ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2025) G835

Name: ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G835LX-XS98) GAMING LAPTOP Computer Off Black- Pantalla 18" 2,5K (2560 x 1600) 240Hz 3ms - Procesador Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX - Disco Sólido SSD 2TB - RAM 64GB DDR5-5600 - Placa de Video NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 24GB GDDR7 - WINDOWS 11 PRO - Teclado Retroiluminado RGB Backlit Chiclet (Teclado Numerico) - Peso 3.30Kg.
SKU: 20365
Availability: InStock

G835LX-XS98

Processor

Intel^® Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 275HX 2.7 GHz (36MB Cache, up to 5.4 GHz, 24 cores, 24 Threads); Intel^® AI Boost NPU up to 13TOPS

Graphics

NVIDIA^® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU

ROG Boost: 1647MHz* at 175W (1597MHz Boost Clock+50MHz OC, 150W+25W Dynamic Boost)

24GB GDDR7

Neural Processor

Intel^® AI Boost NPU up to 13TOPS

Display

18-inch

2.5K (2560 x 1600, WQXGA) 16:10 aspect ratio

Anti-glare display

– DCI-P3:100%

Pantone Validated

– Support Dolby Vision HDR :Yes

Memory

64GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM, the memory speed of the systems vary by CPU SPEC x 2

– Max Capacity:64GB

Support dual channel memory

Storage

2TB PCIe^® 4.0 NVMe™ M.2 Performance SSD

Expansion Slots (includes used)

2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots

2x M.2 PCIe

I/O Ports

1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack

1x HDMI 2.1 FRL

3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (data speed up to 10Gbps)

1x 2.5G LAN port

2x Thunderbolt™ 5 with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery / G-SYNC (data speed up to 120Gbps)

Keyboard and Touchpad

Backlit Chiclet Keyboard Per-Key RGB

Touchpad

With Copilot key
*Copilot in Windows (in preview) is rolling out gradually within the latest update to Windows 11 in select global markets. Timing of availability varies by device and market. Learn more: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/copilot-ai-features?r=1#faq

Camera

1080P FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello

Audio

Smart Amp Technology

Dolby Atmos

AI noise-canceling technology

Hi-Res certification (for headphone)

Built-in array microphone

4-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology

Network and Communication

Wi-Fi 7(802.11be) (Triple band) 2*2+Bluetooth^® 5.4 Wireless Card (*Bluetooth^® version may change with OS version different.)

Battery

90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion

Power Supply

Rectangle Conn, 380W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 19A, 380W, Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz universal

AURA SYNC

Yes

Device Lighting

Aura Sync Light Bar

Aura Sync logo

AniMe Vision

Weight

3.30 Kg (7.28 lbs)

Dimensions (W x D x H)

39.9 x 29.8 x 2.35 ~ 3.20 cm (15.71″ x 11.73″ x 0.93″ ~ 1.26″)

Microsoft Office

1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required.

Xbox Game Pass

Xbox Game Pass for PC_3 months (*Terms and exclusions apply. Offer only available in eligible markets for Xbox Game Pass for PC. Eligible markets are determined at activation. Game catalog varies by region, device, and time.)

Security

BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection

Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM)

McAfee^® 30 days free trial

Included in the Box

*Included accessories vary according to country and territory. Please check with your local ASUS retailer for details

A Strix laptop sitting on a reflective surface with AniMe Vision and Full-surround RGB visible

ROG STRIX SCAR 18

Victory, accelerated.

Game with the greatest, backed up by the power of up to Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 275HX. With 8 Performance and 16 Efficient cores, this next-gen silicon can drive high framerates in esports and AAA games alike. The SCAR 18 also has access to AI acceleration in select content creation apps, giving you incredible flexibility on how you can utilize your gaming machine.

Enjoy effortless Windows 11 Pro gaming performance with the Strix SCAR 18

THE NEED FOR SPEED

performance

CALCULATED EXCELLENCE

cooling

The rear edge of an ROG Strix laptop with the lid slightly opened.

