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Jaeger Gray
Windows 11 Home
AMD Ryzen 7 260 Processor 3.8GHz (24MB Cache, up to 5.1GHz, 8 cores, 16 Threads)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7 Laptop GPU, 2142 MHz at 115W (2092 MHz Boost Clock+50MHz OC, 100W + 15W Dynamic Boost)
AMD XDNA NPU up to 16 Tops
18" (45.72cm), 16:10 (1920 x 1200, WUXGA), IPS-level, Anti-glare display, sRGB:100%, Adobe: 75.35%, Refresh Rate: 144Hz, Response Time: 3ms, G-Sync, MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
16GB (2x 8GB) DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM
Max Capacity: 64GB
1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots
2x M.2 PCIe
1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
1x HDMI 2.1 FRL
2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (data speed up to 10Gbps)
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with support for DisplayPort / power delivery / G-SYNC (data speed up to 10Gbps)
1x USB 2.0 Type-A (data speed up to 480Mbps)
1x Type-C USB 4 with support for DisplayPort (data speed up to 40Gbps)
1x RJ45 LAN port
Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGB Touchpad with Copilot key
1080P FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello
Hi-Res certification (for headphone)
Dolby Atmos
AI noise-canceling technology
Built-in array microphone
2-speaker system
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) (Triple band) 2x2 + Bluetooth 5.3 Wireless Card
Rectangle Conn, 240W AC Adapter
Output: 20V DC, 12A, 240W
Input: 100-240C AC 50/60Hz universal
Yes
1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required
EPEAT Silver
ENERGY STAR
Xbox Game Pass for PC - 3 months
Secured-core PC (Level 3)
Pluton Security Processor
BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection
McAfee 30 days free trial
90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion
Required, included
Lithium ion
Non-universal
1
China
15.71 x 11.14 x 0.74-1.05" (39.9 x 28.3 x 1.89-2.67cm)
5.73 lbs (2.6kg)
197105964914
Performance - Serious gaming
As the first 18-inch laptop in the TUF Gaming family, the A18 boasts some seriously impressive specs, giving you access to the very best of gaming on Windows 11 Home. Featuring an AMD Ryzen 7 260. processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU, the A18 can easily play the latest games or keep your workflow on schedule.
Next-Generation Power
Get ready for game-changing performance with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU inside our 2025 TUF Gaming A18. Sporting cutting-edge technologies like DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation and Ray Tracing, the A18 delivers incredible experiences in the latest and most graphically intense games.
Game Changer - GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptops
Supreme Speed. Superior Visuals.
DLSS 4 massively increases performance and improves image quality for top games using the power of AI.
Game-Winning Responsiveness
NVIDIA Reflex 2 with Frame Warp gives you the ultimate responsiveness, enhancing target acquisition, reaction time, and aim precision.
True-to-Life Graphics
Experience cinematic quality visuals at unprecedented speed with full ray tracing and breakthrough neural rendering technologies.
Robust Performance
Equipped with a AMD Ryzen 7 260 processor boasting 8 cores and 16 threads, the TUF Gaming A18 is a gaming monster. Whether you're gaming, streaming, or anything in between, the A18 has all of the horsepower you need to stay on top of the leaderboard.
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Expand your Power
The TUF Gaming A18 features 1TB of PCIe Gen 4 storage, plenty even for gamers with the largest libraries. With a total 16GB of high-speed DDR5 memory, everything from basic multi-tasking to demanding games will run smoothly. Best of all, both the storage and memory are fully accessible and upgradeable, giving you flexibility for the future.
All-new Design
The very first 18-inch laptop in the TUF Gaming family, the A18 is packed with killer features that take full advantage of that extra space. Featuring a 16:10 aspect ratio WUXGA resolution display, a full keyboard with a built-in numpad, an extra-large trackpad, and a 90Wh battery, the TUF Gaming A18 is the perfect mobile battlestation, all in one package.
A 180 Degree hinge design allows you to find the perfect angle no matter how you use the A18.
An aluminum lid adorned with a subtle TUF Gaming logo keeps you under the radar when you're out on the town.
A large rear exhaust vent keeps airflow optimal and frees up both the left and right sides of the machine for I/O port connectivity.
With the TUF Gaming A18 coming in at just 18.9mm at its thinnest point, it can easily slip into your bag without taking up too much space.
Durability - Military Grade Toughness
In order to earn the TUF Gaming name, these laptops must successfully survive a rigorous battery of MIL-STD-810H tests. Test devices are exposed to drops, vibration, humidity, and extreme temperatures to ensure reliability. Dependable even in the harshest conditions, the A18 is more than capable of withstanding the accidental bumps and knocks of everyday life.
Cooling - Keep Your Cool
Powerful components require powerful cooling, so we've equipped the TUF Gaming A18 with a whole suite of technology to keep it running at peak performance. A full-width heatsink spans the entire rear of the machine, supplied with air from the 2nd Gen Arc Flow Fans inspired by aircraft engines. Combined with integrated dust filters and a complex network of heatpipes, the A18 will never lose its cool.
