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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.

Blade 181Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18/RZ09-05827ER3-R3U1Read 5 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.

RZ09-05827ER3-R3U11Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18/RZ09-05827ER3-R3U1Read 5 October 2026Exact US RZ09-05827ER3-R3U1 selected combination: 290HX Plus, RTX 5070 Ti 12 GB, 32 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD and Windows Home. Old 275HX and upgraded 5080/5090 configurations are excluded.

GTIN / EAN

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

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

14 May 20266Press releaseprwire.com.au/pr/128538/razer-unveils-the-new-razer-blade-18Read 7 October 2026First announcement dateline, independently contemporary Notebookcheck news on May 15. PRWire hosting June 23 and Razer newsroom June 1 repost do not move first announcement or existing retail month.

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.

Available7Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18/RZ09-05827ER3-R3U1Read 7 October 2026Current US exact 290HX Plus/5070 Ti/32 GB/1 TB SKU on maker store. No discontinuation statement found.

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.

$3,999.998Press releaseprwire.com.au/pr/128538/razer-unveils-the-new-razer-blade-18Read 7 October 2026Maker May 14 launch starting configuration. Exact selected base 290HX Plus/5070 Ti/32 GB/1 TB maker store still matches 3999.99. Secondary Tom’s Hardware independently binds this combination to base launch price. US tax excluded. Old 275HX 3499.99 and Euro sibling keyboard SKUs excluded.

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.

US1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18/RZ09-05827ER3-R3U1Read 5 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.

Black1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18/RZ09-05827ER3-R3U1Read 5 October 2026

Segment

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

Gaming3Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18Read 5 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 manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/Blade18-00000737-en.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

Width399.96Depth275.4Thickness (min)22.79Thickness (max)28.7mm(15.7 × 10.8 × 0.9 to 1.1 in)10Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18Read 7 October 2026Maker explicitly metric 2026 dimensions. Width is landscape front edge 399.96, depth 275.4. Support table swaps its width/depth labels, corrected against main maker triplet and physical geometry. Minimum-inch 0.86 is inconsistent with 22.79 mm and appears carried from 2025. Published metric values retained, not recomputed from rounded inches. Secondary LaptopMedia 22.99 does not override maker.

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

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

3.2kg(7.1 lb)11Maker product pagemysupport.razer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/20586/~/razer-blade-18%E2%80%9D-%282026%29-%7C-rz09-0582x-support-%26-faqsRead 7 October 2026Nominal maker 2026 chassis mass across matrix, not a scale measurement. All family configurations have one shared body claim. Excludes 400 W adapter. Secondary 3.1 kg claims do not override maker.

Lid material

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Aluminium3Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18Read 5 October 2026Complete T6-grade CNC-milled aluminum unibody.

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.

Aluminium3Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18Read 5 October 2026Same complete aluminum-unibody claim.

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.

18in(45.7 cm)1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18/RZ09-05827ER3-R3U1Read 5 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.

3840 × 2400px3Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18Read 5 October 2026

Pixel density

251.6ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

251.6ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

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

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.

IPS3Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18Read 5 October 20262026 comparison column explicitly Dual Mode IPS. It does not establish mini-LED backlighting.

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.

Matte34Retailer pagerozetka.com.ua/609903560/p609903560Read 7 October 2026Exact full US RZ09-05827ER3-R3U1/290HX Plus/5070Ti/32 GB/1 TB retailer technical table explicitly matte. Notebookcheck current 2026 physical IPS screen also glossy: no. Old retailer thickness and seller warranty are not used over current primary maker.

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.

BRazer Blade 18 (2026) RTX 5070 Ti, 32 GB

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
3840	2400	240
1920	1200	440

Source3Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18Read 5 October 2026Explicit built-in dual modes, 3840 x 2400 at 240 Hz and 1920 x 1200 at 440 Hz. These are operating maxima, not ordinary preset timing entries. G-SYNC is stated globally without assigning VRR operation to each mode.

Max refresh rate

240Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

440Hz=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.

G-SYNC3Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18Read 5 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.

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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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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%3Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18Read 5 October 2026Maker up to 100% DCI-P3 coverage. Method unstated.

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.

Yes12Maker product pagemysupport.razer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/20586/~/razer-blade-18%E2%80%9D-%282026%29-%7C-rz09-0582x-support-%26-faqsRead 7 October 2026Explicit maker claim for single shared 2026 dual-mode display option. Calman certification alone was not the inference. Manual laptop calibration report page confirms factory report access. No measured Delta E copied.

Second display

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Processor

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Processor

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

Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18/RZ09-05827ER3-R3U1Read 5 October 2026

Processor brand

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

Intel4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245960/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-290hx-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 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.

