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Series

Predator Helios 18 AI1Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026

ROG Strix2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026Read 16 October 2026ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2026) G835 on the ROG Strix page.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

PH18-I71-90WJ, NH.U82AA.0012Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/predator/laptops/helios/helios-18-ai/pdp/NH.U82AA.001Read 15 October 2026Acer US tech specs page titled PH18-I71-90WJ with part number NH.U82AA.001. The sibling PH18-I71-94ZL (NH.U83AA.001) is another GPU configuration and is not stored here. Acer's site does not answer direct requests from the agent, so this page was read through a search engine extract of the page text and not opened directly.

G835LXG-DB96, 90NR0LF1-M00RW01Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026/specRead 16 October 2026The US tech spec tab has nine columns. The G835LXG-DB96 columns (2nd, 4th and 8th) read Windows 11 Home, RTX 5090 24GB GDDR7, 32GB DDR5-6400 SO-DIMM, 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD and 3.73 Kg. The G835LWG-DB96 columns are the RTX 5080 version at 3.70 Kg.6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/asus-rog-strix-scar-18-g835lxg-db96-90nr0lf1-m00rw0Read 16 October 2026Reference / Part Number 90NR0LF1-M00RW0 for G835LXG-DB96.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

29 May 20261Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Acer press release dated 05/29/2026 from Taipei (Computex 2026) announces the Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71).

15 May 20263Press releaserog.asus.com/articles/rog-gaming-laptops/a-new-benchmark-the-rog-strix-scar-18-rewrites-the-rules-of-performanceRead 16 October 2026ROG article dated May 15, 2026 introduces the 2026 ROG Strix SCAR 18 with the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, 320W total system power and the 4K 240Hz Mini LED panel. It is the earliest maker text found, so it is used as the announcement date.

Status

Available5Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/acer-predator-helios-ai-gaming-laptop-18-mini-led-intel-ultra-9-290hx-plus-2026-rtx-5090-32gb-memory-1tb-storage-abyssal-black/JJ8V8HPG64Read 15 October 2026Listing is for sale new at Best Buy. Stock changes.

Available1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026/specRead 16 October 2026G835LXG-DB96 shows Buy Now on the ASUS US tech spec tab on 2026-10-16. An earlier column of the same model shows Coming Soon.8Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/asus-rog-strix-scar-18-2026-reviewRead 16 October 2026Sold at Amazon, Best Buy and Newegg in the 10 July 2026 review.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2025) G835LX10Reviewultrabookreview.com/75552-asus-rog-scar-18-2-reviewRead 16 October 2026The reviewer calls it a refinement of the 2025 Scar 18 chassis. The 2025 model is asus-rog-strix-scar-18-g835lx-xs97.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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$4,999.998Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/asus-rog-strix-scar-18-2026-reviewRead 16 October 2026Review published 2026-07-10: model G835LXG-DB96 is $4,999.99, with G835LWG-DB96 at $4,299.99. US price. US prices carry no sales tax. UltrabookReview and the Amazon US listing agree on $4999.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US2Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/predator/laptops/helios/helios-18-ai/pdp/NH.U82AA.001Read 15 October 2026US store page of Acer.5Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/acer-predator-helios-ai-gaming-laptop-18-mini-led-intel-ultra-9-290hx-plus-2026-rtx-5090-32gb-memory-1tb-storage-abyssal-black/JJ8V8HPG64Read 15 October 2026Best Buy US listing.

US8Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/asus-rog-strix-scar-18-2026-reviewRead 16 October 2026US review of the Amazon, Best Buy and Newegg listings.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Abyssal Black5Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/acer-predator-helios-ai-gaming-laptop-18-mini-led-intel-ultra-9-290hx-plus-2026-rtx-5090-32gb-memory-1tb-storage-abyssal-black/JJ8V8HPG64Read 15 October 2026Best Buy listing of model PH18-I71-90WJ (SKU 6681255) names the color Abyssal Black. The Acer spec page says Black.

Off Black6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/asus-rog-strix-scar-18-g835lxg-db96-90nr0lf1-m00rw0Read 16 October 2026Colour name Off Black.10Reviewultrabookreview.com/75552-asus-rog-scar-18-2-reviewRead 16 October 2026Off Black color with RGB elements.

Segment

Gaming1Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Acer calls it a gaming laptop and the flagship of the Predator line.

Gaming2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026Read 16 October 2026ROG Strix gaming laptop.

Form factor

Clamshell5Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/acer-predator-helios-ai-gaming-laptop-18-mini-led-intel-ultra-9-290hx-plus-2026-rtx-5090-32gb-memory-1tb-storage-abyssal-black/JJ8V8HPG64Read 15 October 2026Product photos and the listing show an ordinary hinged clamshell.

Clamshell2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026Read 16 October 2026Standard clamshell gaming laptop. The page lists no convertible or detachable mode.

Chassis

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DimensionsiClosed laptop body size. Minimum and maximum thickness describe the front and rear or other points stated by the maker.

Width400.96Depth307.9Thickness (min)17.3Thickness (max)29.55mm(15.8 × 12.1 × 0.7 to 1.2 in)1Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Table says 400.96 (L) x 307.9 (D) x 17.3~29.55 (H) mm. The US spec page says 15.8 x 12.1 x 1.16 inch and Best Buy says 15.79 x 12.12 x 1.16 inch, which matches the maximum height of 29.55 mm.5Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/acer-predator-helios-ai-gaming-laptop-18-mini-led-intel-ultra-9-290hx-plus-2026-rtx-5090-32gb-memory-1tb-storage-abyssal-black/JJ8V8HPG64Read 15 October 2026Listing states 15.79 inch wide, 12.12 inch deep and 1.16 inch high. 15.79 inch is 401.07 mm and 12.12 inch is 307.85 mm, which match the maker's 400.96 x 307.9 mm.

Width399Depth298Thickness (min)23.5Thickness (max)35mm(15.7 × 11.7 × 0.9 to 1.4 in)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026/specRead 16 October 202639.9 x 29.8 x 2.35 ~ 3.50 cm.

Weight (published)iPublished laptop weight without the charger. A starting weight is identified in the source note and may vary with configuration.

3.5kg(7.7 lb)1Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Table says 3.5 kg. The US spec page and Best Buy say 7.72 lb, which is 3.50 kg. The power adapter is not included.5Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/acer-predator-helios-ai-gaming-laptop-18-mini-led-intel-ultra-9-290hx-plus-2026-rtx-5090-32gb-memory-1tb-storage-abyssal-black/JJ8V8HPG64Read 15 October 2026Listing states 7.72 lb, which is 3.50 kg.

