Description
Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 290HX | NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU | 18" 4K 240Hz Mini LED | 32GB DDR5 | 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD | Windows 11 Home
Quick Specs
- Dominate the latest titles with a flagship RTX 5090 Laptop GPU at up to 175W
- Power through anything with Intel’s 24-core Core Ultra 9 290HX processor
- Game on a stunning 18" 4K 240Hz ROG Nebula HDR Mini LED display
- Load and multitask fast with 32GB DDR5-6400 and a 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD
- Connect at speed with Wi-Fi 7, dual Thunderbolt 5 and 2.5G LAN
Flagship Power for Serious Gamers
The ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 is built for gamers and creators across South Africa who refuse to compromise. At its heart is the Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 290HX processor — 24 cores boosting up to 5.5 GHz — paired with the formidable NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU running at up to 175W via ROG Boost. With a MUX Switch and NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, plus a 13 TOPS Intel AI Boost NPU, it delivers desktop-class performance for the most demanding games and workloads.
A Breathtaking 18" 4K Mini LED Display
Visuals are every bit as serious as the silicon. The 18-inch ROG Nebula HDR display uses Mini LED technology for a dazzling 1600 nits peak brightness, a 100,000:1 contrast ratio and 100% DCI-P3 colour. A 4K (3840 × 2400) 16:10 panel runs at a blistering 240Hz with G-Sync, Dolby Vision HDR and a Pantone-validated, anti-glare low-reflection finish — so everything from fast-paced shooters to colour-critical creative work looks superb.
Memory, Storage and Room to Grow
This SCAR ships with 32GB of fast DDR5-6400 memory across two SO-DIMM slots and a speedy 2TB PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ SSD. Thanks to dual SO-DIMM slots (expandable to 128GB) and dual M.2 slots, there’s plenty of headroom to upgrade memory and storage down the line, keeping the laptop future-ready for years of demanding use.
Next-Generation Connectivity
Staying connected is effortless. Wi-Fi 7 (triple-band, 2×2) and Bluetooth 5.4 deliver cutting-edge wireless speeds, while a 2.5G LAN port keeps competitive online play lag-free. Two Thunderbolt™ 5 ports add up to 120 Gbps of bandwidth with DisplayPort, power delivery and G-Sync support, joined by three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports and HDMI 2.1 for high-refresh external displays.
Cool, Immersive and Built for Battle
ROG Intelligent Cooling keeps temperatures and noise in check during marathon sessions, while a per-key RGB backlit keyboard with a Copilot key and Aura Sync sets the mood. A four-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology, Dolby Atmos and AI noise-cancelling delivers immersive audio, and a 1080p IR camera enables quick, secure Windows Hello sign-in. A 90Wh battery with fast charging tops up to 50% in just 30 minutes — and a ROG backpack is included in the box.
FEATURES:
- Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 290HX processor (24 cores, 24 threads, up to 5.5 GHz, 36MB cache)
- Intel® AI Boost NPU rated up to 13 TOPS
- NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU with 24GB GDDR7 at up to 175W (ROG Boost)
- MUX Switch with NVIDIA® Advanced Optimus
- 18" 4K (3840 × 2400) 240Hz ROG Nebula HDR Mini LED display
- 1600 nits peak brightness, 100,000:1 contrast, 100% DCI-P3, Pantone Validated
- G-Sync, Dolby Vision HDR and anti-glare low-reflection (AGLR) finish
- 32GB DDR5-6400 SO-DIMM memory, expandable to 128GB across two slots
- 2TB PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ M.2 SSD with a spare M.2 slot
- Wi-Fi 7 (triple-band, 2×2) and Bluetooth 5.4
- 2.5G LAN, two Thunderbolt™ 5 ports and HDMI 2.1 FRL output
- Three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (up to 10 Gbps)
- Per-key RGB backlit chiclet keyboard with Copilot key and Aura Sync
- Four-speaker system with Smart Amplifier, Dolby Atmos and AI noise-cancelling
- 1080p FHD IR camera for Windows Hello
- ROG Intelligent Cooling
- 90Wh battery with fast charging (0–50% in 30 minutes)
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Operating System: Windows 11 Home
- Processor: Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 290HX (24 cores, 24 threads, up to 5.5 GHz, 36MB cache)
- Chipset: Intel® HM870 Express
- Integrated Graphics: Intel® UHD Graphics
- Discrete Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU, 24GB GDDR7
- Graphics Power: ROG Boost up to 175W (150W + 25W Dynamic Boost)
- NPU: Intel® AI Boost, up to 13 TOPS
- Display: 18" 4K (3840 × 2400) WQUXGA, 16:10, 240Hz, Mini LED
- Brightness: 1600 nits (peak)
- Contrast Ratio: 100,000:1
- Colour Gamut: 100% DCI-P3, Pantone Validated
- Display Features: ROG Nebula HDR, G-Sync, Dolby Vision HDR, AGLR anti-glare
- Memory: 32GB DDR5-6400 SO-DIMM (2 slots, expandable to 128GB)
- Storage: 2TB PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ M.2 SSD
- Expansion: 2 × SO-DIMM slots, 2 × M.2 PCIe slots
- Wireless: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, triple-band, 2×2), Bluetooth 5.4
- LAN: 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
- I/O Ports: 3 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (up to 10 Gbps), 2 × Thunderbolt™ 5 (DisplayPort / power delivery / G-Sync, up to 120 Gbps), 1 × HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1 × 2.5G LAN, 1 × 3.5mm combo audio jack
- Camera: 1080p FHD IR (Windows Hello)
- Keyboard: Per-key RGB backlit chiclet with Copilot key, Aura Sync
- Audio: 4-speaker system with Smart Amplifier, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certification, AI noise-cancelling
- Security: Firmware TPM, BIOS password protection
- Battery: 90Wh, 4-cell Li-ion, fast charging (0–50% in 30 min)
- Power Adapter: 450W AC adapter
- Product Dimensions: 39.9 × 29.8 × 2.35–3.50 cm
- Product Weight: 3,730 g
WHAT’S IN THE BOX:
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 Gaming Laptop x1
- 450W AC Adapter x1
- ROG Backpack x1
Why ASUS?