BRazer Blade 18 (2026) RTX 5070 Ti, 32 GB

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

Source4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245960/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-290hx-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact 290HX Plus processor: eight P and sixteen E cores, each with independently named base and turbo clocks. Generic 55 W/160 W chip limits are not laptop power settings.30Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Intel-Core-Ultra-9-290HX-Plus-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.1252402.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Architecture names only enriched. Existing Intel primary counts/base/max clocks unchanged. Nominal exact processor, no model-bench value copied.

CPU cores

24=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

24=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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

8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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

16=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

16=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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

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

244Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245960/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-290hx-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Max boost clock

5.5GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

5.5GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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

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

36MB4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245960/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-290hx-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 202636 MB Intel Smart Cache. Separate 40 MB L2 excluded.

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.

3nm13Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Intel-Core-Ultra-9-290HX-Plus-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.1252402.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 290HX Plus nominal CPU compute tile. Intel ARK CPU Lithography explicitly TSMC N3B corroborates designation. GPU tile N5P, SoC/I/O N6, Intel base 22 nm are separate and not represented as all tiles 3 nm.

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.

13TOPS4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245960/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-290hx-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026NPU-only peak INT8 13 TOPS, distinct from 36 TOPS overall platform peak.

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 pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18/RZ09-05827ER3-R3U1Read 5 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 5070 Ti Laptop GPU1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18/RZ09-05827ER3-R3U1Read 5 October 2026

GPU brand

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

NVIDIA1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18/RZ09-05827ER3-R3U1Read 5 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

12GB1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18/RZ09-05827ER3-R3U1Read 5 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.

140W14Maker product pagemysupport.razer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/20586/~/razer-blade-18%E2%80%9D-%282026%29-%7C-rz09-0582x-support-%26-faqsRead 7 October 2026Exact 5070Ti column, not family maximum 175 W of 5080/5090. Stored maker maximum TGP 140 W with separate published 15 W Dynamic Boost component. Do not add them to invent 155 W or infer a fixed base wattage. Mode not supplied in nominal table.

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.

15W15Maker product pagemysupport.razer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/20586/~/razer-blade-18%E2%80%9D-%282026%29-%7C-rz09-0582x-support-%26-faqsRead 7 October 2026Correct first 5070TI column. 175 W/+25 W rows belong to 5080/5090. Stored separate component claim, no assumed base TGP calculation.

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.

Advanced Optimus, Optimus16Maker product pagemysupport.razer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/20586/~/razer-blade-18%E2%80%9D-%282026%29-%7C-rz09-0582x-support-%26-faqsRead 7 October 2026Exact RZ09-0582 x documented routing options. Manual printed page 19 explicitly Optimus and dedicated GPU-only with restart. Advanced Optimus includes hardware multiplexing under schema help, so no redundant separately guessed mux tag.

Integrated GPU

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

Intel Graphics4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245960/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-290hx-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Intel Graphics, not Arc B390 of different Panther Lake chips.

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.

32GB1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18/RZ09-05827ER3-R3U1Read 5 October 2026

RAM type

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

DDR53Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18Read 5 October 2026Current 2026 column explicitly DDR5 in two slots.

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

6,400MT/s17Maker product pagemysupport.razer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/20586/~/razer-blade-18%E2%80%9D-%282026%29-%7C-rz09-0582x-support-%26-faqsRead 7 October 2026Exact 32 GB installed memory grade DDR5-6400, effective 6400 MT/s. Maker appends MHz to marketed DDR5 grade, not a literal 6400 MHz electrical clock and not 12800 MT/s. Exact maker SKU current combination 32 GB 6400 and Intel memory-grade nomenclature corroborate. i Pon 2026 reporting explicitly DDR 5-6400 MT/s. No generic supported-chip speed used alone.

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.

218Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18Read 7 October 2026Maker channel designation for replaceable two-socket DDR 5 architecture. Exact reference two 16 GB modules in two sockets. Counts conventional active memory channels, not each DDR5 internal 32-bit subchannel.

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.

Slots3Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18Read 5 October 2026Current 2026 column states two RAM slots and upgrade support.

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).

BRazer Blade 18 (2026) RTX 5070 Ti, 32 GB

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

Source3Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18Read 5 October 2026The maker confirms two RAM slots. The later exact 2026 support matrix proves two installed 16 GB SO-DIMM modules for the reference configuration.29Maker product pagemysupport.razer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/20586/~/razer-blade-18%E2%80%9D-%282026%29-%7C-rz09-0582x-support-%26-faqsRead 7 October 2026Two physical SO-DIMM sockets both occupied by 16 GB modules. Primary first column gives module distribution explicitly, not total-capacity division. Clocked CSODIMM not claimed.

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.

128GB3Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18Read 5 October 2026Supported laptop maximum 128 GB DDR5, distinct from generic chip maximum 256 GB.

