Victory, accelerated.
Game with the greatest, backed up by the power of up to Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 275HX. With 8 Performance and 16 Efficient cores, this next-gen silicon can drive high framerates in esports and AAA games alike. The SCAR 18 also has access to AI acceleration in select content creation apps, giving you incredible flexibility on how you can utilise your gaming machine.
The best of the best
The 2025 Strix SCAR 18 offers the very best Windows 11 gaming experience, featuring up to Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 275HX and up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU with NVIDIA Max-Q technologies, including Advanced Optimus. This killer hardware is complemented with up to 64GB of 5600MHz DDR5 RAM and 4TB of PCIe 4.0 storage, with the memory slots upgradable to 6400MHz DDR5 RAM and SSD slots both offering full support for PCIe Gen 5, ensuring that you always have the edge on your competition.
Ultimate power
Performance requires power, so we’ve cranked the SCAR 18 to the max. In Turbo mode, the max wattage is 55W for the CPU and an incredibly high 175W for the GPU. For those willing to tinker in Manual mode, you have access to an additional 20W for the CPU, for a total system max wattage of 250W. No matter what kind of gamer you are, the raw power on tap with the Strix SCAR 18 will give you a leg up on your opponents.
Dominant force
Game with the greatest, backed up by the power of next gen Intel® Core™ processor. With 8 Performance and 16 Efficient cores, this next-gen silicon can drive high framerates in esports and AAA games alike. The SCAR 18 also has access to AI acceleration in select content creation apps, giving you incredible flexibility on how you can utilize your gaming machine.
Next-gen graphics
Great gaming machines need a great GPU, so we equipped the SCAR 18 with up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU. Featuring a max TGP of 175W, optimised efficiency enabled by NVIDIA Max-Q technologies like Dynamic Boost and Advanced Optimus, and AI-accelerated features like DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation, this GPU can power your gaming to never before seen heights.
Your Ultimate Pit Stop
We’ve completely redesigned the 2025 Strix SCAR 18 to make upgrades easier than ever. This tool-less design allows for simple access to both the RAM, SSD, and fans, and we’ve also brought our latest Q-latch system here for those SSD slots. Like an experienced pit crew, you can remove and replace your SSD and RAM in seconds, having the machine back up and running without missing a lap. A specially designed frame covers the rest of the mainboard to protect the other components, but can easily be removed with a few screws for users who want to tinker further.
ROG Intelligent Cooling
We’ve completely revamped the cooling solution of the 2025 Strix SCAR 18 with precise calculations in mind to ensure that you get the best gaming experience with your machine, every time. We relocated all of the exhaust vents to the rear of the hinge, keeping warm air away from your mousing hand. The sides and bottom of the machine act as an air intake, creating a natural, efficient path for airflow. Air also flows through the keyboard deck, keeping your hands cooler during intense gaming sessions. When pairing an end-to-end vapor chamber with a sandwiched heatsink, Tri-Fan Technology, and Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal on both CPU & GPU, the 2025 Strix SCAR 18 achieves a lower noise level in Turbo Mode compared to the previous generation, while still offering the same calculated excellence you expect from a Strix SCAR machine.
ROG Nebula Display
Your laptop’s display is a window into new worlds, which is why we put the absolute best on our ROG Strix SCAR 18. This ROG Nebula HDR display with Mini LED technology features over 2000 dimming zones, 1200 nits of peak brightness, and beautiful colors thanks to 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 color space. The 2025 SCAR 18 has also been upgraded with a brand-new dual ACR layer, which reduces reflections and enhances contrast by 4.5X for incredibly vivid colors. When combined with our own Nebula HDR engine, this display ensures every game and movie is done true justice. And with a blazing fast refresh rate of 240Hz and full NVIDIA G-SYNC support, motion will be incredibly smooth, allowing you to see every enemy before they see you.
