ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2026) G835

ROG STRIX SCAR 18

Victory, accelerated.

Dominate Windows 11 Pro gaming with an Intel^® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus and up to NVIDIA^® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU with a 175W max TGP.

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

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Up to an Intel^® Core™ Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor with sustained power of 200W

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Up to an NVIDIA^® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU with 175W max TGP

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ROG Intelligent Cooling tech, including an end-to-end vapor chamber paired with a sandwiched heatsink and Tri-Fan Technology

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ROG Nebula HDR: 18-inch 4K Nebula HDR Display with Mini LED, over 2K dimming zones, 16:10 aspect ratio, 240Hz/3ms, 100% DCI-P3, ROG Nebula ELMB, and AGLR technology

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Up to 128GB of RAM and 8TB of PCIe Gen5 storage, both easily upgradable thanks to a tool-less access design

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The best of the best

The 2026 Strix SCAR 18 offers the very best Windows 11 Pro gaming experience, featuring an Intel^® Core™ Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor and up to an NVIDIA^® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU. Both the memory and storage are user-upgradeable, supporting up to 128GB (64+64) of DDR5-6400 memory and 8TB (4+4) of ultra-fast SSD space. A user-friendly tool-less design allows for easy upgrades to both the memory and SSD slots, letting you grow your game library without a hassle for years.
* Actual configuration may vary by region and SKU.

Windows 11 Pro

Intel^® Core™

Ultra 9 processor

290HX Plus

Up to NVIDIA^®

GeForce RTX™ 5090

Laptop GPU

Up to

128GB

DDR5 Memory

Up to

8TB PCIe 5.0

In RAID 0

THE NEED FOR SPEED

Ultimate power

Performance requires power, so we’ve cranked the SCAR 18 to the max. In Turbo mode, the Strix SCAR 18 achieves an incredible 95W for the CPU and 175W for the GPU. For those willing to tinker in Manual mode, you have access to an additional 50W for the CPU, for a total system max wattage of 320W. 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

270

GPU

175

CPU

145

total

320

GPU

175

Intel Core Ultra processor delivering high-performance computing.

Dominant force

Game with the greatest, backed up by the power of Intel^® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus. 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

200W

Sustained Power

Up to

5.5 GHz

Max Turbo Frequency

NVIDIA GeForce RTX Laptop GPU delivering high-performance graphics.

Flagship graphics

Great gaming machines need a great GPU, so we equipped the SCAR 18 with up to an NVIDIA^® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU. Featuring a max TGP of 175W with optimized efficiency enabled by NVIDIA^® Max-Q technologies like Dynamic Boost and Advanced Optimus, and AI-accelerated features like DLSS 4.5 with Multi 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

NVIDIA^®

DLSS 4.5

24 GB

GDDR7 Memory

Game Changer

GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptops

Supreme Speed. Superior Visuals.

DLSS 4.5 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 laptop’s display is a window into new worlds, which is why we put the absolute best on our ROG Strix SCAR 18. We’ve equipped the Strix SCAR 18 with the world’s first 4K 240Hz Mini LED laptop panel with ROG Nebula ELMB*, giving gamers unparalleled immersion and competition-ready speed, making this the perfect laptop for any game in your library. Our Mini LED technology delivers over 2000 dimming zones, 1600 nits of peak brightness*, and beautiful colors thanks to 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 color space. The 2026 SCAR 18 display also features AGLR technology (anti-glare and low reflection), which reduces reflections and enhances contrast by 4.5x for incredibly vivid colors.
The SCAR 18 is also the first ROG laptop to support ROG Nebula ELMB, delivering up to 16x motion clarity without sacrificing screen brightness or variable refresh rate.

