2026 brings to the Philippines the new lineup of ROG Strix gaming laptops.
With three models in the product range, here are the specs, features, and prices.
ROG Strix SCAR G18 – Specs & Price
With a whopping 18-inch mini-LED screen, the ROG Strix SCAR 18 is a showstopper from all angles!
Here are its specs:
- CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
- RAM: 64 GB
- Storage: 2TB SSD (Performance)
- Display: 18″ 16:10, 4K (3840 x 2400) 240Hz Mini LED
- Battery: 90Whr
- Dimensions: 39.9 x 29.8 x 2.35 ~ 3.50 cm, 3.73kg
- I/O Ports:
- 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
- 1 x HDMI 2.1 FRL
- 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (data speed up to 10Gbps)
- 2 x Thunderbolt™ 5 with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery / G-SYNC (data speed up to 120Gbps)
- 1 x 2.5G LAN port
- Color/s: Off Black
The price of the ROG Strix SCAR 18 is a whopping Php 439,995. A little crazy but this gaming laptop definitely has all of the bells and whistles that you would every want to have in one.
Also, with that weight and size, it’s most likely going to be a PC replacement and not a portable gaming machine. 😅
ROG Strix G16 and G18 – Specs & Price
There are two new laptops in the ROG Strix G lineup! The ROG Strix G16 has the following specs:
- CPU: Up to Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
- GPU: Up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU
- RAM: Up to 32 GB
- Storage: 1TB SSD
- Display: 16″ 16:10, 2.5K (2560 x 1600, WQXGA)) 300Hz IPS
- Battery: 90Whr
- Dimensions: 35.4 x 26.8 x 2.28 ~ 3.08 cm, 2.65kg
- I/O Ports: Differs per model
- Color/s: Volt Green
Prices for this gaming laptop start at Php 159,995, with the most powerful model setting you back around Php 319,995.
On the other hand, the bigger ROG Strix G18 has these specifications:
- CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
- GPU: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
- RAM: 16 GB
- Storage: 1TB SSD
- Display: 18″ 16:10, 2.5K (2560 x 1600, WQXGA) 300Hz IPS
- Battery: 90Whr
- Dimensions: 39.9 x 29.8 x 2.35 ~ 3.20 cm, 3.20kg
- I/O Ports:
- 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
- 1 x HDMI 2.1 FRL
- 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (data speed up to 10Gbps)
- 2 x Thunderbolt™ 5 with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery / G-SYNC (data speed up to 120Gbps)
- 1 x 2.5G LAN port
- Color/s: Volt Green
For the price, it will cost Php 244,995. Geebus. I miss the days when gaming laptops didn’t cross the Php 100k mark. HAHAHUHU.
Anyway. The lineup will feature ROG’s patented tool-less design so you can easily switch out your RAM, SSD, and fans. Each laptop also totes the ROG gamer aesthetic with Aura RGB light bars.
Plus the ROG Strix SCAR 18 will have its own version of the AniMe Vision display on the laptop lid. It has 810 LEDs that shines through 8,522 precision-milled holes for strong gamer vibes. Oh yes.
For more information on where to purchase the laptops, you can check out the official ROG website. 🙂
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