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Rank 19 out of 63 Summarized in this category Rankings based on: • Pros-to-cons ratio • Number of reviews • Category average

ASUS

ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024)

Name: ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024)
Brand: ASUS

around $3699

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433 Pros

77%
21 reviews (3h 51m)

132 Cons

The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) is a true desktop replacement, delivering unmatched gaming performance in a (mostly) portable package. Boasting the latest 14th gen Intel i9 processor and up to an RTX 4090 GPU, this laptop crushes even the most demanding AAA titles at max settings. The stunning 18-inch 2.5K mini-LED display with a 240Hz refresh ...

Summary of pros and cons from human reviewers, put together by AI

93%

111 vs 9

Performance

73%

79 vs 29

Design & Build Quality

88%

102 vs 14

Display

76%

26 vs 8

Keyboard & Trackpad

75%

41 vs 14

Connectivity

Reviewer verdict

Across 21 YouTube reviews, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) earns an Index score of 4.1/5, ranking #19 among Laptops. Reviewers most often praise its performance, display, design & build quality, while the most common criticisms concern design & build quality, value for money.

The ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) is repeatedly praised as a top-tier, performance-focused gaming laptop, with many reviewers (65 mentions) calling it the most powerful or a performance juggernaut thanks to high-end Intel CPUs and NVIDIA RTX 40-series GPUs and effective cooling. Reviewers also consistently highlight the display (55 mentions) — an 18-inch QHD+ 240 Hz / Mini LED Nebula HDR panel with wide color coverage, high peak brightness in HDR and strong color accuracy — as one of the best on the market. Build and thermals earn frequent positive notes (49 mentions) for a redesigned chassis, tri-fan/liquid-metal cooling and generally solid, premium-feeling construction that balances noise and temperatures well. Extras like plentiful connectivity, upgradeable storage/memory and a large, satisfying keyboard and trackpad are commonly noted as additional strengths across reviews.

Criticisms center on the Scar 18’s size, weight and battery limitations, with many reviewers (17 portability mentions, 14 battery mentions) calling it heavy, bulky and better suited as a desktop replacement that requires being plugged in for sustained gaming. Several reviewers (29 design/build mentions) also point out tradeoffs in materials and fan noise — noting substantial plastic in the chassis, fan noise under load and occasional high temperatures during intense use. Price and value are another recurring downside (18 mentions), with multiple reviewers calling the laptop very expensive and noting large price jumps for top GPU or storage options. A smaller set of reviewers raised concerns about display quirks (14 mentions) like HDR nit limitations, minor IPS glow/flicker reports and the webcam/port placement and webcam quality being underwhelming.

Analysis based on 21 YouTube reviews (3h 51m of video) with 433 pros and 132 cons extracted.

Pros (433)

Performance (111)

