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Name: ASUS - ROG Strix SCAR 18" 2.5K 240Hz Gaming Laptop - Intel Core Ultra 9 HX with 32GB - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 - 2TB SSD - Off Black
Brand: ASUS
SKU: 6629540
Price: 3399.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.7 (19 reviews)

ASUS - ROG Strix SCAR 18" 2.5K 240Hz Gaming Laptop - Intel Core Ultra 9 HX with 32GB - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 - 2TB SSD - Off Black

Model:: G835LW-XS97; |
SKU:: 6629540

User rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars with 19 reviews.

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QuestionDoes this gaming laptop have a webcam?
- Answer Yes, this gaming laptop has a front-facing camera.
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QuestionDoes this laptop have a customizable keyboard lighting?
- Answer Yes, this laptop has customizable RGB keyboard lighting.
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QuestionWhat kind of operating system does this laptop use?
- Answer This laptop comes with advanced Windows 11 Pro.
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QuestionWhat is the maximum power wattage of the power supply?
- Answer The power supply maximum wattage is 380 watts.
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QuestionHow much RAM does this laptop have?
- Answer This laptop has 32GB of LPDDR5 RAM.
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QuestionAre there multiple USB-A ports on this laptop?
- Answer Yes, there are three USB-A 3.2 ports available.
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QuestionWhat is the refresh rate of the screen?
- Answer The screen has a refresh rate of 240Hz.
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QuestionGood day, Please advice, as advertised storage is 2 TB SSD nvme, but both slots are ocupied or only one slot and one Nvme is empty?
Asked 11 months ago by Seawolf71.
- Answer The ASUS G835LW (ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025) comes with two M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 SSD slots. It includes a preinstalled 2TB SSD, with one empty slot available for upgrades, supporting up to 2TB per slot (for a maximum of 4TB total storage).
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QuestionWhy is the ASUS - ROG Strix SCAR 18" 2.5K 240Hz Gaming Laptop - Intel Core Ultra 9 HX with 32GB - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 - 2TB SSD - Off Black power supply so low? 380 Watts might not supply enough sustainable power to the laptop?
Asked 7 months ago by AKMARK5000.
- Answer The 380 watts power supply unit for this laptop model is not low, the power supply is sufficient because it is designed to meet the laptop's dynamic power needs under various performance scenarios.
  Answered 6 months ago by ASUS Answers
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QuestionI'm not sure if this question should be here, but how come the ASUS website has this exact Scar G18 model for $200 less ?
Asked 7 months ago by AKMARK5000.
- Answer I was just on the ASUS site (2025-10-23) and they listed this exact model (G835LW-XS97) for $3,399, which is more than the BB price.
  Answered 5 months ago by Anonymous
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QuestionWhere is the DVD/Game disc tray access?
Asked 8 months ago by scoot.
- Answer There is none, this is a modern laptop and comes without a spinning drive of any kind.
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QuestionHow do I figure out why the computer was returned? I’m worried about being sent a messed up laptop.
Asked 9 months ago by Rylee.
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QuestionIs the bundle coming two? I mean the mouse, the backpack and the headphones.
Asked 10 months ago by Anonymous.
- Answer No, this laptop model doesn't come bundled with a mouse, backpack and a headphone.
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QuestionIs this product discontinued? If not , when it will become available for purchase?
Asked 10 months ago by JROD.
- Answer Thank you for your inquiry. For details regarding sales promotions, discounts, or product availability, we recommend contacting Best Buy customer service at 1-888-237-8289.
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QuestionAs advertised both nvme are ready for PCIe 5.0x4. Please advise if is possible to fit inside SAMSUNG SSD 9100 PRO 4TB, PCIe 5.0x4. Also, why is restricted for only 2 TB+2TB, I do not like to use raid 0!? Can memory ram be 2 x 32 GB, but DDR5 6400?
Asked 11 months ago by Seawolf71.
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QuestionDoes this come with 32gb ram or 16gb ram?
Asked 11 months ago by JonatasA.
- Answer The ASUS G835LW (ROG Strix Scar 18 2025) comes with 32GB DDR5 RAM (2x 16GB) at 5600MHz.
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QuestionSo does this have 32GB of ram or 16GB. The title and specs are conflicting.
Asked 11 months ago by Corp.
- Answer The ASUS G835LW sold by Best Buy comes with 32GB of DDR5-5600 memory, configured as two 16GB memory sticks in a dual-channel setup for optimal performance. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-rog-strix-scar-18-2-5k-240hz-gaming-laptop-intel-core-ultra-9-hx-with-32gb-nvidia-geforce-rtx-5080-2tb-ssd-off-black/6629540.p?skuId=6629540
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QuestionThe specs and marketing says that the ssd installed is pcie4.0. My question is are the 2 m.2 slots both pcie4.0? or are they pcie5.0 slots and Asus just chose to preinstall the laptop with a 4.0 m.2 ssd? This is supposed to be a new gen PC...
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Questions & Answers

ASUS - ROG Strix SCAR 18" 2.5K 240Hz Gaming Laptop - Intel Core Ultra 9 HX with 32GB - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 - 2TB SSD - Off Black

Q: QuestionDoes this gaming laptop have a webcam?

