ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2025) G835

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ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2025) G835
Classification
Grade A
Calculator version 1
Classification date 2025-10-11
Information
Name ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2025) G835
Brand by Parent ROG by ASUS
Generation 2025
Model(s) G835LX, G835LR
Release date 2025-01-02
Type/Category PC
Website [rog.asus.com]
Status In sale
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Dimensions Not specified
Mass ~3.3 kg (~7.3 lbs)
Operating system Windows 11 Pro
Companion App Armoury Crate
CPU
GPU
Memory
Storage
Battery
Power
Charging
Display
Camera
Sound
Connectivity
Device
Criterion Value Proof(s) Comment
Known hardware tampering None [1] Tool-less design for RAM/SSD upgrades; mainboard protected by frame, reducing tampering risk. No specific tampering reports found.
Known vulnerabilities Rare https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/default.html, https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5550 Limited reports; Wi-Fi 7 and Thunderbolt 5 vulnerabilities possible but not widely documented for this model. General Intel/NVIDIA advisories apply.
Prior attacks None [2] No significant attack history specific to this model; general laptop risks apply.
Updatability Very common https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-11 Firmware and driver updates via Armoury Crate and ASUS support; Windows 11 Pro updates automatic.
Category score 2
System
Criterion Value Proof(s) Comment
Authentication with other systems Full https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business Supports Windows Hello, Armoury Crate sync, and Aura Sync for peripherals; integrates with Xbox Game Pass.
Communications Encrypted with up-to-date encryption https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/ Wi-Fi 7 with WPA3, Thunderbolt 5 with secure protocols; ASUS servers use TLS for updates.
Storage Encrypted with up-to-date encryption [3] Windows 11 Pro supports BitLocker; SSD encryption not explicitly detailed but assumed secure.
Category score 1
User Authentication
Criterion Value Proof(s) Comment
Account management Full https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/ Windows 11 Pro account management; Armoury Crate allows user profile customization.
Authentication Secure [4] Windows Hello facial recognition; supports PIN/password with TPM 2.0.
Brute-force protection Exist [5] Windows 11 Pro includes lockout policies; ASUS firmware limits failed attempts.
Event logging Access event logged [6] Windows logs access events; Armoury Crate monitors system activity.
Passwords Require change after setup with complexity requirements [7] Windows 11 enforces strong passwords; ASUS setup prompts for unique credentials.
Category score 1
Grade A