ASUS · 2025
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18
G835LX, 2025
An 18-inch RTX 5090 at the full 175W with a 240 Hz Mini-LED panel and slotted DDR5, but it is a 3.31 kg desk machine with only a 90 Wh battery for the hardware.
from € 5.799 RRP
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Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on display and speed, weakest on battery.
- Battery 3/10
- Display 9/10
- Build 8/10
- Keyboard 8/10
- Speed 10/10
- Value 5/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- Mini-LED display, bright with local dimming
- 240Hz screen, smoother motion
- Wide 100% P3 colour, creative-grade
- RAM is user-upgradeable
Watch for
- NVIDIA needs the proprietary driver on Linux
- Heavy at 3.31 kg for daily carry
Linux
Linux: not tested, likely Windows or macOS-only machine, expand for details
Not rated · Confidence: low · not enough verified data to score this honestly. · How we score
Specs
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
|---|---|
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (175W) |
| RAM | 64 GB (upgradeable) |
| Storage | 2 TB |
| Screen | 18" 2560x1600 @ 240Hzsmoother scrolling and motion |
| Weight | 3.31 kgheavy for daily carry |
| Battery | 90 Wh |
Common questions
- Does the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (G835LX, 2025) work with Linux?
- Not verified per distro yet, so we won't guess.
- Is the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (G835LX, 2025) good for gaming?
- For gaming we score it 5/10 on value and 10/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (G835LX, 2025)?
- 3.31 kg (7.30 lb). That's heavy for a daily commute.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 90 Wh pack. We score battery 3/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is on SODIMM slots, so you can swap it later. Storage starts at 2048 GB on this configuration.
- Which operating systems are supported?
- Ships with Windows.
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from € 5.799 RRP
Check price on AmazonAs an Amazon Associate (US, NL, DE, UK programs), qualifying purchases via this link may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Other markets not yet enrolled. How we make money. Verified 2026-05-19.
