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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.

AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 21Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026

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.

AM6J, 6ZJM6USE65SH1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026Original current US AM6J Gen 2 manufacturer matrix. Retained column is Ryzen 9 9955HX3D with RTX 5090 24 GB. Lower 5080 and 8940HX/5070 Ti rows are excluded. Exact installed 32 GB and 2 TB Windows Home reference is independently identified as 6ZJM6USE65SH by its US factory retailer.4Retailer pagenewegg.com/p/N82E16834725246Read 7 October 2026Current exact US factory MASTER 16 6ZJM6USE65SH offering is Ryzen 9 9955HX3D/RTX 5090/32 GB from two 16 GB modules/2 TB NVMe/Windows 11 Home. It is sold and shipped by Newegg. Current backorder status does not establish discontinuation or first shipment date. May 22 First Listed metadata is not used as actual retail proof.

GTIN / EAN

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8101621453477Retailer pageipexinfo.com/product/searchRead 7 October 2026Exact retained US manufacturer part number and CPU/RAM/storage match the distributor row. RetailKing exact MPN/UPC public index independently agrees. No European 1 TB SKU EAN or RTX 5080 UPC is added. Direct distributor fetch timed out. Public webpage text was readable.

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 20268Press releasegigabyte.com/press/news/2347Read 7 October 2026Original maker CES 2026 release date. The family and upper processor/GPU are explicit. June documented availability remains distinct. No January retail availability is inferred.

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.

Available4Retailer pagenewegg.com/p/N82E16834725246Read 7 October 2026

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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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.

US4Retailer pagenewegg.com/p/N82E16834725246Read 7 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.

5-degree Black1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026

Segment

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

Gaming1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026

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.

Clamshell3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/d/b/9/f39fa89095bdd3a16cd52a33db64f684b9d2.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete attached screen/keyboard and side diagrams establish a clamshell laptop. No 360-degree conversion is represented.

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.

Width357.2Depth255.3Thickness (min)19Thickness (max)24.5mm(14.1 × 10.1 × 0.7 to 1 in)1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026Maker publishes 357.2 x 255.3 x 19–24.5 mm. Dimensions can vary with configuration, manufacturing and measurement method. These are published body endpoints, not measured dimensions.

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.

2.3kg(5.1 lb)1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026Maker approximate laptop mass is 2.3 kg. It can vary with configuration, manufacturing and measurement method. The adapter is separate. Conflicting review claimed weights are not treated as measurements.

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.

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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.

16in(40.6 cm)1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026

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 pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026

Pixel density

251.6ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

188.7ppi=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.

OLED1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026

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.

None (self-emissive)1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026Exact retained 9955HX3D/5090 manufacturer matrix explicitly identifies OLED. Separate maker OLED technical explanation establishes no backlight.9Maker product pageapac-cs.gigabyte.com/why-27-inch-gaming-monitor/kr/oled-vs-lcdRead 7 October 2026Maker technical OLED definition states no backlight. Exact retained US maker matrix identifies an OLED panel. This universal OLED property is combined with the exact panel-type claim, not transferred from a different test sample or used to infer a supplier.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

BGIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, RTX 5090)

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

Source1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026Retained native 2560 x 1600 OLED operates at 240 Hz and explicitly supports AMD FreeSync. The source does not bind FreeSync to a particular MUX routing mode or publish its full range. NVIDIA G-SYNC and older Intel-generation display modes are not inherited.

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.

FreeSync1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 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.

1,000nits2Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6JRead 5 October 2026Current display section explicitly labels HDR 1000 peak brightness, while the original matrix separately states 1000 nits peak. Small-window area, duration and test mode are not stated. Typical SDR brightness is not derived from HDR certification.

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 pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026Literal 100% DCI-P3 maker gamut claim. Coverage-versus-volume method is not stated.

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 True Black 10001Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026

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 pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6JRead 5 October 2026Pantone section explicitly says every display is factory pre-calibrated. This is separate from later reviewer recalibration.

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).

AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026

Processor brand

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

AMD1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 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.

BGIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, RTX 5090)

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Zen 5	16	2.5	5.4

Source5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9955hx3d.htmlRead 5 October 2026AMD exact 9955HX3D has 16 Zen 5 cores, 32 hardware threads, 2.5 GHz base and up to 5.4 GHz boost. No Intel P/E classification is applied. All sixteen compute cores use the Zen 5 classification.

CPU cores

24=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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

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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

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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.

321Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 20265Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9955hx3d.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Max boost clock

5.5GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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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.

128MB5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9955hx3d.htmlRead 5 October 2026AMD explicitly states 128 MB L3, separately from 16 MB L2. Combined 144 MB total-cache marketing is not stored as L3.

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.

4nm5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9955hx3d.htmlRead 5 October 2026AMD explicitly publishes CPU-core compute technology TSMC 4 nm FinFET. Separate I/O die is TSMC 6 nm. Stored 4 nm refers only to the compute cores.

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.

230W2Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6JRead 5 October 2026Current AM6J introduction explicitly defines Turbo mode as CPU up to 55 W and GPU up to 175 W simultaneously, total 230 W. This is a configured CPU-plus-GPU budget, separately from 330 W adapter rating and broad thermal-capacity headlines.

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.

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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 pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 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 pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026

GPU brand

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

NVIDIA1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 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 pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 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 pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026Selected RTX 5090 is configured for maximum 175 W including Dynamic Boost. Maker qualifies that it may vary by scenario. No separate Dynamic Boost allocation is given.

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.

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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.

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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, Optimus1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 20262Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6JRead 5 October 2026AM6J page explicitly identifies MUX Switch and GiMATE Power Gear III in its battery/productivity FAQ. Separate maker CES release defines its Discrete/MSHybrid and Optimus modes. No Advanced Optimus claim.8Press releasegigabyte.com/press/news/2347Read 7 October 2026Maker CES release defines GiMATE AI Power Gear III Discrete/MSHybrid and Optimus modes. Exact AM6J page independently says this model uses GiMATE Power Gear III and has MUX Switch. Stored standard Optimus support does not imply Advanced Optimus automatic hardware switching or NVIDIA G-SYNC.

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.

AMD Radeon 610M5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9955hx3d.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact 9955HX3D has integrated AMD Radeon 610M, separate from installed discrete RTX 5090. Generic 55–75 W chip limits and 96 GB memory capability are not laptop configured limits. No NPU count is invented from AI gaming marketing.

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.

32GB4Retailer pagenewegg.com/p/N82E16834725246Read 7 October 2026

RAM type

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

DDR51Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 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/s4Retailer pagenewegg.com/p/N82E16834725246Read 7 October 2026Exact retained 6ZJM6USE65SH structured Memory table separately identifies DDR5 5600. Stored value is the advertised configured DDR5 data-rate class, 5600 MT/s, not a claim of 5600 MHz DRAM clock or a measured running rate. Ambiguous 5600MHz prose remains qualified. Maker matrix agrees on nominal DDR5-5600 family offering. No review-sample RAM benchmark is stored.

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.

22Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6JRead 5 October 2026Current AM6J section explicitly states dual-channel DDR5. This is not inferred solely from the two modules.

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 pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026

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).

BGIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, RTX 5090)

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

Source1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026Maker explicitly has two SO-DIMM expansion sockets. Exact retained US retailer states two installed 16GB modules. Factory maximum 64GB is separate from AMD generic 96GB. Maker 5600MHz wording is not a measured clock. Advertised rate is now independently sourced from exact retailer Memory Speed DDR5 5600 row.4Retailer pagenewegg.com/p/N82E16834725246Read 7 October 2026Exact Quick Info and Memory table say 16GB*2 DDR5. Both SO-DIMM sockets occupied. The separate structured Memory Speed row says DDR5 5600 and now sources its nominal configured 5600 MT/s field. The prose 5600MHz is not interpreted as a measured DRAM clock.

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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 pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026

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.

