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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.

HyperX OMEN1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/71H0fJFXomb4uYw6TWuExw%3D%3D/fb987458-46e5-46d8-9cde-be8be412a813.pdfRead 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.

16-am2013dx, D5CD0UA#ABA1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/71H0fJFXomb4uYw6TWuExw%3D%3D/fb987458-46e5-46d8-9cde-be8be412a813.pdfRead 7 October 20265Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/hyperx-omen-16-165hz-2k-gaming-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-356h-2026-16gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-rtx-5060-512gb-ssd-shadow-black/JJGWKS75YFRead 7 October 2026Exact US 16-am2013dx/D5CD0UA#ABA factory listing, 356H / 16 GB / 512 GB / 5060 / IPS 165 Hz. Professional 64 GB / 4 TB and Pro upgrades from other sellers are excluded.

GTIN / EAN

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1998968889981Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/71H0fJFXomb4uYw6TWuExw%3D%3D/fb987458-46e5-46d8-9cde-be8be412a813.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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.

5 January 20269Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/hp-puts-hyperx-name-on-omen-gaming-laptops-new-systems-get-intel-and-amds-latest-processorsRead 7 October 2026January 5, 2026 CES report explicitly introduces HyperX Omen 16 alongside 15 and Max 16. Family announcement date only, not US exact SKU shipping date. Primary HyperX repost January 5 release covers MAX 16 and brand merger, so not used alone to prove standard 16 announcement.

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.

Available8Retailer pageebay.com/itm/198397751529Read 7 October 2026Best Buy official US marketplace storefront exact D5CD0UA#ABA and UPC 199896888998, condition New, more than 10 available and Buy It Now as accessed. Confirms current new retail availability, not a manufacturer production forecast. SHI generic EOL explanation is not an explicit dated maker discontinuation.

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.

US5Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/hyperx-omen-16-165hz-2k-gaming-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-356h-2026-16gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-rtx-5060-512gb-ssd-shadow-black/JJGWKS75YFRead 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.

Shadow black1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/71H0fJFXomb4uYw6TWuExw%3D%3D/fb987458-46e5-46d8-9cde-be8be412a813.pdfRead 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 spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/71H0fJFXomb4uYw6TWuExw%3D%3D/fb987458-46e5-46d8-9cde-be8be412a813.pdfRead 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.

Clamshell2Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_14103966_en-US-1.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete overview and physical views identify the ordinary hinged gaming laptop.

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.

Width357.4Depth269mm(14.1 × 10.6 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/71H0fJFXomb4uYw6TWuExw%3D%3D/fb987458-46e5-46d8-9cde-be8be412a813.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original unpackaged width 14.07 inches and depth 10.59 inches converted with 25.4 mm/inch and rounded to 0.1 mm. Front 1.06-inch and rear 1.04-inch heights exclude a separately named 0.14-inch bump. Overall maximum is not directly established, so thickness is omitted. Precision reflects unit conversion, not measured manufacturing tolerance.

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.

2.44kg(5.4 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/71H0fJFXomb4uYw6TWuExw%3D%3D/fb987458-46e5-46d8-9cde-be8be412a813.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original exact SKU published 5.38 lb, which is 2.44 kg at 0.45359237 kg/lb and rounded to two decimals. Configuration and manufacturing variance apply. The generic manual lowest weight is not substituted for this SKU.

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 spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/71H0fJFXomb4uYw6TWuExw%3D%3D/fb987458-46e5-46d8-9cde-be8be412a813.pdfRead 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.

1920 × 1200px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/71H0fJFXomb4uYw6TWuExw%3D%3D/fb987458-46e5-46d8-9cde-be8be412a813.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Pixel density

251.6ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

141.5ppi=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.

IPS1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/71H0fJFXomb4uYw6TWuExw%3D%3D/fb987458-46e5-46d8-9cde-be8be412a813.pdfRead 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.

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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.

