ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2026) vs Librem 16 Base
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Librem 16 Base is $1,400.99 cheaper; ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2026) has more RAM (32 GB vs 16 GB); ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2026) has more storage (3 TB vs 500 GB).
| Specification | ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2026) | Librem 16 Base |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4,299.99 | $2,899 |
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX | Intel Core i7 13620H |
| RAM | 32 GB DDR5-6400 | 16 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 3 TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 | 500 GB NVMe |
| Graphics | NVIDIA RTX 5080 Laptop · 16 GB GDDR7 | Intel UHD Graphics |
| NPU | 13 TOPS | — |
| Display | 18″ 4K | 16″ WUXGA |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | — |
| Weight | 8.2 lb | 4.0 lb |
| Battery | 90 Wh | 54.2 Wh |
| Wi-Fi | 7 | 6 |
| Ethernet | — | 1 GbE |
| Ports | 2×TB5 · 3×USB-A · Audio | 1×USB-C · HDMI · RJ45 · Audio |