model costs less but its CPU performance is still up high-end.
Real-life gaming
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 | GPU frequency/ Core temp (after 2 min) | GPU frequency/ Core temp (after 30 min) |
|---|---|---|
| ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814 “Turbo” preset | 2550 MHz @ 74°C @ 132W | 2550 MHz @ 75°C @ 132W |
| ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814 “Performance” preset | 2384 MHz @ 73°C @ 119W | 2377 MHz @ 75°C @ 119W |
| ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GA605 | 2277 MHz @ 79°C @ 105W | 2258 MHz @ 82°C @ 105W |
| ASUS ProArt P16 (H7606) | 2284 MHz @ 74°C @ 105W | 2270 MHz @ 76°C @ 105W |
| HP OMEN Transcend 16 (16-u0000) | 2490 MHz @ 83°C @ 130W | 2280 MHz @ 83°C @ 109W |
| Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 (PHN14-51) | 2595 MHz @ 79°C @ 124W | 2514 MHz @ 84°C @ 124W |
| Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 (PTN16-51) | 2383 MHz @ 73°C @ 110W | 2363 MHz @ 78°C @ 110W |
| Acer Nitro 16 (AN16-42) | 2640 MHz @ 70°C @ 125W | 2640 MHz @ 72°C @ 125W |
| Alienware m16 R2 | 2440 MHz @ 78°C @ 120W | 2427 MHz @ 84°C @ 119W |
| MSI Stealth 14 AI Studio A1V | 2048 MHz @ 78°C @ 90W | 1981 MHz @ 85°C @ 89W |
| Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16-72) | 2535 MHz @ 80°C @ 139W | 2503 MHz @ 86°C @ 139W |
| MSI Sword 16 HX B14V | 2373 MHz @ 73°C @ 115W | 2372 MHz @ 73°C @ 115W |
| MSI Sword 17 HX B14V | 2395 MHz @ 73°C @ 114W | 2388 MHz @ 75°C @ 114W |
| Alienware m18 R2 | 2550 MHz @ 68°C @ 132W | 2550 MHz @ 72°C @ 133W |
| Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (16″, Gen 9) | 2580 MHz @ 81°C @ 130W | 2580 MHz @ 86°C @ 132W |
| Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 (PHN18-71) | 2610 MHz @ 77°C @ 131W | 2610 MHz @ 82°C @ 134W |
| Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (16″, Gen 9) | 2535 MHz @ 74°C @ 129W | 2535 MHz @ 75°C @ 130W |
| Acer Nitro 17 (AN17-41) “Turbo” preset | 2535 MHz @ 66°C @ 121W | 2535 MHz @ 67°C @ 122W |
| Acer Nitro 17 (AN17-41) “Performance” preset | 2475 MHz @ 72°C @ 123W | 2475 MHz @ 73°C @ 123W |
You can expect a 132W power limit in “Turbo” and 120W in “Performance” mode. That’s more than enough for adequate FPS in games.
Comfort during full load
The Armoury Crate software gives you plenty of controls for auto or manual power tuning. You can set a custom fan curve and apply different video card modes as dGPU-only thanks to the MUX switch.
Even in “Turbo” or “Performance” mode, the fans are turned off if the CPU temperature is below 49°C.
“Turbo” fans off
“Performance” fans off
“Turbo” fans onThe fans can be manually adjusted to their maximum speed of around 6000 / 6500 / 8200 RPM. While this is noisy, we’ve encountered even louder systems.
The “Performance” preset offers a respectable clock speed of 2.80 GHz on P cores and 2.40 GHz on E cores, exceeding Intel’s base frequencies for this chip. The less aggressive fan profile of this mode (3600 – 4900 RPM) compared to “Turbo” (4800 – 6900 RPM) is a benefit for those who prefer quieter operation.
Max CPU Load “Turbo”
Max CPU Load “Performance”The noise levels between full CPU loads and gaming are comparable.
Gaming “Turbo”
Gaming “Performance”During maximum system stress, the keyboard barely gets any warm. The hotspot is in the middle section of the top row of keys reaching just 41°C. The rest of the board is even cooler. We measured just 37°C on the display bottom bezel.
The two palm rest zones seem stone cold.
