ASUS ROG Strix G18 - Core Ultra 9 290HX, RTX 5070, 16GB DDR5, 1TB
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ASUS ROG Strix G18 - Core Ultra 9 290HX, RTX 5070, 16GB DDR5, 1TB

In stock SKU G815LP-U91610G0WR
R 55 999,00

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  • Free courier delivery over R2 500 Anywhere in South Africa. R180 on orders under R2 500
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Full description and specifications

Eighteen inches of 2.5K at 240Hz. This is a desktop that folds, and it is the right answer for exactly one kind of buyer.

Quick Specs

  • Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, 8GB GDDR7
  • 16GB DDR5 SO-DIMM, 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD
  • 18" 2.5K (2560 x 1600) IPS-level, 240Hz, 100% DCI-P3, G-Sync
  • Windows 11 Home, 1 year ASUS warranty

Who buys an 18-inch laptop

People who want desktop screen area and desktop thermals without owning a desktop, and who accept that the machine lives on a desk. At 3.2kg plus a large power brick, this is not carried to coffee shops. In exchange you get a panel bigger than most people's external monitor, cooling with enough volume to keep the RTX 5070 near its ceiling for hours, and a full keyboard with a numeric keypad.

The 240Hz panel is the headline

2560 x 1600 at 240Hz with full DCI-P3 coverage is a serious display by any standard, laptop or not. The RTX 5070 will not hit 240fps at native resolution in demanding games - nothing portable will - but with DLSS 4 multi frame generation it gets closer than you would expect, and in competitive titles the panel is fully usable. The colour coverage also makes this a credible machine for video and photo work.

FEATURES:

  • 18" 2.5K 240Hz IPS-level display, 100% DCI-P3, G-Sync with MUX switch
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 with 8GB GDDR7 and DLSS 4 multi frame generation
  • Two DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM slots, expandable to 64GB
  • 90Wh battery, Wi-Fi 7, Thunderbolt, HDMI 2.1 FRL, RJ45 LAN
  • Per-key RGB keyboard with numeric keypad
  • 1080p IR camera for Windows Hello

SPECIFICATIONS:

  • Model: ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G815LP-U91610G0WR)
  • Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, 8GB GDDR7
  • Memory: 16GB DDR5 SO-DIMM (2 slots, to 64GB)
  • Storage: 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD
  • Display: 18" 2.5K 2560 x 1600 IPS-level anti-glare, 240Hz, 100% DCI-P3, G-Sync with MUX switch
  • Battery: 90Wh, 4-cell
  • Wireless: Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4
  • Weight: approximately 3.2kg
  • Operating system: Windows 11 Home
  • Warranty: 1 year

WHAT'S IN THE BOX:

  • ASUS ROG Strix G18 laptop
  • Power adapter
  • Documentation

Why ASUS?

ROG is one of very few brands that builds an 18-inch gaming laptop properly rather than as a marketing exercise. This one carries a 1 year ASUS South African warranty.

Key details

CategoryGaming Laptops
BrandASUS
Warranty1 Year
Questions

Before you buy

What is inside this laptop?
RTX 5070 graphics, 16GB DDR5 of memory and a 18" 2.5K 240Hz display. The full configuration, including storage and ports, is in the Specifications section above.
Can I upgrade the memory or storage later?
It varies by model - some laptops have sockets you can reach behind a service panel, others solder the memory to the board. Whatever this one supports is listed under Specifications, and opening the machine yourself can affect the warranty. Ask us before you buy an upgrade and we will confirm what will fit.
Is it in stock, and when will it ship?
Yes - this one is in stock. Order before 12:00 on a working day and it ships the same day; after that it goes out the next working day. We are open 09:00 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, so an order placed over a weekend or a public holiday ships on the next working day.
What does delivery cost, and how long does it take?
We deliver by courier anywhere in South Africa, and delivery is R180 on orders under R2 500 and free on orders of R2 500 or more. It takes 1-3 working days to Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and areas within 100km of them, and 2-4 working days to areas more than 100km from a major centre, counted from the day the order is dispatched. Need it sooner? Express delivery is 1-2 working days for R210, or R150 on orders of R2 500 or more - choose it at checkout. We do not ship outside South Africa.
Can I collect instead of having it delivered?
Yes. Collection is from 11 Voortrekker Avenue, Edenvale, Gauteng, by arrangement - message us first so we can have the order picked and waiting. We are open 09:00 to 16:30, Monday to Friday.
What warranty does it carry, and how do I claim?
The warranty period for this product is listed at the end of the Specifications section above. Claims go through us, not the manufacturer - contact us with your order number and a description of the fault and we will handle it from there. Separately from any warranty, the Consumer Protection Act gives you six months from delivery to return goods that are defective, unsafe or not fit for their intended purpose.
What if I change my mind?
You have 14 days from delivery to change your mind - longer than the seven days the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act requires. The item needs to be unused and in its original packaging, and we pay the return shipping. Refunds go back to the payment method you used, within 30 days of the return reaching us.
How can I pay?
Payments are processed by Stitch. At the last step of checkout you are taken to Stitch’s secure page to pay, and brought back here once it is done. Your card details are entered on Stitch’s secure, PCI-compliant page and never touch our systems.

Something not covered here? Read the full FAQ, or WhatsApp us on 079 491 0181.

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