3.73kg(8.2 lb)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026/specRead 16 October 20263.73 Kg (8.22 lbs) in the G835LXG-DB96 column. The RTX 5080 column reads 3.70 Kg (8.16 lbs). Tom's Hardware prints 8.16 lbs for the RTX 5090 unit, which matches the 5080 column, so the ASUS tab is used.

Lid material

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Bottom material

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Plastic8Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/asus-rog-strix-scar-18-2026-reviewRead 16 October 2026Only the lid is metal, with the rest of the construction thick plastic.

Max hinge angle

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135°10Reviewultrabookreview.com/75552-asus-rog-scar-18-2-reviewRead 16 October 2026Specs sheet as reviewed: clamshell with a 135-degree screen angle. ASUS publishes only a hinge cycle test range.

MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)iManufacturer claim of MIL-STD-810 testing. The revision and tested procedures belong in the source note. This is not proof of every standard test.

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Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal of the main built-in display. Rounded-corner displays may be measured as a full rectangle.

18in(45.7 cm)1Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026

18in(45.7 cm)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026/specRead 16 October 202618-inch.

Native resolution

3840 × 2400px1Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026

3840 × 2400px1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026/specRead 16 October 20264K (3840 x 2400, WQUXGA) 16:10. Default refresh rate is 120Hz in Standard, Eco and Optimized GPU modes. 240Hz needs the Ultimate GPU mode in Armoury Crate.

Pixel density

251.6ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

251.6ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Panel typeiDell's WVA means wide viewing angle and names no panel technology, so it is stored as IPS only when Dell or a review names IPS.

IPS2Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/predator/laptops/helios/helios-18-ai/pdp/NH.U82AA.001Read 15 October 2026Page lists the display technology as ComfyView (Matte) In-plane Switching with Mini LED backlight technology. This is the IPS-type panel with a Mini LED backlight.

IPS-level2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026Read 16 October 2026The Pantone section says each IPS-level display is factory-calibrated. ASUS names the panel an 18-inch 4K ROG Nebula HDR display with Mini LED.

Backlight

Mini-LED2Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/predator/laptops/helios/helios-18-ai/pdp/NH.U82AA.001Read 15 October 2026

Mini-LED2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026Read 16 October 2026Mini LED with over 2000 dimming zones. The exact zone count is not stored.

Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones, not the number of LEDs or screen pixels.

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Panel part numberiPanel part number identified in a matching review unit. Suppliers may vary within the same laptop configuration.

B180ZAN01.08Measurementlaptopmedia.com/review/acer-predator-helios-18-ai-ph18-i71-review-stunning-mini-led-brutal-rtx-5090-performance-hot-cpuRead 15 October 2026Review spec table lists the dual-mode IPS Mini LED panel as AUO B180ZAN01.0 (AUO71B7), 3840 x 2400 at 120 Hz or 1920 x 1200 at 240 Hz. The LaptopMedia pages answer the agent with HTTP 403, so the review was read through a search engine extract and not opened directly.

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Screen surfaceiSurface of the stored display configuration. Anti-reflective coatings do not by themselves make a glossy display matte. A matte finish of the chassis is not the screen surface.

Matte2Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/predator/laptops/helios/helios-18-ai/pdp/NH.U82AA.001Read 15 October 2026

Matte10Reviewultrabookreview.com/75552-asus-rog-scar-18-2-reviewRead 16 October 2026Spec sheet: 18-inch 16:10, non-touch, matte, with the ROG AGLR anti-glare low reflection coating.

Touchscreen

No2Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/predator/laptops/helios/helios-18-ai/pdp/NH.U82AA.001Read 15 October 2026Page says the display is not a touchscreen.

No10Reviewultrabookreview.com/75552-asus-rog-scar-18-2-reviewRead 16 October 2026Non-touch.

Stylus

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Refresh rate modesiHighest confirmed operating refresh rate of the built-in display at each resolution. Add a second row only for a documented dual-mode panel, not an ordinary supported timing.

AAcer Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-I71-90WJ

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
3840	2400	120	Yes
1920	1200	240	Yes

Source1Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Specification table says Dual-Mode Display enables switching between 4K/120Hz or FHD/240Hz. 4K is 3840 x 2400. FHD is stored as 1920 x 1200 because the Best Buy listing of the exact SKU names WUXGA 1920 x 1200 at 240 Hz.5Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/acer-predator-helios-ai-gaming-laptop-18-mini-led-intel-ultra-9-290hx-plus-2026-rtx-5090-32gb-memory-1tb-storage-abyssal-black/JJ8V8HPG64Read 15 October 2026Highlights text and the Calman image say pixel-mapped WQUXGA (3840 x 2400) 120Hz and WUXGA (1920 x 1200) 240Hz, with G-SYNC in either mode. The listing's own specification table says 3840 x 2160 at 240 Hz, which contradicts the maker and is not used.

BASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2026) G835LXG

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
3840	2400	240	Yes

Source2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026Read 16 October 2026240Hz / 3ms. Default refresh rate is 120Hz in Standard, Eco and Optimized GPU modes, and 240Hz needs the Ultimate GPU mode. The 3ms figure is not stored because the page does not say gray-to-gray.

Max refresh rate

240Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

240Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

Adaptive synciNamed variable refresh technologies for the built-in display. Manual switching between 60Hz and 120Hz is not VRR.

G-SYNC1Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Table lists NVIDIA G-SYNC.5Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/acer-predator-helios-ai-gaming-laptop-18-mini-led-intel-ultra-9-290hx-plus-2026-rtx-5090-32gb-memory-1tb-storage-abyssal-black/JJ8V8HPG64Read 15 October 2026Product image text says G-SYNC in either mode.

G-SYNC2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026Read 16 October 2026NVIDIA G-SYNC with Adaptive Sync technology. Stored as G-SYNC.

Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)iManufacturer claim for a gray-to-gray pixel transition. Do not use generic response times, black-to-white values, or motion-picture response times.

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Native panel colour depthiPhysical panel colour depth per channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from the number of supported colours.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer typical SDR luminance. Outdoor maxima and an unspecified peak are not typical SDR brightness.

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Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)iManufacturer maximum SDR luminance explicitly claimed for outdoor use. Ambient light, automatic brightness and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not typical SDR or HDR brightness.

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Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer explicitly sustained HDR luminance. Screen area, duration, temperature and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not a brief peak or SDR luminance.

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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer peak luminance explicitly measured or claimed in HDR. Window size and duration belong in the source note.

