ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (G835LR-XS96)
Laptop summary
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 is an excellent value gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2025. It has the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU which is superb great for gaming. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has an outstanding Intel CPU plus decent RAM for its price. Quad HD resolution is satisfactory for the 18-inch 240 Hz screen. Your 1000gb SSD storage is acceptable but could be higher. It is quite on the heavier side at 6.28 lbs (2.85 kg).
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ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (G835LR-XS96)
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (G835LR-XS96) |
|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more |
| Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more |
| 32gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti |
| Screen size |
| 18″ |
| Screen resolution |
| Quad HD (2560 x 1440 pixels) |
| Weight |
| 6.28 lbs (2.85 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) |
| 15.71 x 11.73 x 0.93 inches |
| (39.9 x 29.79 x 2.36 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) |
| Windows 11 Pro |
| Hard drives |
| 1000gb SSD |
| Release date |
| June 23, 2025 |
| Amazon.com List Price |
| $2,699.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price |
| $2,699.99 |
| Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (G835LR-XS96)
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (G835LR-XS96) summary
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) Gaming Laptop, 18” ROG Nebula HDR 16:10 2.5K 240Hz/3ms, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB DDR5, 1TB PCIe SSD, Wi-Fi 7, Win 11 Pro, G835LR-XS96
BEST-IN-CLASS PERFORMANCE – Achieve unrivaled performance with Windows 11 Pro an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU.
HIGH-PERFORMANCE MEMORY AND STORAGE – Multitask seamlessly with 32GB of DDR5-5600MHz memory and store all your game library on 1TB 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, 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.
Edit suggestion: UPGRADE WITH TOOL-FREE ACCESS - Forget about a screwdriver, and customize RAM and SSD 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.
3-MONTH PC GAME PASS INCLUDED – Enjoy a free 3-month pass and access over 100 high-quality games. With new games added regularly, there’s always something fresh to play.
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