WIN WITH FLAIR

design

The best of the best

The 2025 Strix SCAR 18 offers the very best Windows 11 Pro gaming experience, featuring next gen Intel^® Core™ processor and next gen NVIDIA^® GeForce RTX™ Laptop GPU with Advanced Optimus. This killer hardware is complemented with up to 64GB of 5600MHz DDR5 RAM and 2TB of PCIe 4.0 storage, with the memory slots upgradable to 6400MHz DDR5 RAM and SSD slots both offering full support for PCIe Gen 5, ensuring that you always have the edge on your competition.

Windows 11 Pro

Intel^® Core^™ Ultra 9 275HX

Processor

Up to

NVIDIA^® GeForce RTX^™ 5090

Laptop GPU

NVIDIA^®

Advanced Optimus

Up to

64GB

DDR5 Memory

Up to

2TB PCIe 4.0

SSD

Ultimate power

Performance requires power, so we’ve cranked the SCAR 18 to the max. In Turbo mode, the max wattage is 55W for the CPU and an incredibly high 175W for the GPU. For those willing to tinker in Manual mode, you have access to an additional 25W for the CPU, for a total system max wattage of 255W. No matter what kind of gamer you are, the raw power on tap with the Strix SCAR 18 will give you a leg up on your opponents.

Max wattage

CPU

total

GPU

An intel CPU appearing from underneath a laptop keyboard.

Dominant force

Game with the greatest, backed up by the power of next gen Intel^® Core™ Ultra 9 275HX processor. With 8 Performance and 16 Efficient cores, this next-gen silicon can drive high framerates in esports and AAA games alike. The SCAR 18 also has access to AI acceleration in select content creation apps, giving you incredible flexibility on how you can utilize your gaming machine.

24 Cores

16 E-cores + 8 P-cores

Threads

Up to

80W

TDP

Up to

5.4 GHz

Max Turbo Frequency

An NVIDIA GPU appearing from underneath a laptop keyboard.

Next-gen graphics

Great gaming machines need a great GPU, so we equipped the SCAR 18 with up to NVIDIA^® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU. Featuring a max TGP of 175W with Dynamic Boost, support of Advanced Optimus, and access to the latest AI acceleration tools including DLSS 4 and Frame Generation, this GPU can power your gaming to never before seen heights.

Up to NVIDIA^®

GeForce RTX™ 5090

Laptop GPU

MAX TGP

175W

with Dynamic boost

1824

AI TOPS

NVIDIA^®

Advanced Optimus

DLSS 4

24 GB

GDDR7 Memory

3D rendering of a CPU, GPU, and MUX Switch routing the video signal to the display.

NVIDIA® Advanced Optimus

With NVIDIA^® Advanced Optimus, the laptop can automatically route frames from the discrete GPU directly to the display using a MUX switch, bypassing the integrated graphics. This pathing improves performance by 5-10% compared to machines without a MUX Switch, making sure you get the absolute best gaming experience—all without needing touch a single button. This automatic switching also preserves your machine’s battery life, as it can dynamically transition between the high-power discrete GPU and the lower power integrated GPU. No matter what you’re doing, your machine will switch to the most optimized mode without you having to lift a finger.

Game Changer

GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptops

Supreme Speed. Superior Visuals.

DLSS 4 massively increases performance and improves image quality for top games using the power of Al.

Game-Winning Responsiveness

NVIDIA Reflex 2 with Frame Warp gives you the ultimate responsiveness, enhancing target acquisition, reaction time, and aim precision.

True-to-Life Graphics

Experience cinematic quality visuals at unprecedented speed with full ray tracing and breakthrough neural rendering technologies.

