ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815 18" 300Hz WQXGA Gaming Laptop, Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 2.7GHz, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 12GB, Windows 11 Home, Eclipse Gray

Victory, accelerated
Dominate Windows 11 Home gaming with Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU

Power up
Game with confidence thanks to Windows 11 Home and Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus. Backed up by the serious gaming muscle of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU and 32GB of DDR5 RAM, the 2026 Strix G18 has the perfect amount of power to keep you gaming at peak performance. With additional features like NVIDIA Max-Q technologies, including Advanced Optimus, NVIDIA DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation, and a 1TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD, the Strix G18 is truly a force to be reckoned with.

To the Limit
As a Strix machine, the G18 was designed from the ground up to push the limits of gaming performance. That means that we've engineered a thermal solution that gives the system room to breathe, and overclock, to its maximum potential.

Dominant force
High-performance gaming machines need high-performance processors, and Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus absolutely delivers. With 24 cores and 24 threads, this gaming and multi-tasking beast can draw up to 80W when needed, ensuring that your games always stay buttery smooth.

• 24 Cores: 16 E-cores + 8 P-cores
• 24 Threads
• Up to 80W TDP
• Up to 5.5 GHz Max Turbo Frequency

Top-tier graphics
The Strix G18 boasts NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU, ensuring that you'll get incredible framerates and visuals in all the latest games. With NVIDIA Max-Q technologies, including Advanced Optimus and Dynamic Boost, the GPU can intelligently switch between battery-saving and high-performance modes when you need it, making the Strix G18 a flagship-class gaming laptop.

Game Changer

GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptops. Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell and AI

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.

Your Ultimate Pit Stop
The 2026 Strix G18 puts upgradeability first, with easy access to memory and storage expansion. This tool-less design allows for simple access to both the RAM, SSD, and fans, and we've also brought our Q-latch system here for those SSD slots. Like an experienced pit crew, you can remove and replace your SSD and RAM in seconds, having the machine back up and running without missing a lap. A specially designed frame covers the rest of the mainboard to protect the other components, but can easily be removed with a few screws for users who want to tinker further.

Q-Latch System
M.2 SSDs are incredibly small and versatile, but the traditional mounting system involves tiny standoffs and screws that can be difficult to manipulate. ROG solved this problem with Q-Latch, a system that first debuted on our award-winning desktop motherboards. Q-Latch uses a simple, tool-less plastic hinge to securely retain your M.2 SSDs, no screwdriver required.

Storage Upgrade
Take on even the largest projects with confidence thanks to ultra-fast PCIe Gen 4 storage. Both SSD slots feature our incredibly simple and tool-less Q-latch system, no standoffs or tiny screws required. For those looking to leverage even faster storage speeds, both SSD slots are PCIe Gen 5 ready.

RAM Upgradability
The Strix G18 is upgradeable to 32+32GB of DDR5 6400MT/s RAM, offering incredible gaming and multitasking performance. The G18 is a gaming and content creation powerhouse. Go ahead keep all those tabs open.

Limitless Connectivity
We've also equipped the Strix G18 with dual Thunderbolt 5 ports, which offers the latest in high bandwidth connectivity, up to 3X compared to Thunderbolt 4. With a diverse ecosystem of devices and peripherals compatible over USB-C, including support for power delivery, high-resolution display output, and support for the latest docking stations, Thunderbolt 5 is the easiest way to turn your G18 into a true battlestation.

ROG Intelligent Cooling
The cooling solution of the 2026 Strix G18 is designed to ensure that you get the best gaming experience with your machine, every time. We've relocated all of the exhaust vents to the rear of the hinge, keeping warm air away from your mousing hand. The sides and bottom of the machine act as an air intake, creating a natural, efficient path for airflow. Air also flows through the keyboard deck, keeping your hands cooler during intense gaming sessions. When pairing an end-to-end vapor chamber with a sandwiched heatsink, Tri-Fan Technology, and Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal on both CPU and GPU, the 2026 Strix G18 achieves a lower noise level in Turbo Mode compared to the previous generation, while still offering the same calculated excellence you expect from a Strix machine.

End-to-end Vapor Chamber
We've used vapor chambers in our high-end ROG machines before, but the component inside the heart of the 2026 Strix G18 is truly special. We've designed a vapor chamber with different layers to more accurately match the layout of the motherboard, for maximum contact on the CPU and GPU. We also pushed the vapor chamber all the way to the rear of the chassis, sandwiching it between the upper and lower heatsinks to further optimize heat dissipation.

Sandwiched Heatsink
The entire rear portion of the Strix G18 is dedicated to its full-width heatsink. This sandwiched design uses all available space for the densely packed fins, giving the G18 ultra-efficient thermal performance without increasing bulk.

Tri-Fan Technology
Our cutting-edge Tri-Fan Technology directs air through precisely calculated cutouts in the chassis, sending airflow directly towards internal components to keep them cool in all conditions. A third auxiliary fan sends additional heat from the GPU and VRAM directly to the heatsinks, keeping the machine cool during long video renders or gaming sessions.

Conductonaut Extreme Liquid Metal
The Strix G18 features Thermal Grizzly's cutting-edge Conductonaut Extreme, which improves upon the already incredible heat transfer found in standard liquid metals. Compared to traditional thermal pastes, this indium- and gallium-based compound offers 17X higher conductivity, in addition to CPU and GPU temperature reductions of up to 15 degrees. Used exclusively by ROG, this material offers the highest thermal transfer available on a laptop. We also take extensive measures to ensure reliability. Not only do we plasma clean the CPU die prior to application for better adhesion, but we've also refined our application process and performed extreme stress testing and validation for longevity.

Ambient Cooling
The new rear facing exhaust and redesigned vapor chamber allowed us to bring the operating volume in Turbo Mode down from last generation.

0.1mm Ultra-Thin Fins
The Strix G18's heatsink features ultra-thin 0.1mm copper fins, providing the perfect balance between airflow and density to keep heat dissipation optimal.

CoolZone keyboard
Extended gaming sessions can heat up internal components and make the keyboard warm to the touch. The Strix G18 boasts the largest airflow cutouts we've ever added to a laptop, which allows the fans to draw in fresh air from above and through the keyboard deck. This keeps your fingers cool during marathon gaming sessions, while also improving overall system airflow.

Dust Filter
The ROG Strix G18 features a dust filter on its intake vents. Dust and fibers can collect inside the machine, trapping heat and causing degraded performance over time. A filter helps keep dust out, allowing the CPU and GPU to breathe easier for years of smooth and stable operation.

Scenario Profiles
Our Silent, Performance, and Turbo modes are just the beginning. Scenario Profiles allow your system to automatically switch between these modes based on the application you're running, alongside other vital system settings. Switch between lighting configurations automatically, disable the Windows key and touchpad during games, and automate to your heart's content. Armoury Crate makes adjustments in an instant to best fit the task at hand.

ROG Nebula HDR
Your laptop-s display is a window into new worlds, which is why we put the absolute best on our ROG Strix G18. This ROG Nebula HDR display with Mini LED technology features over 2000 dimming zones, 1600 nits of peak brightness, and beautiful colors thanks to 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 color space.

The 2026 Strix G18 has also been upgraded with a brand-new dual ACR layer, which reduces reflections and enhances contrast by 4.5X for incredibly vivid colors. When combined with our own Nebula HDR engine, this display ensures every game and movie is done true justice. And with a blazing fast refresh rate of 300Hz and full NVIDIA G-SYNC support, motion will be incredibly smooth, allowing you to see every enemy before they see you.