*Based on publicly available information as of April 2026, no other gaming laptop is known to feature an 18-inch 4K resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, low motion blur tech, and Mini LED display in a single panel.
* Default refresh rate is 120Hz in Standard, Eco, and Optimized GPU modes. To enable 240Hz, open Armoury Crate and set the GPU mode to Ultimate.
*Peak brightness measured at 3% OPR

Up to

Resolution

Mini LED

Panel

1600 nits

Peak Brightness

Over

2000

Dimming Zones

240Hz / 3ms

Refresh Rate

ROG Nebula ELMB

AGLR

Optimized Anti-reflection

ClearMR 11000

100% DCI-P3

Technology

240Hz / 3ms

Refresh Rate

100% DCI-P3

Technology

Adaptive Sync

Technology

ROG Nebula ELMB

ROG Nebula ELMB is an all-new ROG exclusive motion clarity technology that changes the game when it comes to motion clarity. Unlike traditional ELMB solutions that strobe the entire display at once, ROG Nebula ELMB has 40 discrete zones that allow the display to turn off exactly when a pixel is transitioning between colors, giving you incredible motion clarity across the entire panel. ELMB also supports variable refresh rate, letting you enjoy crystal clear motion without screen tearing or stuttering. If you’re an esports gamer, you need a machine with ROG Nebula ELMB.

16X

Motion Clarity

Ultimate Motion Clarity

VESA CMR 11000

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%.

AGLR Technology

Most gaming laptops use anti-glare solutions that can cut unwanted reflections, but also reduce clarity, creating a muddy image. To combat this, the ROG Strix SCAR 18 features AGLR (anti-glare and low reflection) technology, which reduces reflections by 55% and provides up to 4.5x better contrast, ensuring the image stays punchy, vivid, and accurate. This coating also 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.

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

The ROG Strix SCAR 18 supports HDR technology across a wide luminance range, (up to 1600 nits) delivering a broader color gamut and higher contrast than traditional displays. With brighter whites and deeper blacks, fine details stand out like never before, resulting in contrast performance that meets the 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.

The cooling solution of the 2026 Strix SCAR 18 is designed to unlock your machine’s peak performance levels, every day. We’ve 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 the CPU & GPU, 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

CALCULATED EXCELLENCE

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 2026 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 thermal 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.

Sandwiched heatsink

The entire rear portion of the Strix SCAR 18 is dedicated to its full-width heatsink. This sandwiched design uses all available space for the densely packed fins, giving the SCAR 18 ultra-efficient thermal performance without increasing bulk.

Layered heatsink structure illustrating sandwiched design for improved heat dissipation and cooling efficiency.

Tri-Fan Technology

Our cutting-edge fans direct 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.
The SCAR 18’s upgraded fans feature up to 84 blades made from advanced LCP (Liquid Crystal Polymer), helping to maintain structural rigidity at high speeds. This new fan system increases total airflow by 91% compared to the previous gen SCAR 18, allowing for extreme cooling and uninterrupted gaming performance.

Tri-fan system design increasing airflow for improved cooling performance.

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, Used exclusively by ROG, this material offers the highest thermal transfer available on a laptop.

We also take extensive measures to ensure reliability. Not only do we plasma clean the CPU die prior to application for better adhesion, but we’ve also refined our application process and performed extreme stress testing and validation for longevity. It’s this attention to detail that makes the Strix SCAR 18’s cooling solution so exceptionally capable.

*Temperature improvements compared to the previous gen thermal compound, as tested internally by ASUS. Thermal conductivity compared to industry standard.

Ambient cooling

The SCAR 18 features our most advanced cooling system, capable of handling 320W of total system power in Manual Mode. But this also means that when in low power scenarios, like when browsing the web and watching videos, the SCAR 18 can cool the machine passively with the fans completely disabled. Once you experience a truly silent laptop, it’s hard to go back.

0.1mm ultra-thin fins

The Strix SCAR 18’s heatsink features ultra-thin 0.1mm copper fins, with an expanded heatsink surface area of 246,898 mm², enabling more efficient heat dissipation. The full-width heatsink provides the perfect balance between airflow and density to keep heat dissipation optimal.

Close-up of ultra-thin cooling fins for increased heat dissipation and improved airflow.

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.

Thermal map of keyboard illustrating CoolZone design for lower surface temperatures and enhanced gaming comfort.

Dust Filter

The ROG Strix SCAR 18 features a dust filter on its intake vents. Dust and fibers can collect inside the machine, reducing cooling efficiency 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.