1,000nits1Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Table says HDR mode, 1000 Nits. This is the maker's HDR peak claim for the up to 18-inch Mini LED display. The window size is not published. The SDR typical brightness is not published.

1,600nits2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026Read 16 October 20261600 nits of peak brightness, measured at 3% OPR, on the product page.

sRGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated sRGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated DCI-P3 gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

100%1Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Table says DCI-P3 100%. The gamut method is not published, so this is a maker claim of unspecified type.

100%1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026/specRead 16 October 2026DCI-P3: 100%. The product page says 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 color space.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026Read 16 October 2026

Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated Adobe RGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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HDR certification

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DisplayHDR 10002Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026Read 16 October 2026The product page says contrast performance meets the DisplayHDR 1000 certification. The ROG article of 2026-05-15 says VESA True Black 1000, which does not fit a Mini LED LCD, so the product page value is used.

Factory calibratediThe maker explicitly states factory colour calibration. Certification alone does not establish calibration.

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Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026Read 16 October 2026Each IPS-level display is factory-calibrated to Pantone colors.

Second display

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Processor

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Processor

Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus1Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Table lists Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus.

Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026/specRead 16 October 2026Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 290HX Plus 2.7 GHz (36MB Cache, up to 5.5 GHz, 24 cores, 24 Threads).

Processor brand

Intel1Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026

Intel1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026/specRead 16 October 2026

Core configurationiProcessor core groups using the chip maker's names. MediaTek Big, Apple Super and AMD Zen architecture labels remain distinct from Intel P and E labels.

AAcer Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-I71-90WJ

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	8	2.7	5.5
Efficiency	16	1.8	4.7

Source6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245960/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-290hx-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 202624 cores: 8 P-cores at 2.7 GHz base and 5.5 GHz turbo, 16 E-cores at 1.8 GHz base and 4.7 GHz turbo, no LP-E cores. Generic 55 W base and 160 W turbo power are chip limits, not this laptop's setting, and are not stored.

BASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2026) G835LXG

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	8	2.7	5.5
Efficiency	16	1.8	4.7

Source5Press articleheise.de/en/news/Intel-introduces-notebook-top-model-Core-Ultra-9-290HX-Plus-11216464.htmlRead 16 October 2026Intel product pages as reported by heise (2026-03-18): the E-core base clock drops 300 MHz to 1.8 GHz and E-cores clock slightly higher at their peak. P-core max turbo is 5.5 GHz. 8 Performance cores and 16 Efficient cores. P-core base 2.7 GHz is on the ASUS spec tab. E-core max 4.7 GHz is from Kelaptop and MyFixGuide.6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/asus-rog-strix-scar-18-g835lxg-db96-90nr0lf1-m00rw0Read 16 October 2026P-core 2.7 GHz base and 5.5 GHz max turbo, E-core 1.8 GHz base and 4.7 GHz max turbo.7Reviewmyfixguide.com/asus-rog-strix-scar-18-g835-2026-reviewRead 16 October 20268 P-cores 2.7GHz base and 5.5GHz max, 16 E-cores 1.8GHz base and 4.7GHz max, 24 threads.

CPU cores

24=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

24=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Cores labelled performanceiCounts only rows classified as performance. Other labels, including Big, Super and AMD Zen architecture rows, are not included.

8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Cores labelled efficiencyiCounts only efficiency and low-power-efficiency rows. AMD Zen 5c and Apple super cores are not included.

16=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

16=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

ThreadsiMaximum hardware threads of the processor, including simultaneous multithreading where supported.

246Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245960/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-290hx-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 202624 threads, no Hyper-Threading.

241Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026/specRead 16 October 202624 Threads.

Max boost clock

5.5GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

5.5GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

L3 cacheiL3 cache only. Do not copy a combined L2 plus L3 cache total. Qualcomm's total cache, such as 30 MB on Snapdragon X, is not L3, even when a laptop maker labels it L3.

36MB6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245960/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-290hx-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Intel lists 36 MB Smart Cache and 40 MB total L2. Only the 36 MB is stored.

36MB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026/specRead 16 October 202636MB Cache is the Intel Smart Cache, which is the L3. MyFixGuide lists 36MB L3 plus 40MB L2.7Reviewmyfixguide.com/asus-rog-strix-scar-18-g835-2026-reviewRead 16 October 202636MB Intel Smart L3 + 40MB L2 Cache. Only L3 is stored.

ProcessiProcess size class of the processor compute die in nm, as on CPUs: TSMC N3B is 3, Intel 7 is 10, Intel 4 is 7 and Intel 18A is 1.8. Marketing process names and other chiplet processes belong in the source note.

3nm6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245960/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-290hx-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Lithography row says TSMC N3B, stored as 3 nm like other Arrow Lake products.

3nm7Reviewmyfixguide.com/asus-rog-strix-scar-18-g835-2026-reviewRead 16 October 2026Lists the Arrow Lake platform as built on the 3nm TSMC process. The review unit is a different configuration (128GB, 8TB). Only the chip facts are used.

Sustained CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's sustained configured CPU power limit, such as PL1. A chip manufacturer's generic base power is not the laptop setting.

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200W2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026Read 16 October 2026Up to Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus with sustained power of 200W. The mode is not named. The reviewer's mode table shows PL1 200W in Manual mode.

Peak CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's configured short-duration CPU limit, such as PL2. Do not substitute generic processor maximum turbo power.

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240W10Reviewultrabookreview.com/75552-asus-rog-scar-18-2-reviewRead 16 October 2026Power profile table, Manual mode: CPU only PL1/PL2 200/240W. Turbo is 180/200W. 240W is the highest PL2, so it is stored.

Combined CPU and GPU poweriMaker stated simultaneous CPU plus discrete-GPU budget for the exact configuration and power mode.

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320W2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026Read 16 October 2026Manual mode: 145W CPU plus 175W GPU, 320W total system max wattage. Turbo mode is 270W total.

NPU performanceiNPU-only claimed operations per second. Excludes combined CPU, GPU and platform AI throughput. Precision belongs in the source note.

13TOPS6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245960/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-290hx-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026NPU-only 13 TOPS INT8 (Intel AI Boost).

13TOPS1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026/specRead 16 October 2026Intel AI Boost NPU up to 13TOPS.

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Discrete GPUiA separate dedicated graphics processor is installed. Integrated or unified-memory graphics do not qualify.

Yes1Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026/specRead 16 October 2026

GPU

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU1Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Table says up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU with 24 GB GDDR7 VRAM. The exact SKU is the RTX 5090 model per the Acer spec page and the Best Buy listing.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026/specRead 16 October 2026NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU, 24GB GDDR7.