hitting a incredible smooth 120 frames that a game such demanding as cyberp Punk 2077 ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The Ultimate Gaming Powerhous @ 6:18
running incredible ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The Ultimate Gaming Powerhous @ 6:57
constantly above 200 frames ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The Ultimate Gaming Powerhous @ 6:41
gaming feels like a gaming PC ▶ DIDN’T EXPECT THIS Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) i9 4090 min @ 1:10
impressive GPU performance ▶ DIDN’T EXPECT THIS Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) i9 4090 min @ 2:35
games will low even faster ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The Ultimate Gaming Powerhous @ 10:33
best GPU, RTX 490 ▶ DIDN’T EXPECT THIS Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) i9 4090 min @ 0:17
Good for video and photo editing, and media consumption. HDR content looks amazing ▶ DIDN’T EXPECT THIS Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) i9 4090 min @ 10:39
Core i9, which is fantastic. has a 14900H and it has plenty of plenty of power. ▶ ASUS ROG STRIX Scar 18 Review One Year Later! More Worth It @ 2:18
gaming is a breeze ▶ DIDN’T EXPECT THIS Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) i9 4090 min @ 2:23
Excellent for gaming, plays COD Warzone multiplayer smoothly wirelessly ▶ DIDN’T EXPECT THIS Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) i9 4090 min @ 7:06
incredible scores ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The Ultimate Gaming Powerhous @ 5:02
running like a dream in this machine ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The Ultimate Gaming Powerhous @ 6:29
best gaming laptop ▶ DIDN’T EXPECT THIS Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) i9 4090 min @ 0:05
doesn't disappoint in G grandc I was seeing well incredible scores ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The Ultimate Gaming Powerhous @ 4:59
22,8 43 multicore ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The Ultimate Gaming Powerhous @ 5:33
best CPU, latest 14 gen Intel 14900 I9 ▶ DIDN’T EXPECT THIS Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) i9 4090 min @ 0:07
Nvidia GeForce RTX trademark 4090 GPU the most powerful graphics card available brings unparalleled gaming performance and advanced features like Ray tracing and dlss 3.0 ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) Gaming Laptop Review | RTX 409 @ 1:02
ensures you can run multiple heavy applications stream and game simultaneously without any lag ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) Gaming Laptop Review | RTX 409 @ 1:37
4090 is 175 wat ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Fastest Laptop Tested! @ 3:22
16,509 points ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The Ultimate Gaming Powerhous @ 5:14
220 FPS in Apex Legends Max settings ▶ PURE INSANITY - RTX 4090 Gaming Laptops Are HERE! 😮 - Asus @ 0:01
the scar 18 handles the latest games at ultra settings effortlessly ▶ ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Most Powerful Gaming Laptop @ 8:03
average at 90 frames without raid Tracy tending ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The Ultimate Gaming Powerhous @ 6:08
ensures ultra high frame rates lifelike graphics and the ability to play the latest titles at Max settings ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) Gaming Laptop Review | RTX 409 @ 1:20
Runs Forza Horizon 5 and F1 23 well. ▶ DIDN’T EXPECT THIS Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) i9 4090 min @ 8:28
an absolutely Powerhouse ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The Ultimate Gaming Powerhous @ 0:09
RCA 64080 gives you amazing performance ▶ THE Laptop to Get Right Now. @ 0:59
RTX 4090 laptop GPU which should finally mean Max settings across the board including rate tracing and support for features like DS 3.0 ▶ PURE INSANITY - RTX 4090 Gaming Laptops Are HERE! 😮 - Asus @ 0:17
High Core count and clock speeds it handles demanding tasks like trip AA gaming video rendering and multitasking with ease ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) Gaming Laptop Review | RTX 409 @ 0:54
keeping temperatures in check allowing for no thermal throttling and that higher performance that we're expecting of such powerful components over here ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The Ultimate Gaming Powerhous @ 14:49
cinebench 2024 multis score score of 1,856 points um now compared to um a desktop 3900 KF which we got is about the same which wow that's quite amazing ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Fastest Laptop Tested! @ 12:24
Under the hood the scar 18 is a beast ▶ ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Most Powerful Gaming Laptop @ 5:16
no CPU bottlenecking in Cyberpunk 2077 (initially) ▶ PURE INSANITY - RTX 4090 Gaming Laptops Are HERE! 😮 - Asus @ 7:16
there's also support for GPU overclocking if you want to push the performance even further ▶ ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Most Powerful Gaming Laptop @ 7:31
games like cyberpunk 2077 and Shadow of the Tomb Raider run smoothly with r tracing and dlss enabled maintaining High frame rates even in demanding scenes ▶ ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Most Powerful Gaming Laptop @ 8:11
13th gen CPUs are crazy fast ▶ THE Laptop to Get Right Now. @ 0:57
4090 model... slaps even harder ▶ THE Laptop to Get Right Now. @ 1:09
one of the highest ranking laptops in CPU wise ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The Ultimate Gaming Powerhous @ 5:38
