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ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2026)

Verified TB5. ASUS documents two Thunderbolt 5 ports on the 2026 ROG Strix SCAR 18.

The complete US configurations documented here are G835LWG-DB96 with RTX 5080 and G835LXG-DB96 with RTX 5090. Both have 32GB of memory and a 1TB SSD, while another G835 identifier remains a documentation record without complete specs.

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2 complete exact configurations. 2 have a current purchase link.

Ports: 2 × TB5
Display: 18-inch 4K ROG Nebula HDR
Family GPU range: RTX 5080 / 5090

Exact configurations

Verified Thunderbolt 5 SKUs

Match the full G835 code, including LWG or LXG and the final suffix. The GPU name alone does not identify the exact retail configuration.

G835LWG-DB962 × TB5

Exact US SKU

RTX 5080 · 32GB · 1TB

Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
Memory: 32GB DDR5
Storage: 1TB SSD

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G835LXG-DB962 × TB5

Exact US SKU

RTX 5090 · 32GB · 1TB

Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
Memory: 32GB DDR5
Storage: 1TB SSD

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Additional manufacturer records

1 documented identifier, not purchase cards

At least one retail detail is still missing.

Retail identifier with incomplete purchase detailsG835LXG-XB97
2 × TB5
G835LXG-XB97, manufacturer-confirmed TB5
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
Graphics
RTX 5080 / 5090
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.

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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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