ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 Gaming Laptop
ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026) • 35851-US-CNF
Intel Core Ultra 9 • RTX 5080 • 32 GB RAM • 1 TB SSD
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What's Inside?
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX
- Intel Core Ultra series is the newer, stronger, and more efficient Core i series - and enhanced with AI.
- The '9' CPU is a true powerhouse, sometimes considered overkill, but it gets the job done fast and without fuss. It's built for demanding tasks like live-streaming, video editing, and AI model training.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
- The 5080 is a high-power card capable of running all modern games at high settings, though it runs hot.
- The 5000 series the latest generation of NVIDIA GPUs. Interestingly, they're only an average of ~9% more performant than last generation.
32 GB of RAM
- 32 GB is heading to become the new standard, but isn't as widely available as you'd think. It's ideal for power users, video editing, multitasking (like running VMs), and moderate AI training.
1 TB SSD
- 1 TB is the recommended minimum for most users, providing a very usable amount of room for games and files.
- The modern SSD is around 20-40x faster than conventional hard drives, and far more physically resilient.
18.0" Mini LED, (4K+ / WQUXGA)
- 17" and 18" screens offer the best visibility for gaming or productivity but are somewhat bulky.
- Mini LED screens are very bright and offer high contrast, though not as vibrant as OLED.
Full Specifications
Laptop
Brand
ASUS
Series
ROG Strix SCAR
Model
ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026)
Part Number
35851-US-CNF
Performance
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
RAM
32 GB DDR5 6400 MHz
Storage
1 TB SSD
Display
Size
18.0"
Resolution
3840 x 2400
Refresh
120 Hz
Type
Mini LED
Brightness