ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 AI Gaming Laptop 18" 240Hz Mini LED WQXGA Display (Intel Ultra 9-275HX, GeForce RTX 5090 24GB, 32GB DDR5, 2TB PCIe SSD, RGB KB, Win 11 Pro) w/DKZ USB Port Expander
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Similar: ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 — $4,499.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-21 16:17 UTC (price may vary).
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Key Features
- [Superior Display] 18" Mini LED WQXGA (2560x1600) 240Hz Display; 802.11be, Bluetooth 5.4, RJ-45, Webcam, RGB KB Standard Keyboard
- [Powerful Performance] Ultra 9- 275HX 2.70GHz Processor (upto 5.4GHz, 36MB Cache, 24-Cores, 24-Threads, 8 Performance-cores); GeForce RTX 5090 24GB GDDR7 Dual (Integrated+Dedicated) Graphics
- [High Speed and Multitasking] 32GB DDR5 SODIMM; 380W PSU, No, 4-Cell 90 WHr Battery; Off Black Color
- [Enormous Storage] 2TB PCIe NVMe SSD; HDMI, 2 Thunderbolt 5, Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack, Windows 11 Pro-64, 1 Year Manufacturer warranty from GreatPriceTech (Professionally upgraded by GreatPriceTech)
- [Includes] Authorized Dockztorm Portable USB Hub(Portable Dockztorm Data Hub;Data Rate up to 5Gbps)
Full Specifications
| Brand | ASUS |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| RAM Type | DDR5 RAM |
| CPU Model | Core i9 |
| Model Name | ROG Strix SCAR |
| Model Year | 2025 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Form Factor | Standard |
| Screen Size | 18 inches |
| CPU Codename | core_i9 |
| CPU L3 Cache | 36 MB |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB |
| Display Type | Mini LED |
| Model Number | ROG Strix SCAR |
| Video Output | HDMI, Thunderbolt 5 |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Built-In Media | Graphics |
| Hard Disk Size | 2000 GB |
| Hard-Drive Size | 2000 GB |
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