GPU brand

NVIDIA1Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026

NVIDIA1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026/specRead 16 October 2026

VRAMiDedicated video memory of the installed discrete GPU. Shared system memory is excluded.

24GB1Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026

24GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026/specRead 16 October 2026

Max GPU power (TGP)iMaximum configured discrete-GPU power including Dynamic Boost. Mode and any maker qualification belong in the source note.

175W3Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/predator/laptops/predator-and-nitro-gaming-laptop-gpu-specsRead 15 October 2026Acer GPU power table row for PH18-I71 with RTX 5090: 150 W base TGP plus 25 W Dynamic Boost, 175 W maximum graphics power. The footnote says TGP values include the baseline and the Turbo Mode wattage. Read through a search engine extract because acer.com does not answer direct requests from the agent.5Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/acer-predator-helios-ai-gaming-laptop-18-mini-led-intel-ultra-9-290hx-plus-2026-rtx-5090-32gb-memory-1tb-storage-abyssal-black/JJ8V8HPG64Read 15 October 2026Acer cooling image in the listing says the cooling sustains the RTX 5090 at its full 175W MGP. MGP is maximum graphics power including Dynamic Boost.

175W1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026/specRead 16 October 2026175W including 25W Dynamic Boost, as written in the Graphics row.

Dynamic BoostiMaximum additional GPU power shifted from the CPU through NVIDIA Dynamic Boost. This is part of maximum TGP, not extra to it. A figure written as "up to 115W Dynamic Boost" is the total, so it goes in gpu_tgp_max_w.

25W3Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/predator/laptops/predator-and-nitro-gaming-laptop-gpu-specsRead 15 October 2026Same row lists 25 W Dynamic Boost, which is part of the 175 W maximum.

25W1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026/specRead 16 October 2026150W+25W Dynamic Boost.

GPU boost clockiHighest maker configured GPU boost clock, including factory overclock where explicitly stated. Mode belongs in the source note.

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1,647MHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026/specRead 16 October 2026ROG Boost: 1647MHz at 175W (1597MHz Boost Clock+50MHz OC, 150W+25W Dynamic Boost). Mode not named on the spec tab.

GPU switchingiExplicit GPU display-routing or power-sharing features. Advanced Optimus includes hardware display multiplexing.

Advanced Optimus1Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 20263Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/predator/laptops/predator-and-nitro-gaming-laptop-gpu-specsRead 15 October 2026Same row lists NVIDIA Advanced Optimus as the graphics switching method. The row does not list a separate MUX switch.

MUX switch, Advanced Optimus2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026Read 16 October 2026MUX switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus.

Integrated GPU

Intel Graphics6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245960/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-290hx-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Intel Graphics with 4 Xe-cores.

Intel Graphics1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026/specRead 16 October 2026The Processor Graphics of the Core Ultra 9 is listed by ASUS as Intel Graphics.

Memory

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Installed RAMiTotal installed RAM in this product configuration, not the maximum purchase option.

32GB2Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/predator/laptops/helios/helios-18-ai/pdp/NH.U82AA.001Read 15 October 2026Page lists 32 GB standard memory and DDR5.

32GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026/specRead 16 October 202632GB DDR5-6400 SO-DIMM for the DB96 columns. The DS99-CA column reads 32GB DDR5-6400 SO-DIMM x 2 for 64 GB.

RAM type

DDR52Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/predator/laptops/helios/helios-18-ai/pdp/NH.U82AA.001Read 15 October 2026

DDR51Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026/specRead 16 October 2026

RAM speediConfigured memory data rate in transfers per second. Do not treat the DRAM clock in MHz as the data rate.

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6,400MT/s1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026/specRead 16 October 2026

Memory channelsiActive memory channels of the installed configuration, not the number of RAM modules or slots. One installed module is one channel. This holds for DDR5 too, whose two 32-bit subchannels on one module do not count as two channels. Soldered LPDDR memory counts in 64-bit units, so a 128-bit bus is 2 channels, even when a maker calls it quad-channel.

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18Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/asus-rog-strix-scar-18-2026-reviewRead 16 October 2026Review unit G835LXG-DB96: 32GB DDR5-6400 (1x 32GB). The reviewer calls it single-channel RAM, and Task Manager confirms only one SO-DIMM slot is used. ASUS lists generic dual-channel support, and Kelaptop also lists 1 x 32 GB.

RAM upgradeiWhether the installed RAM is soldered, socketed in slots, or a mixture. Purchase-time configurations are not upgrades.

Slots7Reviewlaptopmedia.com/guides/how-to-open-acer-predator-helios-18-ai-ph18-i71-disassembly-and-upgrade-optionsRead 15 October 2026Guide says the SO-DIMMs are replaceable.

Slots1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026/specRead 16 October 20262x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots.

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable RAM module sockets grouped by type and occupancy. Clocked SO-DIMM uses CSODIMM. Soldered memory is excluded.

AAcer Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-I71-90WJ

Slot	Count
SO-DIMM	4

Source7Reviewlaptopmedia.com/guides/how-to-open-acer-predator-helios-18-ai-ph18-i71-disassembly-and-upgrade-optionsRead 15 October 2026Teardown guide says the memory shield covers four DDR5 SO-DIMM slots. The review unit held 96 GB as two 48 GB modules. How the 32 GB of this SKU is split across the slots is not published, so no occupancy is stored.

BASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2026) G835LXG

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
SO-DIMM	1	Yes	32
SO-DIMM	1	No	Not available

Source8Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/asus-rog-strix-scar-18-2026-reviewRead 16 October 2026Two SO-DIMM slots, one used by the 32GB module (Tom's Hardware, ASUS tab).

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Maximum supported RAMiManufacturer supported maximum RAM, including purchase-time soldered options. Does not imply post-purchase upgradeability.

256GB1Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Table says up to 256 GB DDR5. The Acer US spec page of this SKU says expandable to 192 GB and Best Buy says 128 GB. Intel lists 256 GB as the processor maximum. The maker's launch figure of 256 GB is stored and the conflict is reported.7Reviewlaptopmedia.com/guides/how-to-open-acer-predator-helios-18-ai-ph18-i71-disassembly-and-upgrade-optionsRead 15 October 2026Guide repeats Acer's maximum of 256 GB DDR5 across four SO-DIMM modules.

128GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026/specRead 16 October 2026Max Capacity: 128GB.

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Installed storageiTotal advertised installed storage in decimal GB. Convert 1TB to 1000GB, without changing an explicitly published 512GB value.

