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ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2026) G835LXG

Released July 2026.8 Last checked 16 October 2026.

Screen size: 18in
Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
Weight (published): 3.73kg

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At a glance

Cinebench 2024
2,238points11
Higher than 96% of other laptops.
Battery
90Wh1
Higher than 80% of other laptops.

Ports

2 USB-C Thunderbolt 5
3 USB-A USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI 2.1
Ethernet (RJ45)
3.5 mm audio
DC in

All specs

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General

Series: ROG Strix2
Model numbers: G835LXG-DB96, 90NR0LF1-M00RW01 6
GTIN / EAN: Not available
Announced: 15 May 20263
Status: Available1 8
Predecessor: ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2025) G835LX 10
Successor: Not available
Launch price (US): $4,999.998
Launch price (EU): Not available
Markets: US8
Colours: Off Black6 10
Segment: Gaming2
Form factor: Clamshell2

Chassis

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Dimensions: Width399Depth298Thickness (min)23.5Thickness (max)35mm(15.7 × 11.7 × 0.9 to 1.4 in)1
Weight (published): 3.73kg(8.2 lb)1
Lid material: Not available
Bottom material: Plastic8
Max hinge angle: 135°10
MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed): Not available

Display

Screen size: 18in(45.7 cm)1
Native resolution: 3840 × 2400px1
Pixel density: 251.6ppi
Panel type: IPS-level2
Backlight: Mini-LED2
Dimming zones: Not available
Panel part number: Not available
Screen surface: Matte10
Touchscreen: No10
Stylus: Not available
Refresh rate modes: Width (px) Height (px) Maximum operating refresh (Hz) VRR
3840 2400 240 Yes
Source2
Max refresh rate: 240Hz
Adaptive sync: G-SYNC2
Gray-to-gray response time (claimed): Not available
Native panel colour depth: Not available
Brightness (SDR, claimed): Not available
Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed): Not available
Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed): Not available
Peak brightness (HDR, claimed): 1,600nits2
sRGB coverage (claimed): Not available
DCI-P3 coverage (claimed): 100%1 2
Adobe RGB coverage (claimed): Not available
HDR certification: DisplayHDR 10002
Factory calibrated: Yes2
Second display: Not available

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

Processor

Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus1
Processor brand: Intel1
Core configuration: Core type Count Base clock (GHz) Max clock (GHz)
Performance 8 2.7 5.5
Efficiency 16 1.8 4.7
Source5 6 7
CPU cores: 24
Cores labelled performance: 8
Cores labelled efficiency: 16
Threads: 241
Max boost clock: 5.5GHz
L3 cache: 36MB1 7
Process: 3nm7
Sustained CPU power (configured): 200W2
Peak CPU power (configured): 240W10
Combined CPU and GPU power: 320W2
NPU performance: 13TOPS1

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

Graphics

Discrete GPU: Yes1
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU1
GPU brand: NVIDIA1
VRAM: 24GB1
Max GPU power (TGP): 175W1
Dynamic Boost: 25W1
GPU boost clock: 1,647MHz1
GPU switching: MUX switch, Advanced Optimus2
Integrated GPU: Intel Graphics1

Memory

Installed RAM: 32GB1
RAM type: DDR51
RAM speed: 6,400MT/s1
Memory channels: 18
RAM upgrade: Slots1
Memory slots: Slot Count Occupied Module size (GB)
SO-DIMM 1 Yes 32
SO-DIMM 1 No Not available
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RAM slots: 2
Free RAM slots: 1
Maximum supported RAM: 128GB1

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

Storage

Installed storage: 1TB1 8
Storage type: NVMe SSD1
Installed drive PCIe generation: 41
Storage slots: Form factor Interface PCIe generation Count Occupied
M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe 5 1 Yes
M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe 5 1 No
Source8 10
M.2 slots: 2
Free storage slots: 1
Maximum slot PCIe generation: 5

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

Ports

Ports: 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
Source1 2 4
USB-C ports: 2
Thunderbolt: Yes
Highest HDMI version: HDMI 2.1
Card reader: No
Ethernet speed: 2.5Gbps
Maximum USB-C charging input: 100W

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

Wireless

Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 71
Wi-Fi bands: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1
Wi-Fi module: Intel BE2008 10
Bluetooth: 5.41
Cellular: Not available

Keyboard and touchpad

Keyboard layouts: Not available
Key switches: Not available
Keyboard backlight: RGB per key1
Numpad: Yes1
Key travel: Not available
Pointing stick: Not available
Touchpad size: Not available
Touchpad mechanism: Mechanical8

Camera and audio

Webcam: 1080p1
IR face login: Yes1
Webcam privacy: Not available
Built-in speaker drivers: 41
Total speaker power: Not available
Audio features: Smart Amp Technology, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Dolby Atmos, AI noise-canceling technology1
Microphones: Not available

Battery and power

Battery energy: 90Wh1
Claimed battery life: Not available
Adapter rated output: 450W1
Laptop charging connector: Proprietary1 8
Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed): Not available

Cooling

Fans: 32
Vapor chamber: Yes2
Liquid metal: CPU and GPU2
Power modes: Name CPU power (W) GPU power (W)
Silent Not available Not available
Performance Not available Not available
Turbo 95 175
Manual 145 175
Source2

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

Security

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Fingerprint: Not available
TPM: Not available
Remote management: Not available
Security lock slot: Not available

Software

Operating system: Windows 11 Home1
OS family: Windows1
Security updates until: Not available

Measured display

Brightness (measured, centre): Not available
Brightness (measured, average): Not available
Contrast ratio (measured): Not available
HDR peak brightness (measured): 1,124nits9
sRGB coverage (measured): Not available
DCI-P3 coverage (measured): 77.9%9
Colour accuracy (measured Delta E): Not available
PWM flicker found: Not available
PWM frequency (measured): Not available
PWM at or below brightness: Not available
Response black to white (measured): Not available
Response grey to grey (measured): Not available

Measured performance

Cinebench 2024 single-core: 137points11
Cinebench 2024 multi-core: 2,238points11
Geekbench 6 single-core: Not available
Geekbench 6 multi-core: Not available
3DMark Time Spy graphics: 25,164points11
3DMark Steel Nomad: 6,302points11
SSD sequential read (measured): Not available
Game frame rates: Not available

Measured noise and temperature

Fan noise per mode: Power mode Load Noise (dB(A))
Performance Gaming 42
Turbo Gaming 48
Source11
Max fan noise: 48dB(A)
Fan noise while gaming: 48dB(A)
Top surface under load: 32.8°C9
Bottom surface under load: 42.2°C9
Palm rest under load: Not available
CPU temperature in stress test: Not available
CPU clock in stress test: Not available
GPU temperature while gaming: 64°C9

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

Measured battery and power

Battery runtime per test: Test Brightness (nits) Hours (h)
Mixed use 150 4.98
Source9
Wi-Fi browsing runtime: Not available
Video runtime: Not available
Full charge time (measured): Not available
Power draw idle: Not available
Power draw gaming: Not available
Power draw max: Not available
Sustained CPU power (measured): 180W11
GPU power while gaming (measured): Not available
Weight (measured): Not available

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

Certifications

Intel Evo: Not available
Copilot+ PC: Not available
Colour certifications: Pantone Validated1
ENERGY STAR: Not available
EPEAT: Not available
Other certifications: TÜV Rheinland certification (blue light reduction), ClearMR 110002