Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 RTX 5090 Ultra 9 32GB 2TB 4K Gaming Laptop

The 18-inch IPS panel delivers a resolution of 3840 x 2400 pixels in a 16:10 aspect ratio, giving you more vertical space than a standard widescreen for timelines, code and game HUDs. An anti-glare surface helps reduce reflections, while LED backlighting reaches up to 1600 cd/m² at peak. Wide IPS viewing angles keep colours consistent, which helps when you edit photos or share the screen with someone beside you.

At the heart of the machine sits the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX, a 24-core processor clocked at 2.7 GHz and boosting up to 5.5 GHz. That headroom suits CPU-heavy games, streaming while you play, video exports and code compilation. High boost clocks keep frame rates steady in titles that lean on single-core speed, while the core count helps with multitasking and rendering workloads.

Graphics are handled by the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 with 24 GB of DDR7 video memory. The large memory pool is useful for high-resolution textures in modern games, as well as 3D rendering, video editing and local AI workloads. Paired with the 4K panel, it gives you room to push detailed settings, and the single HDMI port lets you connect an external monitor or TV.

The laptop ships with 32 GB of SO-DIMM memory running at 6400 MHz across two slots, and it supports up to 128 GB, so you can expand later for heavier projects. Storage capacity is 2 TB, enough space for a large game library alongside creative projects and media files without constantly juggling installs or relying on external drives.

An embedded 90 Wh battery powers the laptop away from the desk, and the listed charger is rated at 100 W. For the most demanding gaming sessions, plugging in is the practical choice with a high-performance machine of this class. The battery itself carries a 12-month battery warranty term according to the manufacturer's listing.

Wireless connectivity covers Wi-Fi 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7) and Bluetooth 5.4 for headsets, controllers and mice. A 1080p Full HD IR camera supports Windows Hello face sign-in, so you can unlock the laptop quickly. Windows 11 Home comes preinstalled, and the package includes three months of Xbox Game Pass for PC to get you playing straight away.

The SCAR 18 comes in black with a backlit keyboard in the US international layout, making it easy to play and type in dim rooms. It weighs 3.73 kg, so it suits buyers who want a desktop replacement they can move between rooms or take to LAN events, rather than an ultraportable. It is aimed at serious gamers, streamers and creators who need top-tier graphics in a laptop.