ASUS ROG has launched the 2026 Strix Scar and Strix G gaming laptop series in China ahead of the annual 618 shopping festival. The new lineup features multiple configurations built around AMD Ryzen 9 and Intel Core Ultra processors paired with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50-series graphics cards. Models include the standard Strix Scar, the Strix Scar Plus, and the entry-level Strix G variants to cover different performance tiers.
New lineup includes RTX 50-series graphics cards and Glacier Cooling Architecture for Chinese market launch ahead of 618 shopping festival.
The laptops offer a choice of 16-inch or 18-inch Nebula Screen 2.0 displays. These panels deliver a 2560×1600 resolution with a 300Hz refresh rate and 500nits peak brightness. The chassis integrates Glacier Cooling Architecture 3.0 or the newer version 4.0, which uses liquid metal and triple internal fans to manage thermal output. Power delivery scales significantly across the range, with total system power release reaching up to 320W on the top-tier RTX 5080 configurations.
Pricing for the Chinese market starts at 14999 CNY (about $2,202) and climbs to 29999 CNY (about $4,404) for the most powerful models. The lineup spans ten distinct price points based on processor and GPU combinations. All units became available for purchase starting May 22, 2026.
The hardware supports Wi-Fi 7 connectivity alongside Thunderbolt 5 ports and a 90Whr battery with 100W PD charging capability. Storage options include PCIe 4.0 or PCIe 5.0 SSDs paired with DDR5-6400 memory. The keyboard features per-key RGB lighting on the Shadow Blade design, while the touchpad includes a virtual numpad function.
KuaiJiKe reported the launch details and pricing structure for the Chinese market. The source notes that localized marketing names may not align with future global naming conventions for these models.
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