Asus ROG Strix G16 and G18 2026 Global Distribution Finalized Featuring Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs
Asus has completed its international distribution system for its new gaming laptops. Asus confirmed the ROG Strix G18 2026 and ROG Strix G16 2026 product combinations after Intel released the Arrow Lake HX Plus processor line. The 18 inch flagship will be offered in eight distinct versions while the 16 inch model will launch with six variants globally. All models of the systems use the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor as their standard component.
The ROG Strix G18 2026 retains several premium features from its predecessor but introduces significant internal upgrades. The system includes DDR5 5600 RAM with two M2 2280 slots and a 90 Wh battery for all versions of the product. Customers can configure the 18 inch machine with Nvidia graphics ranging from the GeForce RTX 5060 up to the flagship GeForce RTX 5080 laptop GPU. The updated system maintains its 3.2 kg weight while replacing its original display with a 300 Hz IPS panel. The 240 Hz Mini LED display serves as a premium enhancement which users can select to achieve greater brightness and contrast performance.
Specific model numbers for the G18 series include
- G815LM TT173X
- G815LM TT174X
- G815LP TT212X
- G815LP TT213X
- G815LR SA353X
- G815LR SA354X
- G815LW SA330X
- G815LW SA331X
The ROG Strix G16 2026 provides users with a lighter design option which weighs 2.65 kg and supports a resolution of 2560 by 1600 pixels. The display of this model establishes 300 Hz IPS as the standard with its 3 ms response time. The six variants show wide variation in their GPU power limit settings. The G615LM and G615LP models utilize 115 W versions of the GeForce RTX 5060 and RTX 5070 respectively and ship with a 280 W power adapter. The premium G615LW SKUs operate with a 175 W power limit for their GeForce RTX 5080 graphics which needs a 380 W power supply.
Global part numbers assigned to the 16 inch series
- G615LM TS360W
- G615LM TS361W
- G615LP TS343X
- G615LP TS342X
- G615LW TS354W
- G615LW TS353W
The 16 inch and 18 inch models enable users to upgrade both memory and storage components which extends their operational lifespan for professional gamers and creators. The detailed SKUs of these products on the global Asus website indicate that retail distribution will begin shortly even though official pricing has not been announced. The systems operate on either the latest HarmonyOS or Windows platforms according to their regional availability and they include cooling enhancements which can handle the Nvidia RTX 50 series' high power requirements. Asus has successfully combined the newest Intel silicon with a chassis design that will please long time fans of the ROG Strix brand.
