Asus Stix Scar 18 (G835) Gaming Laptop (Intel Core Ultra 9/ 32GB/ 2TB SSD/ Win11 Home/ 16GB Graph)

Overview

Reviewed by Priyanka Singh · Senior Consumer-Tech Editor

The Asus Stix Scar 18 (G835) Gaming Laptop (Intel Core Ultra 9/ 32GB/ 2TB SSD/ Win11 Home/ 16GB Graph) is Asus's take on a value-focused laptop, built around ram of 32 GB, display of 18 inches, resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels.. For everyday work, study and light multitasking it should feel responsive. On the other side, heavy creators or gamers will want to check the graphics and thermals before committing. Below you'll find the full specifications, live prices across stores, our editor's verdict, and a quality-checked refurbished alternative that can get you the same specs for noticeably less. If you value getting more for your money, the refurbished route is worth a serious look before buying new.

Full Specifications

Price	₹ 399,990
RAM	32 GB
Display	18 inches
Series	ROG Strix SCAR 18
Model	G835
Utility	Gaming
Os	Windows 11 Home (64-bit)
Dimensions	399 x 294 x 30.8 mm
Weight	3.1 kg
Warranty	1 year Warranty
Touch	No
Resolution	2560 x 1600 pixels
Ppi	~ 168 PPI
Refresh Rate	240 Hz
Anti Glare Screen	Yes
Ethernet	10/100/1000/2500 Mbps
Wifi	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes
Usb Ports	2 x USB Type-C, 2 x USB Type-A, 2 x USB 3.0
Hdmi	1 x HDMI Port
Microphone In	Yes
Headphone Jack	Yes
Input Camera	720P HD Camera
Input Keyboard	Backlit Chiclet Keyboard Per-Key RGB
Input Keyboard Backlit	Yes
Input Touchpad	Yes
Input Inbuilt Microphone	Yes
Input Speakers	Yes
Input Optical Drive	No
Processor Processor	Intel Core Ultra 9 288V
Processor Speed	4 x 3.3 GHz (Turbo Speed upto 5.1 GHz) Performance Cores 4 x 3.3 GHz (Turbo Speed upto 3.7 GHz) Low Power Efficient Cores
Processor Cores	Octa Core (4P + 4LP-E), 8 Threads
Processor Cache	12 MB
Processor Brand	Intel
Processor Series	Core Ultra 9
Processor Model	288V
Processor Generation	Intel Core Ultra Series 2
Graphics Gpu	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
Graphics Brand	NVIDIA
Solid State Drive	2 TB SSD
Ssd Interface	NVMe PCIe Gen4
Sales Package	Laptop, Power Adaptor, User Guide, Warranty Documents
Type	Mini LED Panel
Aspect Ratio	16:10
Features	1100nits Brightness, ROG Nebula HDR Display
Graphics Dedicated Memory	GDDR6 16 GB
Battery Details	Li-ion

Editor Verdict

4.0/5

Editorial rating

“A strong all-rounder that covers the essentials well; the refurbished option makes it even better value.”

Value for Money 4.5

Performance 4.5

Boot & App Speed 3.5

Display 4.0

Battery Backup 4.0

Build Quality 4.0

Priyanka Singh Senior Consumer-Tech Editor

Priyanka Singh has spent 8+ years reviewing consumer electronics in India, hands-on testing laptops, phones and TVs for real-world value. She focuses on what a device actually delivers for the price — and whether a refurbished unit is the smarter buy.