Overview
- ASUS launched the 2026 ROG Strix G16 and G18, moving both to Intel’s Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus from last year’s 275HX.
- The G16 steps up to a 300Hz 2.5K IPS display, while the G18 continues with a 240Hz 2.5K panel.
- GPU options are unchanged for the Strix G line, topping out at an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080.
- The tool-less chassis returns, letting users access RAM and SSD via an underside switch for quick upgrades.
- ASUS teased a Strix Scar 18 for Q2 with a higher TDP and configurations up to an RTX 5090, though details and prices are not yet disclosed.