In a nutshell

• ROG Strix G16/G18 – 300Hz 2.5K Nebula Displays, Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 50 Series GPUs.
• ROG Strix SCAR 18 – World’s first 18‑inch 4K 240Hz Mini LED panel, powered by RTX 5090 Laptop GPU.
• Pricing starts at PHP 159,995, bundled with ROG backpack, gaming mouse, PC Game Pass, and ASUS Premium Care.

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) announces the availability and pricing of the 2026 Strix G and Strix SCAR series gaming laptops in the Philippines. Both the 2026 Strix G16 and G18 models feature 2.5K ROG Nebula Displays with an ultra‑fast 300Hz refresh rate, delivering exceptional clarity for competitive gaming.

Powered by the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus and up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, the Strix G lineup ensures ultra‑high framerates across AAA titles. Enhanced ROG Intelligent Cooling with vapor chambers and Tri‑Fan Technology reduces internal temperatures by up to 15°C, keeping performance stable during long sessions.

Prices range from PHP 159,995 to PHP 319,995, depending on configuration.

ROG Strix SCAR 18 Flagship Gaming

The 2026 Strix SCAR 18 introduces the world’s first 18‑inch 4K 240Hz Mini LED panel with ROG Nebula ELMB, offering up to 16x motion clarity and peak brightness of 1,600 nits.

Armed with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU and Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, the SCAR 18 delivers up to 320W of system power in Manual Mode. A thicker vapor chamber, upgraded fans, and a graphite‑copper heatsink solution keep temperatures in check, ensuring uninterrupted flagship performance.

The SCAR 18 is priced at PHP 439,995.

Tool‑less Upgrades & Iconic ROG Styling

Both the Strix G and SCAR 18 feature patented tool‑less access for RAM and SSD upgrades, plus customizable Aura RGB lighting and AniMe Vision LED displays for personalization.

Availability in the Philippines

The 2026 Strix lineup is available through authorized ROG retailers nationwide, bundled with:

• ROG Universal Backpack
• ROG Gaming Mouse
• 3‑months PC Game Pass
• Office 2024 Lifetime License
• ASUS Premium Care with 3‑year warranty and accidental damage protection