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ROG Strix G18 (2026)

CTO
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 290HX · 24C
Memory32 GB DDR5-5600
Storage1 TB NVMe PCIe 4.0
GraphicsNVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti Laptop · 12 GB GDDR7
NPU13 TOPS
Display18″ 2.5K
OSWindows 11 Home
Battery90 Wh
Weight7.0 lb

Specifications 22

Processor
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 290HX Plus 2.7 GHz (36 MB Cache, up to 5.5 GHz, 24 cores, 24 Threads)
Intel AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS
Threads
24
Memory & storage
Memory
32 GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM - Max Capacity: 64 GB Support dual channel memory
- Max Capacity: 64 GB Support dual channel memory
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 Ti Laptop GPU ROG Boost: 1565 MHz* at 140 W (1515 MHz Boost Clock+50 MHz OC, 115 W+25W Dynamic Boost) 12 GB GDDR7
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU ROG Boost: 1610 MHz (1560 MHz Boost Clock+50 MHz OC, 100 W+15W Dynamic Boost) 8 GB GDDR7
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU ROG Boost: 1475 MHz (1425 MHz Boost Clock+50 MHz OC, 100 W+15W Dynamic Boost) 12 GB GDDR7
Display
Display
18-inch 2.5K (2560 x 1600, WQXGA) 16:10 aspect ratio IPS-level Anti-glare display - DCI-P3: 100% - Refresh Rate: 300 Hz Default refresh rate is 240 Hz in Standard, Eco, and Optimized GPU mode. To enable 300 Hz, open Armoury Crate and set the GPU mode to Ultimate. Pantone Validated
18-inch 2.5K (2560 x 1600, WQXGA) 16:10 aspect ratio IPS-level Anti-glare display - DCI-P3: 100% - Refresh Rate: 300 Hz Default refresh rate is 240 Hz in Standard, Eco, and Optimized GPU mode. To enable 300 Hz, open Armoury Crate and set the GPU mode to Ultimate. - Response Time: 3ms Pantone Validated
Panel type
IPS Level
Keyboard & Touchpad
Backlit Chiclet Keyboard Per-Key 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.
Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 4-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 7(802.11be) (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 DDR5 SO-DIMM slots 2x M.2 PCIe
Camera & audio
Camera
1080P FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello
Audio
Smart Amp Technology Hi-Res certification (for headphone) Dolby Atmos AI noise-canceling technology Built-in array microphone 2-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology
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.
Physical & build
Weight
3.20 Kg (7.05 lbs)
Dimensions
39.9 × 29.8 × 2.35 ~ 3.20 cm (15.71" x 11.73" x 0.93" ~ 1.26")
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
More details
NPU
Intel AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS
AURA SYNC
Yes
Device Lighting
Aura Sync Light Bar
Microsoft Office
1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required.

I/O Ports 6

  • 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
  • 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (data speed up to 10Gbps)
  • 2x Thunderbolt 5 with support for DisplayPort / power delivery / G-SYNC
  • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support DisplayPort / power delivery / G-SYNC
  • 1x Thunderbolt 4 support DisplayPort / power delivery
  • 1x RJ45 LAN port

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