Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026) vs ROG Strix G17 (2023) comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026)	ROG Strix G17 (2023)
key specs
Display size	18.00-inch	17.00-inch
Display resolution	3840x2400 pixels	2560x1440 pixels
Touchscreen	No	-
Processor	Intel Core Ultra 9	Ryzen 9
RAM	64GB	32GB
OS	Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11
SSD	4TB	2TB
Graphics	Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090	Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070
Weight	3.70 kg	2.80 kg
general
Brand	Asus	Asus
Model	ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026)	ROG Strix G17 (2023)
Release date	May 15, 2026	January 1, 1970
Launched in India	No	-
Model Number	G835	-
Model Name	ROG Strix Scar 18	ROG Strix G18
Series	ROG Strix	-
Dimensions (mm)	298.00 x 399.00 x 23.50	282.00 x 395.00 x 23.40
Weight (kg)	3.7	2.8
Colours	Off Black	-
Operating system	Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11
Battery Capacity (WHR)	90	90
display
Size	18.00-inch	17.00-inch
Resolution	3840x2400 pixels	2560x1440 pixels
Touch Screen	No	-
Refresh Rate	240Hz	240Hz
processor
Processor	Intel Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus	AMD Ryzen 9
memory
RAM	64GB	32GB
RAM Slots	2	2
graphics
Dedicated Graphics	Yes	Yes
Graphics Processor	Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090	Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070
Dedicated Graphic Memory	-	8GB
Dedicated Graphic Memory Type	-	GDDR6
storage
SSD	4TB	2TB
connectivity
Wi-Fi 7	Yes	-
Ethernet	2.5G	-
Wi-Fi standards supported	-	802.11 ax
Bluetooth version	-	5.2
inputs
Pointer Device	Yes	-
Backlit Keyboard	Yes	-
Touchpad	Yes	-
Internal Mic	Yes	-
Speakers	Yes	-
ports and slots
Thunderbolt 5 (Type C)	2	-
HDMI Port	Yes	Yes
Headphone and Mic Combo Jack	Yes	Yes
Number of USB Ports	-	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type A)	-	2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type C)	-	2
RJ45 (LAN)	-	Yes

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