2TB4Retailer pagenewegg.com/p/N82E16834725246Read 7 October 2026Exact factory offering advertises total 2 TB, converted to 2000 decimal GB. Drive count, Gen4 versus Gen5 installed drive, slot occupancy and per-drive vendor remain unknown. No 1 TB review unit or 2x1 TB RTX 5080 review arrangement is inherited. Physical connector-length context is documented by the same-model board teardown at https://www.profesionalreview.com/2026/06/01/aorus-master-16-am6j-2026-review/ . It states that the Gen4 and Gen5 connectors both accept M.2 2280 drives. Its 1 TB test-drive occupancy is not inherited into this 2 TB reference. Exact installed-drive distribution remains unknown. The optional partial slot table is omitted so unknown occupancy does not appear as a verified zero free connectors.

Storage type

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

NVMe SSD4Retailer pagenewegg.com/p/N82E16834725246Read 7 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.

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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.

BGIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, RTX 5090)

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Ports

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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.

BGIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, RTX 5090)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
DC in	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	Left	1	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	3.2 Gen 2	1	Left	10	Not available	Not available
USB-C	USB4 / DisplayPort 1.4 / Power Delivery 3.0	1	Left	Not available	USB4	Yes
USB-A	3.2 Gen 2	1	Right	10	Not available	Not available
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2 / DisplayPort 2.0 / Power Delivery 3.0	1	Right	10	Not available	Yes
microSD card	UHS-II	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026Exact AM6J selected US matrix. Existing counts/sides remain unchanged. Version text now exposes each Type-C display/PD capability and microSD UHS-II. Numeric USB4 symmetric rate, charging input and peripheral power remain omitted where not explicitly established for this reference.3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/d/b/9/f39fa89095bdd3a16cd52a33db64f684b9d2.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete own AM6J notebook tour on page 4 was rendered and inspected. Both sides match the manufacturer table, with one Type-C per side and no rear physical connectors. Two full-size DisplayPort sockets are not shown. USB4/DP 1.4 is left and USB3.2/DP 2.0 is right. Numeric PD 3.0 charging watts are not stated here, so no 100 W limit is inferred from protocol alone.

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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 pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 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 GHz3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/d/b/9/f39fa89095bdd3a16cd52a33db64f684b9d2.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original exact AM6J manual table lists operational Wi-Fi bands for RTL8922AE. Stored broad band groups are 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz. Regional channel ranges/transmit power restrictions are not transplanted to US settings. This describes supported radio bands, not a US regulatory power limit.

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.

Realtek RTL8922AE3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/d/b/9/f39fa89095bdd3a16cd52a33db64f684b9d2.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original AM6J manufacturer manual, English page 9, prints the module model immediately above its radio table. Page 10 declaration explicitly identifies AM6J. ProfessionalReview and actual Notebookcheck AM6J test independently identify Realtek 8922AE, but their measurements and storage configurations are not inherited.

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 pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 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 zones1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026Three-zone RGB, not per-key RGB. Maker up to 1.7 mm key travel is retained as a claim, not an actuation distance.

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.

No3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/d/b/9/f39fa89095bdd3a16cd52a33db64f684b9d2.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete keyboard drawing on pages 3–4 shows a compact layout with navigation column and no dedicated numeric keypad.

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

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1.7mm1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026

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

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No3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/d/b/9/f39fa89095bdd3a16cd52a33db64f684b9d2.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete keyboard drawing and control table show no dedicated pointing stick.

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 pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026

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 pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 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 pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026Four physical 2 W speaker drivers give 8 W summed published rating. Dual-force design and virtual 5.1.2 surround do not add physical drivers. RMS/peak classification is unspecified.

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

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8W1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026

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

Dolby Atmos, Smart Amp1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 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.

99Wh1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 20262Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6JRead 5 October 2026Battery and Charging section explicitly states 99 Wh. It also claims fast charge to 50% in 30 minutes in AC mode, without stating the starting charge level. No empty-to-50% time is stored. Adapter and system-off conditions are not established for this claim.

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.

330W1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 20264Retailer pagenewegg.com/p/N82E16834725246Read 7 October 2026

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.

Barrel3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/d/b/9/f39fa89095bdd3a16cd52a33db64f684b9d2.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3 original adapter hookup shows the left-side main barrel connector. Adapter rating is explicitly 20 V/16.5 A, 330 W. USB-C is an alternative input, not the documented main adapter connector.

