ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LW-XS97 Gaming Laptop
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18" QHD+ 240Hz | GeForce RTX™ 5080 | Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 275HX
Customize Your High-Performance Gaming Laptop
Tailor your laptop to your playstyle and workflow. Choose your performance upgrades — each system hand-built, stress-tested, and optimized by our U.S. technicians.
Fully Customizable
Hand-Built & Performance Tuned
Built in the USA
Expert-Tuned for Maximum Performance
Every XOTIC PC laptop undergoes a detailed optimization and validation process performed by our U.S. technicians. Your system is inspected, upgraded where requested, thermally tuned, and tested to ensure stable, reliable performance right out of the box.
U.S. Technician Inspected & Prepared
Thermal Optimization & Repaste Options
Benchmarking & Stability Testing
Prepared in the USA
Our Laptop Optimization & Quality Process
- Full system inspection & hardware validation
- Optional repaste service for cooler, quieter performance
- Installation of memory, storage, and configuration upgrades
- BIOS updates, firmware checks & driver optimization
- Thermal stress testing & long-duration performance checks
- Benchmark verification across real-world workloads
- Final QC, cleaning & secure packaging for shipment
Key Specs at a Glance
This model delivers the perfect balance of performance, portability, and display quality. Below are the core specifications that define its real-world speed, responsiveness, and gaming capability.
Performance Overview
Built for smooth, responsive performance across gaming, creative workloads, and everyday multitasking. Each laptop is optimized and validated by our U.S. technicians to ensure stable, consistent behavior right out of the box.
Tuned for Real-World Performance
Before shipment, your laptop undergoes an extensive verification process to confirm smooth operation in real workloads. This includes application responsiveness, system stability under sustained load, gaming behavior, and everyday performance consistency.
XOTIC PC Performance Validation
- BIOS and firmware checks
- Driver optimization & system preparation
- Thermal behavior and stability verification
- Optional repaste service for cooler, quieter operation
- Responsive performance testing for gaming & applications
Select your CPU and GPU to see real-world gaming performance. These estimates are based on conservative, high-settings benchmarks to help you understand what to expect from your configuration.
Real-World Game Performance
Customization & Upgrade Options
Make your laptop truly yours. XOTIC PC offers extensive customization options ranging from cosmetic personalization to advanced performance enhancements — all installed and validated by our U.S. technicians.
UV Printing
Apply high-resolution UV artwork directly onto your laptop’s chassis. Durable, vibrant, and fully customizable with your own design or selections from our gallery.
Wraps & Skins
Choose from premium vinyl wraps for a unique look and added surface protection. Available in metallic, carbon fiber, matte, gloss, and custom designs.
Custom Painting
Hand-painted premium finishes with automotive-grade coatings. Create a one-of-a-kind laptop with personalized colors, gradients, or themed designs.
RAM & Storage Upgrades
Increase memory capacity or add ultra-fast NVMe SSDs for improved multitasking, shorter load times, and long-term flexibility. Installed and tested by our technicians.
Laser Etching
Precision laser etching for logos, artwork, text, or custom personalization. A permanent and professional way to showcase your identity.
Overclocking & Tuning
System tuning adjustments for optimal performance. Includes power profile balancing and performance-oriented configuration based on your usage.
Thermal Enhancements
Improve cooling efficiency with optional thermal pasting, premium thermal pads, or copper heatsink enhancements — ensuring cooler temperatures and quieter operation.
Extended Warranty Options
Protect your investment with extended warranties covering parts, labor, and additional service options for long-term peace of mind.
Stunning Display & Immersive Audio
Designed for vivid clarity and immersive sound, this system delivers a premium visual and audio experience for gaming, streaming, and creative work. Each laptop undergoes visual and audio quality checks by XOTIC PC technicians before shipping.
Vivid, Color-Accurate Visuals
Enjoy sharp detail and rich color depth whether you're gaming, editing, or streaming. XOTIC PC performs panel inspections, brightness consistency checks, and dead-pixel validation to ensure your display meets high quality standards before it leaves our facility.
Clear, Immersive Audio
Experience clean dialogue, balanced mids, and strong audio clarity for gaming, music, and communication. Each system undergoes speaker channel testing and microphone clarity checks to ensure reliable everyday performance.
Victory, accelerated.
