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ASUS TUF 18″

$1,619.99
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Laptop summary

ASUS TUF is a fine value gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 5060 video card which is passable for playing games. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has an impressive AMD CPU, but not that much RAM for its price. WUXGA resolution is impressive for the 18-inch 144 Hz IPS screen. Your 1000gb SSD storage is passable. It is quite bulky at 5.73 lbs (2.6 kg).

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ASUS TUF 18″ technical specifications

ASUS TUF 18″

2026 modelAMD CPUIPS screen

Specifications

ASUS TUF 18″
Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs.
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AMD Ryzen 7 260
Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop.
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16gb
Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs.
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GeForce RTX 5060
Screen size
18″
Screen resolution
WUXGA (1920 x 1200 pixels)
Weight
5.73 lbs (2.6 kg)
Size (length x width x height)
15.71 x 11.14 x 1.05 inches
(39.9 x 28.3 x 2.67 cm)
Operating system (OS)
Windows 11 Pro
Hard drives
1000gb SSD
Release date
July 16, 2026
Amazon.com List Price
$1,619.99
Amazon.com Lowest New Price
$1,619.99
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Price updated 9 h agoIn stock

Laptop Dimensions

ASUS TUF 18″

15.71 in
39.9 cm
11.14 in
28.3 cm
Thickness: 1.05 in (2.67 cm)
ASUS TUF 18″ viewed from another angle

ASUS TUF 18″ summary

ASUS TUF Gaming A18 AI Laptop 18" WUXGA IPS 144Hz (100% sRGB, GSYNC) AMD 8-core Ryzen 7 260 16GB RAM 1TB SSD GeForce RTX 5060 GDDR7 (Up to 572 AI Tops) RGB Backlit USB4 Win11Pro ICP Acc

High-Performance Gaming Power:​ Powered by an AMD 8-core Ryzen 7 260 Processor with a base clock of 3.8GHz, max boost up to 5.1GHz, 16MB L3 Cache, and 16 threads for smooth gameplay and demanding multitasking.

Competitive-Grade Visuals:​ 18" WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS anti-glare 144Hz display with 100% sRGB and G-SYNC, paired with a dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 graphics card for tear-free gaming and vivid color accuracy.

Pro-Grade Connectivity Hub:​ Features 2 x USB-A 3.2, 1 x USB-C 3.2, 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x USB 4 (40Gbps), 1 x HDMI 2.1 FRL, and 1 x RJ45 Ethernet Port — perfect for multi-monitor gaming setups, lightning-fast data transfers, or lag-free wired esports competition.

Immersive Gaming Experience:​ Runs Microsoft Windows 11 Professional, with a 1-zone RGB backlit keyboard for personalized style, Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Certification for cinematic audio, two-way AI noise cancelation for clear team communication, and Wi-Fi 6E for ultra-low latency — ideal for competitive gaming, live streaming, or content creation.

Extended Battle Station:​ A large 90Wh battery powers marathon gaming sessions, while the FHD IR camera enables secure facial login and crisp streaming — perfect for all-night gaming tournaments, LAN parties, or intensive creative workflows.

ASIN: B0H8RHPVDX

ASUS TUF 18″