The best of the best The 2026 Strix SCAR 18 offers the very best Windows 11 Pro gaming experience, featuring an Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor and up to an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU. Both the memory and storage are user-upgradeable, supporting up to 128GB (64+64) of DDR5-6400 memory and 8TB (4+4) of ultra-fast SSD space. A user-friendly tool-less design allows for easy upgrades to both the memory and SSD slots, letting you grow your game library without a hassle for years. Dominant force Game with the greatest, backed up by the power of Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus. 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. Flagship graphics Great gaming machines need a great GPU, so we equipped the SCAR 18 with up to an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU. Featuring a max TGP of 175W with optimized efficiency enabled by NVIDIA® Max-Q technologies like Dynamic Boost and Advanced Optimus, and AI-accelerated features like DLSS 4.5 with Multi Frame Generation, this GPU can power your gaming to never-before-seen heights. ROG Nebula HDR Your laptop’s display is a window into new worlds, which is why we put the absolute best on our ROG Strix SCAR 18. We’ve equipped the Strix SCAR 18 with the world’s first 4K 240Hz Mini LED laptop panel with ROG Nebula ELMB*​, giving gamers unparalleled immersion and competition-ready speed, making this the perfect laptop for any game in your library. Our Mini LED technology delivers over 2000 dimming zones, 1600 nits of peak brightness*​, and beautiful colors thanks to 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 color space. The 2026 SCAR 18 display also features AGLR technology (anti-glare and low reflection), which reduces reflections and enhances contrast by 4.5x for incredibly vivid colors. The SCAR 18 is also the first ROG laptop to support ROG Nebula ELMB, delivering up to 16x motion clarity without sacrificing screen brightness or variable refresh rate. ROG Nebula ELMB ROG Nebula ELMB is an all-new ROG exclusive motion clarity technology that changes the game when it comes to motion clarity. Unlike traditional ELMB solutions that strobe the entire display at once, ROG Nebula ELMB has 40 discrete zones that allow the display to turn off exactly when a pixel is transitioning between colors, giving you incredible motion clarity across the entire panel. ELMB also supports variable refresh rate, letting you enjoy crystal clear motion without screen tearing or stuttering. If you’re an esports gamer, you need a machine with ROG Nebula ELMB. ROG Intelligent Cooling The cooling solution of the 2026 Strix SCAR 18 is designed to unlock your machine’s peak performance levels, every day. We’ve 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 vapour chamber with a sandwiched heatsink, Tri-Fan Technology, and Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal on both the CPU & GPU, while still offering the same calculated excellence you expect from a Strix SCAR machine. Your Ultimate Pit Stop The 2026 Strix SCAR 18 features a patented tool-less design to make upgrades easier than ever, and allows for simple access to the RAM, SSD, and fans, and even includes our latest Q-latch system for the SSDs. 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. Win with Flair The 2026 Strix lineup is designed for powerful performance, maximum speed, and a sense of calculated movement, with a shape inspired by automotive racing, an emphasis on smooth lines define the Strix SCAR 18, representing speed and aerodynamics. 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. POWER AT SPEED 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. Incredible I/O Ports allow you to connect your mouse, headset, or even an external monitor, so we gave the Strix SCAR 18 an incredibly flexible I/O that can adapt to any situation. On the right side you’ll find two USB-A ports, but the left side offers the bulk of the connections, with an audio jack, dual Thunderbolt™ 5 ports (USB Type-C), a single USB-A, HDMI 2.1, a 2.5G ethernet port, and the power port. If you can imagine your ideal battlestation, the Strix SCAR 18 can make it a reality.