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.

22Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6JRead 5 October 2026Dual Power Fan Design explicitly states two physical internal fans. Four exhaust outlets, 160 individual blades and thin fins are not extra fans.

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 pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6JRead 5 October 2026Efficient Overall Thermal section explicitly states a large vapor chamber conducting heat from CPU and GPU. FAQ independently names it. No unsupported liquid-metal absence value is stored.

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.

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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.

BGIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, RTX 5090)

Name	CPU power (W)	GPU power (W)
Turbo	55	175
Eco	Not available	Not available
Balance	Not available	Not available
Performance	Not available	Not available

Source2Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6JRead 5 October 2026Turbo mode CPU 55 W/GPU 175 W values are explicitly stated for the upper 5090-class setup. They are simultaneous mode allocations, not generic chip default TDP or observed measurements. Maker standalone CPU up to 140 W Max TDP is not assigned to short-duration cpu_power_max_w or sustained cpu_tdp_configured_w without a stated duration.3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/d/b/9/f39fa89095bdd3a16cd52a33db64f684b9d2.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 5 hotkey Fn+F7 explicitly cycles ECO/Banlance/Performance. The typographical Banlance is normalized to Balance. Current main maker page separately identifies Turbo. No numeric limits are inferred for Eco, Balance or Performance.

Security

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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.

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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 Home4Retailer pagenewegg.com/p/N82E16834725246Read 7 October 2026

OS family

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

Windows4Retailer pagenewegg.com/p/N82E16834725246Read 7 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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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%.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

BGIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, RTX 5090)

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

48dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

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

48dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

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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.

BGIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, RTX 5090)

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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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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 pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026

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.

VESA ClearMR 10000, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, Dolby Vision1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026VESA ClearMR 10000, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light and Dolby Vision are explicitly stated. Eye-care certification is not colour accuracy. Pantone Validated is separately stored under colour certification.

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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330 W AC power adapter, AC power cord3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/d/b/9/f39fa89095bdd3a16cd52a33db64f684b9d2.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original first-use procedure explicitly connects the supplied main power adapter and AC cord. The exact factory retailer also identifies the 330 W adapter. Regional stickers, sleeves and unrelated carry bags are not combined.

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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Yes3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/d/b/9/f39fa89095bdd3a16cd52a33db64f684b9d2.pdfRead 7 October 20264Retailer pagenewegg.com/p/N82E16834725246Read 7 October 2026Exact selected factory Power table identifies 330 W AC adapter, corroborated by its own original manual supplied-adapter hookup. No extra adapters are represented.

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.

1year4Retailer pagenewegg.com/p/N82E16834725246Read 7 October 2026Exact selected US factory retailer specifies one-year limited parts and labor warranty. This is source-market coverage. Older international 1+1 marketing and two-year European configurations are excluded.

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

www.gigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J2Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6JRead 5 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

www.gigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/sp1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026Original selected AM6J matrix storage connector context: Physical platform has one PCIe Gen5 M.2 NVMe connector and one PCIe Gen4x4 M.2 NVMe connector. Same AM6J/9955HX3D/5090 board teardown independently confirms both accept 2280 drives. Its 1 TB review occupancy is not inherited. Exact selected total 2 TB does not establish whether one 2 TB or two 1 TB drives are installed, so both occupancy cells remain unknown. Installed drive generation is not inferred from slot maximum. The optional slot table is omitted because unknown occupancy currently produces a false zero free-slot count. Published connector capabilities remain documented here.

Manual

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gzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/d/b/9/f39fa89095bdd3a16cd52a33db64f684b9d2.pdf3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/d/b/9/f39fa89095bdd3a16cd52a33db64f684b9d2.pdfRead 7 October 2026Unmodified original 156-page multilingual manufacturer manual, with full English pages 3–10 read and original diagrams rendered. EU declaration on page 10 expressly identifies AM6J and is dated March 23, 2026. Its USB4/DP 1.4 and USB3.2/DP 2.0 arrangement matches current Gen 2. Older AM6H manual and the mislabeled index link to MASTER 18/AM8H are excluded.

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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