AMD Ryzen 7 260 (24MB Cache, 3.8GHz), 16GB DDR5-SDRAM, 1000GB SSD, 45.7 cm (18") WUXGA 1920 x 1200 IPS-Level, AMD Radeon 780M, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 (8GB GDDR7), LAN, WLAN, Webcam, Windows 11 Home 64-bit

Key Features

• Windows 11 Home 64-bit
• AMD Ryzen 7 260 (24MB Cache, 3.8GHz)
• 45.7 cm (18") WUXGA 1920 x 1200 IPS-Level, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 (8GB GDDR7)
• 16GB (5600MHz) DDR5-SDRAM & 1000GB SSD

Reasons To Buy

Serious Gaming Specs

As the first 18-inch laptop in the TUF Gaming family, the A18 boasts some seriously impressive specs, giving you access to the very best of gaming on Windows 11. Featuring an AMD® Ryzen™ 7 260​ processor and an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Laptop GPU, the A18 can easily play the latest games or keep your workflow on schedule.

Next-Generation Power

Get ready for game-changing performance with the NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Laptop GPU inside our 2025 TUF Gaming A18. Sporting cutting-edge technologies like DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation and Ray Tracing, the A16 delivers incredible experiences in the latest and most graphically intense games.

Description

ASUS TUF GAMING A18
Robust Performance, Elevated Victory.

performance
Serious gaming specs
As the first 18-inch laptop in the TUF Gaming family, the A18 boasts some seriously impressive specs, giving you access to the very best of gaming on Windows 11. Featuring an AMD® Ryzen™ 7 260​ processor and up to an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Laptop GPU, the A18 can easily play the latest games or keep your workflow on schedule.

Specifications

Design
Colour name	Jaeger Gray
Product type	Laptop
Market positioning	Gaming
Form factor	Clamshell
Product colour	Grey
Display
HD type	WUXGA
Panel type	IPS-Level
Display brightness	300 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)	1000:1
Touchscreen	No
Display resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels
Display diagonal	45.7 cm (18")
Anti-glare screen	Yes
Maximum refresh rate	144 Hz
RGB colour space	sRGB
Colour gamut	100%
Native aspect ratio	16:10
Processor
Processor generation	AMD Ryzen 200 Series
Processor cache type	L2 & L3
Processor cache	24 MB
Processor frequency	3.8 GHz
Processor model	260
Processor boost frequency	5.1 GHz
Processor cores	8
Processor threads	16
Processor manufacturer	AMD
Processor family	AMD Ryzen™ 7
Neural processor unit (NPU)
Neural processor unit (NPU)	AMD Ryzen AI
Total processor performance up to	38 TOPs
NPU performance up to	16 TOPs
Memory
Memory form factor	SO-DIMM
Internal memory	16 GB
Internal memory type	DDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	5600 MHz
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	64 GB
Storage
SSD form factor	M.2
Storage media	SSD
Optical drive type	No
Number of SSDs installed	1
SSD capacity	1 TB
SSD interface	PCI Express 4.0
Total storage capacity	1 TB
Total SSDs capacity	1 TB
NVMe	Yes
Graphics
Discrete graphics card	Yes
Discrete graphics card memory	8 GB
NVIDIA G-SYNC	Yes
On-board graphics card family	AMD Radeon
AMD FreeSync	Yes
On-board graphics card 4K support	Yes
On-board graphics card	Yes
On-board graphics card model	AMD Radeon 780M
Discrete graphics card model	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR7
Discrete GPU manufacturer	NVIDIA
On-board GPU manufacturer	AMD
On-board graphics card 8K support	Yes
Audio
Audio system	Dolby Atmos
Number of built-in speakers	2
Built-in microphone	Yes
Camera
Front camera	Yes
Front camera HD type	Full HD
Infrared (IR) camera	Yes
Windows Hello	Yes
Optical drive
Optical drive type	No
Network
Mobile network connection	No
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Ethernet LAN	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.3
Antenna type	2x2
Ports & interfaces
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	1
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode	Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1
HDMI ports quantity	1
HDMI version	2.1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)	Yes
USB4 Gen 3x2 ports quantity	1
Keyboard
Pointing device	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes
Keyboard backlit	Yes
Keyboard backlit colour	RGB
Keyboard backlit zone	1-zone RGB
Copilot key	Yes
Software
Operating system architecture	64-bit
Bundled software	Xbox Game Pass for PC_3 months (*Terms and exclusions apply. Offer only available in eligible markets for Xbox Game Pass for PC. Eligible markets are determined at activation. Game catalog varies by region, device, and time.)
Trial software	1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required.
Operating system installed	Windows 11 Home
Microsoft Copilot	Yes
Technical details
Market positioning	Gaming
Form factor	Clamshell
Product colour	Grey
Discrete graphics card memory	8 GB
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR, EPEAT Silver
Battery
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	4
Battery capacity	90 Wh
Fast charging	Yes
Fast charging time (50%)	30 min
Power
AC adapter power	240 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output current	12 A
AC adapter output voltage	20 V
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)	Yes
USB Type-C charging port	Yes
Security
Password protection	Yes
Password protection type	BIOS, User
Windows Hello	Yes
Sustainability
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR, EPEAT Silver
Weight & dimensions
Width	399 mm
Depth	283 mm
Height (front)	1.89 cm
Height (rear)	2.67 cm
Weight	2.6 kg
Packaging data
AC adapter included	Yes
Packaging content
AC adapter included	Yes
Other features
On-board graphics card	Yes
Audio system	Dolby Atmos
AC adapter included	Yes
Anti-glare screen	Yes