Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2026) review — this display ruined other laptops for me.
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The world's first 18-inch 4K 240Hz Mini LED gaming laptop display with ROG Nebula ELMB, plus the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus and RTX 5090. I tested gaming benchmarks, thermals, battery life, and compared it against the Lenovo Legion 9i, MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max), and Gigabyte Aorus Master 16.
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0:00 The only laptop that can handle Intel's 290HX Plus
0:23 Design & build quality (AniMe Matrix, RGB light bar)
1:15 Tool-less upgrades — RAM, SSD & fans
1:33 Ports & 450W GaN charger
2:07 Keyboard & touchpad
3:12 Webcam & microphone test
3:29 Speaker test vs Lenovo Legion 9i
3:58 World's first 4K 240Hz Mini LED display
4:33 ROG Nebula ELMB explained (240Hz feels like 400Hz)
5:22 The PWM flicker problem nobody talks about
6:03 Performance benchmarks vs MacBook Pro M5 Max
7:12 Why every 16-inch laptop with this CPU overheats
8:04 Gaming benchmarks (4K vs QHD+ vs 1200p)
8:36 Price comparison & verdict
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2026) review — this display ruined other laptops for me.
Check out the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 here - tidd.ly/4ycpIpo
The world's first 18-inch 4K 240Hz Mini LED gaming laptop display with ROG Nebula ELMB, plus the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus and RTX 5090. I tested gaming benchmarks, thermals, battery life, and compared it against the Lenovo Legion 9i, MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max), and Gigabyte Aorus Master 16.
Affiliate Disclosure: Sometimes I earn a commission when you buy through my links at no extra cost to you.
Want to be part of the Moniz Family and support the channel become a channel member for some cool perks! youtube.com/channel/UCVlMUh4WsDQvOxCJJXmWwdw/join
If you have any questions feel free to hit me up on Discord - discord.gg/mattmoniz
Follow me on Social Media:
Twitter: twitter.com/mattmoniz
Instagram: instagram.com/mattmoniz123
Website: matthewmoniz.com
0:00 The only laptop that can handle Intel's 290HX Plus
0:23 Design & build quality (AniMe Matrix, RGB light bar)
1:15 Tool-less upgrades — RAM, SSD & fans
1:33 Ports & 450W GaN charger
2:07 Keyboard & touchpad
3:12 Webcam & microphone test
3:29 Speaker test vs Lenovo Legion 9i
3:58 World's first 4K 240Hz Mini LED display
4:33 ROG Nebula ELMB explained (240Hz feels like 400Hz)
5:22 The PWM flicker problem nobody talks about
6:03 Performance benchmarks vs MacBook Pro M5 Max
7:12 Why every 16-inch laptop with this CPU overheats
8:04 Gaming benchmarks (4K vs QHD+ vs 1200p)
8:36 Price comparison & verdict