Your Ultimate Pit Stop

We’ve completely redesigned the 2025 Strix SCAR 18 to make upgrades easier than ever. This tool-less design allows for simple access to both the RAM, SSD, and fans, and we’ve also brought our latest Q-latch system here for those SSD slots. Like an experienced pit crew, you can remove and replace your SSD and RAM in seconds, having the machine back up and running without missing a lap. A specially designed frame covers the rest of the mainboard to protect the other components, but can easily be removed with a few screws for users who want to tinker further.

The bottom door of an ROG Strix laptop, hovering above the laptop chassis.

Your Ultimate Pit Stop

An X-Ray view of an ROG Strix laptop, with fans, storage, and other circuitry shown.

Q-Latch System

M.2 SSDs are incredibly small and versatile, but the traditional mounting system involves tiny standoffs and screws that can be difficult to manipulate. ROG solved this problem with Q-Latch, a system that first debuted on our award-winning desktop motherboards. Q-Latch uses a simple, tool-less plastic hinge to securely retain your M.2 SSDs, no screwdriver required.

A stick of SSD storage inside an ROG Strix laptop.

Storage Upgrade

Take on even the largest projects with confidence thanks to ultra-fast PCIe Gen 4 storage. With raw throughput up to 7000MB/s and a graphite sheet for efficient cooling, massive files and detailed game worlds will load in the blink of an eye. Both SSD slots feature our incredibly simple and tool-less Q-latch system, no standoffs or tiny screws required. For those looking to leverage even faster storage speeds, both SSD slots are PCIe Gen 5 ready.

Two sticks of RAM inside an ROG Strix laptop.

RAM Upgradability

The SCAR 18 sports up to 64GB of DDR5 6400MHz RAM, offering incredible gaming and multitasking performance. And with two SO-DIMM slots easily accessible without tools, you can easily upgrade the RAM whenever you need more. Go ahead — keep all those tabs open.

Two USB Type-C ports on the side of an ROG Strix laptop.

Limitless Connectivity

We’ve also equipped the Strix SCAR 18 with dual Thunderbolt™ 5 ports, which offers the latest in high bandwidth connectivity, up to 3X compared to Thunderbolt™ 4. With a diverse ecosystem of devices and peripherals compatible over USB-C, including support for power delivery, high-resolution display output, and support for the latest docking stations, Thunderbolt™ 5 is the easiest way to turn your SCAR 18 into a true battlestation.

We’ve completely revamped the cooling solution of the 2025 Strix SCAR 18 with precise calculations in mind to ensure that you get the best gaming experience with your machine, every time. We relocated all of the exhaust vents to the rear of the hinge, keeping warm air away from your mousing hand. The sides and bottom of the machine act as an air intake, creating a natural, efficient path for airflow. Air also flows through the keyboard deck, keeping your hands cooler during intense gaming sessions. When pairing an end-to-end vapor chamber with a sandwiched heatsink, Tri-Fan Technology, and Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal on both CPU & GPU, the 2025 Strix SCAR 18 achieves a lower noise level in Turbo Mode compared to the previous generation, while still offering the same calculated excellence you expect from a Strix SCAR machine.

End-to-end

Vapor Chamber

Tri-Fan

Technology

Sandwiched

Heatsink design

Up to

15°C Cooler

CPU Temperatures

Conductonaut Exteme liquid metal logo

End-to-end Vapor Chamber

We’ve used vapor chambers in our high-end ROG machines before, but the component inside the heart of the 2025 Strix SCAR 18 is truly special. We’ve designed a vapor chamber with different layers to more accurately match the layout of the motherboard, for maximum contact on the CPU and GPU. We also pushed the vapor chamber all the way to the rear of the chassis, sandwiching it between the upper and lower heatsinks to further optimize heat dissipation.

A sketch of SCAR laptop’s vapor chamber and thermal solution.

Sandwiched heatsink

The entire rear portion of the Strix SCAR 18 is dedicated to its full-width heatsink. The upper and lower sections are built from 0.1mm thick copper fins, for a total surface area of 213041 mm². This sandwiched design uses all available space for the densely packed fins, giving the SCAR 18 ultra-efficient thermal performance without increasing bulk.

