ASUS ROG Strix 18" G18 Gray 2026
ASUS
69 Overall Score
vs
Razer Blade 14" RZ09-05306ES3-R3U1 Black 2025
Razer
73 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Strix 18" G18 Gray 2026
85 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is praised for its high-performance Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor and a stunning 2.5K 240Hz/3ms Nebula Display that significantly enhances gaming. Users appreciate the fast refresh rate and response time for smooth gameplay. However, details on warranty, VR compatibility, and RAM upgrade limits are less clear from the available Q&A.
Pros
- High-performance Intel Core Ultra 9 processor
- Stunning 2.5K 240Hz/3ms Nebula Display
- Fast refresh rate for smooth gaming
- Quick 3ms response time
Cons
- Unclear warranty details
- Unclear VR headset compatibility
- Unclear RAM upgrade limits
Display quality 2
Processor performance 2
Gaming experience 2
Warranty information 1
Vr compatibility 1
Ram upgradeability 1
Razer Blade 14" RZ09-05306ES3-R3U1 Black 2025
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Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix 18" G18 | Razer Blade 14" RZ09-05306ES3-R3U1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ | AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 10 |
| Frequency | 2.7 GHz★ | 2.0 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 16 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 18" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB | Rec. 709, DCI-P3, sRGB, Adobe RGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | USB4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1 x HDMI 2.1 output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ethernet | RJ-45 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 3.42 kg | 1.84 kg★ |
| Battery | 90 Wh★ | 72 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix 18" G18 Gray 2026
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong screen (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong gpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average portability (1st percentile)1st %ile
Razer Blade 14" RZ09-05306ES3-R3U1 Black 2025
- Strong screen (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong ram (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average reliability (4th percentile)4th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Razer Blade 14" RZ09-05306ES3-R3U1
Scores 73 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 6 of 30 specs.