ASUS TUF A18 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen 7 260) Comparison

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Overview
Brand
ASUS
Model
TUF A18 5070
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4800MHz SO-DIMM
8GB Laptops
Storage
1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
1TB Laptops
Display
18-inch WQXGA (2560x1600) IPS, 240Hz, 16:10 aspect ratio
Operating System
Windows 11 Home
Weight
Approximately 2.6 kg (5.73 lbs)
Color
Jaeger Gray
Processor
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS
AMD Ryzen 7 Laptops
Cores
8.0
Threads
16.0
Base Clock
3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
4.7 GHz
Cache
16MB L3 cache
TDP
45W
Display
Screen Size
18 Inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 pixels
Refresh Rate
240Hz
Response Time
3ms (GTG)
Panel Type
IPS
Color Gamut
100% sRGB
Brightness
400 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:10
Additional Features
Anti-glare coating, Wide viewing angles
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
VRAM
8 GB GDDR7
TGP
Maximum 140W (configurable)
Ray Tracing
Supported
DLSS Support
Supported
Benchmark Scores
Approximate 3DMark Time Spy Score: 15,000
Additional Features
Supports NVIDIA Optimus technology
Memory
RAM Type
DDR4 SO-DIMM
RAM Speed
4800 MHz
Expandable Memory
Up to 32GB (2x16GB) via two SO-DIMM slots
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not available
RAID Support
Not supported
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Backlit RGB keyboard with gaming-specific keys
RGB Customization
Yes, per-key RGB lighting
Game Optimization
Pre-installed ASUS Armoury Crate software for performance tuning
Performance
Cooling Technology
Advanced vapor chamber cooling with dual fans
Overclocking Support
Supported via ASUS Armoury Crate
Performance Modes
Silent, Performance, Turbo modes
Benchmark Scores
See 'Graphics' section for 3DMark score
Battery
Capacity
76 Wh
Backup Time
Up to 6 hours (varies with usage)
Charging Type
Supports 100W fast charging; 30 minutes to 50%
Power Adapter
180W AC adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.2
Ports
1 x USB-C (with DisplayPort and Power Delivery), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x Ethernet (RJ45), 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
RGB backlit membrane keyboard with gaming keys
Key Travel
1.8mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes
Touchpad Features
Precision touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
Stereo speakers with DTS:X Ultra support
Audio Enhancements
DTS:X Ultra, Noise suppression
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes
Camera
Webcam
720p HD webcam
Privacy Shutter
Yes
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum lid with magnesium alloy chassis
Color Options
Jaeger Gray
RGB Lighting
Yes, keyboard backlit
Dimensions
Approximately 399 x 267 x 22 mm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Supported
Advanced Cooling
Yes, vapor chamber cooling system
Software
Pre-installed ASUS Armoury Crate, Windows 11 Home
Box Contents
Laptop
ASUS TUF A18 5070 Gaming Laptop
Power Adapter
180W AC adapter
User Manual
Included
Warranty Card
Included
Additional Accessories
Bundle with PCO Laptop Cooler
Launch Date
Release Date
September 2025
Status
Available

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