A sketch of SCAR laptop’s heatsink system.

Tri-Fan Technology

Our cutting-edge Tri-Fan Technology directs air though precisely calculated cutouts in the chassis, sending airflow directly towards internal components to keep them cool in all conditions. A third auxiliary fan sends additional heat from the GPU and VRAM directly to the heatsinks, keeping the machine cool during long video renders or gaming sessions.

A sketch of SCAR laptop’s Arc Flow Fan.

Conductonaut Extreme Liquid Metal

The Strix SCAR 18 features Thermal Grizzly’s cutting-edge Conductonaut Extreme, which improves upon the already incredible heat transfer found in standard liquid metals. Compared to traditional thermal pastes, this indium- and gallium-based compound offers 17X higher conductivity, in addition to CPU and GPU temperature reductions of up to 15 degrees. Used exclusively by ROG, this material offers the highest thermal transfer available on a laptop.

Thermal Grizzly logo and Conductonaut Exteme liquid metal logo

Ambient cooling

The new rear facing exhaust, redesigned vapor chamber, and 2nd Gen Arc Flow Fans allowed us to bring the operating volume in Turbo Mode down from last generation.

A chart showing the noise levels of the various performance modes.

0.1mm ultra-thin fins

The Strix SCAR 18’s heatsink features ultra-thin 0.1mm copper fins, providing the perfect balance between airflow and density to keep heat dissipation optimal.

A sketch of a Close-up image of the SCAR laptop’s cooling solution.

CoolZone keyboard

Extended gaming sessions can heat up internal components and make the keyboard warm to the touch. The SCAR 18 boasts the largest airflow cutouts we’ve ever added to a laptop, which allows the fans to draw in fresh air from above and through the keyboard deck. This keeps your fingers cool during marathon gaming sessions, while also improving overall system airflow.

A heatmap of SCAR laptop’s keyboard, highlighting the warm and cool areas.

Dust Filter

The ROG Strix SCAR 18 features a dust filter on its intake vents. Dust and fibers can collect inside the machine, trapping heat and causing degraded performance over time. A filter helps keep dust out, allowing the CPU and GPU to breathe easier for years of smooth and stable operation.

*Internal testing in a simulated dusty environment.

Close up image of the dust filter.

Scenario Profiles

Our Silent, Performance, and Turbo modes are just the beginning. Scenario Profiles allow your system to automatically switch between these modes based on the application you’re running, alongside other vital system settings. Switch between lighting configurations automatically, disable the Windows key and touchpad during games, and automate to your heart’s content. Armoury Crate makes adjustments in an instant to best fit the task at hand.

A chart showing the noise levels of the various performance modes.

Your laptop’s display is a window into new worlds, which is why we put the absolute best on our ROG Strix SCAR 18. This ROG Nebula HDR display with Mini LED technology features over 2000 dimming zones, 1200 nits of peak brightness, and beautiful colors thanks to 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 color space. The 2025 SCAR 18 has also been upgraded with a brand-new dual ACR layer, which reduces reflections and enhances contrast by 4.5X for incredibly vivid colors. When combined with our own Nebula HDR engine, this display ensures every game and movie is done true justice. And with a blazing fast refresh rate of 240Hz and full NVIDIA G-SYNC support, motion will be incredibly smooth, allowing you to see every enemy before they see you.

Mini LED

Panel

1200 nits

Peak Brightness

Over

2000

dimming zones

240Hz / 3ms

Refresh Rate

ACR

Technology

100% DCI-P3

Technology

NVIDIA G-SYNC logo DisplayHDR™1000 logo Dolby Vision logo Pantone Validated

An image of a stylized chip on a motherboard with ROG Nebula Engine HDR written on it.

Nebula HDR Engine

The Nebula HDR engine is a purpose-built local dimming algorithm that produces stunning highlights with unparalleled depth. Trained on an instruction set of more than 150 videos and over 2000 still photos, the algorithm can dynamically adjust the HDR lighting needed to minimize blooming around individual dimming zones by 25%.

