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ROG Strix Scar 18

BEAT THE BEST. BREAK ALL LIMITS.

intel CORE i9 logo NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX logo Xbox GAME PASS logo

PERFORMANCE

The Pinnacle of Performance

Dominate the Windows 11 Pro battlefield with the all-new ROG Strix SCAR 18. Introducing a 18-inch screen to the SCAR lineup for the first time, see the enemy more clearly than ever before. Powered by a 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13980HX processor and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4090 Laptop GPU with a max TGP of 175W, the SCAR 18 easily handles even the most demanding games. It also comes with a dedicated MUX Switch with support for NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, enabling you to easily harness the true power of your GPU when gaming. With support for up to 64GB of DDR5 RAM and up to 4TB of PCIe Gen4x4 storage, the SCAR 18 can easily game, stream, and create content all at the same time without breaking a sweat. For the ultimate gaming laptop, look no further than the Strix SCAR 18.

  • Windows 11 Pro

    OS

  • Intel® Core™

    i9-13980HX

    Processor

  • NVIDIA® GeForce

    RTX™ 4090

    Laptop GPU

  • Up to

    4TB PCIe 4.0

    In RAID 0

  • NVIDIA®

    Advanced Optimus

  • Up to

    64GB

    DDR5 Memory

A SCAR 18 flying across the screen, with light streaming from the rear RGB light bar, in front of a cyberpunk city.
ROG Strix Scar 18

MAXED OUT CLOCKS

A chart showing the 65W TDP of the CPU and the 175W TDP of the GPU, for an incredible total system power budget of 240W in Manual mode.

CPU55W

GPU175W

Total230W

CPU

Power, meet efficiency

Power through any game or project with an Intel® Core™ i9-13980HX processor, featuring up to a 65W TDP and a hybrid architecture built from the ground up for Windows 11. With up to 8 Performance-cores and 16 Efficient-cores, AAA gaming is flawless and streaming is effortless.

  • 24 Cores

    16 E-cores + 8 P-cores

  • 32

    Threads

  • Up to

    175W

    PL2 Manual Mode

  • Up to

    65W

    TDP

  • Intel® Core™

    i9-12900H

    135%

  • Intel® Core™

    i9-12900H

    135%

  • Intel® Core™

    i9-12900H

    135%
The Intel CPU lying on top of a stylized purple motherboard, with electrical current flowing to the processor

GPU

Graphics Unleashed

Top-tier components require power, especially when it comes to maximizing your GPU’s performance. Powered by NVIDIA DLSS 3, ultra-efficient Ada Lovelace arch, and Max-Q Technologies, the NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4090 Laptop GPU is fully unleashed with a max TGP of 175W with Dynamic Boost.

  • NVIDIA® GeForce

    RTX™ 4090

    Laptop GPU

  • Max TGP

    175W

    With Dynamic Boost

  • NVIDIA®

    Advanced Optimus 

  • NVIDIA® GeForce

    RTX™ 3080 Ti

    135%

  • NVIDIA® GeForce

    RTX™ 3080 Ti

    135%

  • NVIDIA® GeForce

    RTX™ 3080 Ti

    135%
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX GPU die on a PCB, with electricity flowing to it.
3D rendering of a CPU, GPU, and MUX Switch routing the video signal to the display.

NVIDIA® Advanced Optimus

With NVIDIA® Advanced Optimus, the laptop can automatically route frames from the discrete GPU directly to the display using a MUX switch, bypassing the integrated graphics. This pathing improves performance 5-10% compared to machines without a MUX Switch, making sure you get the absolute best gaming experience—all without needing touch a single button. This automatic switching also preserves your machine's battery life, as it can dynamically transition between the high power discrete GPU and the lower power integrated GPU. No matter what you’re doing, your machine will switch to the most optimized mode without you having to lift a finger.

2D wireframe of DDR5 RAM modules, in front of a blurry purple background.

Blazing Fast DDR5 Memory

Leveraging the brand new DDR5 standard, enjoy a huge generational performance jump to 4800Mhz, with write times 50% faster than DDR4 equipped machines. This ultra-fast memory makes all aspects of the laptop feel snappy, from intense gaming to light web browsing.

An M.2 PCIe Gen 4 Drive, on a smoky background.

Better. Faster. Stronger.

Take on even the largest projects with confidence thanks to a PCIE Gen4 SSD configured in RAID 0. With raw throughput up to 7000MB/s, massive files and detailed game worlds will load in the blink of an eye.

GeForce RTX 40 Series Laptops

Beyond Fast for Gamers and Creators

  • Comparison images of DLSS 3 on and off

    AI-Powered Performance and Lifelike Graphics*

    Get a quantum leap in performance in games and creative apps with AI-powered DLSS 3 and enable lifelike virtual worlds with full ray tracing.

