ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18" G835LX-XS97 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5090, Off-Black

Based on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.

1. Q3 202655/1003.3★4 reviews

   Buyers praised top-tier gaming performance and display, but two reported black screens and overheating, leading to returns. Mixed sentiment overall.

   • 👍Exceptional gaming performance with high frame rates on max settings in AAA titles and modded games.
   • 👎Black screens during gaming, especially in certain titles, persisted despite updates, causing returns.
   • 👍Vibrant Mini-LED display, comfortable keyboard, and premium design with customizable RGB and AniMe Vision.
   • 👎Overheating and defects in two units, leading to returns; fans noticeable under heavy load.
2. Q2 202683/1004.3★6 reviews

   Most buyers praise performance, display, and cooling, calling it a powerful gaming laptop. One user reports frequent crashes during gaming, unresolved by Best Buy, and strongly advises against the product.

   • 👍Performance praised: runs any game at max settings, high FPS, smooth gameplay.
   • 👍Display and audio quality highlighted as vibrant and excellent.
   • 👍Cooling effective: stays quiet and cool even under heavy load.
   • 👎One report of frequent crashes during gaming, unresolved by repair, leading to strong dissatisfaction.
3. Q1 202671/1004.1★8 reviews

   Buyers praise the laptop's performance, display, and keyboard, but some report overheating, throttling, and high price. Battery life and speakers draw criticism.

   • 👍Performance is excellent; games run smoothly on ultra settings, and the laptop handles heavy workloads well.
   • 👍Display is bright (up to 1200 nits) and keyboard is improved with non-transparent keycaps, easier to read at night.
   • 👎Overheating causes black screens and restarts during gaming or heavy editing, making the laptop unusable for one buyer.
   • 🤔Battery life is short, and speakers are average; some find the laptop heavy and expensive, while others accept these trade-offs.
4. Q4 202544/1003.4★16 reviews

   Buyers praise performance and screen but report severe reliability issues: overheating, BSODs, dead GPUs, and I/O failures. Support and build quality also criticized.

   • 👎Multiple reports of BSODs, GPU death, and system instability, including a $5000 laptop crashing under load.
   • 👎Overheating CPU causes throttling, freezes, and shutdowns; stock cooling insufficient even with external help.
   • 👎USB/Thunderbolt ports, keyboard, touchpad, and Wi-Fi cut out under load; persists across generations; poor support.
   • 👍Performance is excellent, runs games on max settings, and screen quality is praised, though some note high price.
5. Q3 202555/1003.8★8 reviews

   Buyers report mixed experiences: some praise performance and design, while others face blue screens, crashes, and poor speakers. Reliability concerns are prominent.

   • 👎Multiple reports of blue screens, crashes, and driver issues, with one returning the unit.
   • 👍Performance praised as fast and powerful, handling AAA games and demanding tasks easily.
   • 👎Speakers described as terrible, worst ever heard on a premium laptop.
   • 🤔Design and size noted as large and heavy, with flashy aesthetics; some find it appealing, others excessive.
6. Q2 202564/1003.6★14 reviews

   Buyers praise the SCAR 18's raw performance, display, and build, but several report serious defects like CPU overheating, GPU crashes, and black screens, alongside mixed feedback on speakers and customer support.

   • 👍Performance is top-tier with RTX 5090 and Intel Ultra 9, handling demanding games and tasks smoothly.
   • 👎Multiple reports of defects: CPU temps spiking to 104-109°C, GPU crashes, black screens, and monitor issues.
   • 🤔Speakers are weak with poor frequency response; some find them acceptable after EQ, others call them the worst.
   • 🤔Fans can be loud under load, but thermals are generally good; one screen glitch with blue lines reported.

Based on 56 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.