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
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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.
Highlights
Features
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
Specifications
- Screen TypeMini-LEDScreen Size18 inchesScreen Resolution3840 x 2400Touch ScreenNoRefresh Rate240Hz
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| Pros for 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 | |||
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| There were no pros for this product— | Overall Performance, Design, Processor Speed | There were no pros for this product— | Graphics Performance |
| Cons for 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 | |||
| There were no cons for this product— | Heat Dissipation, Noise Level, Battery Life | There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— |
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Questions & Answers
Can the RAM be upgraded to 128GB?
Answered by ASUS AnswersYes, the RAM in the ROG Strix SCAR ( G835LWG-DB96) laptop can be upgraded to 128GB. It has two DDR5 SO_DIMM slots.
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