Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026) review: 4K 240Hz Mini LED and RTX 5090

Asus refreshed the ROG Strix Scar 18 with an 18-inch Mini LED display that finally hits 4K at 240Hz, plus reworked thermals. Configurations stick to RTX 5080 or RTX 5090 with Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, priced from $4,299 to $5,299.

• 18-inch Mini LED ROG Nebula HDR: 4K at 240Hz with 2,000 dimming zones
• Only RTX 5080 or RTX 5090 paired with Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
• Pricing: $4,299–$5,299 in the US, £4,199–£5,499 in the UK
• Weight rose to 3.7kg from 3.3kg on the 2025 model