ASUS – ROG Strix SCAR 18 18″ 2.5K 240Hz Gaming Laptop – Intel Core Ultra 9 HX – 32GB Memory – GeForce RTX 5090 – 2TB Storage – Off-Black

Does ASUS even test the laptops they make? - Day 1 overclocking, heating issues, hardware failure, GPU driver crashing. Many attempts to troubleshoot and repeated failures to find a permanent fix. Geek Squad has it now and I hope they fix this one for good.

Hands down, best laptop ever!!!! - While the price is high, you are paying for an incredible laptop. The case is not aluminum but does not feel cheap. The 18 inch screen is a perfect size, and the display is so bright and detailed it gives me satisfaction just looking at it. The computer is running so smooth and without a glitch, no matter what I do. I love that I can easily customize the ram and ssd. A friend of mine bought an Alienware and while it is a nice computer, it feels like it weighs about twice as much as mine. Also for the same specs it costs about $1000 more. Also, I like the display on the Asus better! To make it sweeter, on the 18 inch laptop you get a full keyboard! If you can afford it, get this one!

Gaming Laptop - Blazing fast, great picture, and outright perfect as my gaming laptop. It is big and bulky though, not something to carry around.

Acer Predator Helios 18 vs ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 - This ASUS laptop is definitely not something I would recommend to my friends. Here is why. I have owned three ASUS laptops, two of which were ROG Strix Scar 18 models with RTX 5090 GPUs and 275HX processors. Both turned out to be extremely problematic! The first one overheated the GPU and constantly froze, while the second had even more serious issues — it would crash to a black screen under the slightest load. Yes, high CPU temperatures are a common issue with all laptops, and the Acer gets hot too. But the problem here isn't just the numbers; it's the stability. When a laptop at this price point can't handle cooling and resorts to freezing or black screens, that's a failure. On top of that, this ASUS doesn't even come close to the Acer Predator Helios 18 in terms of being packed with top-tier features for the money. It's absolutely not the price-to-quality ratio you would want to see. However, the Acer Predator Helios 18 with an RTX 5090 (which I bought for myself) is the best choice on the market today. Absolutely unmatched! Don't even try to find an alternative on the US market right now — it's pointless! It's the only one of its kind with 4 RAM slots! This means if you install Windows Pro, you can install up to 192 GB of RAM! This laptop has a 4K and Full HD display at 240 Hz. Despite all this, it is NOT a heavy laptop and is very comfortable to hold. The build quality is perfect! The materials look high-quality and pleasant. I am a perfectionist about these things, and this build quality completely satisfies me: all the gaps are even. The thoughtful design features a slight indentation for the keyboard so it doesn't leave marks on the screen, unlike what happens with the ASUS ROG Strix Scar. It also has something like a thin rubber bumper around the perimeter of the screen for this purpose. The laptop looks great — all shapes are well-proportioned and the silhouettes are well thought out. A very successful design! Don't let the fact that this Acer's RAM runs at 4400 MHz bother you. It is completely unnoticeable in performance; on the contrary, this laptop is more powerful than an ASUS with the same specs, and I've run many tests. The 4400 MHz frequency was set by the manufacturer for a reason: don't forget that this laptop has four RAM slots and the potential for 192 GB! That amount of RAM cannot run stably at higher frequencies, and it doesn't need to. On the Acer Predator, even with 64GB RAM, I managed to push Blender to handle over 1 billion triangles smoothly without crashing (as shown in the attached screenshot). It is rock-solid stable under heavy 3D workloads, unlike the ASUS.

Asus Rog Strix SCAR 18 RTX 5090 Lapytop Review - No manufacturrer defects, runs cool even under heavy load, best cooling I've seen in a laptop. Handles development tasks ai tasks and gaming all with ease. 10/10 Best laptop i've ever had.

A BEAST OF LAPTOPS - This laptop can preform your everyday tasks as well as game. The only issue is the fan noise and heat.

Overall performance is good. Screen quality is best

Amazing Gaming Laptop - This laptop has all the power you need to run top-tier games at their highest settings and still get well above 60 fps. It is heavy and you really need to have it plugged in to get the power you need the battery drains fast without it plugged in, Its not like a Macbook that will actually give you hours of use unplugged but Macs are fairly limited when it comes to gaming titles although getting better every year at that. I do feel like at this price point the materials used by Asus are a bit cheap feeling more aluminum would’ve been nice, although The lights look pretty cool on it.

Amazing desktop replacement laptop - Great machine with awesome specifications. All software and game I’ve thrown at it runs smoothly and without issues. I would recommend it to anyone. Just be ready to carry its weight and dimensions if you travel. It is not small and does not fit on a standard backpack.