The display of an ROG Strix laptop with an abstract image on screen.

ACR Technology

This year, we even added two layers of Ambient Contrast Ratio film to the display, which reduces reflections by 55% and provides up to 4.5x better contrast, ensuring the image stays punchy, vivid, and accurate. A second layer boosts viewing angle for a 180° ultra-clear view, providing an image that looks just as good off-center as it does straight on. This machine doesn’t just perform at a high level – it draws you into the visuals, with colors so realistic it’s as if you were right in the middle of the action.

Dolby Vision Technology

Scene to scene, frame to frame, Dolby Vision makes media look better. The technology improves on standard 4K high dynamic range (HDR) video, dynamically adjusting visuals to make every image in front of you richer, brighter, and livelier. Creators can film and edit their streams, videos, and other content in a format commonly used by industry professionals.

A laptop with rich and colorful content on the screen.

Pantone Color Validation

Each IPS-level display is factory-calibrated to ensure that colors are accurate to the Pantone^® palette. Artists, designers, and content creators can add high-quality content to their portfolios and enjoy richer gaming visuals all on the same machine.

A chart showing that DCI-P3 covers a wider color gamut.

100% DCI-P3 Color Coverage

While the sRGB color space is the standard for most digital visuals, it only represents about 75% of the DCI-P3 spectrum used for professional filmmaking. Displays with complete DCI-P3 coverage offer a wide color gamut for more vibrant images, letting you see films and other media exactly the way they were meant to be experienced.

A comparison image showing the difference that the refresh rate can synchronize with GPU’s frame rate with Adaptive Sync Technology reducing motion tearing.

NVIDIA G-SYNC

Nothing breaks in-game immersion like stuttering and tearing. GPUs render frames at variable rates, but displays usually refresh at a constant clip, so they can get out of sync, causing visible hitching and artifacts that pull you out of the action. With Adaptive Sync, the refresh rate of the display synchronizes with the GPU’s frame rate to eliminate visual tearing, minimize stuttering, and reduce input lag. Get ready to experience gameplay that looks and feels more natural than ever.

A side-by-side comparison of two images, with the left image being HDR with accentuated highlights and contrast, and the right side being SDR, with more muted and washed out colors.

DisplayHDR™1000

Supports HDR technology across a range of luminance (up to 1000cd/m2) to deliver a wider color range and higher contrast than traditional monitors. The brightest whites and the darkest blacks bring out details like never before. This monitor delivers contrast performance that passes DisplayHDR™ 1000 certification. To ensure color accuracy, each ROG monitor is factory pre-calibrated.

TÜV Rheinland Certification

Displays emit light across a broad spectrum that unfortunately includes some less desirable wavelengths. Our Nebula Display protects your eyes by reducing blue light before it leaves the screen, preventing eyestrain during long gaming or content creation sessions.

Win with Flair

The 2025 Strix lineup has been redesigned from the ground up, built for powerful performance, maximum speed, and calculated movement, with a shape inspired by automotive racing, an emphasis on smooth lines define the Strix SCAR 18, representing speed and aerodynamics.

The bottom of an ROG Strix laptop with pink and blue lighting surrounding the chassis.

Full-surround AURA

ROG Strix machines have always been loud and proud with RGB, but the 2025 ROG Strix SCAR 18 truly raises the bar. For the first time ever, this laptop features a full-surround RGB lightbar along the bottom of the chassis, giving you full 360-degree and distinct glow that almost makes your machine float off your desk.

The corner of the lid of an ROG Strix laptop.

Anime Vision

Originally pioneered on our famous Zephyrus series, the Strix SCAR 18 sports an AniMe Vision display on the laptop’s lid. With an array of 810 LEDs shining through 9,152 precision-milled holes, you can show off your style with a wide selection of pre-made animations, import a GIF of your choice, or animate your own image from scratch.