  • NVIDIA Studio enhances creative apps

    Accelerate Your Ideas

    NVIDIA Studio takes your creative projects to the next level. Unlock RTX and AI acceleration in top creative apps, NVIDIA Studio drivers for max stability, and a suite of exclusive tools to fast-track your creativity.

  • A laptop transfers into thinner chassis

    Optimized Power and Performance

    NVIDIA Max-Q is an advanced suite of AI-powered technologies that optimize your system for peak efficiency. This enables blazing-fast laptops that are thin, quiet, and have amazing battery life.

*Cyberpunk 2077 image captured on a desktop with new Ray Tracing: Overdrive Mode ON, shown for illustrative purposes only. Actual performance varies by system.
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GAME ENGINE

Game. Stream. Create.

The SCAR series is built from the ground up for gamers — and, of course, game developers. The Strix SCAR 18 can run all of the latest game engines, enabling you to unlock your creativity and try your hand at making the next great game. Whether you’re a digital artist, streamer, video editor, or dabble with animation and game development, the Strix SCAR 18 has all the horsepower you need to take your creations to the next level. Featuring up to an Intel® Core™ i9 processor and up to an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 40 Series Laptop GPU, complex projects on popular development tools like Unity and Autodesk render in a snap. You have what it takes to be the best on the battlefield, but are you ready to design the next one?

The front side of the SCAR 18 is shown, with a rendering of the character PKD standing on the keyboard, and the UI of 3D rendering software on screen.

COOLING

To accommodate such powerful components, the Strix SCAR 18’s chassis and motherboard were both redesigned to accommodate our new full-width heatsink, while the copper fins were moved even closer to the exhaust vents for more efficient cooling. This unique heatsink is built from three different sections, surrounding the motherboard with densely packed fins for a total surface area of 195,509mm², a 82.5% increase from the 2022 Strix SCAR 17. This design maximizes the available pathing for hot air to escape the machine and drastically increases overall cooling.

Finally, most gaming laptops have a dual fan cooling system, but the SCAR 18 was able to push the performance envelope even further with the introduction of a third fan that helps keep the GPU and VRAM cool. Paired with seven heatpipes and Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal on both the CPU and GPU, the SCAR 18’s cooling system is a marvel of engineering.

  • Tri-Fan

    Technology

  • Full-surround

    Vents

  • Up to

    15 °C cooler

    CPU & GPU Temperatures

  • Covered by

    7 Heatpipes

  • Conductonaut extreme logo
Exploded view of the SCAR 18, showing each level of the thermal solution.

Full-Surround Vents

Hot air needs somewhere to go, so we redesigned the SCAR 18’s exhaust vents to give it the best flow possible. In addition to making the entire rear of the machine an exhaust vent, the SCAR 18 retains its side vents, giving it ample opportunity to move hot air out of the system. We even moved the heatsinks closer to the vents themselves, giving hot air a straight-line path out of the machine and avoid any recirculation.

Full-Width Heatsink

The SCAR 18 features 414 heatsink fins, with each stack lined with ultra-thin copper fins as slim as 0.1mm. This allows for higher density and lower air resistance, with a total of 195,509mm² of surface area, an increase of 82.5% from the 2022 SCAR 17. This all-copper construction continues to the new full-width design, which is double the size of a normal heatsink and covers the entire rear of the machine.

Tri-Fan Technology

At the heart of every great laptop is a great cooling solution. Our new Tri-Fan Technology directs air though precisely calculated cutouts in the chassis, sending airflow directly towards internal components to keep them cool in all conditions. A third auxiliary fan also helps to send additional heat from the GPU directly to the heatsinks, keeping the machine cool during long video renders or gaming sessions.

Conductonaut Extreme Liquid Metal

Starting in 2022, select ROG models featured Thermal Grizzly’s cutting-edge Conductonaut Extreme, which improves liquid metal's heat transfer even further. Compared to traditional thermal pastes, this indium- and gallium-based compound offers 17X higher conductivity, in addition to CPU and GPU temperature reductions of up to 15 degrees. Used exclusively by ROG, this material offers the highest thermal transfer available on a laptop.

*Temperature improvements compared to the previous gen thermal compound, as tested internally by ASUS. Thermal conductivity compared to industry standard.

Up to 7 comprehensive heatpipes

The Strix SCAR 18’s comprehensive thermal design includes an extended heat spreader that absorbs heat from the CPU, GPU, VRAM, and VRM. With 7 heatpipes and an increase in total coverage from 29% to 33% of the motherboard compared to last generation, this extensive thermal solution helps sustain and extend the overall performance, reliability, and lifespan of the system.