Strix Scar - Slowest ROG I’ve used, I guess it’s windows 11 and the AI

Laptop was in good like new condition and to get a $4,500 Laptop for $2,800 in this condition is a flex!

Oh my - Disclaimer, I purchased this laptop open box for $2,600… I am in love. It’s the display. What a gorgeous and superbly bright panel. I was going to try and flip this unit for profit but ultimately, I couldn't give up this screen. We’re talking usable in almost broad daylight outdoors bright. It’s incredible. This thing is quite loud under load. You will want headphones and anc if you can get it. It’s loud enough to annoy my family while watching a movie. Excellent performance. I read lots of horror stories about black screens and crashes but I haven’t had any issues with this. The 5090 delivers an exceptional gaming experience. expect closer to 5070 ti desktop performance rather than being equivalent to the 5080 or 5090 desktop cards. The laptop does a great job for gaming and streaming. Frames are stable and I’m having a ton of fun. It’s a good laptop, especially if you can find it discounted or open box… if you’re willing to take on that risk. Thankfully, Best Buy’s return policy is superb.

Very good compared to competitors. - Arguably the best laptop with an intel cpu. Features are amazing from the software to the easily removable back panel. The cpu seems to run hot but in general it has amazing cooling. Compared to similar spec laptops it has very good battery (it still sucks in general but compared to competitors its above average, obviously performance takes a huge drop when unplugged). The key selling point for me personally is how often it goes on sale. The only complaint I personally have is the excessive design. The rgb and the back screen are really ugly, I like to carry it around and look more professional and casual so I ALWAYS have those off.

Worst laptop I've ever purchased - Had to return 2 units both being defective. Overheating, black screens, I could go on but those were main reasons.

Best laptop I’ve played on in a long time - Plays any game you’d like on max settings.Played American trucking sim with over 178 mods with over 200 frames with out upscaling , gta 5 250 frames ( 378-400 with dlss) Minecraft with over 50 mods 350 with out upscaling.Grey zone warfare on max settings / distance 200 frames with out upscaling.

Killer laptop with great features - I've been extremely impressed with the laptop so far, the combination of the Intel Ultra 9 275HX and RTX 5090 delivers incredible performance in both gaming and productivity. Modern AAA titles run effortlessly at high settings, and demanding workloads like video editing, 3D rendering, and AI applications are handled with ease with the abundance of RAM. The 18-inch Mini-LED Nebula HDR display is one of the best features. Colors are vibrant, blacks are deep, and the 240Hz refresh rate makes games look incredibly smooth. The keyboard feels excellent for both gaming and typing, and the RGB lighting adds a premium touch without being overdone. The AniMe Vision on the back of the screen is also a super cool idea, adding even more customizations to the device. Storage and memory are generous out of the box with a fast 2TB SSD and 32GB of RAM, so I didn't feel the need to upgrade immediately. The cooling system does a respectable job considering the powerful hardware, although the fans become noticeable under heavy gaming loads—which is expected for a laptop with this level of performance. The only downsides are the premium price and the fact that it's a large, heavy laptop that isn't meant for frequent travel. Battery life is also not great when not plugged in, but that's typical for a desktop-replacement gaming machine. Overall, if you're looking for one of the fastest gaming laptops available and want an outstanding display with top-tier performance, the G835LX-XS97 is an excellent choice. Just make sure you're comfortable with its size and that you'll primarily use it plugged in. ASUS really kicked it out of the park with this one!

Beautiful but with a fatal flaw - I had purchased this laptop around a month ago and it was plagued with black screens especially when launching games and when major screen changes in games occurred, such as loading a new area. Not every game, mind you, but a lot such as Assassin's Creed: Shadows. I fully updated everything including bios, nvidia drivers, windows, and asus drivers. Still kept doing it. I even tried going to one zone on the screen to make it easier on the screen hoping that would help. Alas, I gave up after a few weeks and returned it. Really wanted to make it work. I found out later that black screens are problems with the 50 series nvidia gpus, but much of the problems have been resolved by updates, but that the scar still had a higher rate of this still happening. When not giving a black screen it was an amazing laptop and I really tried everything I could to make it work, but I knew I would regret it if I kept it. So, now have an Alienware Area 51 18 inch on order. Supposedly, it was one of the least offenders for black screens. Just wanted to share my experience.

This Laptop is a Beast! - This computer has great audio, video, etc. I have not found anything I don't like about it yet. I would recommend ASUS to others who need a new Laptop.

Hope your ready - Expansive but worth every penny. Best gaming feeling when not in front of my desktop

Elite Laptop in its class - LOVE IT, Very Powerful! Sleek design, large screen, heavy but fun to use!!