Choose Your ROG Strix SCAR 18 Gaming Laptop
- Windows 11 Pro - ASUS recommends Windows 11 Pro for business
- BEST-IN-CLASS PERFORMANCE – Achieve unrivaled performance with Windows 11 Pro, an Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 275HX processor, and an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU.
- HIGH-PERFORMANCE MEMORY AND STORAGE – Multitask seamlessly with 32GB of DDR5-5600MHz memory and store all your game library on 2TB of PCIe Gen 4 SSD, with raw throughput up to 7,000MB/s.
- TOP-TIER ROG NEBULA HDR DISPLAY – Experience breathtaking visuals for gaming, creating, and entertainment, with Mini LED technology, 2,000+ dimming zones, dual ACR layers, a 240Hz refresh rate, and 100% DCI-P3 color for vibrant, lifelike imagery.
- STATE-OF-THE-ART ROG INTELLIGENT COOLING – ROG’s advanced thermals keep your system cool, quiet and comfortable. State of the art cooling equals best in class performance. Featuring an end-to-end vapor chamber, tri-fan technology and Conductonaut extreme liquid metal applied to the chipset delivers fast gameplay.
- SHOW OFF YOUR STYLE – Express yourself with the customizable AniMe Vision, showcasing text, animations, GIFs, or your own creations on the lid of your laptop. The full-surround RGB light bar creates a striking 360° glow, while Stealth Mode turns off all lighting for a sleek, professional look around the base.
- UPGRADE WITH TOOL-FREE ACCESS - Forget about a screwdriver, and customize RAM, SSD, and fans by sliding a latch on the bottom half of the device. A removable frame protects other hardware and offers deeper access for advanced users.
- MUX SWITCH WITH ADVANCED OPTIMUS – A MUX Switch boosts gaming performance by 5-10% by routing frames directly from the dGPU. Advanced Optimus improves battery life by automatically switching between the iGPU and dGPU depending on the task, without restarting.
- 2-MONTH XBOX GAME PASS PREMIUM – Enjoy a free 2-month pass and access over 100 high-quality games. With new games added regularly, there’s always something fresh to play
Key features
Tech Specs
Shopping FAQ
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro
Processor
Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 275HX 2.7 GHz (36MB Cache, up to 5.4 GHz, 24 cores, 24 Threads); Intel® AI Boost NPU up to 13TOPS
Graphics
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPUROG Boost: 1550MHz* at 175W (1500MHz Boost Clock+50MHz OC, 150W+25W Dynamic Boost)16GB GDDR7
Neural Processor
Intel® AI Boost NPU up to 13TOPS
Display
2.5K (2560 x 1600, WQXGA) 16:10 aspect ratioDCI-P3: 100%Pantone Validated
Memory
16GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM, the memory speed of the systems vary by CPU SPEC x 2Max Capacity: 64GBSupport dual channel memory technology
Storage
2TB PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ M.2 Performance SSDPlease contact ASUS for more information on compatible SSDs.
Expansion Slots (includes used)
2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots2x M.2 PCIe
I/O Ports
1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack1x HDMI 2.1 FRL3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (data speed up to 10Gbps)2x Thunderbolt™ 5 with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery / G-SYNC (data speed up to 120Gbps)1x 2.5G LAN port
Keyboard and Touchpad
Backlit Chiclet Keyboard Per-Key RGBTouchpadWith Copilot key
*Copilot in Windows (in preview) is rolling out gradually within the latest update to Windows 11 in select global markets. Timing of availability varies by device and market. Learn more: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/copilot-ai-features?r=1#faq
Camera
1080P FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello
Audio
Smart Amp TechnologyHi-Res certification (for headphone)Dolby AtmosAI noise-canceling technologyBuilt-in array microphone4-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology
Network and Communication
Wi-Fi 7(802.11be) (Triple band) 2*2+Bluetooth® 5.4 Wireless Card (*Bluetooth® version may change with OS version different.)
Battery
90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion
Power Supply
Rectangle Conn, 380W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 19A, 380W, Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz universal*Whether a charger is included varies according to country, region and model. Please check with your local ASUS retailer for details.
AURA SYNC
Yes
Device Lighting
Aura Sync logoAura Sync Light BarAniMe Vision
Weight
3.30 Kg (7.28 lbs)
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")
Microsoft Office
1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required.
Xbox Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass Premium_2 months (*Terms and exclusions apply. Offer only available in eligible markets for Xbox Game Pass Premium. Eligible markets are determined at activation. Game catalog varies by region, device, and time.)
Exclusive Subscription Offers
3-Month Google AI Pro Subscription6-Month Dropbox 500GB Subscription1-Year ASUS Secure Auto-Backup 200GB Subscription*Available in eligible markets only. Eligibility varies by region, device, and time. Terms and conditions apply. See promotion pages for details.
Security
Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM)BIOS Administrator Password and User Password ProtectionMcAfee® 30 days free trial
Tech Specs
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro
Processor
Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 275HX 2.7 GHz (36MB Cache, up to 5.4 GHz, 24 cores, 24 Threads); Intel® AI Boost NPU up to 13TOPS
Graphics
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPUROG Boost: 1550MHz* at 175W (1500MHz Boost Clock+50MHz OC, 150W+25W Dynamic Boost)16GB GDDR7
Neural Processor
Intel® AI Boost NPU up to 13TOPS
Display
2.5K (2560 x 1600, WQXGA) 16:10 aspect ratioDCI-P3: 100%Pantone Validated
Memory
16GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM, the memory speed of the systems vary by CPU SPEC x 2Max Capacity: 64GBSupport dual channel memory technology
Storage
2TB PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ M.2 Performance SSDPlease contact ASUS for more information on compatible SSDs.
Expansion Slots (includes used)
2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots2x M.2 PCIe
I/O Ports
1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack1x HDMI 2.1 FRL3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (data speed up to 10Gbps)2x Thunderbolt™ 5 with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery / G-SYNC (data speed up to 120Gbps)1x 2.5G LAN port
Keyboard and Touchpad
Backlit Chiclet Keyboard Per-Key RGBTouchpadWith Copilot key
*Copilot in Windows (in preview) is rolling out gradually within the latest update to Windows 11 in select global markets. Timing of availability varies by device and market. Learn more: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/copilot-ai-features?r=1#faq
Camera
1080P FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello
Audio
Smart Amp TechnologyHi-Res certification (for headphone)Dolby AtmosAI noise-canceling technologyBuilt-in array microphone4-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology
Network and Communication
Wi-Fi 7(802.11be) (Triple band) 2*2+Bluetooth® 5.4 Wireless Card (*Bluetooth® version may change with OS version different.)
Battery
90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion
Power Supply
Rectangle Conn, 380W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 19A, 380W, Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz universal*Whether a charger is included varies according to country, region and model. Please check with your local ASUS retailer for details.
AURA SYNC
Yes
Device Lighting
Aura Sync logoAura Sync Light BarAniMe Vision
Weight
3.30 Kg (7.28 lbs)
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")
Microsoft Office
1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required.
Xbox Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass Premium_2 months (*Terms and exclusions apply. Offer only available in eligible markets for Xbox Game Pass Premium. Eligible markets are determined at activation. Game catalog varies by region, device, and time.)
Exclusive Subscription Offers
3-Month Google AI Pro Subscription6-Month Dropbox 500GB Subscription1-Year ASUS Secure Auto-Backup 200GB Subscription*Available in eligible markets only. Eligibility varies by region, device, and time. Terms and conditions apply. See promotion pages for details.
Security
Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM)BIOS Administrator Password and User Password ProtectionMcAfee® 30 days free trial