ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2026) RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop – Core Ultra 9, 32GB, 1TB, 4K 240Hz – TQ304W
MPN : G835LWG-TQ304W
SKU : XG-ROG-SCAR18-G835-LWG-TQ304W
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ROG STRIX SCAR 18 · 2026 · G835LWG-TQ304W
4K 240Hz Mini LED Flagship Gaming
The ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LWG-TQ304W combines Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 290HX Plus processing, NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop graphics, 32GB DDR5-6400 memory and a 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe Performance SSD. Its 18-inch 4K 240Hz Mini LED ROG Nebula HDR display, 175W GPU profile, AniMe Vision and extreme cooling make it a true desktop-class gaming platform.
Flagship Performance
Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
24 cores / 24 threads, up to 5.5GHz, with Intel AI Boost NPU acceleration and sustained high-power performance.
RTX 5080 16GB
16GB GDDR7 NVIDIA Blackwell graphics with ROG Boost up to 175W including Dynamic Boost.
4K 240Hz Mini LED
18-inch 3840×2400 ROG Nebula HDR panel with 100% DCI-P3, G-SYNC, Pantone validation and Advanced Optimus.
Advanced HDR & Motion
ROG Nebula HDR with more than 2,000 local dimming zones, up to 1600 nits peak brightness and ROG Nebula ELMB motion clarity.
Extreme Cooling
End-to-end vapor chamber, sandwiched full-width heatsink, Tri-Fan Technology and Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal on CPU and GPU.
Tool-Less Upgrades
Easy access to DDR5 SO-DIMM, SSD and fan areas plus Q-Latch M.2 retention. The platform supports up to 128GB RAM and PCIe Gen 5-ready SSD slots.
Full Official Specifications
| Model | ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2026) G835 — G835LWG-TQ304W |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| Processor | Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 290HX Plus, 2.7GHz, 36MB cache, up to 5.5GHz, 24 cores / 24 threads |
| Neural Processor | Intel® AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU, 16GB GDDR7 |
| GPU Power | ROG Boost 1550MHz at 175W (150W + 25W Dynamic Boost) |
| Display | 18-inch ROG Nebula HDR Display, 4K 3840×2400, 16:10, Mini LED, 240Hz, 100% DCI-P3, G-SYNC, Pantone Validated, MUX Switch + NVIDIA® Advanced Optimus. Default refresh rate is 120Hz outside Ultimate GPU mode. |
| Memory | 32GB DDR5-6400 SO-DIMM, dual-channel; two SO-DIMM slots; platform supports up to 128GB |
| Storage | 1TB PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ M.2 Performance SSD |
| Expansion | 2× DDR5 SO-DIMM slots; 2× M.2 PCIe slots; both M.2 slots are PCIe Gen 5 ready |
| I/O | 3.5mm combo audio; HDMI 2.1 FRL; 3× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A; 2× Thunderbolt™ 5 with DisplayPort™, power delivery and G-SYNC up to 120Gbps; 2.5G LAN |
| Keyboard | Backlit Chiclet Keyboard, Per-Key RGB with Num-key, touchpad, Copilot key |
| Camera | 1080p FHD IR camera for Windows Hello |
| Audio | Smart Amp Technology, Hi-Res headphone certification, Dolby Atmos, AI noise cancelling, array microphone, 4-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 7 triple-band 2×2; Bluetooth® 5.4 |
| Battery | 90Wh, 4-cell Li-ion |
| Power Supply | 450W AC adapter, 21V DC / 21.45A |
| Lighting | Aura Sync logo, full-surround Aura light bar, AniMe Vision and per-key RGB keyboard |
| Weight | 3.70kg |
| Dimensions | 39.9 × 29.8 × 2.35–3.50cm |
| Security | Firmware TPM; BIOS Administrator/User Password Protection; McAfee® 30-day trial |
Compatibility & Important Notes
This listing is specifically for UK SKU G835LWG-TQ304W. RAM and storage are user-upgradeable. This configuration occupies one M.2 slot with a 1TB SSD. ASUS notes charger inclusion and promotional subscriptions can vary by region.
FAQ
Can the RAM be upgraded?
Yes. Two SO-DIMM slots are available and the platform supports up to 128GB DDR5 memory.
Can storage be upgraded?
Yes. Two M.2 slots are provided and both support PCIe Gen 5-ready upgrades.
Does it support Thunderbolt 5?
Yes. Two Thunderbolt 5 ports provide up to 120Gbps connectivity.
What makes the display special?
It is an 18-inch 4K 240Hz Mini LED ROG Nebula HDR panel with G-SYNC, 100% DCI-P3 and ROG Nebula ELMB.
What is the exact SKU?
G835LWG-TQ304W.