Press the Attack
The difference between victory and defeat can be separated by a single keystroke, so the Strix SCAR 18 has a professional esports-grade keyboard designed to secure the win. Built to last, the Strix SCAR 18's keyboard switches are rated to last over 20 million presses, and n-key rollover guarantees your system will never miss a command even if you’re pressing multiple keys at once. The Strix SCAR 18 has a full-sized keyboard, with dedicated media controls and customizable hotkeys for different Armoury Crate functions. And with per-key RGB and full Aura Sync customization, the Strix SCAR 18 will always have the looks to match your mood.
Studio-quality Sound
Dolby Atmos-powered speakers include two tweeters and two downward firing woofers to create an authentic sound stage for your games. Hi-Res audio ensures you hear your music in the same quality it was recorded. Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation processes both incoming and outgoing audio to filter any errant background noises, making sure that your calls, chats and streams come through without distraction.
All Day Endurance
We equipped the Strix SCAR 18 with a large 90Wh battery, which provides plenty of endurance for video playback and web browsing. If you’re traveling without the included power supply, it also supports USB Type-C power delivery up to 100W, allowing you easily top up a charge while on the go.
All the bandwidth
Connectivity is everything in a high-performance machine, so we’ve spared no expense with the Strix SCAR 18’s feature set. With support for the latest Wi-Fi 7 standard, offering download speeds up to 2.4X times faster than Wi-Fi 6, onboard 2.5G ethernet, and dual Thunderbolt™ 5 ports, this machine puts even many desktop battlestations to shame. We’ve also included a FHD camera with Windows Hello support, allowing you to unlock the machine possible with just a smile. Windows Hello also provides better cybersecurity thanks to facial recognition. Only your face grants access, keeping your data safe and secure.
Endless Customization
When you want to tweak settings, monitor temperatures, or tinker with your laptop, Armoury Crate is your command center. Real-time monitoring allows you to see what your GPU, CPU and memory are doing. RGB can be adjusted on a game-by-game basis with Aura Sync. Fan and power profiles allow you to change the acoustics, power delivery, and thermal characteristics of the laptop on the fly. And exclusive game deals keep your library topped off at all times.
| Design |
| Colour name |
Off Black |
| Product type |
Laptop |
| Market positioning |
Gaming |
| Form factor |
Clamshell |
| Product colour |
Black |
| Introduction year |
2025 |
| Display |
| HD type |
WQXGA |
| Panel type |
Mini LED |
| Display brightness |
500 cd/m² |
| Contrast ratio (typical) |
1200:1 |
| Touchscreen |
No |
| Display resolution |
2560 x 1600 pixels |
| Display diagonal |
45.7 cm (18") |
| Anti-glare screen |
Yes |
| Maximum refresh rate |
240 Hz |
| RGB colour space |
DCI-P3 |
| High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology |
Dolby Vision |
| Colour gamut |
100% |
| Native aspect ratio |
16:10 |
| High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported |
Yes |
| Processor |
| Processor generation |
Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) |
| Processor cache |
36 MB |
| Processor model |
275HX |
| Processor boost frequency |
5.4 GHz |
| Processor cores |
24 |
| Processor threads |
24 |
| Motherboard chipset |
Intel HM870 Express |
| Processor manufacturer |
Intel |
| Processor family |
Intel Core Ultra 9 |
| Processor base power |
55 W |
| Maximum turbo power |
160 W |
| Efficient-core base frequency |
2.1 GHz |
| Performance-core base frequency |
2.7 GHz |
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency |
4.6 GHz |
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency |
5.4 GHz |
| Performance cores |
8 |
| Efficient cores |
16 |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) |
Intel AI Boost |
| Sparsity support |
Yes |
| Windows Studio effects support |
Yes |
| AI software frameworks supported by NPU |
DirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN |
| Total processor performance up to |
36 TOPs |
| NPU performance up to |