Game with the greatest, backed up by the power of up to Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 275HX. With 8 Performance and 16 Efficient cores, this next-gen silicon can drive high framerates in esports and AAA games alike. The SCAR 18 also has access to AI acceleration in select content creation apps, giving you incredible flexibility on how you can utilize your gaming machine.
The best of the best The best of the best
The 2025 Strix SCAR 18 offers the very best Windows 11 Pro gaming experience, featuring next gen Intel® Core™ processor and next gen NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ Laptop GPU with Advanced Optimus. This killer hardware is complemented with up to 64GB of 5600MHz DDR5 RAM and 2TB of PCIe 4.0 storage, with the memory slots upgradable to 6400MHz DDR5 RAM and SSD slots both offering full support for PCIe Gen 5, ensuring that you always have the edge on your competition.
Ultimate power
Performance requires power, so we’ve cranked the SCAR 18 to the max. In Turbo mode, the max wattage is 55W for the CPU and an incredibly high 175W for the GPU. For those willing to tinker in Manual mode, you have access to an additional 25W for the CPU, for a total system max wattage of 255W. No matter what kind of gamer you are, the raw power on tap with the Strix SCAR 18 will give you a leg up on your opponents.
Dominant force
Game with the greatest, backed up by the power of next gen Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 275HX processor. With 8 Performance and 16 Efficient cores, this next-gen silicon can drive high framerates in esports and AAA games alike. The SCAR 18 also has access to AI acceleration in select content creation apps, giving you incredible flexibility on how you can utilize your gaming machine.24 Cores 16 E-cores + 8 P-cores | 24 Threads | Up to 80W TDP | Up to 5.4 GHz Max Turbo Frequency
Next-gen graphics
Up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU | MAX TGP 175W with Dynamic boost | 1824 AI TOPS | NVIDIA® Advanced Optimus | DLSS 4 | 24 GB GDDR7 Memory
NVIDIA® Advanced Optimus
With NVIDIA® Advanced Optimus, the laptop can automatically route frames from the discrete GPU directly to the display using a MUX switch, bypassing the integrated graphics. This pathing improves performance by 5-10% compared to machines without a MUX Switch, making sure you get the absolute best gaming experience—all without needing touch a single button. This automatic switching also preserves your machine's battery life, as it can dynamically transition between the high-power discrete GPU and the lower power integrated GPU. No matter what you’re doing, your machine will switch to the most optimized mode without you having to lift a finger.
Game Changer
GEFORCE RTX 50 SERIES LAPTOPS
Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell and AI
Supreme Speed. Superior Visuals.
DLSS 4 massively increases performance and improves image quality for top games using the power of AI.
Game-Winning Responsiveness
NVIDIA Reflex 2 with Frame Warp gives you the ultimate responsiveness, enhancing target acquisition, reaction time, and aim precision.
True-to-Life Graphics
Experience cinematic quality visuals at unprecedented speed with full ray tracing and breakthrough neural rendering technologies.
Your Ultimate Pit Stop
We’ve completely redesigned the 2025 Strix SCAR 18 to make upgrades easier than ever. This tool-less design allows for simple access to both the RAM, SSD, and fans, and we’ve also brought our latest Q-latch system here for those SSD slots. Like an experienced pit crew, you can remove and replace your SSD and RAM in seconds, having the machine back up and running without missing a lap. A specially designed frame covers the rest of the mainboard to protect the other components, but can easily be removed with a few screws for users who want to tinker further.
