ASUS 18-inch Ultra Performance Laptop

New #1 power-user laptop for top performance, top display and top value

True desktop replacement and a superb choice for financial trading, productivity, 3D CAD / visualization, creative content production, presentations and gaming

ASUS 18-inch Ultra Performance Laptop

Specifications

Part NumberProductCode
Operating System Windows 11 Home (64-Bit)
Configurable Option: Windows 11 Pro (64-Bit)
CPU / Processor
Processor Intel Core i9-13980HX (13th Gen, 24 CPU Cores)
Intel's fastest laptop CPU ever
CPU Cores 8 Performance Cores (2.2 - 5.6 GHz)
16 Efficiency Cores (1.6 - 4.0 GHz)
Intel Thread Director Included; enables more responsive multitasking; requires Windows 11
Graphics and External Monitors
Graphics Type Discrete
GPU NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB + Intel Iris Xe
Configurable Option: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 16GB + Intel Iris Xe
Monitor Ports 3 ports: 1 HDMI 2.1 + 2 Thunderbolt 4 (USB4) supporting DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.0 via optional USB-C adapters
Configurable Options: 6ft USB-C Adapter or Adapter Cable (USB-C to DisplayPort or USB-C to HDMI)
Max External Monitors 4
Configurable Option: USB-C DP 1.4 MST Hub (output choice: 3 DP ports, or 2 DP + 1 HDMI 2.0), all ports up to 4K UHD resolution @60Hz
Graphics Power 120W max power consumption
GPU Mode Switch (MUX) NVIDIA Optimus MUX Switch (dynamic or manual switching between discrete / integrated graphics to optimize performance vs battery life for internal display)
  • NVIDIA Control Panel in Windows offers choice of automatic switching, Optimus and NVIDIA GPU only (3D Settings: Manage Display mode)
  • Optimus mode is required to enable choice among 4 GPU modes in ASUS Armoury Crate power settings utility
Memory (RAM)
Memory Type DDR5-4800
Total Installed Memory 64 GB
Configurable Option: 96 GB
Memory Configuration 2 x 32 GB
Maximum Memory Capacity 96 GB
Memory Slot Type 262-Pin SO-DIMM
Memory Slots 4 (2 Available)
Display
Panel Type IPS-Level LCD
Size 18″
Aspect Ratio 16:10
Resolution 2560 x 1600
Touchscreen No
Finish Anti-Glare / Matte
Maximum Brightness 500 cd/m2
Color Gamut 100% DCI-P3
Refresh Rate 240 Hz
Response 3ms
Static Contrast Ratio 1200:1
Blue light TÜV Low Blue Light Certification
Color Calibration Pantone Validation
Screen to Body Ratio 89%
Storage and Expansion
Installed SSD Capacity
(Solid State Drive)
1TB boot drive + 2TB secondary drive (M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4)
Configurable Options: 2TB, 4TB, 8TB SSDs
SSD Slots 2 x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 (0 available)
Optical Drive None
I/O
USB Type-A 2 x USB-A (USB 3.2 Gen 2), 10Gbps (right side)
USB Type-C 2 ports (left side):
  • 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.0), 40 Gbps
  • 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.0, power delivery), 10 Gbps
Display 1 x HDMI 2.1, up to 8K/60Hz (left side)
Audio I/O 1 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm headphone/microphone input/output (left side)
Audio & Built-In Speakers Dual Dolby Atmos, up to 88 dBA volume, 100 - 16.000 Hz
Built-In Microphones 2
Communications
Ethernet 1 x 2.5G LAN port (RJ-45)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6E (Intel AX211): up to 2400 Mb/s. Tri-band extension to Wi-Fi 6 standard (802.11ax), supporting newly licensed 6 GHz band in addition to 2.4 and 5 GHz.
Bluetooth 5.3
Webcam 720p HD
Battery
Battery Chemistry & Package 4-cell Lithium-Ion (4S1P)
Capacity 90 Wh
Battery Life Estimated 4 hours with 2D office/trading applications; 1 hour or less for 3D gaming / virtualization
Keyboard & Mouse
Keyboard RGB backlit keyboard with dedicated number pad (numeric keypad) and individual key cap color control
Pointing Device Touchpad
General
Security Firmware TPM
Power Supply 330W external AC adapter; output: 20V DC, 16.5A
Dimensions (WDH) 15.71 x 11.57 x 0.91-1.21″ / 39.9 x 29.4 x 2.31-3.08 cm
Weight Starting at 6.61 lbs / 3.00 Kg
Warranty and Service
Warranty 1 year (1/1/1) limited warranty includes 1 year of parts and labor, mail-in service