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ASUS - ROG Strix SCAR 18 18" 4K 240Hz Gaming Laptop - Intel Core Ultra 9 HX Plus - 32GB RAM - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 - 1TB SSD - Off Black

Model: G835LWG-DB96
SKU: 6686853

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  • Key Specs
    • Screen Type: Mini-LED
    • Screen Size: 18 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
    • Screen Resolution: 3840 x 2400 (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
    • Touch Screen: false (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
    • Refresh Rate: 240Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
    • Brightness: 1600 nits (A measure of the total light output.)
    • Processor Model: Intel Core Ultra 9 Series 2 (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
    • CPU Base Clock Frequency: 2.7 gigahertz (Actual central processing unit (CPU) speed may vary by device configuration and design. The average rate at which the processor is able to execute tasks under normal operating conditions as asserted by the manufacturer.)
    • Storage Type: SSD
    • Total Storage Capacity: 1000 gigabytes
    • System Memory (RAM): 32 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
    • Display Connector(s): 1 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x Thunderbolt 5 (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
    • Battery Chemistry: Lithium-ion
    • 2-in-1 Design: false (A laptop and a tablet combined in one lightweight, portable device. Sometimes referred to as "convertible" or "hybrid" laptops, these devices deliver the processing power and keyboard of a laptop. When you're ready to play, either detach the screen or fold your 2-in-1 into tablet mode to comfortably watch movies, play games, read an e-book and more.)
    • Backlit Keyboard: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the keys in low-light conditions.)
  • General
    • Brand: ASUS
    • Model Number: G835LWG-DB96
    • Product Name: ROG Strix SCAR 18 18" 4K 240Hz Gaming Laptop - Intel Core Ultra 9 HX Plus - 32GB RAM - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 - 1TB SSD
    • Color: Off Black
    • Year of Release: 2026
  • Display
    • Display Type: LED
    • Screen Type: Mini-LED
    • Screen Size: 18 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
    • Screen Resolution: 3840 x 2400 (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
    • Touch Screen: false (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
    • Refresh Rate: 240Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
    • Synchronization Technology: G-SYNC (NVIDIA Adaptive Sync) (Generally, these technologies allow syncing between a computer/console game's frame rate and the device's refresh rate for a smoother display without tearing.)
    • Display Surface: Anti-glare
    • Brightness: 1600 nits (A measure of the total light output.)
    • Color Gamut (Standard RGB): 100 percent
  • Processor
    • Processor Brand: Intel
    • Processor Model: Intel Core Ultra 9 Series 2 (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
    • Processor Model Number: 290HX Plus
    • CPU Base Clock Frequency: 2.7 gigahertz (Actual central processing unit (CPU) speed may vary by device configuration and design. The average rate at which the processor is able to execute tasks under normal operating conditions as asserted by the manufacturer.)
    • CPU Boost Clock Frequency: 5.5 gigahertz (Actual central processing unit (CPU) speed may vary by device configuration and design. The maximum rate at which the processor is able to execute tasks, typically only used for a short period of time as needed. This rate may temporarily boost the processor's performance, but may result in overheating, shutdown, or damage to equipment if sustained.)
    • Number of CPU Cores: 24-core (A core, or "brain" of a CPU, allows it to receive and execute instructions. Each core can work independently or together to perform parallel operations.)
    • Number of CPU Threads: 24 (Generally, the more threads, the faster and more responsive the operating system.)
    • Neural Processing Unit (NPU): true (Whether the product comes with an integrated neural processing unit (NPU) that performs computations for AI (artificial intelligence) functions to increase proficiency of the CPU and reduce power consumption.)
    • Maximum NPU Performance: 13 trillions operations per second (The maximum neural processing unit (NPU) computations performed. NPUs increase proficiency of the CPU and reduce power consumption for AI (artificial intelligence) functions.)
  • Storage
    • Storage Type: SSD
    • Total Storage Capacity: 1000 gigabytes
    • Solid State Drive Capacity: 1000 gigabytes (The amount of data that can be stored on the device's solid state drive (SSD). SSD is a flash-based storage with faster speeds than a hard disk drive (HDD).)
    • Solid State Drive Interface: PCIe 4.0 (Connects the solid state drive to the host system. PCI and SATA interfaces are the most common; PCI interfaces are typically faster, but SATA interfaces are compatible with a wider range of systems.)
  • Memory
    • System Memory (RAM): 32 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
    • Type of Memory (RAM): DDR5 (Each type of RAM delivers a different level of speed, bandwidth, energy efficiency and performance.)
    • System Memory RAM Speed: 6400 megahertz (How fast the information-storing hardware operates. The faster the RAM, the faster memory can be transferred to other system components. Ultimately, faster RAM improves operational efficiency.)
    • Number Of Memory Slots: 2
  • Graphics
    • Graphics Type: Dedicated (Dedicated graphics uses a separate graphics card for processing video images. Because it does not use memory from the system's RAM, there is no extra burden on the CPU and graphics are processed more efficiently. Integrated graphics shares system RAM to process video images.)