Seamless design

The 2025 ROG Strix SCAR 18 chassis now features a smoother texture for an extra premium feel, and the corners have been chamfered to give it a more elegant and contemporary look. With rounded edges, a streamlined shape, and reduced seams, the 2025 ROG Strix SCAR 18 is sleeker than ever.

Stealth mode

While standout lighting effects are awesome when gaming with friends, you may want a more subtle, sophisticated look when you’re in class or at the office. So our Stealth Mode turns all the lights off, revealing a polished layer of black chromium plating under the logo for an ultra-sleek feel.

A view of the keyboard, showing Aura lighting effects.

Static

Breathing

Strobing

Color cycle

Rainbow

Music

Smart

Starry night

Press the Attack

The difference between victory and defeat can be separated by a single keystroke, so the Strix SCAR 18 has a professional esports-grade keyboard designed to secure the win. Built to last, the Strix SCAR 18’s keyboard switches are rated to last over 20 million presses, and n-key rollover guarantees your system will never miss a command even if you’re pressing multiple keys at once. The Strix SCAR 18 has a full-sized keyboard, with dedicated media controls and customizable hotkeys for different Armoury Crate functions. And with per-key RGB and full Aura Sync customization, the Strix SCAR 18 will always have the looks to match your mood.

Per-Key

RGB

Full-Size

Keyboard

Gaming

Hotkeys

ASUS Aura Sync

The shape of the SCAR laptop’s touchpad is highlighted.

Large touchpad

We know you aren’t always gaming, so we’ve increased the size of the touchpad by 36% from the previous generation for effortless scrolling even when your mouse is tucked away. A larger touchpad also makes multi-touch inputs easier, giving you a smoother experience with the machine even when you’re just browsing the web.

A closeup of the ROG hotkey design on the SCAR laptop’s keyboard.

Dedicated hotkeys

Dedicated gaming hotkeys sit just above the left side of the keyboard for quick access to volume, mic mute, operating modes, and Armoury Crate. They are also fully customizable, and can be programmed to launch apps, set as a function key, or used as a macro. The Strix SCAR 18 has all the tools you need for victory.

A series of keyboard keys flying off a laptop keyboard in various colors.

Overstroke technology

Exclusive ROG Overstroke technology registers keypresses earlier in the stroke, enabling a more responsive experience for serious gaming and work. Triggering earlier means faster, effortless inputs with greater accuracy.

Studio-quality Sound

Dolby Atmos-powered speakers include two tweeters and two downward firing woofers to create an authentic sound stage for your games. Hi-Res audio ensures you hear your music in the same quality it was recorded. Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation processes both incoming and outgoing audio to filter any errant background noises, making sure that your calls, chats and streams come through without distraction.

Smart Amp

Technology

5.1.2 Channel

Virtual Surround Sound

Two-Way

AI Noise Cancelation

Dolby Atmos logo Hi-Res Audio logo

An ROG Strix Laptop with a video editing program showing on-screen.

Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation

Our advanced Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation technology runs on the CPU, which frees up the GPU to hit higher FPS. It works with any input device and also with downstream connections, letting you remove noise from both your own mic input and from incoming feeds. Noise-canceling settings can even be customized per program, filtering specific apps like voice chat without affecting game audio you want to remain untouched.

The Dolby Atmos icon in front of purple sound waves.

Quad Speakers With Dolby Atmos

Two tweeters and two woofers powered by Smart Amp offer richer sound with 2.8x more volume, 3x more powerful bass, and up to 3x the dynamic range of alternatives. This quad-speaker setup delivers immersive surround sound optimized by Dolby Atmos technology to deliver balanced, multidimensional audio across the full spectrum without losing clarity or detail.

An ROG Strix laptop with the lid partially opened.

All Day Endurance

We equipped the Strix SCAR 18 with a large 90Wh battery, which provides plenty of endurance for video playback and web browsing. If you’re traveling without the included power supply, it also supports USB Type-C power delivery up to 100W, allowing you easily top up a charge while on the go.

