ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G815LM-IS96)
Laptop summary
ASUS ROG Strix G18 is a gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2026. It has a great Intel CPU plus a decent amount of RAM for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 5060 GPU which is mediocre well-suited for gaming. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. Quad HD resolution is okay for the 18-inch 240 Hz screen. Your 1000gb SSD storage is satisfactory but could be higher. It is quite bulky at 7.54 lbs (3.42 kg).
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ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G815LM-IS96)
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G815LM-IS96) |
|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more |
| Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more |
| 32gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more |
| GeForce RTX 5060 |
| Screen size |
| 18″ |
| Screen resolution |
| Quad HD (2560 x 1440 pixels) |
| Weight |
| 7.54 lbs (3.42 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) |
| 15.71 x 11.73 x 1.1 inches |
| (39.9 x 29.79 x 2.79 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) |
| Windows 11 Pro |
| Hard drives |
| 1000gb SSD |
| Release date |
| May 28, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price |
| $2,179.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price |
| $2,179.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G815LM-IS96)
ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G815LM-IS96) summary
ASUS ROG Strix G18 18" Gaming Laptop | Intel Ultra 9 275HX (Up to 5.4 GHz) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 | 32 GB DDR5 RAM | 1 TB SSD | 2.5K 240Hz/3ms Nebula Display | Wi-Fi 7 | Windows 11 Pro
Next-Gen Intel Core Ultra 9 + RTX 5060 Performance: The ASUS ROG Strix G18 combines the Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX (up to 5.4GHz, 36MB cache, 24 threads) with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 laptop GPU featuring 8GB GDDR7. This powerful gaming laptop delivers exceptional frame rates, hardware-accelerated ray tracing, and AI-enhanced performance via Intel AI Boost NPU. Experience smooth 1440p gaming that's future-proof for years
Stunning 18" 2.5K 240Hz Nebula Gaming Display: Dominate every match on the 18" ROG Nebula Display — a 2560x1600 WQXGA panel with 240Hz refresh rate and 3ms response time. This display delivers 500 nits of brightness, making HDR content pop and ensuring visibility in bright rooms. The 16:10 aspect ratio provides more vertical viewing area for RPGs, strategy games, and productivity apps, giving you a competitive edge with tear-free, ultra-smooth visuals
32GB DDR5 + 1TB SSD for Seamless Gaming: Equipped with 32GB of high-speed DDR5 5600MHz RAM (expandable) and a high-performance 1TB NVMe SSD, this RTX 5060 laptop handles intensive multitasking with ease. Run Discord, Spotify, Chrome with 20 tabs, and demanding games simultaneously without slowdown. The SSD delivers lightning-fast boot times and game loads — get into your favorite titles seconds faster than players on slower drives for a real competitive advantage
Military-Grade Cooling & Premium Build: ASUS ROG intelligent cooling keeps the Strix G18 running at peak performance during intense gaming sessions. The redesigned thermal system with multiple heat pipes and Arc Flow fans efficiently dissipates heat from the Intel Core Ultra 9 and RTX 5060 GPU, preventing thermal throttling. The robust chassis weighs only 7.54 lbs and measures just 0.93~1.26" thin, making this 18-inch gaming laptop portable for LAN parties and tournaments
Complete I/O + Windows 11 Pro with Copilot: The ASUS ROG Strix G18 comes fully loaded with Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with G-SYNC support, three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, HDMI 2.1 FRL, RJ45 Ethernet, and a combo audio jack. The 4-zone RGB backlit keyboard lets you personalize your setup, while Windows 11 Pro includes Copilot AI, BitLocker, and enterprise security. The 1080p FHD IR camera enables instant face-login, and the 90WHr battery charges 0-50% in 30 minutes
ASIN: B0H33RB8DP