Asus has released the 2026 iteration of the ROG Strix Scar 18, featuring a toolless upgrade system for RAM and SSDs.
The device is powered by Intel Core Ultra 9 processors and Nvidia RTX 50-series graphics.
We examine the hardware specs of various configurations, ranging from the $3,239 entry-level model to the $5,999.99 flagship, and evaluate the performance of the 18-inch 240Hz mini LED display.
It starts at $3.239 for the base model and goes up to $5.999,99 for the top-of-the-line model. The version we tested cost $4.299,99 and featured an Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 graphics, 32GB of memory, and 1TB of storage. The cheapest model includes an Intel Ultra 9 275HX processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics, 16GB of memory, and 512GB of storage, while the most expensive configuration features an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 graphics, 64GB of memory, and 2TB of storage.
Design and external features
The laptop weighs 8,22 pounds and measures 0,93 by 15,71 by 11,7 inches. On its outer lid, it features a secondary grayscale display that allows for text or pixel art, accompanied by a bright RGB LED. It also includes a tool-free upgrade system for memory and storage, using special levers and latches.
Screen and basic equipment
Its screen is 18 inches, offers a resolution of 3.840 by 2.400 pixels and has a refresh rate of 240Hz. In the measurements, it yielded 100% sRGB and DCI-P3 color coverage, 94% Adobe RGB, while the maximum brightness reached 506 nits. It has a built-in 1080p resolution camera with infrared capabilities, but without any privacy cover for the lens.
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Battery autonomy
During a local video playback test, the laptop's battery lasted 5 hours and 47 minutes.
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