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CUTTING EDGE PERFORMANCE – Next gen Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus with 24 cores and 24 threads at up to 80W TDP
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POWERHOUSE GRAPHICS PERFORMANCE – Features a NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU with up to 115W max TGP with Dynamic Boost and a MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
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STATE-OF-THE-ART ROG INTELLIGENT COOLING – An end-to-end vapor chamber paired with a sandwiched heatsink, Tri-Fan Technology, and Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal on CPU and GPU
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FAST. BRIGHT. VIVID – 18" 2.5K ROG Nebula HDR Display with Mini LED, over 2K dimming zones, 16:10 aspect ratio, 300Hz/3ms, 100% DCI-P3, and ACR technology
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UPGRADABLE POWER WITH TOOL-FREE ACCESS – 16GB DDR5 5600 RAM and 1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD, both easily upgradable thanks to a tool-less access design
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STRIKING ROG AESTHETIC – The Strix G18’s chassis is designed with a full-surround Aura RGB light bar across the main chassis.
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French Bilingual Keyboard - English Keyboard Shown
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GAME PASS PREMIUM INCLUDED – Get a 2-months of Game Pass Premium and play over 200 games.
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3-Month Google AI Pro Subscription
Key features
Tech Specs
Shopping FAQ
Operating System
Windows 11 Home
Processor
Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 290HX Plus 2.7 GHz (36MB Cache, up to 5.5 GHz, 24 cores, 24 Threads); Intel® AI Boost NPU up to 13TOPS
Graphics
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPUROG Boost: 1610MHz (1560MHz Boost Clock+50MHz OC, 100W+15W Dynamic Boost)8GB GDDR7
Neural Processor
Intel® AI Boost NPU up to 13TOPS
Display
2.5K (2560 x 1600, WQXGA) 16:10 aspect ratioIPS-levelanti-glare displayDCI-P3: 100%Refresh Rate: 300HzDefault refresh rate is 240Hz in Standard, Eco, and Optimized GPU mode. To enable 300Hz, open Armoury Crate and set the the GPU mode to Ultimate.Response Time: 3msPantone Validated
Memory
16GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM, the memory speed of the systems vary by CPU SPECMax Capacity: 64GBSupport dual channel memory technology
Storage
1TB PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ M.2 SSDPlease contact ASUS for more information on compatible SSDs.
Expansion Slots (includes used)
2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots2x M.2 PCIe
I/O Ports
1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack1x HDMI 2.1 FRL3x 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 Thunderbolt™ 4 support DisplayPort™ / power delivery1x RJ45 LAN port
Keyboard and Touchpad
Backlit Chiclet Keyboard Per-Key RGB with Num-keyTouchpadWith Copilot key
*Copilot in Windows (in preview) is rolling out gradually within the latest update to Windows 11 in select global markets. Timing of availability varies by device and market. Learn more: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/copilot-ai-features?r=1#faq
Camera
1080P FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello
Audio
Smart Amp TechnologyHi-Res certification (for headphone)Dolby AtmosAI noise-canceling technologyBuilt-in array microphone2-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology
Network and Communication
Wi-Fi 7(802.11be) (Triple band) 2*2+Bluetooth® 5.4 Wireless Card (*Bluetooth® version may change with OS version different.)
Battery
90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion
Power Supply
Rectangle Conn, 280W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 14A, 280W, Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz universal*Whether a charger is included varies according to country, region and model. Please check with your local ASUS retailer for details.
AURA SYNC
Yes
Device Lighting
Aura Sync Light Bar
Weight
3.20 Kg (7.05 lbs)
Dimensions (W x D x H)
39.9 x 29.8 x 2.35 ~ 3.20 cm (15.71" x 11.73" x 0.93" ~ 1.26")
Microsoft Office
1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required.
Xbox Game Pass
XBOX Game Pass Premium_2 months (*Terms and exclusions apply. Offer only available in eligible markets for XBOX Game Pass Premium. Eligible markets are determined at activation. Game catalog varies by region, device, and time.)
Exclusive Subscription Offers
3-Month Google AI Pro Subscription6-Month Dropbox 500GB Subscription1-Year ASUS Secure Auto-Backup 200GB Subscription*Available in eligible markets only. Eligibility varies by region, device, and time. Terms and conditions apply. See promotion pages for details.
Security
Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM)BIOS Administrator Password and User Password ProtectionMcAfee® 30 days free trial
Tech Specs
Operating System
Windows 11 Home
Processor
Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 290HX Plus 2.7 GHz (36MB Cache, up to 5.5 GHz, 24 cores, 24 Threads); Intel® AI Boost NPU up to 13TOPS
Graphics
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPUROG Boost: 1610MHz (1560MHz Boost Clock+50MHz OC, 100W+15W Dynamic Boost)8GB GDDR7
Neural Processor
Intel® AI Boost NPU up to 13TOPS
Display
2.5K (2560 x 1600, WQXGA) 16:10 aspect ratioIPS-levelanti-glare displayDCI-P3: 100%Refresh Rate: 300HzDefault refresh rate is 240Hz in Standard, Eco, and Optimized GPU mode. To enable 300Hz, open Armoury Crate and set the the GPU mode to Ultimate.Response Time: 3msPantone Validated
Memory
16GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM, the memory speed of the systems vary by CPU SPECMax Capacity: 64GBSupport dual channel memory technology
Storage
1TB PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ M.2 SSDPlease contact ASUS for more information on compatible SSDs.
Expansion Slots (includes used)
2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots2x M.2 PCIe
I/O Ports
1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack1x HDMI 2.1 FRL3x 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 Thunderbolt™ 4 support DisplayPort™ / power delivery1x RJ45 LAN port
Keyboard and Touchpad
Backlit Chiclet Keyboard Per-Key RGB with Num-keyTouchpadWith Copilot key
*Copilot in Windows (in preview) is rolling out gradually within the latest update to Windows 11 in select global markets. Timing of availability varies by device and market. Learn more: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/copilot-ai-features?r=1#faq
Camera
1080P FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello
Audio
Smart Amp TechnologyHi-Res certification (for headphone)Dolby AtmosAI noise-canceling technologyBuilt-in array microphone2-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology
Network and Communication
Wi-Fi 7(802.11be) (Triple band) 2*2+Bluetooth® 5.4 Wireless Card (*Bluetooth® version may change with OS version different.)
Battery
90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion
Power Supply
Rectangle Conn, 280W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 14A, 280W, Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz universal*Whether a charger is included varies according to country, region and model. Please check with your local ASUS retailer for details.
AURA SYNC
Yes
Device Lighting
Aura Sync Light Bar
Weight
3.20 Kg (7.05 lbs)
Dimensions (W x D x H)
39.9 x 29.8 x 2.35 ~ 3.20 cm (15.71" x 11.73" x 0.93" ~ 1.26")
Microsoft Office
1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required.
Xbox Game Pass
XBOX Game Pass Premium_2 months (*Terms and exclusions apply. Offer only available in eligible markets for XBOX Game Pass Premium. Eligible markets are determined at activation. Game catalog varies by region, device, and time.)
Exclusive Subscription Offers
3-Month Google AI Pro Subscription6-Month Dropbox 500GB Subscription1-Year ASUS Secure Auto-Backup 200GB Subscription*Available in eligible markets only. Eligibility varies by region, device, and time. Terms and conditions apply. See promotion pages for details.
Security
Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM)BIOS Administrator Password and User Password ProtectionMcAfee® 30 days free trial