Q: QuestionDoes this laptop have a customizable keyboard lighting?

Q: QuestionWhat kind of operating system does this laptop use?

Q: QuestionWhat is the maximum power wattage of the power supply?

Q: QuestionHow much RAM does this laptop have?

Q: QuestionAre there multiple USB-A ports on this laptop?

Q: QuestionWhat is the refresh rate of the screen?

Q: QuestionGood day, Please advice, as advertised storage is 2 TB SSD nvme, but both slots are ocupied or only one slot and one Nvme is empty?

Q: QuestionWhy is the ASUS - ROG Strix SCAR 18" 2.5K 240Hz Gaming Laptop - Intel Core Ultra 9 HX with 32GB - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 - 2TB SSD - Off Black power supply so low? 380 Watts might not supply enough sustainable power to the laptop?

Q: QuestionI'm not sure if this question should be here, but how come the ASUS website has this exact Scar G18 model for $200 less ?

Q: QuestionWhere is the DVD/Game disc tray access?

Q: QuestionHow do I figure out why the computer was returned? I’m worried about being sent a messed up laptop.

Q: QuestionIs the bundle coming two? I mean the mouse, the backpack and the headphones.

Q: QuestionIs this product discontinued? If not , when it will become available for purchase?

Q: QuestionAs advertised both nvme are ready for PCIe 5.0x4. Please advise if is possible to fit inside SAMSUNG SSD 9100 PRO 4TB, PCIe 5.0x4. Also, why is restricted for only 2 TB+2TB, I do not like to use raid 0!? Can memory ram be 2 x 32 GB, but DDR5 6400?

Q: QuestionDoes this come with 32gb ram or 16gb ram?

Q: QuestionSo does this have 32GB of ram or 16GB. The title and specs are conflicting.

Q: QuestionThe specs and marketing says that the ssd installed is pcie4.0. My question is are the 2 m.2 slots both pcie4.0? or are they pcie5.0 slots and Asus just chose to preinstall the laptop with a 4.0 m.2 ssd? This is supposed to be a new gen PC...

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QuestionDoes this gaming laptop have a webcam?

QuestionDoes this laptop have a customizable keyboard lighting?

QuestionWhat kind of operating system does this laptop use?

QuestionWhat is the maximum power wattage of the power supply?

QuestionHow much RAM does this laptop have?

QuestionAre there multiple USB-A ports on this laptop?

QuestionWhat is the refresh rate of the screen?

QuestionGood day, Please advice, as advertised storage is 2 TB SSD nvme, but both slots are ocupied or only one slot and one Nvme is empty?

QuestionWhy is the ASUS - ROG Strix SCAR 18" 2.5K 240Hz Gaming Laptop - Intel Core Ultra 9 HX with 32GB - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 - 2TB SSD - Off Black power supply so low? 380 Watts might not supply enough sustainable power to the laptop?

QuestionI'm not sure if this question should be here, but how come the ASUS website has this exact Scar G18 model for $200 less ?

QuestionWhere is the DVD/Game disc tray access?

QuestionHow do I figure out why the computer was returned? I’m worried about being sent a messed up laptop.

QuestionIs the bundle coming two? I mean the mouse, the backpack and the headphones.

QuestionIs this product discontinued? If not , when it will become available for purchase?

QuestionAs advertised both nvme are ready for PCIe 5.0x4. Please advise if is possible to fit inside SAMSUNG SSD 9100 PRO 4TB, PCIe 5.0x4. Also, why is restricted for only 2 TB+2TB, I do not like to use raid 0!? Can memory ram be 2 x 32 GB, but DDR5 6400?

QuestionDoes this come with 32gb ram or 16gb ram?

QuestionSo does this have 32GB of ram or 16GB. The title and specs are conflicting.

QuestionThe specs and marketing says that the ssd installed is pcie4.0. My question is are the 2 m.2 slots both pcie4.0? or are they pcie5.0 slots and Asus just chose to preinstall the laptop with a 4.0 m.2 ssd? This is supposed to be a new gen PC...