0dB Ambient Cooling

Enjoy truly silent cooling under light workloads with 0dB Technology. In the Silent operating mode, the cooling system switches off all fans during everyday tasks to dissipate heat passively. This lets you concentrate on your work and immerse yourself in movies with less distraction. If CPU or GPU temperatures increase, the fans automatically switch on again.

Dust Filter

First introduced on the Zephyrus G14, the ROG Strix SCAR 18 features a dust filter on its intake vents. Dust and fibers can collect inside the machine, trapping heat and causing degraded performance over time. A filter helps keep dust out, allowing the CPU and GPU to breathe easier for years of smooth and stable operation.

*Internal testing in a simulated dusty environment.

0.1mm ultra thin fin

Thermal energy is dissipated by four heatsinks, each lined with ultrathin copper fins as slim as 0.1mm. These fins are half the size of typical solutions, allowing for higher density for heat dissipation and lower air resistance to allow for smoother flow. With up to 414 heatsink fins totaling 195,509mm² of surface area, heat flows out of the system incredibly efficiently, letting your components boost higher, for longer.

CoolZone keyboard

Extended gaming sessions can heat up internal components and make the keyboard warm to the touch. To keep your fingers cool, small vents around the WASD keys let the fans draw cool air into the chassis from above.

Scenario Profiles

Our Silent, Performance, and Turbo modes are just the beginning. Scenario Profiles allow your system to automatically switch between these modes based on the application you're running, alongside other vital system settings. Switch between lighting configurations automatically, disable the Windows key and touchpad during games, and automate to your heart's content. Armoury Crate makes adjustments in an instant to best fit the task at hand.

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16:10aspect ratio

89%screen to body ratio

Brand New
18-inch Display

DISPLAY

For gamers who demand the absolute best motion and image clarity, the SCAR 18 offers an incredible Nebula display with a 240Hz refresh rate, 100% DCI-P3 coverage, and a staggering 500 nits brightness for stunning gameplay. The 18-inch, 16:10 aspect ratio QHD panel provides staggeringly deep blacks for content that jumps right off the screen, whether you’re watching a movie or playing a fast-moving arena shooter. The SCAR 18 can also be equipped with a Full HD 165Hz panel, with each option offering fantastic color, Dolby Vision, Adaptive-Sync support, and an 89% screen-to-body ratio for a stellar gaming and viewing experience.

  • 16:10 QHD

    Panel

  • 240Hz/3ms

    Refresh rate

  • 500 Nits

    Brightness

  • 100% DCI-P3

    Technology

  • NVIDIA G-SYNC logo

  • 16:10

    Aspect Ratio

  • 165Hz

    FHD

  • Adaptive Sync

    Technology

  • DOLBY VISION logo
  • NVIDIA G-SYNC logo
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Dolby Vision® Technology

Scene to scene, frame to frame, Dolby Vision makes media look better. The technology improves on standard 4K high dynamic range (HDR) video, dynamically adjusting visuals to make every image in front of you richer, brighter, and livelier. Creators can film and edit their streams, videos, and other content in a format commonly used by industry professionals.

A laptop with rich and colorful content on the screen.

Pantone® Color Validation

Each IPS-level display is factory-calibrated to ensure that colors are accurate to the Pantone® palette. Artists, designers, and content creators can add high-quality content to their portfolios and enjoy richer gaming visuals all on the same machine.

A chart showing that DCI-P3 covers a wider color gamut.

100% DCI-P3 Color Coverage

While the sRGB color space is the standard for most digital visuals, it only represents about 75% of the DCI-P3 spectrum used for professional filmmaking. Displays with complete DCI-P3 coverage offer a wide color gamut for more vibrant images, letting you see films and other media exactly the way they were meant to be experienced.

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NVIDIA® G-SYNC®

Nothing breaks in-game immersion like stuttering and tearing. GPUs render frames at variable rates, but displays usually refresh at a constant clip, so they can get out of sync, causing visible hitching and artifacts that pull you out of the action. With NVIDIA G-SYNC, the refresh rate of the display synchronizes with the GPU’s frame rate to eliminate visual tearing, minimize stuttering, and reduce input lag. Get ready to experience gameplay that looks and feels more natural than ever.

TÜV Rheinland CERTIFIED

TÜV Rheinland Certification

Displays emit light across a broad spectrum that unfortunately includes some less desirable wavelengths. Nebula Display protects your eyes by reducing blue light before it leaves the screen, preventing eyestrain during long gaming or content creation sessions.

