ASUS ROG Strix 18" G815, Intel Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 4TB SSD, 5070, Black
The 24-core Intel Ultra 9 275HX and RTX 5070 with 8GB GDDR7 drive a vivid 18-inch 2.5K IPS display at 240Hz with full DCI-P3 coverage, delivering high-fidelity visuals for demanding titles. Its massive 64GB RAM and 4TB SSD configuration eliminates upgrade needs out of the box, while Wi-Fi 7 and a Thunderbolt 4 port provide future-ready connectivity. This desktop replacement is best for gamers and 3D artists who prioritize a large, color-accurate screen and maximum out-of-the-box performance over portability.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong storage (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong cpu (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong port selection (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong ram (94th percentile) 94th
Cons
- Below average portability (1st percentile)
- Below average affordability (4th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Cores | 24 |
| Frequency | 2.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB |
Graphics
| GPU | RTX 5070 |
| Type | Discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 64 GB |
| Storage | 4 TB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
Display
| Size | 18" |
| Panel | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 |
Connectivity
| USB-C Ports | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 FRL |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Ethernet | RJ45 Ethernet |
Physical
| Weight | 3.2 kg / 7.1 lbs |
| Battery | 90 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro |
vs Competition
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix 18" G815 | Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max | Lenovo Legion 5i 83F00008US | HP OMEN Transcend | MSI Raider RAIDERGE6814247 | Dell Premium LDA14250-7667SLV-PUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Apple M4 Max | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core i9 14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| RAM (GB) | 64 | 64 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 4096 | 4096 | 1024 | 1024 | 2048 | 1024 |
| Screen | 18" | 14.2" 3024x1964 | 15.1" 2560x1600 | 14" 2880x1800 | 16" 3840x2160 | 14.5" 3200x2000 |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 | Apple (40-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 | Intel Arc Graphics |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Weight (kg) | 3.2 | 1.6 | 2 | 1.6 | 2.7 | 1.7 |
| Battery (Wh) | 90 | 72 | 80 | 71 | 100 | 62 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Ports | Screen | Portability | Storage | Reliability | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS ROG Strix 18" G815 | 97.2 | 92.6 | 93.7 | 94.5 | 76.8 | 1.4 | 97.6 | 60.4 | 75.5 | 4.3 |
| Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max Compare | 93.8 | 90.7 | 95.7 | 73.5 | 99.3 | 68.9 | 98.5 | 98.1 | 87.7 | 1.6 |
| Lenovo Legion 5i 83F00008US Compare | 94.6 | 87.5 | 86.4 | 97.3 | 94.3 | 56.4 | 79.3 | 81.8 | 89.2 | 27.3 |
| HP OMEN Transcend Compare | 90.1 | 92.6 | 89.7 | 89.4 | 96.5 | 72.3 | 65.3 | 33.4 | 97.3 | 8.4 |
| MSI Raider RAIDERGE6814247 Compare | 93.2 | 94.5 | 86.4 | 98.6 | 98 | 9.3 | 93.9 | 60.4 | 51.3 | 10.1 |
| Dell Premium LDA14250-7667SLV-PUS Compare | 87.1 | 68.8 | 89.1 | 66.2 | 97.3 | 61 | 65.3 | 33.4 | 97.3 | 12.9 |
Usage Scores
- Overall64.5
- AI/LLM52.7
- Gaming82.3
- Portability41
- Creator81.7
- Student54.1
- Business56.7
- Developer79.2
- Entertainment67.6
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