ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen $2,499	HP Victus 15 with RTX 3050 and i5 12th Gen	MSI Vector 17 HX with RTX 4080 in 2025
Overview
Brand
ASUS
Model
ROG Strix G18 (2024)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 12GB GDDR6
RTX 4080 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5-5600MHz
32GB Laptops
Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
2TB Laptops
Display
18-inch QHD (2560 x 1600), 240Hz
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro
Weight
2.9 kg or 6.39 lbs
Color
Black
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i9-14900HX
Intel Core i9 Laptops
Cores
24 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 16 Efficient Cores)
Threads
32 Threads
Base Clock
2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.4 GHz
Cache
36MB Intel Smart Cache
TDP
55W
Display
Screen Size
18 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
Refresh Rate
240Hz
Response Time
3ms
Panel Type
IPS
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3
Brightness
Up to 500 nits
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, G-Sync
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
VRAM
12GB GDDR6
Ray Tracing
Yes
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3
Additional Features
MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB
Storage
Primary Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified
RAID Support
No
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality
RGB Customization
Yes, via ROG Aura Sync
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning
Performance
Cooling Technology
ROG Intelligent Cooling with Liquid Metal and Full-width Heatsink
Overclocking Support
Yes, via ROG Armoury Crate
Performance Modes
Silent, Performance, Turbo, Manual
Benchmark Scores
Not specified
Battery
Capacity
90Wh
Backup Time
Up to 7 hours (varies with usage)
Charging Type
Fast Charging
Power Adapter
330W
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
5.3
Ports
1 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery, G-Sync), 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, G-Sync), 1 x 2.5G LAN port, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet
Key Travel
1.9mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes
Touchpad Features
Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support
Audio
Speakers
4-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology
Audio Enhancements
Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Certification, AI Noise-Canceling Technology
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack
Camera
Webcam
720p HD
Privacy Shutter
No
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Plastic
Color Options
Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, Aura Sync Light Bar and Rear Glow
Dimensions
40.5 x 29.0 x 2.36 cm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Liquid Metal and Full-width Heatsink
Software
Pre-installed ROG Armoury Crate for system control and customization
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W
User Manual
Yes
Warranty Card
Yes
Additional Accessories
32GB USB Flash Drive
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0
Status
Available

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