GAMING CENTRIC DESIGN

Designed to Win 
Built for Victory

The Republic of Gamers was built by those who love to play video games. All ROG designs and considerations come with gamers first, from the chassis design, lighting integration, software controls, and macro functions. These ROG exclusive design features not only give you a competitive advantage, but they make sure you never blend in with the crowd.

DESIGN The rear side of the SCAR 18, highlighting its design with RGB lighting. GAMING CENTRIC

SOFTWARE

Endless Customization

Endless Customization

The user interface of Armoury Crate software, showing the system status overview.

When you want to tweak settings, monitor temperatures, or tinker with your laptop, Armoury Crate is your command center. Real-time monitoring allows you to see what your GPU, CPU and memory are doing. RGB can be adjusted on a game-by-game basis with Aura Sync. Fan and power profiles allow you to change the acoustics, power delivery, and thermal characteristics of the laptop on the fly. And exclusive game deals keep your library topped off at all times.

Performance Modes

The interface showing where users can adjust the system manually.

More than just simple fan curves, Armoury Crate’s performance modes serve to transform your machine from a silent, power sipping web browser to a full gaming battlestation with maximum horsepower. And for those that require even more granular control, Manual mode removes all limiters and lets you make a custom profile that suits your exact needs. For more information on Performance Modes, check out our full guide here.

Macro Keys

The user interface showing where users can customize the function of hotkeys.

Armoury Crate also supports full customization of the dedicated hotkeys. By default they act as volume control, microphone mute and a quick launch for Armoury Crate, but with a few adjustments you can make them work for you. Create a function key for quick toggle when needed, a macro for complicated button combinations, or even a quick launch button for the application of your choice. Make your machine uniquely yours.

Game Visual

The user interface showing where users can choose from custom tuned graphics presets.

ROG GameVisual software offers six expertly tuned graphic modes designed to optimize your visual experience for specific game genres. First Person Shooter (FPS) mode, for example, enhances visibility in dark environments, allowing you to get the drop on any enemies lurking in the shadows. Use GameVisual to get the best experience for every game in your library.

Aura Creator

The user interface showing where users can adjust and sync all their ROG Aura Sync devices.

Customize the RGB lighting on Aura-compatible peripherals to suit your gaming style. Aura Core’s easy-to-use control panel allows you to alter a brilliant spectrum of lighting effects and colors, in addition to swapping preset lighting modes, you can also activate Aura Sync to match colors and effects across multiple devices.

Aura Wallpaper

The user interface showing where users can download and apply Aura wallpapers.

This brand new feature in Armoury Crate 5.0 allows you to synchronize an animated desktop wallpaper with your laptop's RGB lighting. Choose between multiple ROG-themed wallpapers and RGB effects to give your rig a completely unified look. Additional wallpapers can be downloaded directly from Armoury Crate, and the application can easily be controlled from the Windows system tray.

Scenario Profiles

The user interface showing where users can define their own preferences for different scenarios.

Automatic switching between Silent, Performance, and Turbo modes is just the beginning for Scenario Profiles. You can also define application-specific preferences for other vital system settings, like the lighting configuration, whether the Windows key or touchpad are enabled, and which GameFirst VI and Sonic Studio III profile to use. Armoury Crate makes adjustments in an instant to best fit the task at hand, and you can configure each profile exactly how you want.

CONTROL

Press the Attack

The difference between victory and defeat can be separated by a single keystroke, so the SCAR 18 has a professional esports grade keyboard designed to secure the win. Built to last, the Strix SCAR's keyboard switches are rated to last over 20 million presses, and n-key rollover guarantees your system will never miss command even if you’re pressing multiple keys at once. The SCAR has a full-sized keyboard, with dedicated media controls and dedicated hotkeys that are tuned for volume and Armoury Crate controls by default, but can be customized for different functions or macros. And with per key RGB and full Aura Sync customization, the SCAR will always have the looks to match your mood.

  • Per-key

    RGB

  • Full-Size

    Keyboard

  • Gaming

    Hotkeys

A view of the keyboard, showing Aura lighting effects syncing with a mouse and a headset.
A closeup of the ROG hotkey design on the SCAR 18’s keyboard.

Dedicated hotkeys

Dedicated gaming hotkeys sit just above the left side of the keyboard for quick access to the volume and mic mute controls, operating modes, and Armoury Crate. They are also fully customizable, and can be programmed to launch apps, set as a function key, or used as a macro. The Strix SCAR has all the tools you need for victory.

A detailed view of the construction underneath the keys, with emphasis on the 2.0-millimeter travel distance.