1TB2Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/predator/laptops/helios/helios-18-ai/pdp/NH.U82AA.001Read 15 October 2026Page lists 1 TB NVMe SSD on a PCI Express 5.0 interface.

1TB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026/specRead 16 October 20261TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 Performance SSD, stored as 1000 GB.8Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/asus-rog-strix-scar-18-2026-reviewRead 16 October 20261TB PCIe 4.0 SSD (HFS001TEJ9X101N), the only drive installed.

Storage type

NVMe SSD2Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/predator/laptops/helios/helios-18-ai/pdp/NH.U82AA.001Read 15 October 2026

NVMe SSD1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026/specRead 16 October 2026

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed drive. This may be lower than the slot capability.

52Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/predator/laptops/helios/helios-18-ai/pdp/NH.U82AA.001Read 15 October 2026

41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026/specRead 16 October 2026PCIe 4.0 installed drive.

Storage slotsiPhysical storage connectors grouped by capability and occupancy. A slot accepting several drive lengths is one slot, not one per length.

AAcer Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-I71-90WJ

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	5	1	Yes
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	2	No

Source7Reviewlaptopmedia.com/guides/how-to-open-acer-predator-helios-18-ai-ph18-i71-disassembly-and-upgrade-optionsRead 15 October 2026Guide says there are three M.2 slots. The main slot is PCIe Gen 5. The other two are M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 slots with up to 1 TB each in Acer's specification. The press release wording says three PCIe Gen 5 slots, which the guide and the TechBang review do not support. The main slot form factor is assumed 2280 like the other two and is not stated in words. The 1 TB drive of this SKU sits in the main slot.9Reviewtechbang.com/posts/130769-acer-predator-helios-18-ai-rtx-5090-reviewRead 15 October 2026TechBang says three M.2 slots, with one PCIe Gen 5 SSD and two PCIe Gen 4 SSDs in its 3 TB unit.

BASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2026) G835LXG

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	5	1	Yes
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	5	1	No

Source8Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/asus-rog-strix-scar-18-2026-reviewRead 16 October 2026Upgrade possibilities include two M.2 slots, so one slot is free next to the installed 1TB drive. The product page says both SSD slots are PCIe Gen 5 ready and the reviewer notes the 1TB drive is PCIe 4.0. UltrabookReview gives the 2280 length.10Reviewultrabookreview.com/75552-asus-rog-scar-18-2-reviewRead 16 October 2026Two M.2 2280 PCIe 5.0 slots, tool-less Q-latch.

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PortsiPhysical laptop connectors grouped by type, protocol capability and side. One connector with several protocols is counted once.

AAcer Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-I71-90WJ

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Maximum charging input (W)
USB-C	Not available	2	Rear	80	Thunderbolt 5	Yes	100
USB-A	Not available	2	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Rear	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	Left	5	Not available	Not available	Not available
SD card	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
DC in	Not available	1	Rear	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Port list: two Thunderbolt 5 Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5 mm combo audio jack, RJ-45, DC-In and Kensington Lock. The release gives no port sides. Sides come from Acer's port diagrams in the Best Buy listing. The US spec page lists one Gen 1 and two Gen 2 USB-A ports, which differs from this list. Both agree on three USB-A ports, so only the count is stored and no USB-A version. The diagram labels the card slot MicroSD while the release and the diagram icon say SD, so the maker release wording is stored.4Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/3551/predator-helios-18-ai-review-acers-most-powerful-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Acer Corner article says Thunderbolt 5 delivers up to 80 Gbps bidirectional with an asymmetric boost up to 120 Gbps. 80 Gbps is stored for the two USB-C ports.5Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/acer-predator-helios-ai-gaming-laptop-18-mini-led-intel-ultra-9-290hx-plus-2026-rtx-5090-32gb-memory-1tb-storage-abyssal-black/JJ8V8HPG64Read 15 October 2026Acer's Side Ports image in the listing shows on the right side two USB 3.2 Type-A ports (one marked offline charging) and the Kensington lock. On the left side it shows the RJ-45 port, one USB 3.2 Type-A port, the card slot and the headset jack. Acer's Rear Ports image shows the DC-in jack, HDMI 2.1 and two Type-C Thunderbolt 5 ports. Left and right follow the side-view orientation, with the rear hump at the right end of the right side view. Listing text says two USB-C ports with Thunderbolt 5 and 100W Power Delivery, one HDMI 2.1 port, one 5Gbps Ethernet port and a headphone jack. The 100 W figure is read as charging input and the listing does not say so in words. The LaptopMedia review says USB-C charging works as an emergency option next to the 400 W adapter. Power output to peripherals is not stated.

BASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2026) G835LXG

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Maximum charging input (W)
USB-C	Thunderbolt 5	2	Left	80	Thunderbolt 5	Yes	100
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	Left	10	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	2	Right	10	Not available	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	Left	2.5	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
DC in	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026/specRead 16 October 2026Spec tab: 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack, 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (up to 10Gbps), 2x Thunderbolt 5 with DisplayPort, power delivery and G-SYNC (data speed up to 120Gbps), 1x 2.5G LAN. 80 Gbps is the symmetric Thunderbolt 5 rate. 120 Gbps is the display Bandwidth Boost rate in the Intel technology brief, so 80 is stored. The product page lists HDMI 2.1, the power port, sides and 100W USB-C power delivery.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026Read 16 October 2026On the right side two USB-A ports. On the left side an audio jack, dual Thunderbolt 5 (USB Type-C), a single USB-A, HDMI 2.1, a 2.5G ethernet port and the power port. USB Type-C power delivery up to 100W, port not named.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)intel.com/content/dam/www/central-libraries/us/en/documents/2023-09/thunderbolt-5-technology-brief.pdfRead 16 October 2026Intel Thunderbolt 5 technology brief: 80 Gbps bidirectional and Bandwidth Boost transmit up to 120 Gbps.

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Maximum USB-C charging inputiHighest confirmed charging power accepted by a USB-C port. This is separate from adapter rating and power delivered to peripherals.

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 72Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/predator/laptops/helios/helios-18-ai/pdp/NH.U82AA.001Read 15 October 2026Page lists Killer 1750x on IEEE 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7).

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026/specRead 16 October 2026Wi-Fi 7(802.11be) (Triple band) 2*2.

