ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2026) vs Raptor MX50
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Raptor MX50 is $1,300.99 cheaper; ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2026) has more storage (3 TB vs 1 TB).
| Specification | ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2026) | Raptor MX50 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4,299.99 | $2,999 |
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX |
| RAM | 32 GB DDR5-6400 | 32 GB DDR5-5600 |
| Storage | 3 TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 | 1 TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA RTX 5080 Laptop · 16 GB GDDR7 | NVIDIA RTX 5050 · 8 GB GDDR7 |
| NPU | 13 TOPS | — |
| Display | 18″ 4K | 16″ QHD+ |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Weight | 8.2 lb | — |
| Battery | 90 Wh | 73 Wh |
| Wi-Fi | 7 | 7 |
| Ports | 2×TB5 · 3×USB-A · Audio | 2×USB-C · 2×USB-A · HDMI · RJ45 · Audio |