ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18

ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18

$3,2992024

Pros

RTX 4090 Laptop GPU with 175W TGP delivers desktop-class gaming
18-inch 240Hz Nebula HDR display with 1100-nit Mini-LED backlight
Vapor chamber cooling handles sustained gaming with minimal throttling
Per-key RGB keyboard with optical-mechanical switches
Dual M.2 NVMe slots support massive RAID 0 storage arrays

Cons

6.83 lbs and 15.7 inches wide — a desktop replacement, not portable
4-hour battery life means the charger is permanently attached
$3,299 is extremely expensive even for flagship gaming
Fan noise at full load is very loud
Gamer aesthetic does not blend in at coffee shops or offices

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Full Specifications

Spec	ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18
Software	Windows 11 Home
Body
Weight	6.83 lbs (3.1 kg)
Material	Plastic with aluminum lid
Dimensions	15.71 x 11.57 x 1.15 inches
Ports
HDMI
USB-A ports	2
USB-C ports	2
SD card
Thunderbolt ports	1
Battery
Battery life	Up to 4 hours
Capacity	90 Wh
Display
Size	18 inches
Type	IPS Nebula HDR
Resolution	2560 x 1600
Refresh rate	240Hz
Brightness (nits)	1100
Storage
SSD	1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe (dual slot)
Expandable storage
Keyboard
Backlit
Processor
RAM	32 GB DDR5
Cores	24 cores (8P + 16E)
Chipset	Intel Core i9-14900HX (14th Gen)

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