G815LR-DB962 × TB5
Exact US SKU
RTX 5070 Ti · 32GB · 1TB
- Processor
- Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
- Memory
- 32GB DDR5
- Storage
- 1TB NVMe SSD
ASUS · Gaming · Available in the US
ROG Strix G18 (2026)
Configuration-dependent. Yes for G815LR-DB96. The similar G815LM-IB96 and G815LP-IB96 are Thunderbolt 4.
ASUS assigns two TB5 ports to the 2026 G815LR-DB96 with RTX 5070 Ti, 32GB of memory and a 1TB SSD. The visually similar RTX 5060 and RTX 5070 versions keep the same G815 family prefix but use TB4 instead.
- Ports
- 2 × Thunderbolt 5
- Display
- 18-inch 2.5K 300Hz
- Family GPU range
- RTX 5070 Ti verified
Exact configurations
Verified Thunderbolt 5 SKUs
The checkout model must be G815LR-DB96. Do not rely on the words 'ROG Strix G18 (2026)' alone.
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What these details mean
The connector, Thunderbolt version and retail code answer different questions.
The connector does not identify the standard
Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 can all use a USB-C connector. A port photo cannot tell you which standard is present. For this family, rely on the ASUS documentation, which lists 2 × Thunderbolt 5, together with the configuration details shown above.
Compare Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4 and USB4What it changes in a gaming setup
Thunderbolt 5 affects external connections, not the speed of the laptop's built-in CPU or GPU. Its practical role is to connect compatible docks, displays, storage and other peripherals. Display modes, charging behavior and device performance still depend on both the laptop and the accessory.
See what connects to a Thunderbolt 5 laptopA family name is not a retail SKU
A full retail identifier names one finished configuration, not the whole product family. The cards above tie that code to CPU, GPU, memory and storage. Match the complete code and those four specifications, since the family name can cover another configuration or generation.
Configuration trap
Versions to avoid
- G815LM-IB96RTX 5060 configurationNot TB5
1 × Thunderbolt 4 plus 1 × USB-C Gen 2. Not TB5.
- G815LP-IB96RTX 5070 configurationNot TB5
1 × Thunderbolt 4 plus 1 × USB-C Gen 2. Not TB5.
Primary-source record
Manufacturer evidence
1 source · checked Jul 16, 2026
Primary-source record
Manufacturer evidence
1 source · checked Jul 16, 2026- 01ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2026) US specificationsUS, checked 2026-07-16
G815LR-DB96: 2 × TB5; G815LM/LP configurations: TB4 plus USB-C.
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- GPU
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- Memory
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- Storage
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- Memory
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- CPU
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- GPU
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- Memory
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- Storage
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