Video Editor
- Premiere Pro 4K basicGREAT FIT
Meets requirements with extra RAM/GPU headroom
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ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LWG-DB96
18" · 4K · 240 Hz
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
GeForce RTX 5080 16 GB
32 GB RAM · 1 TB SSD
- CPU
- Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
- GPU
- GeForce RTX 5080 16 GB
- GPU VRAM
- 16 GB
- RAM
- 32 GB
- Storage
- 1 TB SSD
- Display size
- 18"
- Resolution
- 4K
- Refresh rate
- 240 Hz
- Weight
- 3.7 kg
Good for
- Video Editor GREAT FIT
- Engineer GREAT FIT
- CAD / 3D Engineer GREAT FIT
- Architect GREAT FIT
- AI / ML Engineer GREAT FIT
- Photographer / Photo Editor GOOD FIT
- Graphic Designer GOOD FIT
- Software Developer GOOD FIT
- Music Producer GOOD FIT
- Cybersecurity Professional GOOD FIT
What this laptop is good for
LaptopFit fit analysis. LaptopFit compares the known CPU, GPU, RAM and other hardware with workload requirements. Fit ratings are rule-based, not benchmark scores.
Engineer
- AutoCAD standard professionalGREAT FIT
Meets requirements with extra RAM/GPU headroom
CAD / 3D Engineer
- SolidWorks standard professionalGREAT FIT
Meets requirements with extra RAM/GPU headroom
Architect
- Revit standard professionalGREAT FIT
Meets requirements with extra RAM/GPU headroom
AI / ML Engineer
- Local Generative AI VRAM-sensitive workflowGREAT FIT
Meets requirements with extra RAM/GPU headroom
DaVinci Resolve
- DaVinci Resolve 4K basicGREAT FIT
Meets requirements with extra RAM/GPU headroom
Fusion 360
- Fusion 360 standard professionalGREAT FIT
Meets requirements with extra RAM/GPU headroom
Local ML Development
- Local ML Development CUDA-capable workflowGREAT FIT
Meets requirements with extra RAM/GPU headroom
Photographer / Photo Editor
- Photoshop standardGOOD FIT
Meets known hardware requirements
Graphic Designer
- Illustrator standardGOOD FIT
Meets known hardware requirements
Software Developer
- General Programming standardGOOD FIT
Meets known hardware requirements
Music Producer
- Ableton Live standard productionGOOD FIT
Meets known hardware requirements
Cybersecurity Professional
- General Cybersecurity 1–2 VMsGOOD FIT
Meets known hardware requirements
Lightroom
- Lightroom standardGOOD FIT
Meets known hardware requirements
Web Development
- Web Development standardGOOD FIT
Meets known hardware requirements
Docker Development
- Docker Development standardGOOD FIT
Meets known hardware requirements
Android Studio
- Android Studio standardGOOD FIT
Meets known hardware requirements
Blender
- Blender modelingGOOD FIT
Meets known hardware requirements
FL Studio
- FL Studio standard productionGOOD FIT
Meets known hardware requirements
Cloud AI Development
- Cloud AI Development CPU/RAM workflowGOOD FIT
Meets known hardware requirements
VM-heavy Pentesting
- VM-heavy Pentesting 3–4 VMsGOOD FIT
Meets known hardware requirements
Product details
- Full name
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LWG-DB96 Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop 45.7 cm (18") 4K Ultra HD 32 GB DDR5-SDRAM 1 TB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Windows 11 Home Black
- MPN
- 90NR0LI1-M00D70
- GTIN
- 0199291403796
Current product. This is not an invented manufacturer launch year.
Full specifications
Manufacturer product data. These values are not rewritten from Amazon.