Overstroke technology

Exclusive ROG Overstroke technology registers keypresses earlier in the stroke, enabling a more responsive experience for serious gaming and work. Triggering earlier means faster, effortless inputs with greater accuracy.

The shape of the SCAR 18’s touchpad is highlighted.

Large touch pad

Improve everyday comfort and usability with a 10% larger touchpad, and new for 2023, the SCAR 18’s touchpad also comes with a glass coating for a more premium feel. More space means greater precision along with more comfortable hand movements and gestures while you’re navigating.

DESIGN

Showstopping Design

The 2023 Strix SCAR 18 continues to embody the distinct style of ROG. With sharp chassis designs, unique RGB accents, and a distinct gaming vibe, a Strix laptop will always stand out from the crowd. New for 2023, the Strix SCAR features a rear glow RGB panel, which paired together with per-key RGB illumination on the keyboard and the light bar make the laptop a beacon of gaming power from any angle.

A group photo of the SCAR 16 & 18, which are displayed in different positions and with different angles on a desk.

  • Look beyond the veil

    A closeup of the semi-transparent cover design on the SCAR 18’s keyboard.

    Continuing to push the boundaries of material design, the Strix SCAR 18 features an unique ROG semi-transluscent keyboard deck since first introduced in 2020. The SCAR gives you a peek at the powerful internal components that make it a flagship gaming machine while once again trailblazing in the realm of design.

  • Don your armor

    Two armor cap designs are shown. One has stripes and a dot matrix splashed on it, and the other one has a classic ROG pattern.

    The Strix SCAR 18’s customizable Armor Caps are one of its signature design elements. Magnetically secured, these bundled caps allow you to make sure the SCAR 18 reflects your personality and can grow with you over time. You can also create your own unique 3D printed Armor Caps.

  • Laser-etched styling

    The laptop lid is shown, with the slash design reflecting the surrounding light.

    The SCAR 18 needs a chassis that reflects its immense power. We introduced a brand-new Anti-Fingerprint coating in 2022, leaving the SCAR 18 looking darker than ever and clean at all times. By using a high-powered laser polish pass on the coating, ROG’s signature slash stands out proudly in contrast, making sure the laptop makes a bold statement wherever it goes.

  • Stun at every angle

    A closeup showing the rubber and ROG typographic design beneath the base of the SCAR 16.

    Thoughtful details set this laptop apart from the competition. Our 360° design philosophy puts subtle but distinctive elements across every part of the machine. The dot matrix design splashed across the lid cuts down to meet cross-hatched vents beneath the base. An expansive rubberized grip holds the laptop firmly in place and makes it easier to carry. Typographic elements around the trim subtly show off your ROG pride.

IMMERSIVE

A bottom-up view from the base, four speakers can be seen with sound waves.

AUDIO

Studio-quality Sound

Dolby Atmos-powered speakers include two tweeters and two downward firing woofers to create an authentic sound stage for your games. Hi-Res audio ensures you hear your music in the same quality it was recorded. Two Way AI Noise Cancelation processes both incoming and outgoing audio to filter any errant background noises, making sure that your calls, chats and streams come through without distraction.

  • Hi-RES AUDIO logo DOLBY ATMOS logo

  • 4X

    Smart Amp Speakers

  • 5.1.2 Channel

    Virtual Surround Sound

  • Two-way

    AI Noise Cancelation

  • Two sound waves from left to right. After going through a person in the middle of the image, one sound wave gets filtered.

    Two-way Ai Noise Cancelation

    Our advanced Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation technology runs on the CPU, which frees up the GPU to hit higher FPS. It works with any input device and also with downstream connections, letting you remove noise from both your own mic input and from incoming feeds. Noise-canceling settings can even be customized per program, filtering specific apps like voice chat without affecting game audio you want to remain untouched.

  • The Dolby Atmos icon in front of purple sound waves.

    Quad Speakers With Dolby Atmos

    Two tweeters and two woofers powered by Smart Amp offer richer sound with 2.8x more volume, 3x more powerful bass, and up to 3x the dynamic range of alternatives. This quad-speaker setup delivers immersive surround sound optimized by Dolby Atmos technology to deliver balanced, multidimensional audio across the full spectrum without losing clarity or detail.

PERFORMANCE

All Day Endurance

The Strix SCAR 18 is ready to go the distance. Featuring a 90Wh battery, the laptop can easily browse the web for hours away from the wall before needing a recharge. For flexibility on the go, USB Type-C charging is supported up to 100W. When charging using the supplied 330W power adapter, the SCAR 18 can recharge from zero to 50% in just 30 minutes.

  • 90Wh

    Battery

  • Rapid

    Type-C

    Charging

A slightly opened SCAR 18, floating in front of a bigger dot matrix shadow.
GAME ON.

