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ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2025)

Verified TB5. ASUS documents two Thunderbolt 5 ports on the 2025 ROG Strix SCAR 18.

The 18-inch 2025 SCAR uses the G835 family code. The complete retail configuration matched here is G835LW-XS97, with an RTX 5080, 32GB of memory and a 2TB SSD.

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1 complete exact configuration. 1 has a current purchase link.

Ports: 2 × TB5
Display: 18-inch ROG Nebula HDR
Family GPU range: RTX 50 Series

Exact configurations

Verified Thunderbolt 5 SKUs

Match the full G835LW-XS97 code. The G835 family name by itself does not identify the year or the exact retail configuration.

G835LW-XS972 × TB5

Exact US SKU

RTX 5080 · 32GB · 2TB

Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
Memory: 32GB DDR5
Storage: 2TB SSD

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Additional manufacturer records

1 documented identifier, not purchase cards

At least one retail detail is still missing.

Family code, not a retail SKUG835
2 × TB5
G835
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Graphics
RTX 50 Series
ASUS documents 2 × TB5 for the G835 family.

Reading the guide

What these details mean

The connector, Thunderbolt version and retail code answer different questions.

The connector does not identify the standard

Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 can all use a USB-C connector. A port photo cannot tell you which standard is present. For this family, rely on the ASUS documentation, which lists 2 × TB5, together with the configuration details shown above.

Compare Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4 and USB4

What it changes in a gaming setup

Thunderbolt 5 affects external connections, not the speed of the laptop's built-in CPU or GPU. Its practical role is to connect compatible docks, displays, storage and other peripherals. Display modes, charging behavior and device performance still depend on both the laptop and the accessory.

See what connects to a Thunderbolt 5 laptop

Complete cards and partial records

This guide has two levels of detail. The exact cards above tie a retail identifier to CPU, GPU, memory and storage. The additional manufacturer records omit at least one of those details, so use them to understand the family, not as a substitute for a complete SKU at checkout.

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