Neural processor unit (NPU)
| ai software frameworks supported by npu | DirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN |
|---|---|
| gpu performance up to | 8 TOPS |
| neural processor unit (npu) | Intel AI Boost |
| npu performance up to | 13 TOPS |
| sparsity support | Yes |
| total processor performance up to | 36 TOPS |
| windows studio effects support | Yes |
Processor
| efficient-core base frequency | 1.8 GHz |
|---|---|
| efficient-core max turbo frequency | 4.7 GHz |
| efficient cores | 16 |
| maximum turbo power | 160 W |
| performance-core base frequency | 2.7 GHz |
| performance-core max turbo frequency | 5.5 GHz |
| performance cores | 8 |
| processor base power | 55 W |
| processor boost frequency | 5.5 GHz |
| processor cache | 36 MB |
| processor cores | 24 |
| processor family | Intel Core Ultra 9 |
| processor generation | Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) |
| processor manufacturer | Intel |
| processor model | 290HX Plus |
| processor threads | 24 |
Graphics
| discrete gpu manufacturer | NVIDIA |
|---|---|
| discrete graphics card | Yes |
| discrete graphics card memory | 16 GB |
| discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 |
| discrete graphics memory type | GDDR7 |
| nvidia g-sync | Yes |
| on-board gpu manufacturer | Intel |
| on-board graphics card | Yes |
| on-board graphics card family | Intel® Graphics |
| on-board graphics card model | Intel® Graphics |
| total graphics power (tgp) | 175 W |
Memory
| internal memory | 32 GB |
|---|---|
| internal memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| maximum internal memory | 128 GB |
| memory channels | Dual-channel |
| memory clock speed | 6400 MHz |
| memory form factor | SO-DIMM |
| memory layout (slots x size) | 1 x 32 GB |
| memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
Display
| anti-glare screen | Yes |
|---|---|
| colour gamut | 100% |
| display diagonal | 45.7 cm (18") " |
| display resolution | 3840 x 2400 pixels |
| hd type | 4K Ultra HD |
| led backlight | Yes |
| maximum refresh rate | 240 Hz |
| native aspect ratio | 16:10 |
| rgb colour space | DCI-P3 |
| touchscreen | No |
Storage
| card reader integrated | No |
|---|---|
| number of ssds installed | 1 |
| nvme | Yes |
| optical drive type | No |
| ssd capacity | 1 TB |
| ssd form factor | M.2 |
| ssd interface | PCI Express 4.0 |
| storage media | SSD |
| total ssds capacity | 1 TB |
| total storage capacity | 1 TB |
Ports & interfaces
| combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
|---|---|
| ethernet lan (rj-45) ports | 1 |
| hdmi ports quantity | 1 |
| hdmi version | 2.1 |
| intel® thunderbolt 5 | Yes |
| thunderbolt 5 ports quantity | 2 |
| usb 3.2 gen 2 (3.1 gen 2) type-a ports quantity | 3 |
| usb type-c displayport alternate mode | Yes |
Battery
| battery capacity | 90 Wh |
|---|---|
| battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
| fast charging | Yes |
| fast charging time (50%) | 30 min |
| number of battery cells | 4 |
Power
| ac adapter frequency | 50–60 Hz |
|---|---|
| ac adapter input voltage | 100–240 V |
| ac adapter output current | 21.45 A |
| ac adapter output voltage | 21 V |
| ac adapter power | 450 W |
| usb power delivery (usb pd) | Yes |
| usb type-c charging port | Yes |
Network
| antenna type | 2x2 |
|---|---|
| bluetooth | Yes |
| bluetooth version | 5.4 |
| ethernet lan | Yes |
| ethernet lan data rates | 10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s |
| mobile network connection | No |
| top wi-fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| wi-fi standards | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
Weight & dimensions
| depth | 298 mm |
|---|---|
| height (front) | 2.35 cm mm |
| height (rear) | 3.5 cm mm |
| weight | 3.7 kg |
| width | 399 mm |
Audio
| audio system | Smart Amp |
|---|---|
| built-in microphone | Yes |
Camera
| front camera | Yes |
|---|---|
| front camera hd type | Full HD |
| front camera resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| infrared (ir) camera | Yes |
Design
| colour name | Off Black |
|---|---|
| display back cover material | Plastic |
| form factor | Clamshell |
| housing material | Aluminium, Plastic |
| introduction year | 2026 |
| market positioning | Gaming |
| product colour | Black |
| product type | Laptop |
Keyboard
| copilot key | Yes |
|---|---|
| keyboard backlit | Yes |
| keyboard backlit colour | RGB |
| keyboard backlit zone | Per-key RGB |
| numeric keypad | Yes |
| pointing device | Touchpad |
Performance
| motherboard chipset | Intel HM870 Express |
|---|
Security
| face recognition | Yes |
|---|---|
| password protection | Yes |
| password protection type | BIOS, User |
| trusted platform module (tpm) | Yes |
| windows hello | Yes |
Software
| bundled software | Xbox Game Pass Premium_2 months (*Terms and exclusions apply. Offer only available in eligible markets for Xbox Game Pass Premium. Eligible markets are determined at activation. Game catalog varies by region, device, and time.) |
|---|---|
| microsoft copilot | Yes |
| operating system architecture | 64-bit |
| operating system installed | Windows 11 Home |
| trial software | 1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers; McAfee 30 days free trial |