Matte1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/71H0fJFXomb4uYw6TWuExw%3D%3D/fb987458-46e5-46d8-9cde-be8be412a813.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact panel row anti-glare, unlike the optional BrightView OLED.

Touchscreen

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

No5Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/hyperx-omen-16-165hz-2k-gaming-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-356h-2026-16gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-rtx-5060-512gb-ssd-shadow-black/JJGWKS75YFRead 7 October 2026The exact D5CD0UA / 16-am2013dx Best Buy Specifications table explicitly states TouchScreen: No. Absence of touch wording in the maker overview alone is not used.

Stylus

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None2Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_14103966_en-US-1.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete 16-am2xxx display and replacement inventories identify the WUXGA IPS assembly without any digitizer or active-pen component. The exact US Best Buy reference explicitly states Touch Screen No. Joint exhaustive hardware scope supports no active stylus, rather than inferring that every non-touch display necessarily lacks an active digitizer. Optional OLED configurations are not inherited.5Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/hyperx-omen-16-165hz-2k-gaming-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-356h-2026-16gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-rtx-5060-512gb-ssd-shadow-black/JJGWKS75YFRead 7 October 2026Exact factory 16-am2013dx/D5CD0UA#ABA Specifications table explicitly states Touch Screen No. Complete maker display/component inventory separately excludes a digitizer and active-pen hardware. The no-active-stylus conclusion uses both, not only the absence of a touch marketing entry.

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.

BHP HyperX OMEN 16 (2026, 16-am2013dx)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
1920	1200	165

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/71H0fJFXomb4uYw6TWuExw%3D%3D/fb987458-46e5-46d8-9cde-be8be412a813.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact built-in native 1920 x 1200 IPS panel operates up to 165 Hz. Switching between 60 and 165 is not proof of VRR. No lower-resolution maximum inferred.

Max refresh rate

240Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

165Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

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.

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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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400nits1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/71H0fJFXomb4uYw6TWuExw%3D%3D/fb987458-46e5-46d8-9cde-be8be412a813.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact display row 400 nits with footnote 20 explicitly typical component performance. This is a maker claim, not a reviewer measurement.

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.

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

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62.5%1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/71H0fJFXomb4uYw6TWuExw%3D%3D/fb987458-46e5-46d8-9cde-be8be412a813.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact 62.5% sRGB claim. It is not converted from a family NTSC value.

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

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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.

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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.

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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 7 356H1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/71H0fJFXomb4uYw6TWuExw%3D%3D/fb987458-46e5-46d8-9cde-be8be412a813.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Processor brand

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

Intel3Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245532/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-356h-18m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 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.

BHP HyperX OMEN 16 (2026, 16-am2013dx)

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	4	1.9	4.7
Efficiency	8	1.5	3.5
Low-power efficiency	4	1.5	3.3

Source3Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245532/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-356h-18m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact 356H Intel ARK four P, eight E and four LP-E cores, with separate base and turbo clocks. Generic 25 W / 80 W processor power does not establish this laptop limit.

CPU cores

24=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

16=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

4=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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

16=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

12=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.

163Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245532/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-356h-18m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Max boost clock

5.5GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

4.7GHz=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.

18MB3Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245532/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-356h-18m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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.

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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.

50TOPS3Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245532/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-356h-18m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026NPU-only peak INT8 50 TOPS. GPU 40 TOPS and combined platform throughput excluded. Intel 18A is a process brand, not numeric 18 nm.

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 spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/71H0fJFXomb4uYw6TWuExw%3D%3D/fb987458-46e5-46d8-9cde-be8be412a813.pdfRead 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 5060 Laptop GPU1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/71H0fJFXomb4uYw6TWuExw%3D%3D/fb987458-46e5-46d8-9cde-be8be412a813.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact factory RTX 5060 with 8 GB dedicated GDDR7. The disputed RTX 5070 8/12 GB listing is another SKU and is excluded.

