If you are searching for a top-of-the-line Asus gaming laptop for 2026, then the SCAR 18 is the way to go!
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Nagmani International, the official distributor of Asus laptops in Nepal, has finally brought the gaming beast i.e. the Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2026, to the Nepali market. It features a top-of-the-line Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor and NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 5090 GPU. So yeah, in this article, I will discuss everything, including its features, specifications, and official price in Nepal.
Key Highlights
The Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2026 features Intel's top-end Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor and NVIDIA RTX 5090 Laptop GPU with 24GB GDDR7 VRAM.
It sports an 18-inch 4K 240Hz Mini LED display with 100% DCI-P3 coverage and up to 1,600 nits peak brightness.
The laptop is priced at NPR 10,49,900 in Nepal during its launch offer, down from NPR 10,89,900, and comes with a combo of freebies.
ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2026) Overview
Design and Display
Starting with the design, the ROG Strix SCAR 18 2026 comes with an all-black chassis that looks clean but still has that aggressive gaming laptop feel. The lid of the laptop features an illuminated ROG logo along with the AniMe Vision LED display, which lets us customize the lighting patterns. There is also an RGB light bar running along the front and sides of the laptop.
Similar to the previous models, this year's SCAR 18 also has a tool-less design with a "Q-Latch System" to make RAM and SSD upgrades easier.
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Talking about the display, it features a large 18-inch ROG Nebula HDR Mini LED display with a 4K resolution (3840 x 2400 pixels) and a fast 240Hz refresh rate. It covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut and offers up to 1,600 nits of peak brightness. The display is also Pantone Validated for color accuracy and supports G-Sync for tear-free gaming. This makes this laptop a great fit for both gamers who want smooth gameplay and content creators who need accurate colors for photo and video editing.
Performance and Memory
When it comes to performance, it packs top-of-the-line hardware on both the CPU and GPU sides. It is powered by the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor, featuring 24 cores and 24 threads, paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU with 24GB of GDDR7 VRAM and up to 175W TGP.
This combination can handle any demanding AAA games and intensive creative workloads without any issues. It also comes with 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1TB NVMe SSD for multitasking and storage.
For cooling, ASUS has equipped this laptop with an end-to-end vapor chamber, a sandwiched heatsink, and a triple-fan setup. It also uses Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal on both the CPU and GPU to help keep temperatures in check during heavy workloads.
Ports, connectivity, and the rest
In terms of connectivity, the ROG Strix SCAR 18 2026 has a good selection of ports. It includes three USB-A ports, two Thunderbolt 5 ports, an HDMI 2.1 port, an RJ45 Ethernet port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. For wireless connectivity, it supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4.
Other features include a 1080p FHD IR webcam, TPM 2.0 security chip, and a 90Wh battery with a 330W power adapter.
Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 20256 Specifications:
- Dimensions: 399 x 298 x 23.5 - 35 mm
- Weight: 3.73 kg (approximately)
- Display: 18-inch Mini LED panel, 4K WQUXGA (3840 x 2400) resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, 1,600 nits brightness, anti-glare finish
- CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (24C/24T), 5.5 GHz max boost clock
- GPU: NVIDIA RTX 5090 (12GB GDDR7, 150W+25W TGP)
- Memory: 32 GB DDR5 RAM, 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD
- Ports: 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), 2x Thunderbolt 5 (120 Gbps), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5 mm headphone jack, 1x RJ45 (LAN)
- Battery: 90Wh battery (charges via 380W AC adapter)
- Webcam: 1080p (FHD) IR camera with Windows Hello
- Audio: 4x 2W speakers
Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2026 Price in Nepal and Availability
The official price of the Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2026 (G835LXG) in Nepal is NPR 1,089,900. However, as part of its launch offer, you can get it for NPR 1,049,900 with a discount and a combo of freebies. It also comes with a two-year international warranty and one-year accidental damage protection. The laptop is available exclusively at ASUS's official store in Putalisadak, Kathmandu.
| Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2026 | Price in Nepal (Official) | Market Status | Freebies |
|---|---|---|---|
| G835LXG - Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 2026 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5090, 32GB, 1TB, 18″ WQXGA 240Hz) | NPR | Authorized, 2-year warranty | Rapoo Soundbar, Headphones, Speaker, Neckband & Mousepad |
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Article Last updated: November 3, 2026
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