ASUS TUF Gaming A18 FA808UM-S8013W AMD Ryzen™ 7 260 Laptop 45.7 cm (18") WUXGA 16 GB DDR5-SDRAM 1 TB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) Windows 11 Home Grey
Product Technical Specification
| Design | |
| Colour name | Jaeger Gray |
| Product type | Notebook |
| Product colour | Grey |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Market positioning | Gaming |
| Country of origin | China |
| Display | |
| Display diagonal | 18 |
| Display resolution | 1920 x 1200 |
| Touchscreen | No |
| HD type | WUXGA |
| Panel type | IPS-Level |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:10 |
| Anti-glare screen | Yes |
| Display brightness | 300 |
| RGB colour space | sRGB |
| Colour gamut | 100 |
| Display response rise/fall | 3 |
| Maximum refresh rate | 144 |
| Contrast ratio (typical) | 1000:1 |
| Processor | |
| Processor manufacturer | AMD |
| Processor family | AMD Ryzen 7 |
| Processor generation | AMD Ryzen 200 Series |
| Processor model | 260 |
| Processor cores | 8 |
| Processor threads | 16 |
| Processor boost frequency | 5.1 |
| Processor frequency | 3.8 |
| Processor cache type | L2 & L3 |
| L3 cache | 16 |
| L2 cache | 8 |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) | |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) | AMD Ryzen AI |
| Total processor performance up to | 38 |
| NPU performance up to | 16 |
| Memory | |
| Internal memory | 16 |
| Internal memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 5600 |
| Memory form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 2 x 8 |
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Maximum internal memory | 64 |
| Storage | |
| Total storage capacity | 1000 |
| Storage media | SSD |
| Total SSDs capacity | 1000 |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| SSD capacity | 1000 |
| SSD interface | PCI Express 4.0 |
| NVMe | Yes |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Card reader integrated | No |
| Graphics | |
| Discrete GPU manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 8 |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR7 |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| On-board GPU manufacturer | AMD |
| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| On-board graphics card family | AMD Radeon |
| On-board graphics card model | AMD Radeon 780M |
| NVIDIA G-SYNC | 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 |
| Network | |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Mobile network connection | No |
| Antenna type | 2x2 |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
| Ports & interfaces | |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
| USB4 Gen 3x2 ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode | Yes |
| 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 |
| Microsoft Copilot | Yes |
| Trial software | 1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required, McAfee 30 days |
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Home |
| 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.) |
| Battery | |
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
| Number of battery cells | 4 |
| Battery capacity | 90 |
| Fast charging | Yes |
| Fast charging time (50%) | 30 |
| Power | |
| AC adapter power | 240 |
| AC adapter frequency | 50 - 60 |
| AC adapter input voltage | 100 - 240 |
| AC adapter output current | 12 |
| AC adapter output voltage | 20 |
| DC-in jack | Yes |
| USB Type-C charging port | Yes |
| USB Type-C required charging power (min) | 45 |
| USB Type-C required charging power (max) | 100 |
| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) | Yes |
| Security | |
| Face recognition | Yes |
| Windows Hello | Yes |
| Password protection | Yes |
| Password protection type | BIOS,User |
| Sustainability | |
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR,EPEAT Silver |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 399 |
| Depth | 283 |
| Height (front) | 18.9 |
| Height (rear) | 26.7 |
| Weight | 2600 |
| Packaging data | |
| Package width | 510 |
| Package depth | 95 |
| Package height | 345 |
| Package weight | 3670 |
| Packaging content | |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
| Logistics data | |
| Commodity Classification Automated Tracking System (CCATS) | 8471300000 |
Delivery Options
Economy Delivery (UK)
Business Express
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.