GPU brand

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

NVIDIA1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/71H0fJFXomb4uYw6TWuExw%3D%3D/fb987458-46e5-46d8-9cde-be8be412a813.pdfRead 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

8GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/71H0fJFXomb4uYw6TWuExw%3D%3D/fb987458-46e5-46d8-9cde-be8be412a813.pdfRead 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.

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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.

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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 Graphics3Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245532/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-356h-18m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact 356H Intel Graphics, distinct from Arc B390 of 358H. Matching retail hardware review confirms integrated mode exists alongside the discrete 5060.

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.

16GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/71H0fJFXomb4uYw6TWuExw%3D%3D/fb987458-46e5-46d8-9cde-be8be412a813.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact original installed 16 GB DDR5-5600. The manufacturer sheet does not give its module arrangement. That is sourced separately from a matching US retail review.

RAM type

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

DDR51Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/71H0fJFXomb4uYw6TWuExw%3D%3D/fb987458-46e5-46d8-9cde-be8be412a813.pdfRead 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/s1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/71H0fJFXomb4uYw6TWuExw%3D%3D/fb987458-46e5-46d8-9cde-be8be412a813.pdfRead 7 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.

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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.

Slots2Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_14103966_en-US-1.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 1 explicitly two customer-accessible and upgradeable SO-DIMM slots. Its headline up to 32 GB conflicts with listed 64 GB configuration, so maximum capacity is omitted.

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).

BHP HyperX OMEN 16 (2026, 16-am2013dx)

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
SO-DIMM	1	Yes	16
SO-DIMM	1	No	Not available

Source5Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/hyperx-omen-16-165hz-2k-gaming-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-356h-2026-16gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-rtx-5060-512gb-ssd-shadow-black/JJGWKS75YFRead 7 October 2026Manufacturer guide establishes two SO-DIMM connectors. The matching exact US customer hardware review explicitly identifies a single 16 GB Samsung module in its factory unit. Only arrangement 1 x 16 is retained, without transferring module vendor, user benchmarks or active channel count. Its other summary claims are not used.

RAM slots

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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.

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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.

512GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/71H0fJFXomb4uYw6TWuExw%3D%3D/fb987458-46e5-46d8-9cde-be8be412a813.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Storage type

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

NVMe SSD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/71H0fJFXomb4uYw6TWuExw%3D%3D/fb987458-46e5-46d8-9cde-be8be412a813.pdfRead 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.

41Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/71H0fJFXomb4uYw6TWuExw%3D%3D/fb987458-46e5-46d8-9cde-be8be412a813.pdfRead 7 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.

BHP HyperX OMEN 16 (2026, 16-am2013dx)

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

Source2Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_14103966_en-US-1.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 1 identifies M.2 2280 NVMe SSDs, and page 2 supports two 512 GB drives. The first removal drawing on printed page 48 directly shows both physical drive positions and sockets. The exploded parts icon alone does not establish count. The RTX 5070 Ti one-slot qualifier does not apply to the installed RTX 5060. Factory 512 GB uses one supported drive, leaving one free slot. Connector generation is not inferred from the installed Gen4 drive.

M.2 slots

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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.

BHP HyperX OMEN 16 (2026, 16-am2013dx)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	DP Alt Mode	Maximum charging input (W)
USB-C	USB 10Gbps / DisplayPort 1.4	1	Left	10	Yes	100
USB-A	USB 5Gbps	1	Left	5	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 5Gbps	1	Right	5	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 10Gbps	1	Rear	10	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Rear	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	Rear	1	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
DC in	Not available	1	Rear	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source2Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_14103966_en-US-1.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed pages 5-8 complete right/left/rear views locate all physical ports. Page 6 explicitly identifies the USB-C 100 W input and requires 20 V for system-off charging. Exact sheet footnote 48 limits 100 W USB-C operation to light tasks, with 230 W barrel adapter for full gaming/rendering. No peripheral output budget inferred.