2nd Gen Arc Flow Fans
Full-Width Heatsink
Large Exhaust vents
38dB Performance mode
Up to 44.6 Degree F (7 Degree C) cooler Keyboard and Touchpad Surface Temperature
2nd Gen Arc Flow Fans
We've added small bends at the end of each of the 84 primary blades that improve both motor efficiency and turbulence. The fans also now feature a dual-impeller design, with a smaller set of 42 fan blades inside that allow more air to be sucked through with each rotation, similar to a jet turbine. These fans consume 16% less power while increasing airflow by 11%, enabling the high-performance components inside to run their very best.
Up to 16% Motor efficiency
84+42 Blades
Inward Airflow 2.0
The Arc Flow fan shrouds have small cutouts designed to channel small amounts of air into the chassis and over the mainboard, keeping surface-mounted components cooler during extended gaming sessions.
Full-Width Heatsink
The TUF Gaming A18 has a large full-width heatsink that spans the entire length of the laptop. The extra surface area allows ample room to transfer hot air out of the system, while also keeping the sides of the machine cool when you're using a mouse or other peripherals.
89% Heatsink-to-body ratio
0.1mm Ultra-Thin Copper Fins
Thermal energy is dissipated by heatsink, each lined with ultra-thin copper fins as slim as 0.1 mm. Higher density fins allow.
Ambient Cooling
Enjoy truly silent cooling under light workloads with 0db Ambient Cooling technology. In the Silent operating mode, the cooling system switches off all its fans during light tasks to dissipate heat passively. This lets you concentrate on your work and immerse yourself in movies with less distraction. If CPU or GPU temperatures increase, the fans automatically switch on again.
Display - Never Miss A Moment
The true highlight of the TUF Gaming A18 is its incredible 18-inch, WUXGA resolution, 144Hz display. NVIDIA G-SYNC synchronizes the display's refresh rate with the GPU's output to reduce lag, minimize stuttering, and eliminate visual tearing for ultra-smooth and lifelike gameplay. The WUXGA panel hits 100% of the DCI-P3 color space, reproducing colors exactly as the creator intended. On an 18-inch laptop chassis, this resolution packs an incredible pixel density, ensuring your videos and games are as immersive as possible without sacrificing portability.
Control - The World At Your Fingertips
Arm yourself with a desktop-style keyboard optimized for gaming. Uniform RGB backlighting lets you brilliantly express your own unique style, while highlighted WASD accents give you a visual shortcut to key movement commands, with select models offering a new smoked look. Overstroke technology triggers higher in each keystroke for faster responsiveness and effortless control.
In true TUF form, each key is durable enough to withstand over 20 million presses for superb long-term reliability and precision. The TUF Gaming A18 sports a mylar touchpad, enabling smooth scrolling with quiet clicks. The touchpad also has a report rate of 240Hz, giving the system more information on what you're scrolling for and reducing accidental mis clicks.
1.7mm Travel
A desktop-like keyboard with a key travel distance of 1.7mm paired with a large touchpad provides a comfortable and satisfying experience.
Full-Size Arrow Keys
Arm yourself with a desktop-style keyboard optimized for gaming.
1080P IR Camera
A FHD IR camera with Windows Hello support to capture you exactly as you are, also allowing you to quickly and securely unlock your machine with just a smile.
Larger Touchpad
Larger touchpad with a report rate of 240Hz and up to 17% of latency improvement.
Connectivity - Safe Port In A Storm
No matter your setup, the TUF Gaming A18 will keep you connected. A dedicated HDMI 2.1 port is supplemented by dual USB Type-C with DisplayPort support, as well as the power and versatility of USB 4. Fast and reliable Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) ensures that you'll be able to get online and be productive wherever compatible connections are available, or you can wire up directly with gigabit Ethernet on-board. For added signal stability at long ranges, the A18 also employs TAS technology, giving you more freedom to work and play away from your router.
Portability - Staying Power
When you need to game or work on the go, the 2025 TUF Gaming A18 has more than enough juice to get the job done. A large 90Wh battery allows you to work away from the wall for longer, and USB Type-C charging allows you charging flexibility if you left the power supply at home. 50% in 30 min Fast-charging technology.
Audio - Hear It All
Two speakers powered by Dolby Atmos ensure a high-fidelity soundstage. Hi-Res Audio delivers music the way the artist intended over headphones. Two-way AI Noise Cancelation keeps incoming and outgoing communications clear of background noise, letting you focus on the action.
Dolby Atmos
Richer audio draws you more deeply into gameplay and media. Virtual 5.1.2-channel surround sound powered by Dolby Atmos enhances spatial immersion with more nuanced, layered sound effects that you can optimize with specially tuned preset modes for movies and games.
AI Noise Cancellation
Our advanced Two-Way AI Noise cancellation technology runs on the CPU, which frees up the GPU to hit higher framerates. It works with any input device and also with downstream connections, letting you remove noise from both your own mic input and from incoming feeds.