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General

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Series

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.

ROG Strix2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025Read 10 October 2026ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2025).

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

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.

G835LX-XS97, 90NR0LF1-M007201Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025/specRead 10 October 2026The US tech spec tab lists G835LX-XS97, G835LR-XS96, G835LW-XS97 and G835LX-XS98. This file uses the G835LX-XS97 column.5Retailer pagenewegg.com/asus-rog-strix-18-geforce-rtx-5090-laptop-gpu-intel-core-ultra-9-275hx-wqxga-32gb-memory-2-tb-pcie-ssd/p/N82E16834236578Read 10 October 2026Part number 90NR0LF1-M00720 for G835LX-XS97.

GTIN / EAN

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

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.

7 January 20253Press releasepress.asus.com/news/press-releases/asus-rog-strix-2025-laptop-lineupRead 10 October 2026TAIPEI, January 7, 2025: ASUS ROG announces the 2025 ROG Strix lineup including the SCAR 18 with Mini LED up to 1200 nits and Core Ultra 9 275HX.

Status

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.

Available1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025/specRead 10 October 2026G835LX-XS97 is listed on the ASUS US spec tab on 2026-10-10.

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

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.

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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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ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2026) G835LXG11Reviewultrabookreview.com/75552-asus-rog-scar-18-2-reviewRead 23 October 2026Ultrabookreview calls the 2026 Scar 18 a refreshed 2025 Scar 18 and lists the 2025 model as the previous generation.

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

$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.

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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.

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

US5Retailer pagenewegg.com/asus-rog-strix-18-geforce-rtx-5090-laptop-gpu-intel-core-ultra-9-275hx-wqxga-32gb-memory-2-tb-pcie-ssd/p/N82E16834236578Read 10 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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.

Off Black5Retailer pagenewegg.com/asus-rog-strix-18-geforce-rtx-5090-laptop-gpu-intel-core-ultra-9-275hx-wqxga-32gb-memory-2-tb-pcie-ssd/p/N82E16834236578Read 10 October 2026Color: Off Black. The ASUS spec tab names no color.

Segment

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

Gaming2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025Read 10 October 2026ROG Strix gaming laptop.

Form factor

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.

Clamshell2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025Read 10 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.

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.

Width399Depth298Thickness (min)23.5Thickness (max)32mm(15.7 × 11.7 × 0.9 to 1.3 in)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025/specRead 10 October 202639.9 x 29.8 x 2.35 ~ 3.20 cm.

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

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.

3.3kg(7.3 lb)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025/specRead 10 October 20263.30 Kg (7.28 lbs). The CES press kit page lists 3.5 kg and 39.9 x 29.4 x 2.31 ~ 3.08 cm. The spec tab is used.

Lid material

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Bottom material

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.

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Max hinge angle

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.

135°6Reviewultrabookreview.com/71055-asus-rog-scar-18-g835-reviewRead 10 October 2026The review says the screen opens to about 135 degrees. 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)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2026/specRead 16 October 202618-inch.

18in(45.7 cm)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025/specRead 10 October 202618-inch.

Native resolution

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.

2560 × 1600px1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025/specRead 10 October 20262.5K (2560 x 1600, WQXGA) 16:10.

Pixel density

251.6ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

167.7ppi=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.

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.

IPS-level2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025Read 10 October 2026The page says each IPS-level display is factory calibrated and describes the 18-inch ROG Nebula HDR display with Mini LED.

Backlight

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.

Mini-LED2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025Read 10 October 2026Mini LED with over 2000 dimming zones.

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

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2,3046Reviewultrabookreview.com/71055-asus-rog-scar-18-g835-reviewRead 10 October 2026Spec list: 2304 dimming zones. ASUS says over 2000.

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

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BOE NE180QDM-NM2 (BOE0CDF)6Reviewultrabookreview.com/71055-asus-rog-scar-18-g835-reviewRead 10 October 2026Panel BOE NE180QDM-NM2 (BOE0CDF) on the reviewed 2025 unit. Suppliers may vary between units.

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.

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.

Matte2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025Read 10 October 20265Retailer pagenewegg.com/asus-rog-strix-18-geforce-rtx-5090-laptop-gpu-intel-core-ultra-9-275hx-wqxga-32gb-memory-2-tb-pcie-ssd/p/N82E16834236578Read 10 October 2026Display listed as anti-glare.6Reviewultrabookreview.com/71055-asus-rog-scar-18-g835-reviewRead 10 October 2026Spec list: 18 inch 16:10 matte mini-LED.

Touchscreen

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

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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.

AASUS 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.

BASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2025) G835LX

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
2560	1600	240	Yes

Source2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025Read 10 October 2026240Hz / 3ms, full NVIDIA G-SYNC support, Adaptive Sync technology. The 3ms figure is not stored because the page does not say gray-to-gray.

Max refresh rate

240Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

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

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.

G-SYNC2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025Read 10 October 2026

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.

1,600nits2Maker 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.

1,200nits2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025Read 10 October 20261200 nits of peak brightness for the Nebula HDR Mini LED display. Window size not stated.

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%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

100%1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025/specRead 10 October 2026DCI-P3: 100%. The spec tab does not say coverage or volume.

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

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.

DisplayHDR 10002Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025Read 10 October 2026Passes DisplayHDR 1000 certification per the Nebula HDR text.

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

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.

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025Read 10 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 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).

Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025/specRead 10 October 2026

Processor brand

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

Intel1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025/specRead 10 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.

AASUS 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.

BASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2025) G835LX

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	8	2.7	5.4
Efficiency	16	2.1	4.6

Source4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242293/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-275hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 10 October 20268 P-cores at 2.7 GHz base and 5.4 GHz max turbo, 16 E-cores at 2.1 GHz base and 4.6 GHz max turbo, 24 threads. Generic chip power limits are not the laptop setting.

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

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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.

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

244Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242293/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-275hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 10 October 2026

Max boost clock

5.5GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

5.4GHz=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.

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.

36MB4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242293/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-275hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 10 October 202636 MB Intel Smart Cache. The 40 MB total L2 is not stored in this field.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

255W2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025Read 10 October 2026Manual mode: 80W CPU plus 175W GPU, 255W total. Turbo mode is 230W total.

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

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

13TOPS1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025/specRead 10 October 2026Intel AI Boost NPU up to 13TOPS.

Graphics

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

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

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025/specRead 10 October 2026

GPU

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.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025/specRead 10 October 2026

GPU brand

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

NVIDIA1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025/specRead 10 October 2026

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

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

24GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025/specRead 10 October 2026

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

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.

175W1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025/specRead 10 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.

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

25W1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025/specRead 10 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.

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.

1,647MHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025/specRead 10 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.

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.

MUX switch, Advanced Optimus2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025Read 10 October 2026MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus.

Integrated GPU

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.

Intel Graphics4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242293/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-275hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 10 October 2026Intel Graphics is the processor graphics of the 275HX. The RTX 5090 is separate.

Memory

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

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.

32GB5Retailer pagenewegg.com/asus-rog-strix-18-geforce-rtx-5090-laptop-gpu-intel-core-ultra-9-275hx-wqxga-32gb-memory-2-tb-pcie-ssd/p/N82E16834236578Read 10 October 202632 GB DDR5 at 5600 MHz, two 16 GB modules, 2 slots total, none open. The ASUS US tab does not name the XS97 capacity.

RAM type

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

DDR51Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025/specRead 10 October 2026

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

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

5,600MT/s5Retailer pagenewegg.com/asus-rog-strix-18-geforce-rtx-5090-laptop-gpu-intel-core-ultra-9-275hx-wqxga-32gb-memory-2-tb-pcie-ssd/p/N82E16834236578Read 10 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.

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.

21Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025/specRead 10 October 2026Memory row: Support dual channel memory.

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

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

Slots1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025/specRead 10 October 2026Expansion slots row: 2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots.

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

AASUS 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).

BASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2025) G835LX

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
SO-DIMM	2	Yes	16

Source5Retailer pagenewegg.com/asus-rog-strix-18-geforce-rtx-5090-laptop-gpu-intel-core-ultra-9-275hx-wqxga-32gb-memory-2-tb-pcie-ssd/p/N82E16834236578Read 10 October 2026

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

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

64GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025/specRead 10 October 2026Memory row: Max Capacity 64GB, dual channel.

Storage

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

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.

2TB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025/specRead 10 October 20262TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 Performance SSD for the XS97 column.5Retailer pagenewegg.com/asus-rog-strix-18-geforce-rtx-5090-laptop-gpu-intel-core-ultra-9-275hx-wqxga-32gb-memory-2-tb-pcie-ssd/p/N82E16834236578Read 10 October 20262 TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD in the title and item description. One table cell says 1 TB, which conflicts with the title and the ASUS spec tab, so the ASUS value is used.

Storage type

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

NVMe SSD1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025/specRead 10 October 2026

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

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

41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025/specRead 10 October 2026

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

AASUS 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.

BASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2025) G835LX

Interface	PCIe generation	Count
PCIe NVMe	5	2

Source6Reviewultrabookreview.com/71055-asus-rog-scar-18-g835-reviewRead 10 October 2026Two M.2 slots that accept PCIe 5.0 SSDs. ASUS ships Gen4 SSDs. Drive length and occupancy are not stated for the XS97, so only interface, generation and count are stored.

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

AASUS 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.

BASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2025) G835LX

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 FRL	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-18-2025/specRead 10 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 and 120 Gbps is the display Bandwidth Boost rate in the Intel technology brief, so 80 is stored. Sides come from the maker's product page and Ultrabookreview.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025Read 10 October 2026Left: audio jack, two Thunderbolt 5, one USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, power. Right: two USB-A. USB Type-C power delivery charging up to 100W, port not named.6Reviewultrabookreview.com/71055-asus-rog-scar-18-g835-reviewRead 10 October 2026Left: power, 2.5GbE, 2x USB-C Thunderbolt 5, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen2, HDMI 2.1 FRL, audio jack. Right: 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen2.10Maker spec sheet (PDF)intel.com/content/dam/www/central-libraries/us/en/documents/2023-09/thunderbolt-5-technology-brief.pdfRead 10 October 2026Intel Thunderbolt 5 technology brief: 80 Gbps bidirectional data 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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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

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 71Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025/specRead 10 October 2026

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

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

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025/specRead 10 October 2026

Wi-Fi module

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.

Intel BE2006Reviewultrabookreview.com/71055-asus-rog-scar-18-g835-reviewRead 10 October 2026Intel BE200 Wi-Fi 7 (2x2).

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.

5.41Maker 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.

5.41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025/specRead 10 October 2026

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

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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 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.

RGB per key1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025/specRead 10 October 2026

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

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

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025/specRead 10 October 2026XS97 column keyboard row: Backlit Chiclet Keyboard Per-Key RGB with Num-key.

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

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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.

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.

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Camera and audio

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Webcam

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

1080p1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025/specRead 10 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.

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

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025/specRead 10 October 2026

Webcam privacy

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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.

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.

41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025/specRead 10 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

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

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-18-2025/specRead 10 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.

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

90Wh1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025/specRead 10 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.

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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.

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.

380W1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025/specRead 10 October 2026Rectangle Conn, 380W AC Adapter, 20V DC, 19A. Whether it 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.

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.

Proprietary1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025/specRead 10 October 2026Rectangle Conn at the laptop end is a proprietary barrel-style jack.

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.

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.

32Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025Read 10 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.

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

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025Read 10 October 2026End-to-end vapor chamber with sandwiched heatsink.

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

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.

CPU and GPU2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025Read 10 October 2026Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal on CPU and GPU.

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

AASUS 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.

BASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2025) G835LX

Name	CPU power (W)	GPU power (W)
Silent	Not available	Not available
Performance	Not available	Not available
Turbo	55	175
Manual	80	175

Source2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025Read 10 October 2026In Turbo mode the max wattage is 55W for the CPU and 175W for the GPU. Manual mode adds 25W for the CPU (80W) with 175W for the GPU. Silent and Performance wattages are not published.

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Fingerprint

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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.

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No6Reviewultrabookreview.com/71055-asus-rog-scar-18-g835-reviewRead 10 October 2026Not present: card reader and Kensington-style lock.

Software

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Operating system

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.

Windows 11 Pro1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025/specRead 10 October 2026Windows 11 Pro for all four US columns.

OS family

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

Windows1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025/specRead 10 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.

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

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

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22,370:18Measurementpcguide.com/laptop/review/rog-strix-scar-18-g835lxRead 10 October 202622,370:1 with a 0.03 cd/m2 black level and 6800K white point as printed in the review. This is a Mini LED panel with local dimming, so it is far above the IPS laptops in the catalog. The ratio fits a white level of about 670 nits with that black level.

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

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%.

700nits8Measurementpcguide.com/laptop/review/rog-strix-scar-18-g835lxRead 10 October 2026About 700 nits at a 100% window in HDR.

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

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100%8Measurementpcguide.com/laptop/review/rog-strix-scar-18-g835lxRead 10 October 2026SDR mode, 100% sRGB. Review unit G835LX with 64 GB RAM.

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

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.

100%8Measurementpcguide.com/laptop/review/rog-strix-scar-18-g835lxRead 10 October 2026SDR mode, 100% P3. HDR mode measured 99% P3.

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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1.38Measurementpcguide.com/laptop/review/rog-strix-scar-18-g835lxRead 10 October 2026Average deltaE 1.3 in SDR (0.84 in HDR). Formula and colour space are not stated.

