ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LXG-U9644X, 18 inch 4K UHD 240Hz Mini LED, Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX, 32GB DDR5, 4TB SSD, GeForce RTX 5090 24GB, Windows 11 Pro, Off Black

For gamers and creators who refuse to compromise on performance, the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LXG-U9644X delivers desktop-grade power in a sleek aluminum chassis. Its 18-inch 4K UHD Mini LED display with 240Hz refresh rate and 1600 nits peak brightness ensures every frame is vivid and fluid, while the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX and GeForce RTX 5090 handle the most demanding titles and workloads with ease.

Who is it for

This laptop is built for competitive esports athletes, AAA gaming enthusiasts, and professional content creators who need uncompromising performance, a high-refresh display, and robust connectivity in a portable form factor. It's also ideal for developers and engineers who require massive memory and storage for virtual machines and large datasets.

Main features

• Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX processor with 24 cores and 32 threads for extreme multitasking and gaming.
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 with 24GB GDDR6 VRAM for ray tracing and AI-accelerated graphics.
• 18-inch 4K UHD (3840x2160) Mini LED display with 240Hz refresh rate, 1600 nits peak brightness, and anti-glare coating.
• 32GB DDR5 6400MHz RAM (expandable) for seamless multitasking and future-proofing.
• Dual 2TB NVMe PCIe SSDs in RAID 0 for 4TB of ultra-fast storage.
• Windows 11 Pro pre-installed for advanced security and management features.
• Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth for high-speed wireless connectivity, plus Gigabit Ethernet LAN.
• 1080p Full HD webcam with IR for Windows Hello face authentication.
• 90WHrs battery for extended unplugged use.

Specifications

• Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX (24 cores, 32 threads)
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 with 24GB GDDR6
• Memory: 32GB DDR5 6400MHz (expandable)
• Storage: 4TB NVMe PCIe SSD (2x 2TB in RAID 0)
• Display: 18.0-inch 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) Mini LED, 240Hz, 1600 nits peak, anti-glare
• Operating System: Windows 11 Pro
• Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth
• Wired: Gigabit Ethernet LAN
• Webcam: 1080p Full HD with IR
• Battery: 90WHrs
• Chassis: Aluminum, Off Black

Tips

To maximize gaming performance, keep the laptop plugged in and use the ROG Armoury Crate software to switch to Turbo mode. For content creation, calibrate the display using the built-in color profiles to take advantage of the Mini LED's wide color gamut. Consider adding a cooling pad for extended heavy workloads to maintain peak performance.