Key Takeaways
1. Asus has opened pre-orders for the Strix Scar (2025) series featuring Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 5.4.
2. The Scar 16 starts at $3,299.99 with RTX 5080 and 2TB SSD, while the top-tier RTX 5090 version is priced at $4,299.99.
3. The Scar 18 begins at $2,699.99 for the 1TB SSD model and can go up to $4,499.99 with RTX 5090 graphics.
4. Both models feature a ROG Nebula HDR display with a 240Hz refresh rate and mini LED technology, with the Scar 18 offering up to 1,200 nits brightness.
5. The new models are available for pre-order directly from Asus and select retailers, featuring the latest NVIDIA technologies like DLSS 4 and Frame Generation.
Asus has opened pre-orders for the Strix Scar (2025) series, featuring the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB of RAM, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and dual Thunderbolt 5 ports. This line also boasts a substantial 90 watt-hour (Wh) battery, similar to that of the new Strix G18. The pricing varies based on the RTX 5000-series graphics and SSD capacities.
Pricing Details
The Scar 16 begins at $3,299.99, equipped with the RTX 5080 and a 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. For those seeking higher performance, the same setup but with the top-tier RTX 5090 graphics is priced at $4,299.99. Both models, G635LW-XS97 and G635LX-XS97, feature a ROG Nebula HDR display that operates at 240Hz and uses mini LED technology. The Scar 18, with its 18-inch version of the same display, maintains up to 1,200 nits brightness, even in its entry-level variant (G835LR-XS96), which is powered by the RTX 5070 Ti.
Model Specifications
The Scar 18 is available starting at $2,699.99 for the model with a 1TB SSD. It escalates to $3,399.99 for the 2TB version (G835LW-XS97) featuring an RTX 5080 card, and reaches a peak price of $4,499.99 for the same setup but with the RTX 5090 graphics. Most of these new models can be directly purchased from Asus, with the exception of the high-end Strix Scar 18 (2025), which can also be found at Best Buy.
Official Announcement
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has shared a press release from Fremont, California, dated February 25, 2025, announcing their 2025 NVIDIA® RTX™ Laptop GPU range, now available for pre-order. This advanced collection features the latest NVIDIA technologies, including DLSS 4 and Frame Generation, allowing users to experience ray tracing without compromising on performance. The full line-up for pre-order includes the ROG Strix SCAR 16 & 18, ROG Strix G18, and ROG Zephyrus G14 & G16.
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