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

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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

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.

138points7Measurementultrabookreview.com/71055-asus-rog-scar-18-g835-reviewRead 10 October 2026Turbo mode, BIOS 325. Review unit G835LX with 64 GB RAM and 2x 1 TB SSD in RAID 0.

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

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.

2,204points7Measurementultrabookreview.com/71055-asus-rog-scar-18-g835-reviewRead 10 October 2026CPU loop result 2,204 points. Turbo mode, BIOS 325.

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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3,119points7Measurementultrabookreview.com/71055-asus-rog-scar-18-g835-reviewRead 10 October 2026Geekbench 6.2.2, Turbo mode.

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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20,670points7Measurementultrabookreview.com/71055-asus-rog-scar-18-g835-reviewRead 10 October 2026Geekbench 6.2.2, Turbo mode.

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.

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.

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

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

6,205points7Measurementultrabookreview.com/71055-asus-rog-scar-18-g835-reviewRead 10 October 2026Turbo mode, BIOS 325.

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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BASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2025) G835LX

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	Ray tracing	Average FPS	1 % low FPS
Cyberpunk 2077	2560	1600	Ray tracing off	Not available	No	88	54
Cyberpunk 2077	2560	1600	RT Overdrive, path tracing	DLSS 4 Balanced, frame generation 2x	Yes	114	46
Black Myth: Wukong	2560	1600	RT Very High	DLSS Balanced, frame generation	Yes	100	36
Far Cry 6	2560	1600	TAA	Not available	Not available	136	92
Horizon Forbidden West	2560	1600	DLAA	DLSS Balanced, frame generation	Not available	174	118

Source7Measurementultrabookreview.com/71055-asus-rog-scar-18-g835-reviewRead 10 October 20262560x1600 laptop screen, Turbo mode, GPU in Ultimate mode, laptop on desk. Average fps with 1% low. Settings as listed in the review table.

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.

AASUS 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.

BASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2025) G835LX

Power mode	Load	Noise (dB(A))
Performance	Gaming	42
Turbo	Gaming	48
Manual	Gaming	52

Source7Measurementultrabookreview.com/71055-asus-rog-scar-18-g835-reviewRead 10 October 2026Fan noise at head level by power mode in the review's mode table: Performance about 42 dBA, Turbo about 48 dBA, Manual about 52 dBA with max fans. Gaming load. Silent is under 35 dBA and not stored.

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

48dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

52dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

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

48dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

52dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

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

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.

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

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.

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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

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.

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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.

AASUS 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.

BASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2025) G835LX

Test	Brightness (nits)	Power mode	Hours (h)
Mixed use	121	Silent	5.17

Source8Measurementpcguide.com/laptop/review/rog-strix-scar-18-g835lxRead 10 October 20265 h 10 min, Silent power mode, efficiency settings on, RGB and animations off, display at about 121 nits without HDR. A two-hour video followed by light browsing.

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.

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.

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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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3.289kg(7.3 lb)8Measurementpcguide.com/laptop/review/rog-strix-scar-18-g835lxRead 10 October 2026Laptop 3.289 kg without the charger, which weighs 0.977 kg.

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

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

Pantone Validated1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025/specRead 10 October 2026Pantone Validated.

ENERGY STAR

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EPEAT

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Other certifications

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.

TÜV Rheinland certification (blue light reduction)2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025Read 10 October 2026TÜV Rheinland Certification section on the Nebula Display: blue light is reduced before it leaves the screen.

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.

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380W AC adapter5Retailer pagenewegg.com/asus-rog-strix-18-geforce-rtx-5090-laptop-gpu-intel-core-ultra-9-275hx-wqxga-32gb-memory-2-tb-pcie-ssd/p/N82E16834236578Read 10 October 2026The page lists the 380W AC adapter only.

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

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Yes5Retailer pagenewegg.com/asus-rog-strix-18-geforce-rtx-5090-laptop-gpu-intel-core-ultra-9-275hx-wqxga-32gb-memory-2-tb-pcie-ssd/p/N82E16834236578Read 10 October 2026

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.

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

1year5Retailer pagenewegg.com/asus-rog-strix-18-geforce-rtx-5090-laptop-gpu-intel-core-ultra-9-275hx-wqxga-32gb-memory-2-tb-pcie-ssd/p/N82E16834236578Read 10 October 20261 year parts, 1 year labor, US listing.

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

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

rog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-20252Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025Read 10 October 2026

Spec sheet

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

rog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025/spec1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-18-2025/specRead 10 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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