Battery
Now, we conduct the battery tests with the Windows Best Power Efficiency setting turned on, screen brightness adjusted to 180 nits and all other programs turned off except for the one we are testing the notebook with. This laptop’s 90Wh battery lasts for 8 hours of videos. A good result considering the 1600p display and the powerful internals. To achieve that, you have to apply the “Performance” mode in the MyASUS app and the “Energy Saver” preset in the Windows “Power & Battery” menu.
The “Operating Mode DC” is set to “Windows” preset.
Brightness: 180 nits; Display Mode: SDR
Time to Full Discharge: Higher is Better
Disassembly, Upgrade options, and Maintenance
In order to open this huge gaming laptop, you have to undo 11 Philips-head screws. The captive one in the bottom right corner lifts the panel and you can start prying the front from there. Of course, pop the plate above the LED strap, don’t try to pry the slash itself. Lift the front and part of the sides where the strap ends. Then, insert a thin plastic tool in between the plate and the end of the LED slash to create a gap. Pry the sides and the back.
The inside of the bottom plate houses numerous plastic elements to enhance the internal structural support alongside dust filters for the fans and the speakers.
This device is equipped with a 90Wh battery which is secured to the motherboard with four screws.
The connector is hidden underneath the lower third fan which is fixed to the base with two screws. Undo them to gain access to the connector. Slide to the right the plastic shroud that covers the battery connector and raise it upwards to unplug it from the motherboard. For this process, you can use a plastic tool and lift the connector on the sides.
We can see that the bottom fan also cools the chipset. Now, you can safely remove the battery. It has enough juice for 8 hours of videos.
The left SSD slot, the preinstalled NVMe, and the RAM zone are covered with heat shields.
According to ASUS, the two SODIMMs fit up to 32GB of DDR5-5600MHz RAM in dual-channel mode. However, since the CPU can support up to 192GB, this laptop likely wouldn’t have issues running a larger amount of memory than the official manufacturer’s specified limit. Just like the more premium G834 sibling, the device in front of us lacks thermal pads for the memory modules. We found a small thermal pad below the preinstalled SSD. A laptop in this price class deserves at least a bit bigger pads for its storage options.
There are two M.2 slots compatible with 2280 Gen 4 SSDs. RAID 0 is also supported.
Again, the Wi-Fi card is positioned in front of the left NVMe slot. If you install an SSD there, it’ll almost fully cover the wireless card which could lead to connection problems.
The huge cooling comprises three fans and four heat pipes which are shared between the CPU and the GPU. There is one more long pipe for each chip. The U-shaped pipe cools the graphics cards’ voltage regulators and VRAM chips. We can also spot three big heat sinks on top and two on the sides. A sizable metal plate is placed on top of the GPU while the CPU relies on a smaller heat spreader. Here, liquid metal is applied on the CPU die only. The RTX 4080-based machines boast this kind of thermal interface on the GPU as well.
Verdict
For a high-performance laptop without the crazy-high price tag, the ROG Strix G18 G814 is a great alternative to the more expensive G834. The G814 sibling has the same potent cooling which leads to high CPU clocks of 3.37 GHz / 2.76 GHz for the P and E cores during max processor stress. Our laptop has an RTX 4070 that can maintain a 132W TGP alongside a 2550 MHz core clock. Yep, that’s a good result. Still, the much more powerful 12GB RTX 4080 is also available as an option.
The upgradability is adequate – two SODIMMs and a pair of Gen 4 slots for 2280 NVMe drives. The manufacturer claims that this device is compatible with up to 32GB of DDR5-5600MHz RAM while the G834 model offers (officially) 64GB with the same memory speed.
The 1600p display (NE180QDM-NZ4 (BOE0G64)) is a perfect choice for work, gaming, content creation, etc. It’s a PWM-free screen with a 240Hz refresh rate, 100% sRGB and 99% DCI-P3 coverage, and 524 nits of max brightness in SDR mode. The color accuracy becomes even better with our “Design and Gaming” profile, reaching an average dE result of 0.8 which is a nice improvement compared to the base 1.6 result.
The comfort during gaming is good. The fan noise is normal for such a laptop and the keyboard feels just slightly warm. The ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814 is a better bang for the buck than the G834 iteration. It costs less but offers great performance, a full set of gaming features including an HDR G-SYNC capable panel, a comfortable keyboard, a rich port selection, and powerful hardware
You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/asus-rog-strix-g18-g814-2024/
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
Author: Nikolay Palaozov
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