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ASUS TUF Gaming A18 (2025)

CTO
MPN90NR0NL1-M000C0
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 9 8940HX · 16C/32T
Memory16 GB DDR5-5600
Storage1 TB NVMe PCIe 4.0
GraphicsNVIDIA RTX 5070 Laptop · 8 GB GDDR7
NPU16 TOPS
Display18″ FHD+
OSWindows 11 Home
Battery90 Wh
Weight6.0 lb

Specifications 23

Processor
Processor
AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX Processor 2.4 GHz (80 MB Cache, up to 5.3 GHz, 16 cores, 32 Threads)
AMD Ryzen 7 260 Processor 3.8 GHz (24 MB Cache, up to 5.1 GHz, 8 cores, 16 Threads)
AMD XDNA NPU up to 16 TOPS
Threads
32
Memory & storage
Memory
16 GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM, the memory speed of the systems vary by CPU SPEC, The memory speed of the systems vary by CPU SPEC, - Max Capacity:64 GB
8 GB DDR5-5200 -SO-DIMM x 2, The memory speed of the systems vary by CPU SPEC, - Max Capacity:64 GB
8 GB DDR5-5200 -SO-DIMM x 2, The memory speed of the systems vary by CPU SPEC, - Max Capacity:64GB
16 GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM, the memory speed of the systems vary by CPU SPEC x 2, The memory speed of the systems vary by CPU SPEC, - Max Capacity:64 GB
Storage
1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD, Please contact ASUS for more information on compatible SSDs.
Graphics
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, 1595 MHz* at 115 W (1545 MHz Boost Clock+50 MHz OC, 100 W + 15 W Dynamic Boost), 8 GB GDDR7,
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU, 1737 MHz* at 115 W (1687 MHz Boost Clock+50 MHz OC, 100 W + 15 W Dynamic Boost), 8 GB GDDR7
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU, 2142 MHz* at 115 W (2092 MHz Boost Clock+50 MHz OC, 100 W + 15 W Dynamic Boost), 8 GB GDDR7
Display
Display
18-inch, FHD+ 16:10 (1920 x 1200, WUXGA), IPS-level, Anti-glare(AG) display, - sRGB:100%, NTSC:72.00%, - Adobe:75.35%, - Refresh Rate:144 Hz, - Response Time:3ms, G-Sync, MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
18-inch, 2.5K (2560 x 1600, WQXGA) 16:10 aspect ratio, IPS-level, Anti-glare and low-reflection(AGLR) display, - DCI-P3:100%, - Refresh Rate:240 Hz, - Response Time:3ms, G-Sync, MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Panel type
IPS Level
Keyboard & Touchpad
Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGB, Touchpad, With 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.
Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGB with Num-key, Touchpad, With 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.
Connectivity
Networking
Wi-Fi 6E(802.11ax) (Triple band) 2*2 Wireless Card, Bluetooth 5.4 (The features and supported version may vary depending on OS support and driver availability.)
Expansion Slots
2x M.2 PCIe 2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots
Camera & audio
Camera
1080P FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello
Audio
Support Microsoft Cortana near field/far field (Microsoft service suspended in spring of 2023.) Hi-Res certification (for headphone) Dolby Atmos AI noise-canceling technology, Built-in array microphone, 2-speaker system
Power & battery
Battery
90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion
Power Supply
Rectangle Conn, 280 W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 14A, 280 W, Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz universal, *Whether a charger is included varies according to country, region and model.
Rectangle Conn, 240 W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 12A, 240 W, Input: 100~240C AC 50/60 Hz universal, *Whether a charger is included varies according to country, region and model.
Physical & build
Weight
2.70 Kg (5.95 lbs)
2.60 Kg (5.73 lbs)
Dimensions
39.9 × 28.3 × 1.89 ~ 2.98 cm (15.71" x 11.14" x 0.74" ~ 1.17")
39.9 × 28.3 × 1.89 ~ 2.67 cm (15.71" x 11.14" x 0.74" ~ 1.05")
Operating system & software
Operating System
Windows 11 Home
Security
Security
Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM) BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection, McAfee 30 days free trial
Secured-core PC (Level 3) Pluton Security Processor BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection, McAfee 30 days free trial
More details
NPU
AMD XDNA NPU up to 16 TOPS
AURA SYNC
Yes
Microsoft Office
1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required.
Ecolabels & Compliances
EPEAT Silver ENERGY STAR
Note
Memory spec is 5600 MHz, but Dragon range CPU limit is DDR5-5200.

I/O Ports 9

  • 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
  • 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL
  • 3x 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
  • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with support for DisplayPort / G-SYNC (data speed up to 10Gbps)
  • 1x RJ45 LAN port
  • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (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)

Configurator · 3 groups · 7 options · live

Configured total: $1,799.99 · base $1,799.99 · deltas vs as-shipped config
PC-Processor 3 options
Graphics card 2 options
Display 2 options

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