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 Ultimate Pit Stop

The 2026 Strix SCAR 18 features a patented tool-less design to make upgrades easier than ever, and allows for simple access to the RAM, SSD, and fans, and even includes our latest Q-latch system for the SSDs. 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.

For more information on how to upgrade SSDs & RAM, please check out the official 2025 ROG Strix Tutorial Video from ASUS Support

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.

Internal view of RAM slots for easy memory upgrades with tool-less access.

RAM Upgradeability

The SCAR 18 sports up to 64+64GB of DDR5 6400MT/s 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.

* Please contact ASUS for more information on compatible RAMs.

Internal view of PCIe Gen5 SSD with copper heatsink for faster storage performance and improved thermal efficiency.

Storage Upgrade

Take on even the largest projects with confidence thanks to ultra-fast PCIe Gen 5 storage. With raw throughput up to 14GB/s and a custom copper heatsink and graphite sheet that lower operating temps by up to 12°C, 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.

* The maximum read/write speed of Gen 5 SSDs may vary
* Please contact ASUS for more information on compatible SSDs

Dual Thunderbolt 5 ports for high-speed connectivity, display output, and versatile expansion.

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.

WIN WITH FLAIR

Win with Flair

The 2026 Strix lineup is designed for powerful performance, maximum speed, and a sense of calculated movement, with a shape inspired by automotive racing, an emphasis on smooth lines define the Strix SCAR 18, representing speed and aerodynamics.

Full-surround Aura

ROG Strix machines have always been loud and proud with RGB, but the 2026 ROG Strix SCAR 18 truly raises the bar. 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.

Close-up of the ROG Strix SCAR 18 lid in Stealth Mode with black chromium finish for a sleek, minimal look.

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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 8,522 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

Now featuring a smoother texture for an extra premium feel, the corners of the 2026 Strix SCAR 18 have been chamfered and smoothed to give it a more elegant and contemporary look and feel. With rounded edges, a streamlined shape, and reduced seams, the 2026 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.

Full-size RGB keyboard with per-key lighting and customizable controls for precise gaming input.

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

Smudge Resistance

The 2026 Strix SCAR 18 features a nano-textured IMR surface on the lid and the keyboard deck. This easy to clean coating is also smudge resistant, helping your laptop look beautiful for years to come.

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.

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

Front view of the ROG Strix SCAR 18 with Dolby Atmos speakers for immersive audio and clear communication.

AI noise cancelation visual for clear voice input and reduced background noise.

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.

Dolby Atmos audio visual for immersive surround sound and enhanced clarity.

Quad Speakers With Dolby Atmos

Two tweeters and two woofers powered by Smart Amp offer richer sound with 199% more volume, 190% more powerful bass, and up to an 8.58dB dynamic range. 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.

Angled view of the ROG Strix SCAR 18 with 90Wh battery for long-lasting performance and USB-C charging.

POWER AT SPEED

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.

Thunderbolt™ 5 (USB Type-C)

audio jack

Front and rear view of the ROG Strix SCAR 18 highlighting ports, RGB lighting, and advanced connectivity features.

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.

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.

Armoury Crate also supports full customization of the dedicated hotkeys. By default they act as volume control, microphone mute and a quick launch for Armoury Crate, but with a few adjustments you can make them work for you. Create a function key for quick toggle when needed, a macro for complicated button combinations, or even a quick launch button for the application of your choice. Make your machine uniquely yours.

AniMe Vision allows you to choose and create custom lighting animations that stand out from the crowd through Armoury Crate on your device. If you have two or more AniMe Vision capable devices, you can easily unlock and apply AniMe Vision Sync to display themed animations across your entire setup. Choose from preloaded animations within the Content Library, download more from our online library, or upload your own custom animations to make your machine one-of-a-kind.

ROG GameVisual software offers six expertly tuned graphic modes designed to optimize your visual experience for specific game genres. First Person Shooter (FPS) mode, for example, enhances visibility in dark environments, allowing you to get the drop on any enemies lurking in the shadows. Use GameVisual to get the best experience for every game in your library.