4161 which is incredibly insane for a mobile GPU like this is is honestly pushing to desktop gpus territory in a benchmarks ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The Ultimate Gaming Powerhous @ 5:49
powered by the latest Intel registered core trademark I 9-14 n00 HX processor ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) Gaming Laptop Review | RTX 409 @ 0:42
this laptop definitely doesn't hold back from high-end gaming to 3D rendering and video editing it handles everything smoothly load times are quick multitasking is seamless and the overall performance is top notch ▶ ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Most Powerful Gaming Laptop @ 5:45
The Muk switch is a standout feature allowing you to switch between the integrated and discrete GPU this optimizes performance for gaming or extends battery life when you're on the go ▶ ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Most Powerful Gaming Laptop @ 7:21
220-230 FPS in Apex Legends at max settings ▶ PURE INSANITY - RTX 4090 Gaming Laptops Are HERE! 😮 - Asus @ 10:18
80-90 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 with ray tracing ultra and DLSS balanced ▶ PURE INSANITY - RTX 4090 Gaming Laptops Are HERE! 😮 - Asus @ 6:58
Latest 13th gen Intel CPU (13980HX) with 24 cores (8P+16E) performs very well ▶ PURE INSANITY - RTX 4090 Gaming Laptops Are HERE! 😮 - Asus @ 7:25
35 to 40 faster than the 38 ATI ▶ THE Laptop to Get Right Now. @ 1:11
Forza 5 on Ultra preset...frame rate was averaging between 90 and 100 FPS ▶ ROG Strix G18 - The 18” Game Changer - Core i9 | RTX 4070 (2 @ 2:42
Gaming laptops have come a long way ▶ PURE INSANITY - RTX 4090 Gaming Laptops Are HERE! 😮 - Asus @ 8:42
Intel Core i9 to 13,980HX CPU paired with an Nvidia RTX 490 with up to 175 watt TGP ▶ Best Gaming Laptops 2025 [don’t buy one before watching this @ 8:25
on average 25 to 30 better than the top of the line 3080 Ti from last year ▶ THE Laptop to Get Right Now. @ 1:02
Intel Core I9 d149 HX processor is a beast for handling highperformance gaming video editing 3D modeling and more with 24 cores ▶ Review: ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 2024 Gaming Laptop G834JZR-XS @ 1:14
Can max out any game and get playable FPS ▶ Mac Fanboy Tries Gaming Laptop For The First Time! ASUS ROG @ 7:22
video editing completely...even if you use like 4K 10 bit footage this is going to somewhat manage that even with Transitions and effects applied ▶ ROG Strix G18 - The 18” Game Changer - Core i9 | RTX 4070 (2 @ 4:25
the performance running on this laptop with various games that I've tested it definitely runs smoothly overall at the highest setting with no lag whatsoever ▶ ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Most Powerful Gaming Laptop @ 8:29
the performance it delivers on the move is definitely impressive today compared to how it used to be a few years ago ▶ ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Most Powerful Gaming Laptop @ 9:13
this CPU can manage demanding applications without a hitch keeping your system responsive even when you're juggling multiple tasks ▶ Review: ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 2024 Gaming Laptop G834JZR-XS @ 1:30
DLSS frame generation support, including in CPU-bound titles ▶ PURE INSANITY - RTX 4090 Gaming Laptops Are HERE! 😮 - Asus @ 8:46
Valerian...gameplay was an absolute Breeze...getting to 220 Hertz refresh rate ▶ ROG Strix G18 - The 18” Game Changer - Core i9 | RTX 4070 (2 @ 3:28
using a faster I 94900 HX CPU ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 - Stunning Screen, Slim Upgrade! @ 5:00
most powerful gaming notebook ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (RTX 4090) Review - The World's Most @ 0:16
RTX 4080 offers great performance ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) Review - Mini LED! @ 1:54
Excellent performance and cooling ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) Review - Mini LED! @ 7:19
everything from boot times to loading massive games is lightning fast ▶ Best Gaming Laptops 2025 [don’t buy one before watching this @ 8:51
ridiculous amount of performance in a portable chassis ▶ PURE INSANITY - RTX 4090 Gaming Laptops Are HERE! 😮 - Asus @ 15:24
RTX 4090 with up to a 175 watt tgp ▶ 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 Review - This is NEXT-GEN! [RTX 4090] @ 0:30
dlss and AI frame gen...frame rates went up to 150 FPS averaging at about 140 FPS ▶ ROG Strix G18 - The 18” Game Changer - Core i9 | RTX 4070 (2 @ 3:13
Impressive FPS in Microsoft Flight Simulator (80-120) at max settings ▶ Mac Fanboy Tries Gaming Laptop For The First Time! ASUS ROG @ 3:34
It's the RG strix 18 it's got the best of the core I9 the 13 980 HX with up to 140 watts of power draw in turbo mode 16 gigs of onboard ddr5 Ram with support for up to 64 gigs 1tb SSD with an additional M2 slot and an RTX 4070 GPU with a TDP of 140 watts and 8 gigs of virtual Ram this packs a ton of power ▶ ROG Strix G18 - The 18” Game Changer - Core i9 | RTX 4070 (2 @ 0:20
Intel I9 13980 HX 65 watt CPU that's 24 cores and 32 threads ▶ 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 Review - This is NEXT-GEN! [RTX 4090] @ 0:37
absolute joy to play this game ▶ ROG Strix G18 - The 18” Game Changer - Core i9 | RTX 4070 (2 @ 3:05
mux switch makes a return although now it's a dynamic mux switch which means you can switch between the integrated and dedicated gpus without restarting ▶ 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 Review - This is NEXT-GEN! [RTX 4090] @ 2:57
paired with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 graphics card you're set for gaming at the highest settings realtime R tracing and AI powered features are fully supported so you get top-notch Graphics that truly immerse you in your games ▶ Review: ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 2024 Gaming Laptop G834JZR-XS @ 1:40