CONNECTIVITY

Stay Connected

In modern multiplayer games, a stable internet connection is imperative. The Strix SCAR 18 is ready to join the fight with a dedicated RJ45 port, as well as the latest Wi-Fi 6E wireless standard. On Wi-Fi 6E supported networks, enjoy access to the newest wireless band, free from clutter and interference from your home’s other wireless devices, ensuring you never lag out again.

  • WiFi 6E logo

  • 2.5G LAN

    Faster Internet Speed

Two SCAR 18 laptops, floating back to back and showing both sides of I/O, in front of signal waves.
  1. Power
  2. 2.5G LAN RJ-45 jack
  3. HDMI (2.1)
  4. USB3.2 Gen2 Type-C with Thunderbolt™ 4 (support DisplayPort)
  5. USB3.2 Gen2 Type-C (support DisplayPort & PD Charger)
  6. Audio jack
  7. USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
  8. USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
  1. Power
  2. 2.5G LAN RJ-45 jack
  3. HDMI (2.1)
  4. USB3.2 Gen2 Type-C with Thunderbolt™ 4 (support DisplayPort)
  5. USB3.2 Gen2 Type-C (support DisplayPort & PD Charger)
  6. Audio jack
  7. USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
  8. USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A

PERFORMANCE

Battlestation Ready

When you need to plug into the big screen, the dedicated GPU powers an HDMI 2.1 port for the latest TVs and monitors, increasing total bandwidth from 18 to 48Gbps, and supporting up to 4K 120Hz and 8K 60Hz content. Two USB Type-C ports allow for plenty of connectivity—one for DisplayPort and power delivery, and a second with Thunderbolt 4 support.

BUNDLE

Bundle Up

Don’t leave home without some ROG gaming accessories. Keep superior precision and control close at hand with the Aura Sync-compatible ROG Strix Gladius III mouse. Enhance your audio experience with the cushy and comfortable ROG Fusion II 300 headset, perfect for immersing yourself in rich, high-fidelity sound. To get all this gear to your destination, make sure to bring a durable ROG backpack.

*Bundled peripherals may vary according to regions. Please check with local vendors for exact offers.
In front of an ROG patterned background, from left to right; an ROG backpack, ROG Fusion II 300 headset, SCAR 18, 100W adapter, and ROG Strix Gladius III mouse.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate

Discover your next favorite game

Play over 100 high-quality games with friends on your PC, console, phone or tablet for one low monthly price.* With games added all the time, there’s always something new to play.

*Terms and exclusions apply. Game catalog varies over time, by region, and by device. See xbox.com/gamepass and https://www.ea.com/eaplay/terms, for details. Xbox Cloud Gaming: Streaming limits apply. Requires compatible controller (sold separately), supported device and Xbox Game Pass app; see system requirements. System requirements vary by game; performance scales with higher-end systems. **The EA logo and Battlefield are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. © FIFA is a copyright and/or trademark of FIFA. All rights reserved. Manufactured under license by Electronic Arts Inc. STAR WARS © & TM 2019 Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Awards

iF Design Award 2023

ROG Strix Scar 18 (2023) won the iF Design Award 2023, a global symbol of excellent design.

2023 Red Dot Product Design

ROG STRIX G16/18 won the 2023 Red Dot Product Design Award, a world-renowned design award.

8/10

s. These chips deliver a tenfold increase in performance compared to the previous generation; while this is impressive on paper with benchmark results, it is especially impressive when it comes to gaming or running resource-intensive activities such as 3D rendering.

4/5

Whether it's the quality of the 240Hz gaming panel, or simply the overall performance of this PC with its RTX 4090 roaring with happiness, it's hard to fault. This is especially true given the fact that its cooling system is absolutely excellent, ensuring not only maintained performance, but also a longer lifespan...ROG signs a sublime copy of what a gamer laptop should look like.

Video Reviews

the most powerful of all time: ROG Strix Scar 18

2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16/18 Product Video

This thing is one of the best laptops for sure at CES 2023! Probably top 3 laptops

This thing is one of the best laptops for sure at CES 2023! Probably top 3 laptops

SCAR 16 is an absolute beast somehow in this well it’s not exactly small or thin or light, but for the amount of performance, it certainly is.

2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 Review - This is NEXT-GEN! [RTX 4090]

ASUS have made their Scar gaming laptop bigger and better than ever this year with a new 18 inch version

It has one of Intel's most powerful processors and NVIDIA's top-of-the-line graphics card. The other highlight is the screens because both laptops come with ROG Nebula screens, which are great for content creation and gaming.