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.

1TB1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18/RZ09-05827ER3-R3U1Read 5 October 2026

Storage type

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

NVMe SSD3Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18Read 5 October 2026The maker confirms NVMe storage and two M.2 connectors. The later exact support matrix proves one installed 1 TB PCIe 4.0 drive and only one Gen 5 capable connector. Longest supported form factor and physical slot occupancy remain unproved, so the partial storage-slot table is omitted.

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.

419Maker product pagemysupport.razer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/20586/~/razer-blade-18%E2%80%9D-%282026%29-%7C-rz09-0582x-support-%26-faqsRead 7 October 2026Actual included drive generation 4. One other physical slot supports Gen 5, which does not turn installed 1 TB drive into Gen 5. Maker explicitly one installed drive. Exact model drive vendor/part not stated.

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.

BRazer Blade 18 (2026) RTX 5070 Ti, 32 GB

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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.

BRazer Blade 18 (2026) RTX 5070 Ti, 32 GB

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Maximum charging input (W)	Wired to
USB-C	Not available	1	Right	Not available	Thunderbolt 5	Yes	100	Discrete GPU
USB-C	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Thunderbolt 4	Yes	100	Integrated GPU
USB-A	3.2 Gen 2	1	Right	10	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	3.2 Gen 2	2	Left	10	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
SD card	UHS-II	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	Left	2.5	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
DC in	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/Blade18-00000737-en.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 2 diagram: right SD, Thunderbolt 5, one USB-A and HDMI. Left DC, RJ45, two USB-A, Thunderbolt 4 and audio. Both C ports accept USB PD 3.0 up to 100 W. USB-C DP Alt Mode and symmetric data rates are not established by this guide.31Maker product pagemysupport.razer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/20586/~/razer-blade-18%E2%80%9D-%282026%29-%7C-rz09-0582x-support-%26-faqsRead 7 October 2026The maker explicitly lists Thunderbolt 5 USB-C with DP 2.1 via the discrete GPU and Thunderbolt 4 USB-C with DP 2.1 via the integrated GPU. Both DP Alt Mode booleans and both GPU routing values are stored. DP version has no dedicated column. The advertised asymmetric 120 Gbps Bandwidth Boost is not a symmetric data rate.

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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 73Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18Read 5 October 2026Explicit Wi-Fi 7 triple-band 2x2 MIMO, country restrictions not detailed.

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 GHz20Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18Read 7 October 2026Current maker triple-band claim. Exact RZ09-0582 lab radio table independently names 2.4G 2400-2483.5, 5G 5150-5895 and 6E 5925-7125 MHz. FCC engineering sample BE200 card not assumed installed retail module, which reviews identify BE202. Only bands agree with current marketed design. US regulatory region retained, no world wide frequency union.33Regulatory filingmanuals.plus/m/8d74d722251c23510e84b856bd34b1f56931ac563ee8d411b792e2b51aafbf4fRead 7 October 2026Public mirror of BTL-FCC SAR-1-2411C327C, exact RZ09-0582 engineering sample. The EUT frequency table lists 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz bands. The BE200NGWM engineering module does not establish the retail card model. No SAR result is imported.

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.

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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.

5.43Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18Read 5 October 2026Connectivity section explicitly Bluetooth 5.4.

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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US1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18/RZ09-05827ER3-R3U1Read 5 October 2026Exact selected US Layout.

Key switches

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Other21Maker product pagemysupport.razer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/20586/~/razer-blade-18%E2%80%9D-%282026%29-%7C-rz09-0582x-support-%26-faqsRead 7 October 2026Maker explicit switch description membrane, which has no laptop enum. Used existing other and preserved word in source note. No mechanical/optical/scissor mechanism guessed. Field/enum gap reported.

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

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

RGB per key2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/Blade18-00000737-en.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

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

Yes2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/Blade18-00000737-en.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2 explicitly keyboard with per-key RGB and 10-key number pad.

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

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1.5mm3Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18Read 5 October 2026

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

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No22Maker product pagemedias-p1.phoenix.razer.com/sys-master-phoenix-images-container/h84/h4a/10064527654942/260514-blade18-k12-black-1500x1000-3.pngRead 7 October 2026Actual factory product gallery image and manual complete layout inspected. All keys visible. Touchpad and external mouse not a pointing stick. No keycap-gap inference about fingerprint hardware.

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.

Mechanical23Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18-2026-reviewRead 7 October 2026Nominal Razer 2026 input-device mechanism claim. Maker common family layout specifies same Precision Glass touchpad across GPU options. Does not import 5090 unit display/performance/battery/thermal measurements. Physical clicking expressly described, haptic contrast explicit.

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.