    • GPU Brand: NVIDIA
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
    • Advanced Graphics Rendering Technique(s): DLSS 4 (Deep Learning Super Sampling), Ray tracing (Imaging technology designed to improve graphics rendering.)
    • GPU Video Memory (RAM): 16 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a GPU’s, or graphics cards, short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the GPU can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, larger amounts of RAM for gaming or video editing increases performance.)
    • GPU Video Memory Type (RAM): GDDR7 (Each type of RAM delivers a different level of speed, bandwidth, energy efficiency and performance.)
  • Compatibility
    • Operating System: Windows 11 Home (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
  • Connectivity
    • Display Connector(s): 1 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x Thunderbolt 5 (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
    • Number of HDMI Outputs (Total): 1
    • Number of Thunderbolt Ports (Total): 2
    • USB Ports: 3 x USB-A 3.2 (The number and type of USB ports the product has.)
    • Number of USB Ports (Total): 5
    • Number of USB-C Charging Ports: 2
    • Headphone Jack: true (The device features an interface that allows for the connection of headphones.)
    • Microphone Input: true (The device features an input for connecting an external microphone.)
    • Wireless Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
    • Wireless Standard: BE (The wireless networking protocol used by the device. Each iteration of the protocol is based on the 802.11 standard developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards Association. Denoted by letters following 802.11 (802.11a, 802.11ac, etc.), each version, published in alphabetical order, encompasses all previous versions.)
    • Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous versions.)
    • Number Of Ethernet Ports: 1
  • Cooling
    • CPU Cooling System: Air
    • GPU Cooling System: Air
  • Power
    • Battery Cells: 4-cell
    • Battery Chemistry: Lithium-ion
  • Expansion
    • Number of M.2 Slots: 2 (This interface is most commonly used for high-speed solid state drives (SSDs), and is often used in laptops due to its small size.)
  • Camera
    • Front-Facing Camera: true
    • Front Facing Camera Video Resolution: 1080p (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used by the camera facing the user to capture video. The higher the resolution the finer the video detail that can be seen.)
    • Built-In Microphone: true
  • Features
    • 2-in-1 Design: false (A laptop and a tablet combined in one lightweight, portable device. Sometimes referred to as "convertible" or "hybrid" laptops, these devices deliver the processing power and keyboard of a laptop. When you're ready to play, either detach the screen or fold your 2-in-1 into tablet mode to comfortably watch movies, play games, read an e-book and more.)
    • Backlit Keyboard: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the keys in low-light conditions.)
    • Customizable Keyboard Lighting: RGB
    • Media Card Reader: false (A hardware device that allows for access to data on a memory card and enables the transfer of its files to a computer. These devices may have one or multiple slots for various types of memory cards, and may be integrated into the computer or available as an external device.)
    • Customizable Case Lighting: true
    • Audio Technology: Hi-Res Audio with Dolby Atmos and Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation
    • Windows AI: Copilot
  • Dimensions
    • Product Height: 0.93 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Width: 15.71 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Depth: 11.73 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Weight: 8.22 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
  • Certifications Listings & Approvals
    • ENERGY STAR Certified: false (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
    • EPEAT Qualified: false (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria.)
  • Included
    • Included Software: Armoury Crate, MyASUS
    • Numeric Keypad: true
    • Stylus Included: false
  • Warranty
    • Warranty - Parts: 1 year
    • Warranty - Labor: 1 year
  • Other
    • UPC: 199291403796

Experience unparalleled gaming with the ROG Strix SCAR 18. Powered by the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 290HX Plus and an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU, it delivers stunning performance. The advanced ROG Intelligent Cooling system, with a vapor chamber, sandwiched heatsink, Tri-fan design, and Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal, ensures peak performance under intense workloads. Enjoy breathtaking visuals on the 4K ROG Nebula HDR Display with a 240Hz refresh rate and 100% DCI-P3 color accuracy, enhanced by a dual ACR anti-reflective coating. With tool-less access for easy upgrades and 3 months of PC Game Pass, this laptop is designed to elevate your game.

  • Intuitive Windows 11 Home: Game, create, and connect with family and friends - Windows 11 Home is the place for it all. With a fresh new feel and tools that make it easier to be efficient, it has what you need for what's next.
  • Top-Tier ROG Nebula Display HDR: Experience breathtaking visuals for gaming, content creation, and entertainment. Featuring 4.5x enhanced contrast with over 2,000 dimming zones and dual ACR layers, a 240Hz refresh rate for ultra-smooth motion, and Pantone validated 100% DCI-P3 color for vibrant, lifelike imagery.
  • Ultra-Fast Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 290HX Plus: With a cutting-edge design featuring 8 Performance cores and 16 Efficient cores, this next-gen silicon delivers unmatched frame rates in esports and AAA titles. AI acceleration in select creative applications further boosts performance, enabling faster rendering and smoother workflows.