90Wh

Battery

Rapid

Type-C

Charging

All the bandwidth

Connectivity is everything in a high-performance machine, so we’ve spared no expense with the Strix SCAR 18’s feature set. With support for the latest Wi-Fi 7 standard, offering download speeds up to 2.4X times faster than Wi-Fi 6, onboard 2.5G ethernet, and dual Thunderbolt™ 5 ports, this machine puts even many desktop battlestations to shame. We’ve also included a FHD camera with Windows Hello support, allowing you to unlock the machine possible with just a smile. Windows Hello also provides better cybersecurity thanks to facial recognition. Only your face grants access, keeping your data safe and secure.

2.4X Faster

Wi-Fi 7

2.5G Lan

Faster Internet

3X Faster

TBT 5

FHD+IR Camera

With Windows Hello

Incredible I/O

Ports allow you to connect your mouse, headset, or even an external monitor, so we gave the Strix SCAR 18 an incredibly flexible I/O that can adapt to any situation. On the right side you’ll find two USB-A ports, but the left side offers the bulk of the connections, with an audio jack, dual Thunderbolt™ 5 ports (USB Type-C), a single USB-A, HDMI 2.1, a 2.5G ethernet port, and the power port. If you can imagine your ideal battlestation, the Strix SCAR 18 can make it a reality.

USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A

2.5G ethernet port

power port

HDMI 2.1

Thunderbolt™ 5 (USB Type-C)

audio jack

Endless Customization

When you want to tweak settings, monitor temperatures, or tinker with your laptop, Armoury Crate is your command center. Real-time monitoring allows you to see what your GPU, CPU and memory are doing. RGB can be adjusted on a game-by-game basis with Aura Sync. Fan and power profiles allow you to change the acoustics, power delivery, and thermal characteristics of the laptop on the fly. And exclusive game deals keep your library topped off at all times.

Performance Modes

Macro Keys

AniMe Vision

GameVisual

Aura Creator

Aura wallpaper

Scenario Profiles

More than just simple fan curves, Armoury Crate’s performance modes serve to transform your machine from a silent, power sipping web browser to a full gaming battlestation with maximum horsepower. And for those that require even more granular control, Manual mode removes all limiters and lets you make a custom profile that suits your exact needs. For more information on Performance Modes, check out our full guide here.

The user interface of Armoury Crate software, showing the system status overview.

The user interface showing where users can customize the function of hotkeys.

The user interface showing where users can customize Anime Vision lighting effects.

The user interface showing where users can choose from custom tuned graphics presets.

The user interface showing where users can adjust and sync all their ROG Aura Sync devices.

The user interface showing where users can download and apply Aura wallpapers.

The user interface showing where users can define their own preferences for different scenarios.

Gear UP

Gear up with a huge array of peripherals from ROG. From wireless gaming mice to keyboards, headsets, and more, ROG has all the tools you need to assemble the ultimate battlestation.

*Bundled peripherals may vary according to regions. Please check with local vendors for exact offers.

From left to right; an ROG Archer ErgoAir Gaming Backpack, ROG Delta II headset, SCAR 18, and ROG Harpe Ace Extreme mouse.

PC Game Pass promotional image, with Minecraft Legends, Forza, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Indiana Jones, and Halo represented among others. Text says PC GAME PASS.

Discover your next favorite game

Play hundreds of PC games on your new ROG device with 3 months of PC Game Pass — including EA play. With new games added all the time, there’s always something new to play.*

*PC Game Pass: Subscription continues automatically at regular monthly price unless cancelled. Subject to xbox.com/subscriptionterms. Terms and exclusions apply. Game catalog varies over time, by region, and by device. All rights reserved. xbox.com/pcgamepass, ea.com/ea-play/terms.

Awards

World’s Best Brands

Republic of Gamers (ROG) announced that it has been awarded as one of the World’s Best Brands 2024 by TIME in the United States in the Consumer Electronics and Gaming Hardware and Peripherals category.

