Can I upgrade the RAM and storage?

Yes. It ships with 16 GB and supports up to 64 GB, and the 1 TB SSD can be replaced.

Is an 18-inch laptop too big to carry?

At 5.7 lb it is light for its size but still heavy next to 14- or 15-inch laptops. It suits desk use and occasional travel better than daily commuting.

Does it have Ethernet and HDMI?

Yes. It has USB-A, USB-C, HDMI and Ethernet ports, so you can wire in without an adapter.

Is the screen good for gaming?

The 144Hz refresh rate and matte finish suit fast games, but 1920x1200 is a modest resolution for an 18-inch panel.

Is the Asus TUF Gaming A18 worth it?

You get an 18-inch 144Hz screen, AMD octa-core CPU, NVIDIA graphics, 16 GB RAM and a 1 TB SSD. That is a fair package for a large gaming laptop, but the 3.2 out of 5 rating from 10 buyers is mixed, so compare it with 16- and 17-inch rivals before deciding.

How does it compare with the Asus TUF A16?

The A18 gives you a larger 18-inch 144Hz screen and the same TUF build and port set, at the cost of more weight and bulk. The A16 is easier to carry but shows less.

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Asus TUF Gaming A18

Name: Asus TUF Gaming A18
Brand: Asus
Availability: InStock

Deal score 6.6 · Great deal

$879.99$1,400.00 Staples's regular price

You save $520.01 at Staples

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Elsewhere right now: Best Buy $1,329.00, Walmart $1,351.59, Tech to School $1,379.00, and 5 more (typical $1,391.82 across 8 stores)
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Staples lists its regular price at $1,400.00: 37% off by its own figures

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Get ASUS TUF A18 18" WUXGA 144Hz Gaming Laptop, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050, AMD Ryzen 7 (2025), 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Win 11 Home fast at Staples. Free next-day delivery when you spend $35+.

From Staples

18-inch FHD+ (1920 x 1200, WUXGA) 16:10 display with 144Hz refresh rate and 3ms response
AMD Ryzen 7 260 processor with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU and NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
16GB DDR5 RAM (8GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM x2) and 1TB PCIe Gen 4.0 SSD
Windows 11 Home
Military-grade durability tested to MIL-STD-810H
2nd Gen Arc Flow Fans, large exhaust vents, full-width heatsink and integrated dust filter

Returns: Free returns online and in store, always free
Shipping: Free delivery; deliver by Tue, Nov 17 to Fayetteville, NC; pick up in store available
Packs: Limit 10 at promotional price
In the box: Xbox PC Game Pass

Specs

Resolution: 1920 x 1200
Operating System: Windows OS
Processor Brand: AMD CPU
Graphics Processor: NVIDIA GPU
Drive Type: Solid State Drive
Number Of Cores: Octa Core
Color: Gray
With Backlit Keyboard: Yes
With No-Glare Screen: Yes
Refresh Rate: 144Hz

About the Asus TUF Gaming A18

The Asus TUF Gaming A18 is a large 18-inch gaming laptop with an AMD octa-core CPU, NVIDIA graphics, 16 GB RAM and a 1 TB SSD. Its 1920x1200 matte screen runs at 144Hz, and it has a backlit keyboard plus USB-A, USB-C, HDMI and Ethernet. At 5.7 lb it is heavy for carrying, but light for an 18-inch machine. Its 3.2 out of 5 average from 10 ratings is mixed, so weigh the big screen and ports against the size and modest resolution.

Best forGamers who want a big screen and stay mostly at a deskBuyers who want room to upgrade RAM to 64 GBStudents or workers who need Ethernet and lots of ports

Pros

18-inch 144Hz screen with a matte, no-glare finish
Octa-core AMD CPU and NVIDIA graphics handle modern games
1 TB SSD and 16 GB RAM out of the box, upgradable to 64 GB
Full port set: USB-A, USB-C, HDMI and Ethernet
Energy Star and EPEAT registered

Cons

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