5 MP2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/Blade18-00000737-en.pdfRead 5 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

Yes3Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18Read 5 October 2026Current 5 MP IR webcam explicitly supports Windows Hello.

Webcam privacy

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Physical shutter2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/Blade18-00000737-en.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2 explicitly mechanical privacy shutter.

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.

62Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/Blade18-00000737-en.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2 explicitly six physical speakers.

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

THX Spatial Audio+, Smart Amplifier Technology, 7.1 surround via HDMI3Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18Read 5 October 202632Maker product pagemysupport.razer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/20586/~/razer-blade-18%E2%80%9D-%282026%29-%7C-rz09-0582x-support-%26-faqsRead 7 October 2026Additional maker sound features. Existing THX Spatial Audio+ retained. Six physical speakers already stored, virtual 7.1 is not physical 7.1 speaker count. Total amplifier output watts absent.

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

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22Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/Blade18-00000737-en.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2 explicitly dual microphone array.

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.

99Wh24Maker product pagemysupport.razer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/20586/~/razer-blade-18%E2%80%9D-%282026%29-%7C-rz09-0582x-support-%26-faqsRead 7 October 2026Maker same battery claim across 2026 matrix. Source-stated energy, no calculation from rounded charge capacity or voltage. Not a reviewer-measured pack value.

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.

400W25Maker product pagemysupport.razer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/20586/~/razer-blade-18%E2%80%9D-%282026%29-%7C-rz09-0582x-support-%26-faqsRead 7 October 2026Maker 2026 matrix bundled primary adapter rating, exact selected 5070Ti 1 TB seller independently lists 400 W. USB-C 100 W travel input is separate. No laptop CPU/GPU power ceiling derived from adapter 400 W.

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.

Proprietary2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/Blade18-00000737-en.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2 dedicated shaped power port, separate from 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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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.

33Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18Read 5 October 2026Cooling section explicitly Triple-Fan Cooling System, three physical built-in fans. Optional external cooling-pad fans are excluded.

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.

Yes3Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18Read 5 October 2026Current cooling FAQ explicitly installed advanced vapor chamber.

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.

BRazer Blade 18 (2026) RTX 5070 Ti, 32 GB

Name
Balanced
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Performance
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Custom

Source26Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/Blade18-00000737-en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original RZ09-0582 guide screenshot rendered and inspected. Modes stored only by name. UI Balanced selected is not proof of maker default, Auto(Default) labels fan control only. No assumed wattages or profile defaults. Does not qualify any 5090-only bench mark for retained 5070Ti.

Security

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Fingerprint

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TPM

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2.027Maker product pagemysupport.razer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/20586/~/razer-blade-18%E2%80%9D-%282026%29-%7C-rz09-0582x-support-%26-faqsRead 7 October 2026Installed-platform firmware TPM explicit 2.0, not discrete TPM inferred from OS requirements. Intel PTT nomenclature preserved in note.

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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Yes3Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18Read 5 October 2026

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 product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18/RZ09-05827ER3-R3U1Read 5 October 2026

OS family

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

Windows1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18/RZ09-05827ER3-R3U1Read 5 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.

BRazer Blade 18 (2026) RTX 5070 Ti, 32 GB

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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.

BRazer Blade 18 (2026) RTX 5070 Ti, 32 GB

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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.

Calman Verified3Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18Read 5 October 2026The display section explicitly states Calman Verified. The later support matrix separately proves individual factory calibration.

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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Power adapter, Regional power cord, Micro-fiber cleaning cloth, Important Product Information Guide2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/Blade18-00000737-en.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2 lists adapter/regional cord, micro-fiber cleaning cloth and Important Product Information Guide.

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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Yes2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/Blade18-00000737-en.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Warranty

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

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

1year2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/Blade18-00000737-en.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 3 one-year manufacturer warranty. Separate two-year battery warranty is excluded.

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

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Mail-in28Maker product pagerazer.com/warrantyRead 7 October 2026Current US maker original-purchaser warranty process. Manufacturer pays qualifying return postage after service, no universal free inbound-shipping promise. Paid RazerCare terms do not become included onsite service. Only documented shipped return service stored.

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.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-183Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18Read 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

mysupport.razer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/20586/~/razer-blade-18%E2%80%9D-%282026%29-%7C-rz09-0582x-support-%26-faqs9Maker product pagemysupport.razer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/20586/~/razer-blade-18%E2%80%9D-%282026%29-%7C-rz09-0582x-support-%26-faqsRead 7 October 2026Maker support specification matrix, correct 2026 family with 290HX Plus. Five GPU/RAM columns read, use first 5070TI/32 GB/1 TB column.

Manual

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dl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/Blade18-00000737-en.pdf2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/Blade18-00000737-en.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Razer Master Guide explicitly names RZ09-0582, not previous RZ09-0529.

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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