ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) announced today that the 2026 ROG Strix SCAR 18 is now available for purchase from ASUS and partner retailers. Built for gamers, creators, developers, and power users, the refreshed flagship pairs an Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor with up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU, delivering up to 320 W of sustained maximum total system power for demanding gaming, creative, and AI workloads.
The Strix SCAR 18 also features a ROG Nebula HDR Display with the world's first 18-inch 4K 240 Hz mini-LED laptop panel, bringing sharp detail, high refresh rates, and vivid HDR to a desktop-replacement form factor. Tool-less access, ROG Q-Latch SSD bays, and signature Aura RGB lighting round our flagship design that's built for performance today and upgrades tomorrow.