  • Best-In-Class NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU: Unleash peak gaming performance with the RTX 5080. With a 16GB GDDR7 graphic memory, Advanced Optimus support, and cutting-edge features like DLSS and Frame Generation, this powerhouse GPU takes frame rates to unprecedented heights.
  • High-Performance 32GB of DDR5 RAM: Dominate any game with 32GB of blazing-fast DDR5 6400MHz RAM. Enjoy smooth gameplay, faster loading times, and seamless multitasking. Future-proof your system with two tool-free SO-DIMM slots for effortless upgrades.
  • Expansive 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD Storage: Load games and projects instantly with PCIe Gen 4 storage, delivering up to 7,000MB/s throughput and efficient cooling. Stay ahead with PCIe Gen 5-ready SSD slots, ensuring easy upgrades and future-proof performance.
  • State-Of-The-Art ROG Intelligent Cooling: Maintain peak performance with ROG Intelligent Cooling. Equipped with an end-to-end vapor chamber, Tri-Fan technology, and Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal, this cutting-edge thermal design ensures your system stays cool and quiet, delivering sustained high-frame-rate gameplay.
  • NVIDIA Advanced Optimus With MUX Switch: Boost gaming performance by 5-10% with a MUX Switch, which routes frames directly from the dGPU to the display, bypassing the iGPU. Advanced Optimus takes it further by seamlessly switching between the iGPU and dGPU based on the task, maximizing both performance and battery life.
  • Easy Upgrade, Futureproof Design: Upgrade components quickly and effortlessly with tool-less access to RAM, SSD, and fans. The new Q-latch SSD system allows you to swap components in seconds, while a removable frame safeguards other hardware and provides deeper access for advanced users.
  • AniMe Vision and Full-Surround RGB Aura Light Bar: Showcase your style with a customizable AniMe Vision display on the lid, showcasing custom animations, GIFs, or your own creations. The full-surround RGB light bar offers a captivating 360° glow. For more professional settings, Stealth Mode turns off all lighting, providing a sleek, understated look.
  • Esport-Ready Keyboard: Dominate the competition with N-key rollover and Overstroke technology, ensuring every command registers instantly and with pinpoint precision. Enjoy a full-sized layout, dedicated media controls, customizable hotkeys, and per-key RGB lighting with Aura Sync for a fully personalized experience.
  • Hi-Res Audio With Dolby Atmos: Immerse yourself in rich audio with Dolby Atmos-powered quad speakers and Hi-Res audio. Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation ensures crystal-clear calls, chats, and streams.
  • Advanced Connectivity: Connect all your peripherals with a wide range of ports: On the left, you'll find two Thunderbolt™ 5 (USB-C) ports, a USB-A port, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, an audio jack, and the power input. The right side offers two additional USB-A ports, creating a fully adaptable setup.
  • Expansive 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD Storage: Load games and projects instantly with PCIe Gen 4 storage, delivering up to 7,000MB/s throughput and efficient cooling. Stay ahead with PCIe Gen 5-ready SSD slots, ensuring easy upgrades and future-proof performance.
  • State-Of-The-Art ROG Intelligent Cooling: ROG's advanced thermals keep your system cool, quiet, and comfortable. Featuring a 20% larger end-to-end vapor chamber, Tri-Fan Technology with 91% more airflow than the previous gen, and Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal on both CPU and GPU for sustained peak performance.
  • Dual Thunderbolt 5 Connectivity: Turn your SCAR 18 into a true battle station with dual Thunderbolt 5 ports offering up to 3x the bandwidth of Thunderbolt 4. Connect to the latest docks, external displays, and high-speed peripherals with ease.
  • Easy Upgrade, Futureproof Design: Upgrade components quickly and effortlessly with tool-less access to RAM, SSD, and fans. The new Q-latch SSD system allows you to swap components in seconds, while a removable frame safeguards other hardware and provides deeper access for advanced users.
  • AniMe Vision and Full-Surround RGB Aura Light Bar: Showcase your style with a customizable AniMe Vision display on the lid, showcasing custom animations, GIFs, or your own creations. The full-surround RGB light bar offers a captivating 360° glow. For more professional settings, Stealth Mode turns off all lighting, providing a sleek, understated look.
  • Esport-Ready Keyboard: Dominate the competition with N-key rollover and Overstroke technology, ensuring every command registers instantly and with pinpoint precision. Enjoy a full-sized layout, dedicated media controls, customizable hotkeys, and per-key RGB lighting with Aura Sync for a fully personalized experience.
  • Hi-Res Audio With Dolby Atmos: Immerse yourself in rich audio with Dolby Atmos-powered quad speakers and Hi-Res audio. Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation ensures crystal-clear calls, chats, and streams.
  • 3-Month PC Game Pass Included: Discover your next favorite game. Enjoy 3 months of PC Game Pass on us and play hundreds of PC games on your new ROG device* *Terms Apply
Whats Included
  • ROG Strix SCAR Laptop
  • 450W AC Adapter
  • Warranty Card and Manual
Disclaimers
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