ROG Intelligent Cooling
We’ve completely revamped the cooling solution of the 2025 Strix SCAR 18 with precise calculations in mind to ensure that you get the best gaming experience with your machine, every time. We relocated all of the exhaust vents to the rear of the hinge, keeping warm air away from your mousing hand. The sides and bottom of the machine act as an air intake, creating a natural, efficient path for airflow. Air also flows through the keyboard deck, keeping your hands cooler during intense gaming sessions. When pairing an end-to-end vapor chamber with a sandwiched heatsink, Tri-Fan Technology, and Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal on both CPU & GPU, the 2025 Strix SCAR 18 achieves a lower noise level in Turbo Mode compared to the previous generation, while still offering the same calculated excellence you expect from a Strix SCAR machine.End-to-end Vapor Chamber | Tri-Fan Technology | Sandwiched Heatsink design | Up to 15°C Cooler CPU Temperatures | Conductonaut Extreme (Liquid metal compound)
ROG Nebula HDR
Your laptop’s display is a window into new worlds, which is why we put the absolute best on our ROG Strix SCAR 18. This ROG Nebula HDR display with Mini LED technology features over 2000 dimming zones, 1200 nits of peak brightness, and beautiful colors thanks to 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 color space. The 2025 SCAR 18 has also been upgraded with a brand-new dual ACR layer, which reduces reflections and enhances contrast by 4.5X for incredibly vivid colors. When combined with our own Nebula HDR engine, this display ensures every game and movie is done true justice. And with a blazing fast refresh rate of 240Hz and full NVIDIA G-SYNC support, motion will be incredibly smooth, allowing you to see every enemy before they see you.Nebula HDR
Nebula Display
Win with Flair
The 2025 Strix lineup has been redesigned from the ground up, built for powerful performance, maximum speed, and calculated movement, with a shape inspired by automotive racing, an emphasis on smooth lines define the Strix SCAR 18, representing speed and aerodynamics.
Anime Vision
Originally pioneered on our famous Zephyrus series, the Strix SCAR 18 sports an AniMe Vision display on the laptop’s lid. With an array of 810 LEDs shining through 9,152 precision-milled holes, you can show off your style with a wide selection of pre-made animations, import a GIF of your choice, or animate your own image from scratch.
Full-surround AURA
ROG Strix machines have always been loud and proud with RGB, but the 2025 ROG Strix SCAR 18 truly raises the bar. For the first time ever, this laptop features a full-surround RGB lightbar along the bottom of the chassis, giving you full 360-degree and distinct glow that almost makes your machine float off your desk.
Seamless design
The 2025 ROG Strix SCAR 18 chassis now features a smoother texture for an extra premium feel, and the corners have been chamfered to give it a more elegant and contemporary look. With rounded edges, a streamlined shape, and reduced seams, the 2025 ROG Strix SCAR 18 is sleeker than ever.
Stealth mode
While standout lighting effects are awesome when gaming with friends, you may want a more subtle, sophisticated look when you’re in class or at the office. So our Stealth Mode turns all the lights off, revealing a polished layer of black chromium plating under the logo for an ultra-sleek feel.
Press the Attack
The difference between victory and defeat can be separated by a single keystroke, so the Strix SCAR 18 has a professional esports-grade keyboard designed to secure the win. Built to last, the Strix SCAR 18's keyboard switches are rated to last over 20 million presses, and n-key rollover guarantees your system will never miss a command even if you’re pressing multiple keys at once. The Strix SCAR 18 has a full-sized keyboard, with dedicated media controls and customizable hotkeys for different Armoury Crate functions. And with per-key RGB and full Aura Sync customization, the Strix SCAR 18 will always have the looks to match your mood.Per-Key RGB | Full-Size Keyboard | Gaming Hotkeys
Studio-quality Sound
Dolby Atmos-powered speakers include two tweeters and two downward firing woofers to create an authentic sound stage for your games. Hi-Res audio ensures you hear your music in the same quality it was recorded. Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation processes both incoming and outgoing audio to filter any errant background noises, making sure that your calls, chats and streams come through without distraction.Smart Amp Technology | 5.1.2 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation | Dolby Atmos | Hi-Res Audio
All Day Endurance
We equipped the Strix SCAR 18 with a large 90Wh battery, which provides plenty of endurance for video playback and web browsing. If you’re traveling without the included power supply, it also supports USB Type-C powe90Wh Battery | Rapid Type-C Charging
All the bandwidth
Connectivity is everything in a high-performance machine, so we’ve spared no expense with the Strix SCAR 18’s feature set. With support for the latest Wi-Fi 7 standard, offering download speeds up to 2.4X times faster than Wi-Fi 6, onboard 2.5G ethernet, and dual Thunderbolt™ 5 ports, this machine puts even many desktop battlestations to shame. We’ve also included a FHD camera with Windows Hello support, allowing you to unlock the machine possible with just a smile. Windows Hello also provides better cybersecurity thanks to facial recognition. Only your face grants access, keeping your data safe and secure.2.4X Faster Wi-Fi 7 | 2.5G Lan Faster Internet | 3X Faster TBT 5 | FHD+IR Camera With Windows Hello
Incredible I/O
Ports allow you to connect your mouse, headset, or even an external monitor, so we gave the Strix SCAR 18 an incredibly flexible I/O that can adapt to any situation. On the right side you’ll find two USB-A ports, but the left side offers the bulk of the connections, with an audio jack, dual Thunderbolt™ 5 ports (USB Type-C), a single USB-A, HDMI 2.1, a 2.5G ethernet port, and the power port. If you can imagine your ideal battlestation, the Strix SCAR 18 can make it a reality.