Ultimately, the decision comes down to your needs and budget. But if you’re looking for the absolute best in gaming laptops, the ROG Strix Scar 18 G834J is a serious contender.

A laptop that's faster than most gaming PC! We took a look at the Asus ROG Strix Scar 18, and see how it performs, and see what else does it offer!

If you're looking for a super high-performance laptop, then this new ROG Strix SCAR 18 is a good choice

The all-new ROG Strix SCAR 18 is here. Featuring 13th gen Intel Core processor and NVIDIA RTX 40 series laptop graphics card, this powerful gaming laptop shall elevate your gaming experience unlike any gaming laptop.

ROG Strix SCAR 18 Benchmark Gaming

The performance, the thermals, the looks, the design, all are combined to give you an ultimate experience

THE BEST LAPTOP I HAVE EVER TESTED | THE ULTIMATE LAPTOP OF 2023!!!

THE GREATEST PEACEFUL BEAST (rtx 4090)!!!!!!! Rog Strix Scar Laptop PC

ROG Strix SCAR 16/18 兩台真的可以算是近幾年我自己最喜歡的一代SCAR，幾乎可以說是各方面都在水準之上，沒有明顯的短版，尤其是螢幕、散熱的改款非常有感，我必須在這裡公開給ROG一個好評，我們去年就說過，期待ROG今年可以帶來顯色更好的螢幕，做到了，希望有視訊鏡頭，做到了，甚至連16:10也做到了！

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ROG: LIVE | 86 Finally appeared! Gaming note with RTX 40 series!

Review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 G834 with Core i9 and RTX 4090.

2023 ROG Strix Scar 16/18 최상의 경험, 토탈 게이밍 기어

역대 최강 게이밍 노트북!💪 데탑과 겜트북의 경계를 없애버린 'ASUS ROG STRIX SCAR 18 G834'

괴물 성능 게이밍 노트북 - 에이수스 ROG Strix SCAR 18

Một trong những con laptop mạnh mẽ nhất thế giới hiện nay sử dụng màn hình 18", CPU Intel Core i9-13980HX, GPU NVIDIA RTX 4090, RAM 64GB.

Laptop đầu tiên về Việt Nam trang bị thế hệ CPU Raptor Lake HX thế hệ 13 lẫn GPU Ada Lovelace RTX 40 series mới nhất.

Đánh giá Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2023): Intel 13th + RTX 4090. QUÁ KHỦNG KHIẾP!!

Đánh giá chiếc laptop MẠNH VÔ ĐỊCH THẾ GIỚI 2023: ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18

ROG Strix SCAR 18 chính là phiên bản nâng cấp, lột xác một cách hoàn toàn của ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE

ASUS ROG STRIX SCAR 18 là chiếc laptop trang bị cực nhiều công nghệ khủng để hỗ trợ cho việc chơi game tốt nhất.

ASUS ROG STRIX SCAR 18 là mẫu laptop rất to lên đến 18 inch. Cấu hình KHỦNG NHẤT THẾ GIỚI hiện tại.

XEM KỸ LAPTOP HƠN TRĂM TRIỆU CÓ GÌ! - ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18: Intel Core i9 13980HX, RTX 4090

ới dòng laptop gaming mà còn xài màn hình 18 inch như thế này, rõ ràng ROG Strix SCAR 18 nằm ở phân khúc rất cao cấp và rất mạnh mẽ.

ROG Strix Scar 18 is considered the strongest gaming notebook at the moment. The screen is ROG Nebula. The new design device looks better. new cooling vents make heat dissipation better.

This is the most powerful notebook ROG has ever made. The screen is as good as the 18-inch Nebula Display, offering vibrant colors and a full range of connectivity ports. Very good cooling system

It's too strong! For the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 gaming notebook, the new 2023 model comes with the most extreme specification. Whether it's an Intel Core i9 Gen 13 CPU, an NVIDIA RTX 4090 graphics card, and a new design, arranging RGB lights to collect the machine, creating a magnificent palace. It can be said that it is the dream notebook of many people.

Summary for ROG Strix Scar 18 It is a strong gaming laptop. Considered the strongest gaming notebook on the market right now with a budget of over a hundred thousand baht, this one is the real end.

Gaming Notebook The flagship specification of the ASUS ROG brand, this model is STRIX SCAR 18 (G834), comes with the ultimate CPU - Intel Core i9-13980HX and GeForce RTX4090 graphics card, along with playing games that can be adjusted for many years. And the screen is big, vivid, 18 "high resolution and smooth, wide color gamut. Can be used for both gaming and semi-pro work .. But of course, this notebook is powerful and large. The weight has already surpassed 3Kg.

