ASUS Republic of Gamers Launches the Strix SCAR 18 in Canada — Its Most Powerful Gaming Laptop Yet

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Flagship gaming laptop redefines performance with 320 watts of total system power and the world’s first 18" 4K 240Hz mini-LED laptop panel with ROG Nebula ELMBKEY POINTS Flagship performance for power users: Up to Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 290HX Plus CPU and GeForce RTX 5090 for demanding gaming, creative, and AI workloadsIncredible power unleashed: ROG Intelligent Cooling technology enables up to 320W of total system power from top-tier siliconVisual supremacy: World's first 18" 4K 240Hz mini-LED laptop display, with ROG Nebula ELMB and unique multi-zone strobing tech for supreme clarityFuture-ready upgradeability and signature ROG design: Tool-less access for easy upgrades, with classic ROG aesthetic TORONTO, Aug. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced the launch of the 2026 ROG Strix SCAR 18 in Canada, a gaming laptop that redefines the meaning of 'flagship'. Powered by up to an Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor and up to an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU, the Strix SCAR 18 delivers elite-level performance for the toughest gaming, creative and AI-focused workloads thanks to its incredible 320W sustained maximum total system power. The SCAR 18 boasts the latest ROG Intelligent Cooling technology to tame the massive power envelope, including an end-to-end vapor chamber and a sandwiched heatsink design. The 2026 Strix SCAR 18 innovates using the world’s first 18-inch 4K 240Hz mini-LED laptop panel with ROG Nebula ELMB1 — the latest ROG Nebula HDR Display that marries high resolution and high refresh rates with incredibly clear and vivid HDR. With tool-less access for easy upgrades and classic ROG aesthetic, the Strix SCAR 18 is the most powerful gaming laptop ROG has ever built. The ROG Strix SCAR 18 will be available in Canada starting August 11, 2026, on the ASUS Store. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 configuration launches first, with the flagship NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 model following at the end of August.The ultimate flagship gaming experience powered by top-tier silicon The 2026 ROG Strix SCAR 18 is engineered for anyone who demands the very best performance. For gamers, it delivers the sky-high framerates across AAA games and esports titles. For creators, the SCAR 18 drives pro-level 3D and video applications, large projects, and demanding creative workflows with ease. Power users such as developers an...

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