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ASUS Gaming Laptop TUF A18
AMD Ryzen 7 16GB DDR5 RAM 1TB SSD RGB Backlit KB 8GB NVIDIA RTX 5060 Graphics 18" 144Hz FHD+ Screen
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£1,299.00
1 arriving Tuesday 27th October
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Get it delivered from Thursday
When you order by 2pm Monday and choose
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Pay Monthly Laptop Options
Pay from £108.25 per month
6-24 months. Rep. 36.8% APR. 3 instalments of £433.00
0% interest with Klarna
6-24 months. Rep. 36.8% APR. 3 instalments of £433.00
0% interest with Klarna
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Joey, Tech Expert @ Laptop Station
“A solid buy at £1,299, this ASUS laptop is right where it should be for the price. Laptops around this price typically score between 33 and 36.”
35/40
My score
Great for
Professional editing using DaVinci, SolidWorks, Sketchup
Advanced gaming for Cyberpunk or Marvel Rivals
Action games like GTA V and Fortnite
Also good for
Advanced photo editing using CapCut and Illustrator
Popular gaming apps like Minecraft and Sims 4
Moderate photo editing apps Photoshop and Premiere Pro
Not ideal if you need
No downsides noted. Consider adding more RAM and storage later for best performance.
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Laptop FAQs
We've answered the common questions we're asked about this laptop.
Yes. You can choose to pay for your laptop monthly up to 24 months with our finance partner, Payl8r. Simply choose the Payl8r option at checkout. You can pay an optional deposit, and choose how many months.
Here’s how it looks:
| Over 24 months | from £54.12 |
| Over 18 months | from £72.16 |
| Over 12 months | from £108.25 |
The rate provided to you is subject to credit. Over 18s only.
Representative example: If you borrow £510.00 over 12 months at a fixed monthly interest rate of 2.50% and an annual rate of 30.00% and a representative APR of 65.5%, you will pay: Monthly payment: £55.25. Total repayments: £663.00. Total charge for credit: £153.00.
We have Klarna too. Pay in 3 payments of £433.00 with no interest. Choose Klarna at checkout.
Yes, this laptop comes with Windows 11 Home. Windows is the software that controls your laptop, and lets you install other software and get on the web. Some people consider Word, Excel and Outlook to be part of Windows, and although they are both made by Microsoft they aren’t the same thing.
The colour of this ASUS laptop is Jaeger Grey.
Yes, this laptop has a USB C port that allows you to connect an external monitor. If you’re connecting to an existing screen, check it has a USB C display port, USB4, or HDMI port.
The model number for this ASUS laptop is FA808UM-S8011W.
There is a one year warranty on all laptops, with an option to extend to two years for a small charge.
Yes.
What to expect
Condition Information
We don’t hide behind vague A, B, and C grades. Each laptop undergoes strict inspection and is checked across the areas that matter.
Photos on the way...
This laptop is due in from our supplier from Tuesday 27th October. Once we've received it, we'll add photos of the exact item.
Tip: You can still order it now and we can provide photos before we dispatch it (just request it after you've placed your order). If you change your mind, you'll receive a full refund. That's in addition to our 14 days returns policy.
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Screen condition
Mint condition
You wouldn’t know it’s not new!
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Palm rest / inside condition
Mint condition
You wouldn’t know it’s not new!
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Top lid condition
Nearly mint condition
Almost perfect (bar a few minor marks).
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Bottom case condition
Nearly mint condition
Almost perfect bar a few minor marks.
Professionally checked over by us
- Full hardware diagnostic
- Specs verified by our technicians
- Fresh operating system install so it's ready to use
- Battery health and capacity checked
- High performance charger included
- Device cleaned inside and out
Buy with confidence
Thoroughly checked
Each laptop is checked by our technicians and is backed by a one year warranty.
21 point check
Each laptop receives a comprehensive check of all its components, moving bits, and internals to make sure they're all tip-top.
1.System & BIOS check
2.Processor performance check
3.Memory RAM test
4.Storage health check
5.Battery health check
6.Display quality check
7.Keyboard test
8.Trackpad test
9.Ports & connections
10.Wi-Fi & Bluetooth
11.Audio speakers & mic
12.Camera test
13.Cooling system check
14.Fan noise check
15.Graphics performance
16.Shake test
17.Photos taken
18.Build & hinge check
19.Exterior condition
20.Clean & dust removal
21.Final ready-to-use check
The geeky bit
Performance and technical information
A clear breakdown of the main spec, screen, ports and everyday features.
- Processor
- AMD Ryzen 7 3.8-5.1GHz (260) - Eight Core
- RAM
- 16GB
- Storage
- 1TB SSD
- Graphics
- NVIDIA RTX 5060 (8GB)
- Operating System
- Windows 11 Home installed
- Screen Size
- 18"
- Resolution
- (1920x1200)
- Screen Features
- Full HD
- IPS
- 100% sRGB
- 144Hz Refresh Rate
- Ports
- 3xUSB-A
- 1xUSB4-C
- USB-C (Display Port)
- HDMI
- Ethernet
- Networking
- WiFi 6E
- Bluetooth
- Charger Included
- Yes
- Colour
- Jaeger Grey
- Product Weight
- 2.6 kg
- Release Year
- Mid 2025
- Model No.
- FA808UM-S8011W
- Other Features
- RGB Backlit Keyboard
- Webcam
- Copilot Key
About ASUS Gaming Laptop TUF A18 - AMD Ryzen 7 16GB DDR5 RAM 1TB SSD RGB Backlit KB 8GB NVIDIA RTX 5060 Graphics 18" 144Hz FHD+ Screen
With military-grade durability this massive screen gaming laptop is armed with the tools needed for an amazing gaming experience. Powered by an AMD Ryzen 7-260 and NVIDIA RTX 5060 graphics it's ready for the latest and greatest games. And with a 144Hz refresh rate alongside NVIDIA G-Sync your screen keeps pace with high FPS action.
Key Features
- With 16GB DDR5 RAM you can run complex applications and have plenty web pages open at one time.
- Fitted with a large 18" screen, it uses a 16:10 aspect ratio, with 100% sRGB colour clarity.
- Immerse yourself in virtual surround sound with Dolby Atmos.
- WiFi 6E and Gigabit Ethernet will make sure your internet can always keep up with you.
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Excellent · 4/4Best for: Working on more complex Word, Excel and Powerpoint documents.
Kids Schoolwork
Excellent · 4/4Best for: Kids at college or higher. Smoothest performance for non-app specific tasks such as online research, projects and more.