Customize the RGB lighting on Aura-compatible peripherals to suit your gaming style. Aura Creator’s easy-to-use control panel allows you to alter a brilliant spectrum of lighting effects and colors, in addition to swapping preset lighting modes, you can also activate Aura Sync to match colors and effects across multiple devices. Check out our full RGB lighting guide for ROG machines here.

This brand-new feature in Armoury Crate 5.0 allows you to synchronize an animated desktop wallpaper with your laptop's RGB lighting. Choose between multiple ROG-themed wallpapers and RGB effects to give your rig a completely unified look. Additional wallpapers can be downloaded directly from Armoury Crate, and the application can easily be controlled from the Windows system tray.

Automatic switching between Silent, Performance, and Turbo modes is just the beginning for Scenario Profiles. You can also define application-specific preferences for other vital system settings, like the lighting configuration and whether the Windows key or touchpad are enabled. Armoury Crate makes adjustments in an instant to best fit the task at hand, and you can configure each profile exactly how you want. Check out the full guide here.

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

Armoury Crate interface for customizing hotkeys, performance settings, and system controls.

User interface for customizing AniMe Vision lighting and animations.

ROG GameVisual interface with preset display modes for optimized gaming visuals.

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.

ROG gaming peripherals including backpack, headset, and laptop for a complete battlestation setup.

XBOX Game Pass

Play 200+ games on your new ROG devices with 2 months of Xbox Game Pass*

*Terms and exclusions apply. Offers vary by region, device, and time.

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The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 2026 is the pinnacle of laptop performance, without question.

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A perfect machine for demanding gamers or professionals in disciplines such as video game development or AI applications, content creation, multimedia editing, or any other that benefits from the maximum performance available in the hardware.

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Review ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G835LXG)

Sanook Hitech

Review ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G835LXG)

Sanook Hitech

Review ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G835LXG)

ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2026) G835

ROG STRIX SCAR 18

Victory, accelerated.

The best of the best

THE NEED FOR SPEED

Ultimate power

Dominant force

Flagship graphics

GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptops

Supreme Speed. Superior Visuals.

Game-Winning Responsiveness

True-to-Life Graphics

ROG Nebula ELMB

Nebula HDR Engine

AGLR Technology

Dolby Vision Technology

Pantone Color Validation

100% DCI-P3 Color Coverage

NVIDIA G-SYNC

DisplayHDR™1000

TÜV Rheinland Certification

End-to-end Vapor Chamber

Sandwiched heatsink

Tri-Fan Technology

Conductonaut Extreme Liquid Metal

Ambient cooling

0.1mm ultra-thin fins

CoolZone keyboard

Dust Filter

Scenario Profiles

Your Ultimate Pit Stop

Q-Latch System

RAM Upgradeability

Storage Upgrade

Limitless Connectivity

Win with Flair

Full-surround Aura

AniMe Vision

Seamless design

Stealth mode

Press the Attack

Smudge Resistance

Dedicated hotkeys

Overstroke technology

Studio-quality Sound

Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation

Quad Speakers With Dolby Atmos

POWER AT SPEED

All the bandwidth

Incredible I/O

Endless Customization

Gear UP

XBOX Game Pass

ROG Strix SCAR 18 FAQ

What makes the ROG Strix SCAR 18 a true flagship gaming laptop?

What does 320W of total system power mean for real-world performance?

How does the SCAR 18 perform during long gaming sessions and heavy workloads?

Can the SCAR 18 handle AI workloads and development tasks?

Is the SCAR 18 suitable for both gaming and professional use?

Can the SCAR 18 replace a desktop PC?

How does the cooling system improve real user experience?

How loud is the SCAR 18 when gaming?

What makes the display unique on the Strix SCAR 18?

Is 4K 240Hz useful for gaming?

Can the SCAR 18 handle multitasking and heavy applications simultaneously?

How easy is it to upgrade the SCAR 18?

Is the SCAR 18 future-proof?

Who is the SCAR 18 designed for?

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