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ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2026) RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop – Core Ultra 9, 32GB, 1TB, 4K 240Hz – TQ304W

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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) RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop – Core Ultra 9, 32GB, 1TB, 4K 240Hz – TQ304W

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Key Features

🔹Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus — 24 cores / 24 threads, up to 5.5GHz
🔹NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU — 16GB GDDR7
🔹ROG Boost up to 175W with Dynamic Boost
🔹32GB DDR5-6400, upgradeable to 128GB
🔹1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe Performance SSD
🔹18-inch 4K 3840×2400 Mini LED ROG Nebula HDR Display
🔹240Hz + G-SYNC + Pantone Validated + Advanced Optimus
🔹Over 2,000 dimming zones + up to 1600 nits peak brightness
🔹ROG Nebula ELMB motion clarity
🔹End-to-end vapor chamber + sandwiched heatsink + Tri-Fan Technology
🔹Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal on CPU and GPU
🔹Dual Thunderbolt 5 + HDMI 2.1 + 2.5G LAN
🔹Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4
🔹90Wh battery + 450W adapter
🔹AniMe Vision + full-surround Aura RGB + per-key RGB keyboard

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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.

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