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Highest HDMI version

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Card reader

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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 spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/71H0fJFXomb4uYw6TWuExw%3D%3D/fb987458-46e5-46d8-9cde-be8be412a813.pdfRead 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 GHz5Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/hyperx-omen-16-165hz-2k-gaming-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-356h-2026-16gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-rtx-5060-512gb-ssd-shadow-black/JJGWKS75YFRead 7 October 2026Establishes exact reference fit of Intel BE211. Band capability is directly sourced separately from the Intel component maker guide. No other family module is substituted.7Retailer pageshi.com/product/51692165/HyperX-OMEN-16-am2013dxRead 7 October 2026Establishes exact reference fit of Intel BE211. Band capability is directly sourced separately from the Intel component maker guide. No other family module is substituted.10Owner's manualcdrdv2-public.intel.com/867862/Intel-wifi-adapter-information-guide-BE211.pdfRead 7 October 2026Intel original BE211/BE213 adapter guide, Specifications table: 2.4 GHz ISM, 5 GHz UNII and 6-7 GHz OFDMA bands. Installed BE211 is independently bound by the exact D5CD0UA#ABA SHI Wireless Controller row and matching factory hardware report. These are supported radio bands, not a guarantee of every regional channel. Country regulations, OEM enabling, router and OS support restrict actual 6 GHz operation. No bands are inferred merely from Wi-Fi 7 branding.

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 Wi-Fi 7 BE2115Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/hyperx-omen-16-165hz-2k-gaming-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-356h-2026-16gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-rtx-5060-512gb-ssd-shadow-black/JJGWKS75YFRead 7 October 2026Matching exact 356H/RTX 5060/16 GB/512 GB/165 Hz factory-unit customer hardware report explicitly identifies Intel WiFi 7 (2x2) BE211. Hardware identification corroborates the exact-SKU SHI Wireless Controller row and maker service-guide option. Customer performance claims and erroneous 330 W adapter are not retained. This is nominal hardware inventory evidence, not a measured wireless speed result.7Retailer pageshi.com/product/51692165/HyperX-OMEN-16-am2013dxRead 7 October 2026Exact US D5CD0UA#ABA retailer Communications table explicitly identifies Wireless Controller Intel WI-FI 7 BE211. Independently corroborated by matching factory 356H/5060/16 GB/512 GB customer hardware report at Best Buy. The maker service guide lists BE211 as an available module. Other family module options are not inherited. Retailer erroneous socket count and generic weight remain excluded.

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.

6.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/71H0fJFXomb4uYw6TWuExw%3D%3D/fb987458-46e5-46d8-9cde-be8be412a813.pdfRead 7 October 2026Footnote 25b says 6.0 requires OS support and may run as 5.4 or lower without it. Published radio capability retained, not measured negotiated version.

Cellular

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No2Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_14103966_en-US-1.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete wireless product table lists WLAN/Bluetooth modules only. Complete component/parts inventory has no WWAN modem, cellular antenna or SIM socket. Exact factory sheet likewise lists Wi-Fi/Bluetooth only.

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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US7Retailer pageshi.com/product/51692165/HyperX-OMEN-16-am2013dxRead 7 October 2026Exact D5CD0UA#ABA model Input table explicitly Keyboard Layout US. This is not inferred from sale country or a photograph. Retailer RAM slot count 1 and weight 2.48 kg are not substituted for authoritative maker inventory and exact SKU weight.

Key switches

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Scissor1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/71H0fJFXomb4uYw6TWuExw%3D%3D/fb987458-46e5-46d8-9cde-be8be412a813.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact maker sustainability paragraph explicitly keyboard keycaps and scissors. No mechanical-key claim inferred from polling rate.

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 spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/71H0fJFXomb4uYw6TWuExw%3D%3D/fb987458-46e5-46d8-9cde-be8be412a813.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact expanded RGB keyboard has four independently controlled zones. Generic white backlight alternative excluded.

