ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LW-AI642W | Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 16GB

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G835LW-AI642W) laptop

Comprehensive review of the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LW-AI642W laptop | The pinnacle of technological ferocity and the mythical display

The series represents SCAR from ASUS ROG, the pinnacle of the pyramid and the most luxurious and ferocious category in the world of gaming laptops. The release of Strix SCAR 18 comes as a true and self-sufficient alternative to the strongest desktop computers (Desktop Replacement), combining a giant 18-inch Mini LED display with the strongest hardware in its class, supported by the latest artificial intelligence technologies and future ports, to provide an uncompromising experience.

Features of the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 laptop

This technical beast offers an arsenal of extraordinary specifications that make it the dream of every gamer and content creator, distributed as follows:

Legendary processing performance (Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)

The beating heart of this giant is the Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 275HX processor, which has 24 cores and 24 threads with a frequency of up to 5.4 GHz, accompanied by a massive cache memory (36MB Cache). It also integrates a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) with a capacity of 13 TOPS to accelerate AI tasks, giving you infinite processing power for cinematic editing and heavy programming.

Terrifying next-gen graphics (RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7)

The device does not skimp on graphics, as it is equipped with an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 graphics card with a massive 16GB GDDR7. To ensure stable performance, the device supports MUX Switch and Advanced Optimus with an advanced intelligent cooling system (ROG intelligent cooling) to control the heat of this powerful hardware.

A giant and visually stunning display (18" Mini LED 240Hz)

The display here is a masterpiece by all standards; it measures 18 inches with a 16:10 aspect ratio and a resolution of 2.5K (WQXGA 2560 x 1600). The display relies on a Mini LED (ROG Nebula HDR) panel that provides a brightness of 1200 nits and an incredible contrast (100,000:1). It supports a refresh rate of 240Hz, and color coverage of 100% DCI-P3, along with Pantone certification and Dolby Vision HDR support, making it ideal for fast gaming and professional video coloring.

Massive capacities and futuristic connectivity

, to complete the setup, the device features a gigantic RAM of 64GB DDR5, and a super-fast storage drive with a capacity of 2TB PCIe 4.0 Performance SSD. It also uniquely supports the fastest ever Wi-Fi 7, a 2.5G LAN, and two Thunderbolt™ 5 ports with an incredible transfer speed of 120Gbps.

Luxurious design, surround sound, and valuable gifts

The device comes in a dark black color (Off Black) weighing 3.48 kg, with a fully illuminated keyboard with per-key RGB. It provides an exceptional audio experience with 4 speakers supporting Dolby Atmos and Smart Amp. The luxury of this version is completed with valuable accessories included in the box: gaming mouse (ROG Gladius III), backpack (ROG backpack), and professional headset (ROG Fusion II 300).

Who is this laptop for?

For hardcore enthusiasts and cinematic and 3D content creators who accept nothing less than "the best in everything." With its giant Mini LED screen (18 inches / 1200nits), 64GB RAM, Thunderbolt 5 ports, and RTX 5080 graphics card, this device is a complete workstation and a super gaming computer designed to easily and luxuriously replace the most powerful desktop machines.

Specifications of the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18

Processor, AI & Chipset

• CPU: Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 275HX 2.7 GHz (36MB Cache, up to 5.4 GHz, 24 cores, 24 Threads)

• Neural Processor: Intel® AI Boost NPU up to 13TOPS

• Operating System: Windows 11 Home

• Chipset: Mobile Intel® HM870 Express Chipsets

Graphics & Cooling

• Discrete/Optimus: MUX Switch + NVIDIA® Advanced Optimus

• GPU: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU

• Graphic Memory: 16GB GDDR7

• Integrated GPU: N/A

• Thermal Feature: ROG intelligent cooling

Display

• Panel Size & Resolution: 18-inch, 2.5K (2560 x 1600, WQXGA) 16:10 aspect ratio

• Refresh Rate & Tech: 240Hz, Mini LED

• Display Features: ROG Nebula HDR Display, Adaptive-Sync technology: G-Sync, Pantone Validated, Support Dolby Vision HDR

• Brightness & Contrast: 1200 nits, 100000:1 Contrast Ratio

• Color Accuracy: 100% DCI-P3

• Viewing Angle: 85/85/85/85

• Glare: Anti-glare display

Memory & Storage

• DIMM Memory: 32GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM, the memory speed of the systems vary by CPU SPEC *2

• Total System Memory: DDR5 64GB

• Memory Slot & Max: 2x SO-DIMM slots, Memory Max. 64GB (Support dual channel memory)

• Storage: 2TB PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ M.2 Performance SSD

• M.2 slots support either SATA or NVMe: 2

• M.2 SSD Support List: 1TB/2TB G4x4 PCIe SSD

• Expansion Slot (includes used): 2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots

Keyboard, Touchpad, Camera & Audio

• Keyboard Type: Backlit Chiclet Keyboard Per-Key RGB, With Copilot key

• Touchpad: Touchpad

• Camera: 1080P FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello

• Audio: 4-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology, 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack, Built-in array microphone

• Audio Tech: AI noise-canceling technology, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Smart Amp Technology

Connectivity & Ports

• Wireless: Wi-Fi 7(802.11be) (Triple band) 2*2+Bluetooth® 5.4 Wireless Card

• LAN: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps

• I/O Ports

  • 1x 2.5G LAN port

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

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

• Display output: 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL

Power, Design & Security

• Battery: 90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion (Recharge from 0-50% in 30 minutes)

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

• 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")

• Weight: 3.48 Kg (7.67 lbs)

• Color: Off Black

• Aura Sync: Yes

• Security: BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection, Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM)

Included Software & Accessories

• Software & Subscriptions: 1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers, McAfee® 30 days free trial, Xbox Game Pass for PC_3 months

• Included in the Box: ROG Gladius III Mouse P514, ROG backpack, ROG Fusion II 300