Premium product

A team that maintains the level of excellence of its predecessors

9/10

The 2025 ROG Strix Scar 18 is an impressive gamer PC. … There’s no denying the excellence on offer here. The design remains much the same, but now allows access to RAM and storage upgrades or battery replacement without even using a screwdriver. The Mini LED screen is excellent, both for its calibration and its natural capabilities. Performance is spot on, with a mobile RTX 5080 on a par with the previous-generation mobile RTX 4090.

5/5

The Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 2025 is positioned as a beast of the race offering exceptional performance thanks to the combination of Core Ultra 9 275HX and GeForce RTX 5090, exploited to its full potential, all enhanced by a responsive, well-calibrated mini-LED display and state-of-the-art connectivity with WiFi 7 and good scalability ; … it represents a first-rate choice for demanding gamers and creators in search of raw power.

Gold

Do you want a gaming PC that lets you play whatever you want, with everything at its maximum and without hesitation? Don’t have a budget limit? Then buy the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18, don’t think twice.

4/5

The end justifies the means. And to ensure that users have the means to play in the best possible conditions, Asus has packed the ROG Strix G836LW with the very best in components. What’s more, the laptop’s chassis boasts every conceivable refinement, with a special mention for the hyper-simplified access to SSDs and RAM bars. A formidable computer.

Premium product

A team that maintains the level of excellence of its predecessors even though it has undergone a chassis change that gives it a sportier, more modern and daring look while maintaining that premium and elegant touch that characterizes the SCARs.

Editor’s choice

ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2025) has become a noticeable improvement over its previous versions. The design of the model, subjectively, has improved and added an original moment with easy access to the system’s upgradable components.

Gold

The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 G835L is a true portable beast designed for those seeking maximum performance without compromise.

Best choice

ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2025) G835L is not a laptop, it is an ultra-mobile platform without compromise. It’s designed for those who want to get the most out of it: in games, work, speed, stability. It is a flagship that will become the benchmark in the world of gaming solutions for years to come, and at the same time a true desktop replacement without any “but”.

9 from 10 – Excellent

The ROG Strix Scar 18 for the 2025 model year is without a doubt the fastest laptop we’ve ever tested on Live. In addition to the powerful graphics, you’ll appreciate the ultra-bright display, easy access to expand the configuration with disk or memory, and the eye-catching animated LED display on the lid.

Platinum

The Strix Scar series remains one of the benchmarks in the gaming laptop market.

9.1 – Excellent

If you’re looking for the best and most powerful in a portable form, look no further. The Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 is the ultimate device in every way. And unfortunately, that also includes the price.

Gold Tavesper Award

It is amazing to see that the laptop we have here can truly replace a desktop in every way possible.

N3D Recommended

It offers extraordinary performance, both in gaming and personal or corporate productivity.

Nice choice

It offers a unique gaming aesthetic and a user experience that is generally outstanding, both in terms of performance and the quality of the display, sound, and writing.

Excellent

The ultimate machine with maximum performance, extra bright display and easy expandability.

8.3 from 10 – Excellent

The ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 is a truly impressive machine. It is aimed at professionals and enthusiastic gamers who need desktop performance on the go and don’t mind compromising on mobility, noise, and battery life.

Platinum

EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE IN CONTENT CREATION WITH 18”

Best for gaming

The ASUS ROG STRIX SCAR 18 (2025) G835 gives us all the performance of the latest hardware, and does so in a “pure” gaming laptop format with the latest graphics and connectivity technologies.

Video Reviews

this may just be the fastest gaming laptop in the entire world

A groundbreaking design, ultra-precise display, and the brutal performance offered by the RTX 5080

ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LR, a true beast with the best of INTEL and a 5070Ti

The best LAPTOP I have EVER TRIED

A real beast with the best of INTEL and NVIDIA

Testing DLSS4 on the most powerful laptop of 2025