Wi-Fi bandsiSupported radio frequency bands. Availability may be restricted by country or regulatory configuration.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz7Reviewlaptopmedia.com/guides/how-to-open-acer-predator-helios-18-ai-ph18-i71-disassembly-and-upgrade-optionsRead 15 October 2026Guide says the Wi-Fi card is built on the BE200NGW platform with Wi-Fi 7 on 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz.9Reviewtechbang.com/posts/130769-acer-predator-helios-18-ai-rtx-5090-reviewRead 15 October 2026TechBang says Wi-Fi 7, tri-band.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026/specRead 16 October 2026

Wi-Fi module

Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750x1Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Table says Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750x with Intel Killer Ethernet E5000B and Killer DoubleShot Pro.

Intel BE2008Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/asus-rog-strix-scar-18-2026-reviewRead 16 October 2026Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200, Bluetooth 5.4.10Reviewultrabookreview.com/75552-asus-rog-scar-18-2-reviewRead 16 October 2026WiFi 7 (Intel BE200) 2x2 with Bluetooth 5.4.

BluetoothiThe version as a number with one decimal, such as 5.4 or 6.0. A qualifier such as or above goes in the source note.

5.41Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Table says Bluetooth 5.4. The US spec page says 5.4 or above.

5.41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026/specRead 16 October 2026Bluetooth 5.4. ASUS notes the supported version depends on OS support and drivers.

Cellular

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Keyboard and touchpad

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Keyboard layoutsiDocumented layouts of the retained regional SKUs. Do not infer a layout solely from the sales country.

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Key switches

Mechanical1Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Features list says Predator MagKey 4.0, mechanical switch. The release calls them MagKey 4.0 mechanical switches. The actuation is magnetic.4Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/3551/predator-helios-18-ai-review-acers-most-powerful-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Article says Predator MagKey 4.0 mechanical switches with magnetic actuation and 0.7 mm actuation.

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Keyboard backlightiA maker-confirmed backlight with no published type uses backlit_unspecified. Do not infer white lighting, a single colour or RGB from backlit alone. A single-zone RGB backlight is RGB zones.

RGB per key1Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Features list says per-key RGB keyboard.4Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/3551/predator-helios-18-ai-review-acers-most-powerful-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Article lists per-key RGB keyboard lighting.

RGB per key1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026/specRead 16 October 2026Backlit Chiclet Keyboard Per-Key RGB with Num-key.

NumpadiDedicated physical numeric keypad. A virtual touchpad number pad is not counted.

Yes5Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/acer-predator-helios-ai-gaming-laptop-18-mini-led-intel-ultra-9-290hx-plus-2026-rtx-5090-32gb-memory-1tb-storage-abyssal-black/JJ8V8HPG64Read 15 October 2026The main Best Buy product photo of this SKU shows a numeric keypad block at the right of the keyboard with a Numlock key. No text source states the numpad.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026/specRead 16 October 2026Num-key in the keyboard row.

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

2mm8Measurementlaptopmedia.com/review/acer-predator-helios-18-ai-ph18-i71-review-stunning-mini-led-brutal-rtx-5090-performance-hot-cpuRead 15 October 2026Review says deep 2.0 mm key travel. TechBang also says 2 mm.9Reviewtechbang.com/posts/130769-acer-predator-helios-18-ai-rtx-5090-reviewRead 15 October 2026TechBang says MagKey mechanical switches with 2 mm travel.

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Pointing stickiDedicated stick pointing device such as TrackPoint. A touchpad does not qualify.

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Touchpad size

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Touchpad mechanismiA clickpad or glass touchpad that clicks when pressed down is mechanical. Haptic needs a source that says haptic or force feedback.

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Mechanical8Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/asus-rog-strix-scar-18-2026-reviewRead 16 October 2026The reviewer calls it Asus' mechanical touchpad with a quiet clicking action.

Camera and audio

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Webcam

FHD 1920 x 1080 IR1Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Table says FHD 1920 x 1080 IR webcam with PurifiedView AI assistance.

1080p1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026/specRead 16 October 20261080P FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello.

IR face loginiAn infrared camera suitable for Windows Hello face authentication. An ordinary webcam or fingerprint sensor does not qualify.

Yes5Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/acer-predator-helios-ai-gaming-laptop-18-mini-led-intel-ultra-9-290hx-plus-2026-rtx-5090-32gb-memory-1tb-storage-abyssal-black/JJ8V8HPG64Read 15 October 2026Listing says the FHD IR webcam supports Windows Hello facial login.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026/specRead 16 October 2026

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Built-in speaker driversiIndividual built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Do not count audio channels or infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

61Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Table says 6 speakers with Predator Vox technology. The text calls it a six-speaker system with a two-way setup.

41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026/specRead 16 October 20264-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology. The product page names two tweeters and two downward-firing woofers.

Total speaker poweriCombined published power of the built-in speaker drivers. RMS or peak classification belongs in the source note.

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Audio features

Predator Vox, DTS:X Ultra1Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Table says Predator Vox technology and DTS:X Ultra.

Smart Amp Technology, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Dolby Atmos, AI noise-canceling technology1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026/specRead 16 October 2026

MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones, not beamforming channels or microphone modes.

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Battery and power

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Battery energyiPublished nominal energy capacity of the installed internal battery in watt-hours. Separate from measured runtime and charger output.

99Wh1Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Table says 99 Wh. Acer's nominal capacity on the battery label is 99.98 Wh per the LaptopMedia teardown, and the maker's rounded 99 Wh figure is stored.

90Wh1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026/specRead 16 October 202690WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion.

Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime for each explicitly named test. Display brightness, configuration and other conditions belong in the source note. Wireless streaming preserves an unnamed content type and does not imply video or audio. Video conferencing requires an explicit calling test, with application and participant setup in the source note. MobileMark versions use different workloads, so compare only rows of the same version.

AAcer Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-I71-90WJ

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	5.5
MobileMark 30	3

Source2Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/predator/laptops/helios/helios-18-ai/pdp/NH.U82AA.001Read 15 October 2026Page says up to 5.5 hours based on video playback test results and up to 3 hours on the MobileMark 30 test for WQUXGA panel models. The extract wrote MobileMark 2030, which is read as MobileMark 30. Brightness and settings are not stated. These are maker maxima.

BASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2026) G835LXG

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Adapter rated outputiNominal rated output of the documented supplied or recommended adapter. A temporary dynamic maximum belongs in the source note. Not the laptop charging-input limit.

400W2Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/predator/laptops/helios/helios-18-ai/pdp/NH.U82AA.001Read 15 October 2026Page lists a 400 W power adapter. Best Buy and the Stuff review agree on 400 W.

