ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) Gaming Laptop, 18” WQXDA 240Hz AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX…
An ASUS laptop sitting $39.00 under Walmart's list price — a small move, and worth knowing before you read the number as a bargain.
Product images supplied by the retailer listing at Walmart
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) is an 18-inch gaming laptop powered by an AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 GPU with 8GB VRAM, designed for demanding games and high-performance tasks. The −2% is thin — buy it for the specification, not the saving. Stock was not confirmed at Walmart when we last read the page.
Listing dated to end 31 August 2026
Check price at WalmartPrice verified 18 August 2026, 18:22 ET
Why this one stands out
- 01Powerful PerformanceFeatures an AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX processor with speeds up to 5.4GHz and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 8GB VRAM GPU for demanding games.
- 02Advanced MemoryEquipped with 32GB of DDR5-5600 RAM and a 1TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD, with expandability up to 64GB RAM and an additional SSD slot.
- 03Vivid DisplayBoasts an 18-inch WQXDA ROG Nebula Display with 2560x1600 resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, 500 nit peak brightness, and G-Sync support.
- 04Efficient CoolingUtilizes ROG Intelligent Cooling with an end-to-end vapor chamber to maintain optimal system temperatures and performance during extended use.
Key features
AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX up to 5.4GHz, handles demanding games and heavy multitasking without slowdown
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 with 8GB VRAM, runs modern titles at high settings on the large display
18-inch WQXGA 2560x1600, 240Hz, 500-nit panel, sharp, fast, and bright with G-Sync for smooth visuals
32GB DDR5-5600 RAM, ample for gaming and streaming, expandable up to 64GB
1TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD, quick load times, with an extra slot for future expansion
ROG Intelligent Cooling with vapor chamber, sustains performance during long sessions
MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, boosts game FPS by 5-10% or saves battery automatically
Fast charging hits 50% in 30 minutes, minimizes downtime between gaming sessions
Compiled from the Walmart listing and the manufacturer's published data
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) is an 18-inch gaming laptop powered by an AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 GPU with 8GB VRAM, designed for demanding games and high-performance tasks. It stands out with its 240Hz WQXDA display, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and ROG Intelligent Cooling, which maintains optimal temperatures during extended use.
This 18-inch gaming laptop targets desktop-replacement gamers who want maximum screen size and top-tier performance.
What you actually get
The paragraph below is Walmart's own sales copy. We keep it quoted and set apart rather than folded into our text, because marketing prose and a description are not the same thing — and because what it leaves out is as useful as what it claims.
Unlock a next-level gaming experience with the ROG Strix G18. Harness the power and speed of an AMD Ryzen 9 processor for unprecedented performance and load times, then boost your graphics settings with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 laptop GPU.
Reading the discount
A gap this narrow does not change the decision. Judge it at $2,060.00 and treat the saving as incidental.
One caveat we will not paper over: this is measured against Walmart's own listed price, not against the lowest figure the product has ever carried. Our record of this listing starts on 18 August 2026, so it is a comparison, not a history.
The listing carries an end date of 31 August 2026. Retailers pull pages early and without warning, so read that as the outer edge rather than a promise.
What else the tracker has at this money
The closest tracked listings in laptops are Apple 2025 MacBook Pro Laptop with Apple M5 chip with 10‑core CPU and 10‑core GPU: Built for AI at $1,963.00 (Amazon) and Apple 2026 MacBook Pro Laptop with Apple M5 Pro chip with 15-core CPU and 16-core GPU: Built for AI at $2,185.00 (Amazon). So this sits in the middle of its own bracket — which is usually the least interesting place to be unless the specification says otherwise.
These are the nearest listings by price that our tracker currently holds, not a survey of the market. Anything not on sale at one of the six retailers we follow does not appear here at all.
The 18-inch 240Hz display paired with the Ryzen 9 and RTX 5070 makes this the strongest pick for pure big-screen gaming power.
Laptops · ElectroFinds price desk
Tracked price
Source: ElectroFinds price tracker, 20 August 2026 – 21 August 2026. Walmart listing price.
Full specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Proc. brand | AMD |
| Video memory | 8 GB |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz |
| RAM memory | 32 GB |
| Data storage | 1 TB |
| Screen size | 18 in |
Source: specification table published on the Walmart listing, read 19 August 2026
Against the alternatives
Best figure in row| ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) Gaming Laptop, 18” WQXG814FP-WS96 | Apple 2025 MacBook Pro Laptop with Apple M5 chipMDE34LL/A | Apple 2026 MacBook Pro Laptop with Apple M5 Pro MGDR4LL/A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked price | $2,060.00 | $1,963.00 | $2,185.00 |
| List price | $2,099.00 | $2,044.50 | $2,259.99 |
| Discount | −2% | −4% | −3% |
| Brand | ASUS | Apple | Apple |
| Model | G814FP-WS96 | MDE34LL/A | MGDR4LL/A |
| Retailer | Walmart | Amazon | Amazon |
| Stock | Unconfirmed | In stock | In stock |
| Offer ends | 31 August 2026 | 7 September 2026 | 28 August 2026 |
The nearest tracked listings by price in laptops. Figures are the retailer’s own, collected when each listing was last read.
What works
- Features an AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX processor with speeds up to 5.4GHz and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 8GB VRAM GPU for demanding games.
- Equipped with 32GB of DDR5-5600 RAM and a 1TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD, with expandability up to 64GB RAM and an additional SSD slot.
- Boasts an 18-inch WQXDA ROG Nebula Display with 2560x1600 resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, 500 nit peak brightness, and G-Sync support.
- Utilizes ROG Intelligent Cooling with an end-to-end vapor chamber to maintain optimal system temperatures and performance during extended use.
- Offers custom lighting for the keyboard and lightbar, synchronizable with games via Armoury Crate, with an option to disable RGB for a subtle look.
What to weigh
- Stock was not confirmed at Walmart when the listing was last checked
- The discount is −2% — a small movement against the list price rather than a deep cut
- The listing is dated to end 31 August 2026
- ElectroFinds does not test products. Everything above comes from the listing, the manufacturer's published data and generated summaries of them
What buyers say
Customers are highly satisfied with this product, praising its decent battery life, vibrant 18 QHD 240Hz Nebula Display, exceptional quality, and impressive performance. The laptop's ability to handle demanding tasks with ease, coupled with its premium build quality and efficient cooling system, make it ideal for gaming and creative work. Overall, customers consider it a high-quality product that meets their expectations.
Summary of the buyer reviews published on the Walmart listing. Not written by ElectroFinds and not verified by us.
Common questions
It is −2% below the $2,099.00 that Walmart lists for this configuration, a saving of $39.00. That is a comparison against the retailer's own listed price on the date shown, not against every price the product has ever carried.
ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) Gaming Laptop, 18” WQXDA 240Hz AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX… · G814FP-WS96 · stock unconfirmed at Walmart
Related reviews
−4%A
−3%A
−2%W
−2%W