ASUS ROG (Republic of Gamers) is one of the most respected names in gaming hardware, engineering machines that push performance, cooling and display technology to the limit. The ROG Strix SCAR 18 is a true flagship — a no-compromise powerhouse for South African gamers and creators who want the very best. Backed by ASUS’s reputation for quality and innovation, it’s built to dominate for years to come.
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Refund Policy
Returns Policy
Returns:
If a client is not satisfied with a purchase, it can be returned within seven days of the delivery for a full refund, less the shipping costs. Full refunds will only be issued if products are returned unopened and with all packaging and any other materials that were part of the original purchase. The following restriction will apply for returns:
- Should an opened product be returned, a 20% re-stocking fee will be charged, provided that all the original packaging and all materials are provided with it.
- Please note that we as Raion Connect (PTY) Ltd will not accept any items back for credit or replacement if the packaging is not complete, this includes and is not limited to boxes, documentation, cables, accessories, etc
- Goods returned in opened packaging need to be returned in a condition that is fit for resale. Software and consumables can only be returned if they have not been opened.
- Certain hardware items and all custom/special orders may only be returned for replacement and not for refund and will incur a 20% handling fee.
- Electronic license cannot be returned, therefore client need to ensure they are purchasing the correct item before concluding the transaction, if further information is required around the item, please contact us on shop@raioncx.co.za.
- All products being shipped back to Raion Connect should be carefully packed in protective materials where necessary. The package should have the order number and return address clearly marked.
- Should a product be damaged while being shipped to our offices; Raion Connect will not be liable for the damages. It is recommended to insure any items that you send to us.
Replacements:
All products sold by Raion Connect (PTY) Ltd are covered under our 7 day guarantee against defects. Items may be returned for refund or replacement subject to manufacturer and/or Raion Connect (PTY) Ltd restrictions.
Defective items may be returned for refund or replacement subject to the following restrictions:
- All products must be returned in original condition including packaging, documentation, warranty cards, manuals, and accessories.
- Software is non-refundable unless returned unopened in their original packaging with documentation. Where the license key is exposed on software packages we will not accept the return of these packages.
- All returns must be shipped freight prepaid.
- Any returns found to be non-defective are subject to a restocking fee of 15% and all non-product related fees (shipping, transaction and insurance) are not refundable.
- Delivery fees will not be refunded for returns or for collecting of faulty items
- The manufacturer warranty will not apply if the product shows evidence of:
- impact, sand, liquid or moisture damage
- dropping, mishandling, or tampering
- battery or chemical corrosion
- damage caused by connected equipment
- use contrary to the applicable instruction manual
- wrong configuration of equipment
- Unaccredited third party repairs, configuration or maintenance on equipment.
- Modification of any parts or enhancement not approved by the manufacturer
Stock availability
- We are not a stock holding company and the stock availability for some of the items shown on our eCommerce site are from lists that are imported every morning or when available from suppliers.
- Stock quantities are thus a reflection of the previous days stock count at close of business.
- Although we will try our utmost to keep stock availability up to date we cannot be held responsible if a product becomes out of stock with our suppliers but our site still shows availability.
- A lot of the products on our eCommerce site shows "Limited Availability". For these products we are not sure of the availability of stock from our suppliers and will need to revert to you are the delivery ETA.
Shipping
- Shipping costs are calculated on the volumetric weight.
- Couriers don’t give an exact time of day for the delivery but will deliver between 8am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
- No Deliveries will take place on weekends or public holidays
- Deliveries are made via courier (Door to Door)
- The couriers require someone to be at the address provided to accept the delivery otherwise the goods will be returned and this will delay you receiving your goods on time.
- Provide contact numbers and contact persons receiving the goods
- No deliveries to a Postal Box
- Delivery ETA’s depend on stock availability but you will be informed if the item you require is out of stock and may take longer than the above lead times.
- Orders are processed from when the payment is received and reflects in our account.
- We do not deliver outside of South Africa, but you may arrange for a courier service to collect from us or an appointed collection point when the goods have been invoiced and ready for collection.
- Orders placed on weekends or public holidays are processed the following business day.
- Raion Connect reserve the right to part ship goods on all orders to the customer and to invoice each shipment separately, unless otherwise stipulated by the customer. This is to make sure that the customer receive their stock in a fast and efficient manner..