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ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2025) G835LX

Released March 2025.5 Last checked 23 October 2026.

Screen size: 18in
Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
Weight (published): 3.3kg

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At a glance

Cinebench 2024
2,204points7
Higher than 93% 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 FRL
Ethernet (RJ45)
3.5 mm audio
DC in

All specs

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General

Series: ROG Strix2
Model numbers: G835LX-XS97, 90NR0LF1-M007201 5
GTIN / EAN: Not available
Announced: 7 January 20253
Status: Available1
Predecessor: Not available
Successor: ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2026) G835LXG 11
Launch price (US): Not available
Launch price (EU): Not available
Markets: US5
Colours: Off Black5
Segment: Gaming2
Form factor: Clamshell2

Chassis

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Dimensions: Width399Depth298Thickness (min)23.5Thickness (max)32mm(15.7 × 11.7 × 0.9 to 1.3 in)1
Weight (published): 3.3kg(7.3 lb)1
Lid material: Not available
Bottom material: Not available
Max hinge angle: 135°6
MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed): Not available

Display

Screen size: 18in(45.7 cm)1
Native resolution: 2560 × 1600px1
Pixel density: 167.7ppi
Panel type: IPS-level2
Backlight: Mini-LED2
Dimming zones: 2,3046
Panel part number: BOE NE180QDM-NM2 (BOE0CDF)6
Screen surface: Matte2 5 6
Touchscreen: Not available
Stylus: Not available
Refresh rate modes: Width (px) Height (px) Maximum operating refresh (Hz) VRR
2560 1600 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): 1,200nits2
sRGB coverage (claimed): Not available
DCI-P3 coverage (claimed): 100%1
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
2560	1600	240	Yes

Processor

Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX1
Processor brand: Intel1
Core configuration: Core type Count Base clock (GHz) Max clock (GHz)
Performance 8 2.7 5.4
Efficiency 16 2.1 4.6
Source4
CPU cores: 24
Cores labelled performance: 8
Cores labelled efficiency: 16
Threads: 244
Max boost clock: 5.4GHz
L3 cache: 36MB4
Process: Not available
Sustained CPU power (configured): Not available
Peak CPU power (configured): Not available
Combined CPU and GPU power: 255W2
NPU performance: 13TOPS1

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

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 Graphics4

Memory

Installed RAM: 32GB5
RAM type: DDR51
RAM speed: 5,600MT/s5
Memory channels: 21
RAM upgrade: Slots1
Memory slots: Slot Count Occupied Module size (GB)
SO-DIMM 2 Yes 16
Source5
RAM slots: 2
Free RAM slots: 0
Maximum supported RAM: 64GB1

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

Storage

Installed storage: 2TB1 5
Storage type: NVMe SSD1
Installed drive PCIe generation: 41
Storage slots: Interface PCIe generation Count
PCIe NVMe 5 2
Source6
M.2 slots: Not available
Free storage slots: Not available
Maximum slot PCIe generation: 5

Interface	PCIe generation	Count
PCIe NVMe	5	2

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 FRL 1 Left Not available Not available Not available Not available
Ethernet (RJ45) Not available 1 Left 2.5 Not available Not available Not available
3.5 mm audio Not available 1 Left Not available Not available Not available Not available
DC in Not available 1 Left Not available Not available Not available Not available
Source1 2 6 10
USB-C ports: 2
Thunderbolt: Yes
Highest HDMI version: HDMI 2.1 FRL
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 FRL	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	Left	2.5	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
DC in	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Wireless

Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 71
Wi-Fi bands: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1
Wi-Fi module: Intel BE2006
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: Not available

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: 380W1
Laptop charging connector: Proprietary1
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 55 175
Manual 80 175
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Name	CPU power (W)	GPU power (W)
Silent	Not available	Not available
Performance	Not available	Not available
Turbo	55	175
Manual	80	175

Security

Fingerprint: Not available
TPM: Not available
Remote management: Not available
Security lock slot: No6

Software

Operating system: Windows 11 Pro1
OS family: Windows1
Security updates until: Not available

Measured display

Brightness (measured, centre): Not available
Brightness (measured, average): Not available
Contrast ratio (measured): 22,370:18
HDR peak brightness (measured): 700nits8
sRGB coverage (measured): 100%8
DCI-P3 coverage (measured): 100%8
Colour accuracy (measured Delta E): 1.38
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: 138points7
Cinebench 2024 multi-core: 2,204points7
Geekbench 6 single-core: 3,119points7
Geekbench 6 multi-core: 20,670points7
3DMark Time Spy graphics: Not available
3DMark Steel Nomad: 6,205points7
SSD sequential read (measured): Not available
Game frame rates: Game Width (px) Height (px) Preset Upscaling Ray tracing Average FPS 1 % low FPS
Cyberpunk 2077 2560 1600 Ray tracing off Not available No 88 54
Cyberpunk 2077 2560 1600 RT Overdrive, path tracing DLSS 4 Balanced, frame generation 2x Yes 114 46
Black Myth: Wukong 2560 1600 RT Very High DLSS Balanced, frame generation Yes 100 36
Far Cry 6 2560 1600 TAA Not available Not available 136 92
Horizon Forbidden West 2560 1600 DLAA DLSS Balanced, frame generation Not available 174 118
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Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	Ray tracing	Average FPS	1 % low FPS
Cyberpunk 2077	2560	1600	Ray tracing off	Not available	No	88	54
Cyberpunk 2077	2560	1600	RT Overdrive, path tracing	DLSS 4 Balanced, frame generation 2x	Yes	114	46
Black Myth: Wukong	2560	1600	RT Very High	DLSS Balanced, frame generation	Yes	100	36
Far Cry 6	2560	1600	TAA	Not available	Not available	136	92
Horizon Forbidden West	2560	1600	DLAA	DLSS Balanced, frame generation	Not available	174	118

Measured noise and temperature

Fan noise per mode: Power mode Load Noise (dB(A))
Performance Gaming 42
Turbo Gaming 48
Manual Gaming 52
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Max fan noise: 52dB(A)
Fan noise while gaming: 52dB(A)
Top surface under load: Not available
Bottom surface under load: Not available
Palm rest under load: Not available
CPU temperature in stress test: Not available
CPU clock in stress test: Not available
GPU temperature while gaming: Not available

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

Measured battery and power

Battery runtime per test: Test Brightness (nits) Power mode Hours (h)
Mixed use 121 Silent 5.17
Source8
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): Not available
GPU power while gaming (measured): Not available
Weight (measured): 3.289kg(7.3 lb)8