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 spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/71H0fJFXomb4uYw6TWuExw%3D%3D/fb987458-46e5-46d8-9cde-be8be412a813.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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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No2Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_14103966_en-US-1.pdfRead 7 October 2026The original guide complete keyboard and pointing-device inventory shows the keyboard and touchpad, with no pointing stick. The matching exact product photo agrees.

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.

1080p FHD IR1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/71H0fJFXomb4uYw6TWuExw%3D%3D/fb987458-46e5-46d8-9cde-be8be412a813.pdfRead 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 spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/71H0fJFXomb4uYw6TWuExw%3D%3D/fb987458-46e5-46d8-9cde-be8be412a813.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact sheet explicitly IR sensor supports Windows Hello facial login.

Webcam privacy

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Physical shutter1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/71H0fJFXomb4uYw6TWuExw%3D%3D/fb987458-46e5-46d8-9cde-be8be412a813.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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.

21Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/71H0fJFXomb4uYw6TWuExw%3D%3D/fb987458-46e5-46d8-9cde-be8be412a813.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact sheet explicitly two speakers, not audio channels.

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

HyperX, HP Audio Boost 2.0, DTS:X Ultra1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/71H0fJFXomb4uYw6TWuExw%3D%3D/fb987458-46e5-46d8-9cde-be8be412a813.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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

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21Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/71H0fJFXomb4uYw6TWuExw%3D%3D/fb987458-46e5-46d8-9cde-be8be412a813.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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.

70Wh1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/71H0fJFXomb4uYw6TWuExw%3D%3D/fb987458-46e5-46d8-9cde-be8be412a813.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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.

AASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2026) G835LXG

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BHP HyperX OMEN 16 (2026, 16-am2013dx)

Use case	Hours (h)
MobileMark 30	7.25
Video playback	19.5
Video streaming	16.5

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/71H0fJFXomb4uYw6TWuExw%3D%3D/fb987458-46e5-46d8-9cde-be8be412a813.pdfRead 7 October 2026Claims advertised for the exact SKU: mixed-use 7 h 15 min footnote 85d identifies MobileMark 30, brightness and test-unit details unstated. Local FHD 1080p video 19 h 30 min footnote 75 uses 200 nits, default system volume, player 100%, full-screen local file, headphones and wireless on but not connected. Streaming 16 h 30 min footnote 80 uses Netflix in Edge, 200 nits, default audio, headphones, full-screen and wireless on. These are maker maxima, not exact-unit measurements.

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.

230W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/71H0fJFXomb4uYw6TWuExw%3D%3D/fb987458-46e5-46d8-9cde-be8be412a813.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact Power row specifies a 230 W adapter. A retail marketing box graphic says 280 W, which conflicts and is not substituted.

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.

Barrel2Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_14103966_en-US-1.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Smart AC adapter specification 4.5 mm barrel and physical rear power connector, separate from optional 100 W USB-C charging.

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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30min1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/71H0fJFXomb4uYw6TWuExw%3D%3D/fb987458-46e5-46d8-9cde-be8be412a813.pdfRead 7 October 2026Footnote 72 claims 50% in approximately 30 minutes with system shut down and provided or recommended compatible adapter, +/-10% tolerance.

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.

22Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_14103966_en-US-1.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 20 complete component diagram rendered and inspected, two physical fans in the fan assembly.

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.

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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.

BHP HyperX OMEN 16 (2026, 16-am2013dx)

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Unleashed

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/71H0fJFXomb4uYw6TWuExw%3D%3D/fb987458-46e5-46d8-9cde-be8be412a813.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact 16-am2013dx product overview explicitly supports Unleashed Mode. Only this individually proved named mode is stored. No CPU/GPU watt values or complete list of other mode names is invented. Family 200W TPP marketing is not transferred to the exact 356H SKU.

