ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix 18 G814PM

A entry-level laptop for everyday users and creators, leading with 18 in.

44/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
18 inRyzen 9-7940HXRTX 506016 GB1000 GBOLED
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Why we rate it

  • Upgradeable storage
  • Backlit keyboard
  • Fingerprint reader
  • Above-average refresh rate
  • Below-average peak brightness
Score profile

Where the ASUS ROG Strix 18 G814PM wins and loses

Scored against the laptops class
DisplayPerformanceMemoryBatteryKeyboard4850407878
Display
48
Performance
50
Memory and storage
40
Battery
78
Keyboard and biometrics
78
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Display

Screen size18 "
Panel typeOLED
Resolution2560
Aspect ratio16
Refresh rate240 Hz
Peak brightness500 nits

Design and build

Weight3 kg

Performance

CPURyzen 9-7940HX
CPU cores16
CPU threads32
CPU max clock5.2 GHz
GPURTX 5060
GPU VRAM8 GB

Memory and storage

RAM16 GB
RAM typeDDR5
RAM speed5600 MHz
Storage1000 GB
Storage typeNVMe
Upgradeable storageYes

Battery

Battery capacity100

Keyboard and biometrics

Backlit keyboardYes
Fingerprint readerYes

Software

Operating systemWindows 11

Release

Announced2024

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Head to head

ASUS ROG Strix 18 G814PM vs ASUS ASUS ROG Flow Z13 GZ302EA

Highlighted cell = better in that row
DisplayPerformanceMemoryBatteryKeyboard
ASUS ROG Strix 18 G814PMASUS ROG Flow Z13 GZ302EA
 ASUSASUS ROG Strix 18 G814PMThis pageASUSASUS ROG Flow Z13 GZ302EA
Overall score44 /10045 /100Better
Size18 "13.4 "
Weight3 kg1.2 kgBetter
RAM16 GB32 GBBetter
Storage1000 GB1000 GB
CPURyzen 9-7940HXIntel Core Ultra 9 185H
GPURTX 5060RDNS 3.5
Who it's for

Is the ASUS ROG Strix 18 G814PM right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable laptop for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need top-end performance and battery, in which case a higher-tier laptop is the better call.

Power user
Heavy multitasking, creative work or gaming on the go.
okay
Everyday user
Browsing, docs, calls and media.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable machine for the basics.
excellent
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the ASUS ROG Strix 18 G814PM worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 44/100 against other laptops, a entry-level result where the class average is around 45.

What stands out on the ASUS ROG Strix 18 G814PM?

Its upgradeable storage stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 2025?

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 2025 scores 45/100 versus this one at 44/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.