13 TOPs |
| GPU performance up to |
8 TOPs |
| Memory |
| Memory form factor |
SO-DIMM |
| Internal memory |
64 GB |
| Memory layout (slots x size) |
2 x 32 GB |
| Internal memory type |
DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed |
5600 MHz |
| Memory slots |
2x SO-DIMM |
| Maximum internal memory |
64 GB |
| Memory channels |
Dual-channel |
| Storage |
| SSD form factor |
M.2 |
| Storage media |
SSD |
| Optical drive type |
No |
| Number of SSDs installed |
2 |
| SSD capacity |
1 TB |
| SSD interface |
PCI Express 4.0 |
| Card reader integrated |
No |
| Total storage capacity |
2 TB |
| Total SSDs capacity |
2 TB |
| NVMe |
Yes |
| Graphics |
| Discrete graphics card |
Yes |
| Discrete graphics card memory |
24 GB |
| NVIDIA G-SYNC |
Yes |
| On-board graphics card family |
Intel Graphics |
| On-board graphics card |
Yes |
| On-board graphics card model |
Intel Graphics |
| Discrete graphics card model |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 |
| Discrete graphics memory type |
GDDR7 |
| Discrete GPU manufacturer |
NVIDIA |
| On-board GPU manufacturer |
Intel |
| Audio |
| Audio system |
Smart Amp |
| Number of built-in speakers |
2 |
| Built-in microphone |
Yes |
| Camera |
| Front camera |
Yes |
| Front camera HD type |
Full HD |
| Infrared (IR) camera |
Yes |
| Windows Hello |
Yes |
| Optical drive |
| Optical drive type |
No |
| Network |
| Mobile network connection |
No |
| Top Wi-Fi standard |
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi standards |
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Ethernet LAN |
Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates |
10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
| Bluetooth version |
5.4 |
| Antenna type |
2x2 |
| Ports & interfaces |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity |
0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity |
3 |
| USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode |
Yes |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity |
0 |
| HDMI ports quantity |
1 |
| HDMI version |
2.1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports |
1 |
| Combo headphone/mic port |
Yes |
| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) |
Yes |
| Thunderbolt 5 ports quantity |
2 |
| Intel® Thunderbolt 5 |
Yes |
| Performance |
| Motherboard chipset |
Intel HM870 Express |
| Keyboard |
| Pointing device |
Touchpad |
| Numeric keypad |
Yes |
| Keyboard backlit |
Yes |
| Keyboard backlit colour |
RGB |
| Keyboard backlit zone |
Per-key RGB |
| Copilot key |
Yes |
| Software |
| Operating system architecture |
64-bit |
| Bundled software |
Xbox Game Pass for PC_3 months (*Terms and exclusions apply. Offer only available in eligible markets for Xbox Game Pass for PC. Eligible markets are determined at activation. Game catalog varies by region, device, and time.) |
| Trial software |
1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required, McAfee 30 days |
| Operating system installed |
Windows 11 Home |
| Microsoft Copilot |
Yes |
| Technical details |
| Market positioning |
Gaming |
| Form factor |
Clamshell |
| Product colour |
Black |
| Discrete graphics card memory |
24 GB |
| Battery |
| Battery technology |
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
| Number of battery cells |
4 |
| Battery capacity |
90 Wh |
| Fast charging |
Yes |
| Fast charging time (50%) |
30 min |
| Power |
| AC adapter power |
380 W |
| AC adapter frequency |
50 - 60 Hz |
| AC adapter input voltage |
100 - 240 V |
| AC adapter output current |
19 A |
| AC adapter output voltage |
20 V |
| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) |
Yes |
| USB Type-C charging port |
Yes |
| Security |
| Password protection |
Yes |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) |
Yes |
| Password protection type |
BIOS, User |
| Face recognition |
Yes |
| Windows Hello |
Yes |
| Weight & dimensions |
| Width |
399 mm |
| Depth |
298 mm |
| Height (front) |
2.35 cm |
| Height (rear) |
3.2 cm |
| Weight |
3.48 kg |
| Packaging data |
| AC adapter included |
Yes |
| Packaging content |
| AC adapter included |
Yes |
| Other features |
| On-board graphics card |
Yes |
| Audio system |
Smart Amp |
| AC adapter included |
Yes |
| Anti-glare screen |
Yes |