450W1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026/specRead 16 October 2026Rectangle Conn, 450W AC Adapter, Output: 21V DC, 21.45A, 450W. Whether a charger is included varies by country, region and model.

Laptop charging connectoriConnector at the laptop end of the documented main charging cable, not the wall plug or adapter-end connector. HP's AC smart pin is a round DC plug, so it is barrel.

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Proprietary1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026/specRead 16 October 2026Rectangle Conn at the laptop end is a proprietary connector. Tom's Hardware also calls it proprietary.8Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/asus-rog-strix-scar-18-2026-reviewRead 16 October 2026The power connector is proprietary for the 450 W power brick.

Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)iManufacturer time to charge an empty battery to 50%. Adapter and powered-off conditions belong in the source note.

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Cooling

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FansiPhysical cooling fans inside the laptop. Excludes fans in external coolers and the power adapter.

21Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Table says Dual 6th Gen Predator AeroBlade 3D Fans.4Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/3551/predator-helios-18-ai-review-acers-most-powerful-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Article names 6th Gen Predator AeroBlade 3D fans, each with 100 metal blades. The press release says dual fans.5Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/acer-predator-helios-ai-gaming-laptop-18-mini-led-intel-ultra-9-290hx-plus-2026-rtx-5090-32gb-memory-1tb-storage-abyssal-black/JJ8V8HPG64Read 15 October 2026Acer cooling image in the listing shows two fans and says dual 6th Gen AeroBlade 3D fans.

32Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026Read 16 October 2026Tri-Fan Technology with a third auxiliary fan for the GPU and VRAM.

Vapor chamberiA vapor-chamber heat spreader is installed. Ordinary heatpipes alone do not qualify.

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Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026Read 16 October 2026End-to-end vapor chamber with sandwiched heatsink.

Liquid metaliComponents where the maker confirms liquid-metal thermal material. Ordinary thermal paste is excluded.

CPU4Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/3551/predator-helios-18-ai-review-acers-most-powerful-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Article says liquid metal thermal grease helps heat transfer from the CPU. No source says liquid metal is used on the GPU.

CPU and GPU2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026Read 16 October 2026Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal on both CPU and GPU.

Power modesiPublished laptop operating modes and configured power limits. Do not place observed runtime power measurements in this table.

AAcer Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-I71-90WJ

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BASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2026) G835LXG

Name	CPU power (W)	GPU power (W)
Silent	Not available	Not available
Performance	Not available	Not available
Turbo	95	175
Manual	145	175

Source2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026Read 16 October 2026Silent, Performance and Turbo modes plus Manual. In Turbo the max wattage is 95W for the CPU and 175W for the GPU (270W total). Manual adds 50W for the CPU, 145W CPU and 175W GPU. Silent and Performance wattages are not published.

Security

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Fingerprint

None2Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/predator/laptops/helios/helios-18-ai/pdp/NH.U82AA.001Read 15 October 2026Page says Finger Print Reader: No.

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TPM

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Remote management

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Security lock slotiA dedicated built-in physical security-cable slot. Security locks that occupy a USB-C port do not qualify.

Yes1Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Port list ends with Kensington Lock.

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Software

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Operating system

Windows 11 Home1Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Table lists Windows 11 Home and Windows 11 Pro. The exact SKU ships with Windows 11 Home.5Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/acer-predator-helios-ai-gaming-laptop-18-mini-led-intel-ultra-9-290hx-plus-2026-rtx-5090-32gb-memory-1tb-storage-abyssal-black/JJ8V8HPG64Read 15 October 2026Listing says Windows 11 Home.

Windows 11 Home1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026/specRead 16 October 2026Windows 11 Home for the DB96 columns.

OS family

Windows1Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026

Windows1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026/specRead 16 October 2026

Security updates untiliPublished end date of OS/security updates promised for the exact device model. Preserve the source precision. Do not calculate it from years or substitute a generic OS-version lifecycle. Unknown when no device-specific promise is published.

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Measured display

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Brightness (measured, centre)iReviewer center-point SDR luminance for the matching display configuration. Do not substitute a review average or unspecified measurement.

711nits8Measurementlaptopmedia.com/review/acer-predator-helios-18-ai-ph18-i71-review-stunning-mini-led-brutal-rtx-5090-performance-hot-cpuRead 15 October 2026Maximum brightness in SDR mode: 711 cd/m2 in the centre. The review unit is a Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus with RTX 5090 and the same 3840 x 2400 panel. Memory and storage of the review unit differ from this SKU.

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Brightness (measured, average)iReviewer mean luminance across a documented display grid, normally nine points.

717nits8Measurementlaptopmedia.com/review/acer-predator-helios-18-ai-ph18-i71-review-stunning-mini-led-brutal-rtx-5090-performance-hot-cpuRead 15 October 2026Average over the screen in SDR mode: 717 cd/m2, with 6 percent maximum deviation.

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Contrast ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

1,060nits8Measurementlaptopmedia.com/review/acer-predator-helios-18-ai-ph18-i71-review-stunning-mini-led-brutal-rtx-5090-performance-hot-cpuRead 15 October 2026Peak HDR brightness 1060 cd/m2 at 8 percent white fill. A full white screen gave 1050 cd/m2.

1,124nits9Measurementtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/asus-rog-strix-scar-18-2026-reviewRead 16 October 20261,124 nits at a 10% window with Windows HDR on, GPU in Ultimate mode, 240 Hz. 1,090 nits at 40% and 943 nits at 100%.

sRGB coverage (measured)iReviewer measured sRGB coverage, not gamut volume. Instrument and method belong in the source note.

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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iReviewer measured DCI-P3 coverage, not gamut volume. Display P3 measurements are identified in the source note.

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77.9%9Measurementtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/asus-rog-strix-scar-18-2026-reviewRead 16 October 202677.9% DCI-P3 coverage at the default out-of-the-box display settings. The reviewer's colorimeter chart. This is far below the 100% claim because the default mode is not the wide-gamut mode. ASUS says sRGB is only about 75% of DCI-P3, and MyFixGuide measured 99.8% in DCI-P3 mode on another configuration.

Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour error before calibration. Delta-E formula, colour space and picture mode belong in the source note.

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PWM flicker foundiWhether a reviewer detected pulse-width-modulation flicker under the documented test conditions. False does not prove all frequency ranges were tested.

Yes8Measurementlaptopmedia.com/review/acer-predator-helios-18-ai-ph18-i71-review-stunning-mini-led-brutal-rtx-5090-performance-hot-cpuRead 15 October 2026Review says the backlight shows strong pulsations at a high frequency with a very low duty cycle. The frequency and the brightness level are not stored.

