The 2026 ROG Strix G16 and G18 raise the bar for gaming laptops once again

In 2026, ROG is refining the formula that made the Strix G series a staple for competitive gamers and performance enthusiasts. The latest ROG Strix G16 and ROG Strix G18 are more than powerful laptops: they’re cutting-edge, contemporary machines that deliver sustained gaming performance, immersive visuals, and the kind of flexibility that keeps your system relevant well into the future.

With next-generation silicon, refined thermals, and a continued focus on upgradeability, the Strix G lineup continues to hit the sweet spot between power and accessibility.

Performance that powers your needs

Modern gaming requires consistent performance under pressure. The 2026 Strix G16 and G18 are engineered first and foremost with that reality in mind.

Both machines are powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor, bringing incredible multi‑threaded power and AI capabilities to demanding games, apps, and resource-heavy workloads. Whether you’re firing up a taxing AAA juggernaut, juggling multiple applications, or pushing through a marathon content creation session, this CPU delivers the next-gen results you need.

On the graphics side, these laptops scale up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU, unlocking high framerates in the latest titles while enabling advanced rendering features and ray tracing options. Go even further by harnessing the framerate-boosting power of DLSS 4 and Multi-Frame Gen. With these hardware and software capabilities combined, your laptop is more than ready for the needs of modern gaming.

Both the G16 and G18 include up to 32GB of DDR5-5600 RAM and 2TB of PCIe Gen 4 storage, meaning you’ll have the memory and storage to play just about any game imaginable. Each system packs a variety of ROG Intelligent Cooling innovations to keep performance at its peak. From Tri‑Fan Technology to a full vapor‑chamber cooling solution and a sandwiched heatsink design, ROG Intelligent Cooling ensures internal components all consistently deliver throughout hardcore gaming marathons.

Displays tuned for competitive play

The ROG Strix G16 features a sizeable 2.5K (2560×1600) panel with an absolutely blazing 300Hz refresh rate and 3ms response time, delivering the kind of motion clarity that competitive games demand. Fast camera pans stay sharp, target tracking remains precise, and input feels directly connected to what’s on screen. And the ROG Strix G18 stretches the immersion even further, with an 18-inch Nebula HDR Display that features Mini LED tech with up to 1600 nits of peak brightness for deep blacks and incredible HDR highlights — the first time this tech has made its way to the Strix G series. Both laptops feature our ACR (Anti-Reflection) technology to keep content visible no matter your lighting conditions, with a wide viewing angle that ensures colors don’t go totally haywire when viewed off-axis.

Speaking of which, color performance is equally dialed in on these machines. With 100% DCI-P3 coverage, these displays reproduce a wide color gamut that brings environments to life, whether you’re navigating richly lit open worlds or working in color-sensitive creative applications.

Support for Dolby Vision and NVIDIA G-SYNC ensures that content is not only vibrant, but also free from tearing and stutter, maintaining visual consistency at all times.

Built for the long game

A powerful machine will take you far, but one of the standout aspects of the Strix G series is its emphasis on user accessibility.

Last year, we streamlined the internal design of the Strix G16 and G18 to make upgrades more approachable, and we’ve stuck to that in 2026 as well. Simply open your Strix G's bottom panel by sliding a lever and you'll have instant access to the RAM and SSD slots for quick upgrades. And the SSD mount is tool-less thanks to the Q-Latch system borrowed from our ROG motherboards, making it easier than ever to add more storage.

For gamers who plan to keep their machines for years, this kind of forward-thinking design makes a big difference. Instead of being locked into a fixed configuration, you can scale your hardware as new games release and larger library needs emerge.

Best of all, these incredible chassis put an emphasis on form as well as function. They boast the latest full‑surround RGB lighting array paired with a bold Strix aesthetic, which effortlessly informs onlookers that you game hard. Truly, when you want a stunning gaming laptop that’s ready for the needs of tomorrow while providing the luxuries of today, the Strix G16 and G18 stand tall.

For information on pricing and availability of our latest ROG Strix G laptops in your region, contact your local ASUS representative. And if you’re eagerly awaiting information on 2026 ROG Strix SCAR laptops, rest assured that those details are coming soon — with an RTX 5090 Laptop GPU with a higher TGP than ever (not to mention our iconic AniMe Vision display on the lid), it’s well worth waiting for.

	ROG Strix G16 (2026)	ROG Strix G18 (2026)
CPU	Up to Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus	Up to Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus
GPU	Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU	Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
Display	16" 2.5K 300Hz/3ms Nebula Display	18" 2.5K 240Hz/3ms Nebula HDR Display with Mini LED
Memory	Up to 32GB DDR5-6400 upgradeable memory	Up to 32GB DDR5-6400 upgradeable memory
Storage	Up to 2TB M.2 PCIe Gen4 SSD (via 2x upgradeable M.2 2280 slots)	Up to 2TB M.2 PCIe Gen4 SSD (via 2x upgradeable M.2 2280 slots)
Connectivity	WiFi 7 Bluetooth 5.4	WiFi 7 Bluetooth 5.4
I/O	2 x Type-C Thunderbolt 5 with DP 2.1 + PD 3.1 (100W) 3 x Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps 1 x DC in jack 1 x 2.5G LAN port 1 x HDMI 2.1 FRL 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack	2 x Type-C Thunderbolt 5 with DP 2.1 + PD 3.1 (100W) 3 x Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps 1 x DC in jack 1 x 2.5G LAN port 1 x HDMI 2.1 FRL1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
Battery	90Wh	90Wh
Size	35.4 x 26.4 x 2.26 ~ 3.04cm 2.7kg	39.9 x 29.4 x 2.31 ~ 3.2cm 3.5 kg