| Design | |
| Colour name | Jaeger Gray |
| Product type | Notebook |
| Product colour | Grey |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Market positioning | Gaming |
| Country of origin | China |
| Display | |
| Display diagonal | 18 |
| Display resolution | 1920 x 1200 |
| Touchscreen | No |
| HD type | WUXGA |
| Panel type | IPS-Level |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:10 |
| Anti-glare screen | Yes |
| Display brightness | 300 |
| RGB colour space | sRGB |
| Colour gamut | 100 |
| Display response rise/fall | 3 |
| Maximum refresh rate | 144 |
| Contrast ratio (typical) | 1000:1 |
| Processor | |
| Processor manufacturer | AMD |
| Processor family | AMD Ryzen 7 |
| Processor generation | AMD Ryzen 200 Series |
| Processor model | 260 |
| Processor cores | 8 |
| Processor threads | 16 |
| Processor boost frequency | 5.1 |
| Processor frequency | 3.8 |
| Processor cache type | L2 & L3 |
| L3 cache | 16 |
| L2 cache | 8 |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) | |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) | AMD Ryzen AI |
| Total processor performance up to | 38 |
| NPU performance up to | 16 |
| Memory | |
| Internal memory | 16 |
| Internal memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 5600 |
| Memory form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 2 x 8 |
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Maximum internal memory | 64 |
| Storage | |
| Total storage capacity | 1000 |
| Storage media | SSD |
| Total SSDs capacity | 1000 |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| SSD capacity | 1000 |
| SSD interface | PCI Express 4.0 |
| NVMe | Yes |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Card reader integrated | No |
| Graphics | |
| Discrete GPU manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 8 |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR7 |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| On-board GPU manufacturer | AMD |
| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| On-board graphics card family | AMD Radeon |
| On-board graphics card model | AMD Radeon 780M |
| NVIDIA G-SYNC | 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 |
| Network | |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Mobile network connection | No |
| Antenna type | 2x2 |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
| Ports & interfaces | |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
| USB4 Gen 3x2 ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode | Yes |
| 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 |
| Microsoft Copilot | Yes |
| Trial software | 1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required, McAfee 30 days |
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Home |
| 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.) |
| Battery | |
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
| Number of battery cells | 4 |
| Battery capacity | 90 |
| Fast charging | Yes |
| Fast charging time (50%) | 30 |
| Power | |
| AC adapter power | 240 |
| AC adapter frequency | 50 - 60 |
| AC adapter input voltage | 100 - 240 |
| AC adapter output current | 12 |
| AC adapter output voltage | 20 |
| DC-in jack | Yes |
| USB Type-C charging port | Yes |
| USB Type-C required charging power (min) | 45 |
| USB Type-C required charging power (max) | 100 |
| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) | Yes |
| Security | |
| Face recognition | Yes |
| Windows Hello | Yes |
| Password protection | Yes |
| Password protection type | BIOS,User |
| Sustainability | |
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR,EPEAT Silver |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 399 |
| Depth | 283 |
| Height (front) | 18.9 |
| Height (rear) | 26.7 |
| Weight | 2600 |
| Packaging data | |
| Package width | 510 |
| Package depth | 95 |
| Package height | 345 |
| Package weight | 3670 |
| Packaging content | |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
| Logistics data | |
| Commodity Classification Automated Tracking System (CCATS) | 8471300000 |
Buykingston order despatch times:
We will despatch your order the very same day if we receive cleared payment by 12:00 pm Mon-Fri.
These delivery estimates apply when you order up to 12:00 pm Mon-Fri (excluding public holidays).
We charge a one off delivery cost as outlined below regardless of how many items you order or the weight of your order.
Estimated delivery times are provided to us by the respective delivery companies. We pass this information onto you, the customer.
Despatch times do not apply to UK public holidays.
Estimated delivery times are taken from the next available working day available for delivery. For example if an order was despatched on a working Wednesday by 3pm, the first available working day for delivery would be Thursday provided you placed your order by 3pm on the Wednesday. If the next available weekday is a UK bank holiday/public holiday then your order will be despatched on the next available working day.
Our warehouse reserves the right to upgrade the delivery method you select on your order.
Our available delivery options*
Contact us for a shipping quote.
*All delivery times are estimated unless stated.
Product Returns Note
Buykingston offers a very flexible and hassle free returns policy. If
for whatever reason you are not happy with the item purchased you can return
it to us within 12months for a refund (for unused and unopened
items) or within 30 days on opened and used items for a refund. This
applies to items purchased direct through Buykingston only.
Our 30 Day Returns Money Back Guarantee Satisfaction
Guarantee:
For items opened and used and that are returned in a resellable
condition.
Our 365 Day Returns Money Back Guarantee Satisfaction
Guarantee:
For items that remain sealed and unused.
Some items are excluded from our moneyback guarantee unless they have developed a fault. These include;
- Headphones
- Earphones
- Custom made and designed products such as flash memory products with
custom logo’s on them. E,g USB flash drives and memory cards with your own
logo
Returns FAQs
What is your returns criteria?
On opened items 30 days from date of receipt or expected date of receipt on
non tracked items.
On unopened items 365 days.
How do i go about returning my order?
Please contact us via our contact page with
your order number where we will present you with an RMA number and returns
label.
Do i need to contact you before returning my order?
Yes, to obtain an RMA number.
Does my item have to include its original packaging?
Yes for items that fall within our 30 day money back guarantee and our 365
day returns. Of course for faulty items we realise you may no longer have
the packaging.
Who deals with the warranty on a faulty item?
We will. In some circumstances we may ask you to contact the manufacturer
direct for assistance.
Please ensure you have read and comply in full with Section 11 & 13 of our terms and conditions which you can read here in full.