Endless Customization
When you want to tweak settings, monitor temperatures, or tinker with your laptop, Armoury Crate is your command center. Real-time monitoring allows you to see what your GPU, CPU and memory are doing. RGB can be adjusted on a game-by-game basis with Aura Sync. Fan and power profiles allow you to change the acoustics, power delivery, and thermal characteristics of the laptop on the fly. And exclusive game deals keep your library topped off at all times.More than just simple fan curves, Armoury Crate’s performance modes serve to transform your machine from a silent, power sipping web browser to a full gaming battlestation with maximum horsepower. And for those that require even more granular control, Manual mode removes all limiters and lets you make a custom profile that suits your exact needs. For more information on Performance Modes, check out our full guide here.
Technical Specifications.
Warranty & Support
Every ASUS laptop purchased from XOTIC PC includes full manufacturer warranty coverage plus dedicated U.S.-based support from our team. Optional extended protection plans are also available for additional peace of mind.
ASUS Manufacturer Warranty
All ASUS laptops include the standard manufacturer warranty, covering defects in materials and workmanship. Coverage and duration vary by model, but typically include:
- 1-Year ASUS Limited Warranty
- Depot repair or replacement services
- Technical support via ASUS
XOTIC PC U.S. Support
Our team provides personalized assistance for troubleshooting, upgrades, configuration help, and technical questions — even after your system has left our facility.
- Dedicated U.S.-based support
- Guidance on upgrades & optimization
- Assistance with ASUS warranty processes
Extended Protection Plans
Extend your coverage with optional XOTIC PC protection plans. Options vary by model and may include:
- 1- to 3-year extended parts & labor plans
- Accidental damage protection
- Priority repair handling
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why Choose XOTIC PC for Your Laptop?
When you purchase your laptop through XOTIC PC, you’re getting more than a device — you’re getting expert optimization, custom upgrade options, enhanced thermal performance, and dedicated U.S.-based support from technicians who care about your long-term experience.
Expert Technician Optimization
Every laptop is inspected, tuned, updated, and tested by our U.S. technicians. BIOS settings, drivers, thermals, and performance parameters are validated before shipping.
Custom Upgrades & Enhancements
Unlock deeper customization with options like UV printing, vinyl wraps, custom painting, laser etching, RAM & storage upgrades, repasting, thermal pad upgrades, and copper heatsinks.
Performance & Thermal Validation
We run stability checks, thermal tests, CPU/GPU behavior analysis, and real-world performance validation — ensuring your laptop performs reliably from day one.
Real Humans. Real Support.
Get fast, friendly assistance from our in-house support team in Lincoln, Nebraska. No outsourcing — just knowledgeable experts who actually know your system.
Trade In & Upgrade Easily
Trade in your current PC or laptop and put its value toward your new system. A simple, cost-effective upgrade path without starting from scratch.
Let customers speak for us
I had been looking for a liquid cooled PC for a few years, and was going to just build one myself. I saw this product and had to try it. I was very nervous about the shipping since there are parts that are floating. Packaging was impeccable, no issues, nothing was loose when it arrived. I've put this system through the gambit and stressed tested it against many games at high resolution on a Super Ultrawide Monitor, and the fans barely turn on. Typical operating temperature running max graphics on various games is around 54C.
This was worth every penny! It runs smoothly. Handles games without issue and I can finally play next gen games with the graphics settings I have always wanted! If you’re on the fence with this laptop I would say just go for it! You will not regret it!
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Been having some issues loading a couple websites, I’ll have to figure that out.
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Like another review I was a little concerned that I would never receive this PC but glad I hung in there.
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Aside from some delay on the manufacturer’s end (it will not affect my rating, due to it being out of Xotic’s hands). The support team was communicative and helpful throughout the process, and overall I am very satisfied.
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