solid gen on Gen 4 performance boosts especially in games with the LSS and frame gen ▶ 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 Review - This is NEXT-GEN! [RTX 4090] @ 9:58
fastest the most powerful gaming laptop ▶ 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 Review - This is NEXT-GEN! [RTX 4090] @ 0:02
across the board really ▶ 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 Review - This is NEXT-GEN! [RTX 4090] @ 10:04
The 5090 nets a pretty massive 20% difference against the 2024 SCAR in Time Spy ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 2025 - it looks awesome! @ 9:33
incredible power ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (RTX 4090) Review - The World's Most @ 9:18
the cooling system is highly effective ensuring consistent performance even during extended sessions ▶ 🔥ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) REVIEW - GAMING BEAST🔥 | Co @ 7:47
Call of Duty Vanguard...averaging 130 FPS...temperatures persistent around 70 degrees ▶ ROG Strix G18 - The 18” Game Changer - Core i9 | RTX 4070 (2 @ 3:50
buttery smooth frame rates ▶ ASUS Scar 18 (2024) Review | J&J's Laptop Reviews @ 1:29
dlfs average frame rates Rose to about 170 FPS which was a significant jump ▶ ROG Strix G18 - The 18” Game Changer - Core i9 | RTX 4070 (2 @ 4:05
mug switch with Advanced optimal support ▶ ROG Strix G18 - The 18” Game Changer - Core i9 | RTX 4070 (2 @ 5:04
fastest gaming laptop when it comes to single core clock speeds ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 - Stunning Screen, Slim Upgrade! @ 5:42
Premier Pro this is the fastest laptop ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 - Stunning Screen, Slim Upgrade! @ 6:10
you want T have to worry about lag or slowdowns this memory setup is perfect for running resource heavy games or creative software letting you switch between apps seamlessly ▶ Review: ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 2024 Gaming Laptop G834JZR-XS @ 2:02
almost 20% performance improvement against its direct predecessor in CPU benchmarks ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 2025 - it looks awesome! @ 8:19
sits comfortably on top of the 18-in competition in 1080p gaming benchmarks ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 2025 - it looks awesome! @ 10:46
Gaming is incredible ▶ Mac Fanboy Tries Gaming Laptop For The First Time! ASUS ROG @ 2:43
sets a new Benchmark with its Cutting Edge performance ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 Gaming Laptop REVIEW [2025]: Everythi @ 0:05
DLSS3 pulls off some performance I haven't seen in a notebook before ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (RTX 4090) Review - The World's Most @ 1:25
the laptop is a performance Juggernaut the combination of the Intel Core y 91 14,900 HX and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 ensures top tier performance in every scenario from gaming to professional workloads ▶ 🔥ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) REVIEW - GAMING BEAST🔥 | Co @ 7:25
People are straight up calling it a Powerhouse ▶ ASUS Scar 18 (2024) Review | J&J's Laptop Reviews @ 1:18
substantial performance improvement compared to last year's SCAR 18 ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 2025 - it looks awesome! @ 7:15
improved efficiency with the new core architecture ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 2025 - it looks awesome! @ 8:38
Over 220 FPS in Black Ops 6 at native resolution with max settings ▶ Mac Fanboy Tries Gaming Laptop For The First Time! ASUS ROG @ 2:56
75-80 FPS in Forza Motorsport at max settings ▶ Mac Fanboy Tries Gaming Laptop For The First Time! ASUS ROG @ 3:56
latest Intel Core y9 processor ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 Gaming Laptop REVIEW [2025]: Everythi @ 0:17
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 Gaming Laptop REVIEW [2025]: Everythi @ 2:30
the RTX 480 graphics card as a major reason for that performance ▶ ASUS Scar 18 (2024) Review | J&J's Laptop Reviews @ 1:36
Over 200 FPS in Shadow of the Tomb Raider at max settings ▶ Mac Fanboy Tries Gaming Laptop For The First Time! ASUS ROG @ 4:17
Nvidia GeForce RTX 40 series GPU ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 Gaming Laptop REVIEW [2025]: Everythi @ 0:20
memory and storage are topnotch and features like the MU switch and and advanced Optimus add tangible benefits for Gamers ▶ 🔥ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) REVIEW - GAMING BEAST🔥 | Co @ 7:54
it chews through demanding games ▶ ASUS Scar 18 (2024) Review | J&J's Laptop Reviews @ 1:21
RTX 490s Ray tracing capabilities bring realistic lighting and Reflections to life ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The King of Gaming Laptops fo @ 2:31
full-fledged RTX 490 inside ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 - Stunning Screen, Slim Upgrade! @ 9:08
lightning fast multitasking and load times ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The King of Gaming Laptops fo @ 2:09
provides desktop level performance ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The King of Gaming Laptops fo @ 1:56
dlss 3.0 ensures High frame rates without compromising visual Fidelity ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The King of Gaming Laptops fo @ 2:35
Muk switch ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 - Stunning Screen, Slim Upgrade! @ 8:42
powered by Intel's 13th gen core I 9-13 n80 HX processor paired with Nvidia GeForce RTX 490 GPU ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The King of Gaming Laptops fo @ 1:43