Security

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Fingerprint

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None2Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_14103966_en-US-1.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete Security table lists firmware TPM and camera cover. Keyboard/top components and full parts inventory have no fingerprint reader. IR camera provides the exact SKU facial login. Absence checked across the complete hardware inventory, not inferred from Hello alone.

TPM

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2.02Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_14103966_en-US-1.pdfRead 7 October 2026Product table printed page 4 explicitly firmware TPM 2.0.

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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No2Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_14103966_en-US-1.pdfRead 7 October 2026The original guide complete exterior component inventories and views show all sides and no security-lock attachment slot. This does not describe software security or the separate firmware TPM.

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 Home1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/71H0fJFXomb4uYw6TWuExw%3D%3D/fb987458-46e5-46d8-9cde-be8be412a813.pdfRead 7 October 2026

OS family

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

Windows1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/71H0fJFXomb4uYw6TWuExw%3D%3D/fb987458-46e5-46d8-9cde-be8be412a813.pdfRead 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.

BHP HyperX OMEN 16 (2026, 16-am2013dx)

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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.

BHP HyperX OMEN 16 (2026, 16-am2013dx)

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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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Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/71H0fJFXomb4uYw6TWuExw%3D%3D/fb987458-46e5-46d8-9cde-be8be412a813.pdfRead 7 October 2026The original exact D5CD0UA maker sheet explicitly names the Intel Evo platform on both the overview and specification pages. This is an exact configured maker claim, not inferred from the processor alone.

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.

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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.

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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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230 W AC power adapter, Setup instructions1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/71H0fJFXomb4uYw6TWuExw%3D%3D/fb987458-46e5-46d8-9cde-be8be412a813.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact SKU Power 230W AC power adapter plus footnote 48 explicitly adapter that ships with the PC. Retail box graphic 280W is not used for rating.5Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/hyperx-omen-16-165hz-2k-gaming-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-356h-2026-16gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-rtx-5060-512gb-ssd-shadow-black/JJGWKS75YFRead 7 October 2026Exact factory model box graphic explicitly Setup instructions and AC adapter. Graphic says 280W, which is overridden by exact maker Power 230W row and footnote 48 shipping adapter. Includes only accessory types, no optional dock/mouse from professional-upgrade bundles.

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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Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/71H0fJFXomb4uYw6TWuExw%3D%3D/fb987458-46e5-46d8-9cde-be8be412a813.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact sheet footnote 48 explicitly refers to the adapter that ships with the PC. The 230 W rating comes separately from the exact Power row.

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.

1year1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/71H0fJFXomb4uYw6TWuExw%3D%3D/fb987458-46e5-46d8-9cde-be8be412a813.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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

support.hp.com/au-en/drivers/hyperx-omen-16-inch-gaming-laptop-pc-16-am2000/model/21035322694Maker product pagesupport.hp.com/au-en/drivers/hyperx-omen-16-inch-gaming-laptop-pc-16-am2000/model/2103532269Read 5 October 2026Public indexed exact HP support title identifies 16-am2013dx and D5CD0UA. Ordinary access currently returns HTTP 403 and is not bypassed. Original maker-authored exact PDF and official guide supply capability facts.

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

files.bbystatic.com/71H0fJFXomb4uYw6TWuExw%3D%3D/fb987458-46e5-46d8-9cde-be8be412a813.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/71H0fJFXomb4uYw6TWuExw%3D%3D/fb987458-46e5-46d8-9cde-be8be412a813.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original HP exact US D5CD0UA#ABA two-page sheet, April 30, 2026 revision. Both pages downloaded and read. The exact original product photo was extracted from its first page.

Manual

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kaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_14103966_en-US-1.pdf2Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_14103966_en-US-1.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original HP KAAS Q15102-001, first edition March 2026, 108 pages, model 16-am2xxx. Full hardware tables and complete parts/repair diagrams read.

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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