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Asus Launches 2026 ROG Strix G18 with RTX 5080, Mini-LED

7/19/2026

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Asus of Taiwan has begun global rollout of the 2026 ROG Strix G18 laptop.
The top model pairs a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus CPU with an RTX 5080 GPU and an 18-inch Mini LED screen at 2560 × 1600, 240 Hz, while RTX 5060-5070 Ti versions use an 18-inch IPS panel at 300 Hz and omit Mini LED HDR.
The UK price is £3,699.
The US lists a $3,299.99 RTX 5070 Ti model and has not announced a Mini LED launch date.

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Asus of Taiwan has begun global rollout of the 2026 ROG Strix G18 laptop.
The top model pairs a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus CPU with an RTX 5080 GPU and an 18-inch Mini LED screen at 2560 × 1600, 240 Hz, while RTX 5060-5070 Ti versions use an 18-inch IPS panel at 300 Hz and omit Mini LED HDR.
The UK price is £3,699.
The US lists a $3,299.99 RTX 5070 Ti model and has not announced a Mini LED launch date.