ASUS has opened pre-orders for its 2025 ROG Strix SCAR 16 and 18 gaming laptops, offering NVIDIA’s RTX 50 Series GPUs and Intel Core Ultra 9 processors alongside advanced cooling systems. This lineup targets gamers and power users who need top-tier performance for AAA titles, multitasking, and content creation.
Buyers can select RTX 5070 Ti, 5080, or 5090 graphics cards. The laptops come with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU and can support up to 32GB of DDR5-5600 RAM, coupled with a 2TB PCIe Gen4 SSD that users can upgrade thanks to a tool-less design. Display options vary by model: the SCAR 16 has a 16-inch 2.5K ROG Nebula HDR mini-LED screen with a 240Hz refresh rate and up to 1,200 nits of brightness, while the SCAR 18 features an 18-inch Pantone-validated mini-LED panel at 1,200 nits.
Both models use Tri-Fan Technology, vapor chamber cooling, and liquid metal thermal paste (Conductonaut Extreme) to manage heat and keep noise around 45dB under load. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and two Thunderbolt 5 ports.
Pricing starts at 2,699.99 dollars for the SCAR 18 with an RTX 5070 Ti and 1TB SSD, going up to 3,399.99 dollars for an RTX 5080 build with 2TB of storage and 4,499.99 dollars for an RTX 5090 version. The SCAR 16 begins at 3,299.99 dollars with an RTX 5080 and 2TB SSD, and scales to 4,299.99 dollars with the RTX 5090. Pre-orders are now live on ASUS’s site, with the high-end SCAR 18 featuring an RTX 5090 also available through Best Buy. All models include a 90Wh battery and NVIDIA’s DLSS 4 and Frame Generation for improved ray tracing.
Both the SCAR 16 and 18 feature RGB lighting through Aura Sync and an AniMe Vision LED array on the lid for personalized effects. The SCAR 18’s larger chassis provides better airflow, while the SCAR 16 focuses on portability without sacrificing power.
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