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ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2026)

CTOOut of stock
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 290HX · 24C
Memory32 GB DDR5-6400
Storage3 TB NVMe PCIe 4.0
GraphicsNVIDIA RTX 5080 Laptop · 16 GB GDDR7
NPU13 TOPS
Display18″ 4K
OSWindows 11 Home
Battery90 Wh
Weight8.2 lb

Specifications 21

Processor
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 290HX Plus 2.7 GHz (36 MB Cache, up to 5.5 GHz, 24 cores, 24 Threads)
Intel AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS
Threads
24
Memory & storage
Memory
32 GB DDR5-6400 SO-DIMM - Max Capacity: 128 GB Support dual channel memory
32 GB DDR5-6400 SO-DIMM x 2 - Max Capacity: 128 GB Support dual channel memory
Storage
1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 Performance SSD Please contact ASUS for more information on compatible SSDs.
2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 Performance SSD Please contact ASUS for more information on compatible SSDs.
2 TB + 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 Performance SSD (RAID 0) Please contact ASUS for more information on compatible SSDs.
Graphics
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU ROG Boost: 1550 MHz* at 175 W (1500 MHz Boost Clock+50 MHz OC, 150 W+25W Dynamic Boost) 16 GB GDDR7
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU ROG Boost: 1647 MHz* at 175 W (1597 MHz Boost Clock+50 MHz OC, 150 W+25W Dynamic Boost) 24 GB GDDR7
Display
Display
18-inch 4K (3840 x 2400, WQUXGA) 16:10 aspect ratio - DCI-P3: 100% Default refresh rate is 120 Hz in Standard, Eco, and Optimized GPU modes. To enable 240 Hz, open Armoury Crate and set the GPU mode to Ultimate.
Connectivity
Networking
Wi-Fi 7(802.11be) (Triple band) 2*2 Wireless Card Bluetooth 5.4 (The features and supported version may vary depending on OS support and driver availability.)
Expansion Slots
2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots 2x M.2 PCIe
Camera & audio
Camera
1080P FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello
Audio
Smart Amp Technology Hi-Res certification (for headphone) Dolby Atmos AI noise-canceling technology Built-in array microphone 4-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology
Power & battery
Battery
90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion
Power Supply
Rectangle Conn, 450 W AC Adapter, Output: 21V DC, 21.45A, 450 W, Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz universal *Whether a charger is included varies according to country, region and model.
Physical & build
Weight
3.70 Kg (8.16 lbs)
3.73 Kg (8.22 lbs)
Dimensions
39.9 × 29.8 × 2.35 ~ 3.50 cm (15.71" x 11.73" x 0.93" ~ 1.38")
Operating system & software
Operating System
Windows 11 Home
Windows 11 Pro
Security
Security
Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM) BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection McAfee 30 days free trial
More details
NPU
Intel AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS
Device Lighting
Aura Sync logo Aura Sync Light Bar AniMe Vision
Microsoft Office
1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required.
Features
  • Keyboard & Touchpad
  • AURA SYNC

I/O Ports 3

  • 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
  • 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (data speed up to 10Gbps)
  • 2x Thunderbolt 5 with support for DisplayPort / power delivery / G-SYNC

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