ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2026)
The 18-inch G18 is a large laptop for desk-based gaming and creative work. This version combines Mini LED, 16 GB graphics memory and two Thunderbolt 5 ports. Its 3.2 kg chassis and 380 W adapter matter for daily travel. Other G815 configurations use IPS displays and different ports.
G815LW-SA331X · RTX 5080 Laptop, 64 GB / 2 TB
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2026 |
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| CPU cores | 24 cores / 24 threads |
| CPU frequency | 2.7 GHz; up to 5.5 GHz |
| CPU cache | 36 MB |
| NPU | Intel AI Boost; up to 13 TOPS |
| Graphics | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU; distinct from the desktop RTX 5080 |
| Graphics memory | 16 GB GDDR7 |
| GPU power limit | 150 W + conditional 25 W Dynamic Boost; up to 175 W |
| GPU clock | ROG Boost 1550 MHz; 1500 MHz + 50 MHz OC |
| Display | 18-inch Mini LED; 2560 × 1600, 16:10 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz; G-SYNC |
| Color and surface | Claimed 100% DCI-P3; anti-glare, low-reflection AGLR |
| GPU switching | MUX switch and NVIDIA Advanced Optimus |
| RAM | 64 GB: 2 × 32 GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM |
| Memory slots | 2 SO-DIMM slots; both occupied; up to 64 GB |
| Storage | 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD |
| SSD slots | 2 M.2 PCIe slots in total, including used slots |
| USB-A | 3 × USB 3.2 Gen 2, 10 Gbit/s |
| USB-C | 2 × Thunderbolt 5; DisplayPort, Power Delivery, G-SYNC |
| Video output | HDMI 2.1 FRL |
| Wired networking | 2.5 Gbit/s Ethernet |
| Wireless networking | Tri-band 2 × 2 Wi-Fi 7; Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Camera | 1080p IR; Windows Hello |
| Audio | Two speakers, Dolby Atmos; 3.5 mm combo jack |
| Keyboard | Per-key RGB, numeric keypad |
| Battery | 90 Wh; 4-cell lithium-ion |
| Power adapter | 380 W; 20 V / 19 A |
| Dimensions | 399 × 298 × 23.5–32 mm |
| Weight | 3.20 kg |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro |
From the manufacturer
ASUS emphasizes cooling capacity, its high-power laptop GPU and RAM/SSD access. ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2026)
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