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PWM frequency (measured)iDetected PWM frequency at the brightness setting stated by the reviewer.

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PWM at or below brightnessiHighest display brightness setting at or below which the documented PWM is detected.

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Response black to white (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response for black-to-white-to-black, with test conditions in the source note.

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Response grey to grey (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response between specified grey levels. State the levels in the source note.

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Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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137points11Measurementultrabookreview.com/75552-asus-rog-scar-18-2-reviewRead 16 October 2026Turbo profile, GPU in Standard mode, BIOS 304. Review unit is G835LXG with 128 GB dual-channel RAM and a 2 TB SSD. This product has 32 GB in single-channel, so CPU scores may differ slightly.

Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2,238points11Measurementultrabookreview.com/75552-asus-rog-scar-18-2-reviewRead 16 October 2026CPU 2238 in the 10 minute run. Turbo profile, same review unit as above.

Geekbench 6 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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Geekbench 6 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Graphics score, not the overall score. A score the review does not label as graphics is left out.

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25,164points11Measurementultrabookreview.com/75552-asus-rog-scar-18-2-reviewRead 16 October 2026Time Spy 23806 overall, Graphics 25164, CPU 18234. Turbo profile, GPU Standard mode, native 4K+ screen. Same review unit.

3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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6,302points11Measurementultrabookreview.com/75552-asus-rog-scar-18-2-reviewRead 16 October 2026Steel Nomad 6302. Turbo profile, same review unit.

SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Game frame ratesiMatching review-unit game results. Resolution, preset, upscaling, frame generation and ray tracing are stated only when documented.

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Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per modeiReviewer sound-pressure readings for the matching configuration and mode. Measurement distance and workload belong in the source note.

AAcer Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-I71-90WJ

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BASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2026) G835LXG

Power mode	Load	Noise (dB(A))
Performance	Gaming	42
Turbo	Gaming	48

Source11Measurementultrabookreview.com/75552-asus-rog-scar-18-2-reviewRead 16 October 2026Noise at head level from the power profile table: Performance about 42 dBA, Turbo about 48 dBA. Gaming load, Cyberpunk for 30 minutes. Silent is under 35 dBA and Manual is 53 to 54 dBA with max fans, which are not stored.

Max fan noiseiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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48dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

Fan noise while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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48dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

Top surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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32.8°C9Measurementtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/asus-rog-strix-scar-18-2026-reviewRead 16 October 202691 F on the keyboard between the G and H keys during the Metro Exodus stress test, 32.8 C. Power mode not stated.

Bottom surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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42.2°C9Measurementtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/asus-rog-strix-scar-18-2026-reviewRead 16 October 2026108 F on the underside near the cooling vents during the same test, 42.2 C.

Palm rest under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU temperature in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU clock in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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64°C9Measurementtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/asus-rog-strix-scar-18-2026-reviewRead 16 October 2026RTX 5090 averaged 64 C in the Metro Exodus RTX stress test. The CPU averaged 66 C.

Measured battery and power

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Battery runtime per testiReviewer runtime for the exact test and configuration. Mixed browsing, video and graphics workloads are classified as mixed use.

AAcer Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-I71-90WJ

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BASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2026) G835LXG

Test	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Mixed use	150	4.98

Source9Measurementtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/asus-rog-strix-scar-18-2026-reviewRead 16 October 2026One minute shy of five hours, stored as 4.98 h. Test is web browsing, OpenGL tests and video streaming at 150 nits on Wi-Fi. Power mode is not stated.

Wi-Fi browsing runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Full charge time (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Power draw idleiHighest reviewer idle AC power reading for the matching configuration and test conditions.

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Power draw gamingiReviewer AC power draw during the named game and settings. Not GPU-only power.

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Power draw maxiMaximum reviewer AC input power during the documented load or stress test. Not the adapter rating.

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Sustained CPU power (measured)iObserved sustained CPU package power during the documented test. Not the configured PL1 limit.

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180W11Measurementultrabookreview.com/75552-asus-rog-scar-18-2-reviewRead 16 October 2026Sustained TDP of about 180 W in Turbo mode in the Cinebench R23 loop. Approximate figure as printed.

GPU power while gaming (measured)iObserved GPU-only power while running the documented game and settings.

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Weight (measured)iReviewer measured laptop mass without its power adapter unless the source note explicitly states otherwise.

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Certifications

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Intel EvoiManufacturer certification of the exact configuration as Intel Evo. Processor support alone does not establish certification.

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Copilot+ PCiManufacturer identifies the configuration as Copilot+ PC. A Copilot keyboard key alone is insufficient.

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Colour certifications

Calman Verified1Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Table says Calman Verified (Delta E<2). The Delta E figure is a maker claim and is not stored as a measurement.

Pantone Validated1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026/specRead 16 October 2026Pantone Validated.

ENERGY STAR

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EPEAT

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Other certifications

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TÜV Rheinland certification (blue light reduction), ClearMR 110002Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026Read 16 October 2026TÜV Rheinland Certification section: blue light is reduced before it leaves the screen. Also ClearMR 11000 (VESA CMR 11000) in the display badges.

In the box

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In the boxiAccessories confirmed for this exact SKU. Do not combine mutually exclusive regional bundles into one box.

Power adapter, Power cord, Memory thermal pad upgrade kit, Swappable MagKey 4.0 WASD and arrow keycaps2Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/predator/laptops/helios/helios-18-ai/pdp/NH.U82AA.001Read 15 October 2026Acer's package listing for this SKU names the power adapter, the power cord and a memory thermal pad upgrade kit. LaptopMedia also says swappable MagKey 4.0 WASD and arrow keycaps come with it.

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Power adapter includediWhether a power adapter is included with this exact regional SKU. A supported or recommended adapter does not prove inclusion.

Yes2Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/predator/laptops/helios/helios-18-ai/pdp/NH.U82AA.001Read 15 October 2026

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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1year8Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/asus-rog-strix-scar-18-2026-reviewRead 16 October 2026Asus includes a standard one-year warranty. US review.

Warranty serviceiDocumented manufacturer warranty service for the named market. Included paid service upgrades belong in the source note.

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Links

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Product page

www.acer.com/us-en/predator/laptops/helios/helios-18-ai/pdp/NH.U82AA.0012Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/predator/laptops/helios/helios-18-ai/pdp/NH.U82AA.001Read 15 October 2026

rog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-20262Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026Read 16 October 2026

Spec sheet

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rog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026/spec1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026/specRead 16 October 2026

Manual

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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