The highlight is the speed and strength of the port quite complete. A little heavy Suitable for people who want a single device to finish all tasks.

The most powerful notebook But the weight is not suitable for portability. the price is quite high

It is a strong notebook with a big screen, but has to be exchanged with a heavy machine weight.

Responding to all applications, whether playing games or editing work In particular, editing saves quite a lot of work time.

2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16/18 - BEAT THE BEST. BREAK ALL LIMITS.

New ASUS Gaming Laptops in 2023 are CRAZY!

2023 ROG Nebula Display & ROG Nebula HDR - Fast. Bright. Vivid colors.

A Monster Gaming Laptop... RTX 4090! - $3900 ROG Strix SCAR 18

PURE INSANITY - RTX 4090 Gaming Laptops Are HERE! 😮 - Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18

Scar 18 - Best Gaming Laptop of 2023 so Far?

I need to see inside... - Asus CES 2023

THE BIGGEST COMPETITION FOR YOU + ROG STRIX SCAR 18 is a BEAST!

Here, I present to you the Monster with ❗RTX4090❗ Rog Strix SCAR 18 😵

Beautiful and powerful unboxing!

Top 5 BEST Gaming Laptops in 2023 (So Far)

ASUS Sent Over Something Huge...

The most powerful laptop on the market!

4K and 60 FPS in a laptop – is it real? | Review of the powerful ROG Strix SCAR 18 2023 laptop with i9 and RTX 4080.

ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2023) review. RTX 4090 for 180k hryvnias

Gaming laptop of the year! Although the year has just begun — ROG Strix SCAR 18

ROG STRIX SCAR 18 | RTX 4090, i9 13980HX, 18 inches

Some time ago we learned about the existence of the mobile RTX 4090 and now it has finally made it to the test in the SCAR 18 laptop from Asus together with the new Intel i9. Both are very interesting, but will it stand up to our assumptions?

WHO THOUGHT THIS WAS A GOOD IDEA? He was right...

We've never had a laptop like this before! The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 delivers a supercharged Intel i9 processor, Nvidia RTX 4090 graphics and two SSDs in RAID 0 - all powered by a 330W power supply! Of course, we tested the laptop, benchmarked it - and here are the results!

With the year 2023, new powerful laptops are coming to the market that claim the throne of the best you can buy. And so we're extremely happy that this year Asus has sent us their hot new Asus Strix Scar 18 to test out as well. It's equipped with a new 13th generation Intel processor and GeForce RTX 4090 graphics card, and if you're wondering just how powerful this machine is, you'll get your answer in our test.

You may own the best possible gaming laptop from last year. Maybe you own a PS5. Maybe you also own a solid newer gaming desktop.... I'll tell you right now that the ROG Strix 18, a laptop, is very likely far more powerful. ASUS has managed to masterfully curate the best and latest that Intel and NVIDIA have to offer, and the result is the most extreme I've ever seen.

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ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 Powerful as a desktop

The beast of gaming ROG Strix Scar 18: First 18' laptop with RTX4090 in KSA

The ASUS Strix Scar 18 is likely the most powerful gaming notebook you can get your hands on.

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"ASUS have made their Scar gaming laptop bigger and better than ever this year with a new 18 inch version!"

성능 미쳤습니다!🤩 'CES 2023 ASUS 게이밍 노트북 총정리!'

Even though you pay around 100 Lakhs, you won't regret buying a ASUS Strix Scar 18 (2023)

The Best Gaming Lapotp with 18-inch, Strix SCAR 18

ROG Strix Scar 18 - a laptop with rugged performance, the desktop replacement

Media Reviews

PCMag.com

A Big Chassis Means Big Power. As gorgeous as the screen sounds, the chief reward of a giant laptop chassis is the power that fits inside. A larger body can hold bigger, better cooling setups for more power-hungry components. Hulking machines like this are meant for peak performance, driving home the desktop-replacement concept.

Notebook Check

ASUS has taken the wraps off the 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16 and SCAR 18 gaming laptops. The laptops pack incredible displays, Nvidia’s latest RTX 40 GPUs, and Intel Raptor Lake chips. To tame the powerful components, both notebooks have upgraded cooling systems that employ full-width heat sinks featuring ASUS’s Tri-Fan technology and liquid metal from Thermal Grizzly.

Games Radar

The new Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 has gone all in on its display. The result is one of the most immersive experiences available on a gaming laptop today.

High Performance Laptops

This popular workhorse is still available for a crazy-low price - Vivobook S14 Adding AMD to Asus’ legendary SCAR makes it all-powerful and cheaper - ROG Strix Scar 17 Superlative performance and excellent ergonomics make it one of the very best - ROG Strix Scar 18

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