Display (102)

support HDR Vision HDR this means that you're getting the best possible HDR experience with Incredible contrast and color deep in of course compatibility content like movies or games ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The Ultimate Gaming Powerhous @ 11:51
240 HZ refresh rate with a 3 minute second respond time so that's smooth motion ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The Ultimate Gaming Powerhous @ 12:23
Panton validated which means that colorist or color professional people can trust this for you accuracy when you're working ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The Ultimate Gaming Powerhous @ 12:13
The 240 Hz is epic ▶ ASUS ROG STRIX Scar 18 Review One Year Later! More Worth It @ 11:12
better mini LED displays ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 - Stunning Screen, Slim Upgrade! @ 1:06
ginormous display ▶ PURE INSANITY - RTX 4090 Gaming Laptops Are HERE! 😮 - Asus @ 2:58
mini LED technology ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The Ultimate Gaming Powerhous @ 11:32
2.5k mini LED display with 100% DCI P3, HDR, 1100 nits, 240Hz refresh rate, 3ms response time and Nvidia G-Sync ▶ DIDN’T EXPECT THIS Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) i9 4090 min @ 4:01
They all come with the same screen. They all come with the 240 Hz 2.5K miniledd screen. So, you're going to get a great experience there. ▶ ASUS ROG STRIX Scar 18 Review One Year Later! More Worth It @ 1:11
gsync works flawlessly ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Fastest Laptop Tested! @ 3:19
sharp vises wherever you're gaming or editing video or just bring the word ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The Ultimate Gaming Powerhous @ 11:16
100% DCI P3 color gamut so colors are vibrant ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The Ultimate Gaming Powerhous @ 12:06
Nvidia gsync is well support so goodbye to screen tearing and any shattering ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The Ultimate Gaming Powerhous @ 12:36
brightness of 1100 knits so it is bright ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Fastest Laptop Tested! @ 1:52
240 HZ ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Fastest Laptop Tested! @ 17:28
the scar 18 comes with an impressive 18in nebula display ▶ ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Most Powerful Gaming Laptop @ 4:30
mini LED got a much better local diing resulting in deeper blacks and brighter highlights ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The Ultimate Gaming Powerhous @ 11:37
anti- glare coating ensuring you like no the TR by Reflections whatsoever ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The Ultimate Gaming Powerhous @ 12:41
2.5K resolution, miniLEDD, over 2,000 dimming zone. This thing is beautiful. 100% P3 color gambit. ▶ ASUS ROG STRIX Scar 18 Review One Year Later! More Worth It @ 0:31
2560 by 1600 240 HZ 3 misec mini LED panel and it is very nice and bright it's vibrant ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Fastest Laptop Tested! @ 1:27
ghosting performance was very good ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Fastest Laptop Tested! @ 2:04
18-in nebula HDR display with a 1610 aspect ratio QHD resolution and a 240 HZ refresh rate with a 3 milliseconds response time offers unmatched visuals ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) Gaming Laptop Review | RTX 409 @ 0:17
massive 18in display this provides about 12% more screen space compared to last year's model the 17 inch ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The Ultimate Gaming Powerhous @ 2:21
HDR technology delivers stunning brightness Rich contrast and vibrant colors ensuring an immersive experience for gaming streaming or creative work ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) Gaming Laptop Review | RTX 409 @ 0:31
It also supports Dolby Vision HDR and covers 100% of the DCI p3ol gamut the delivering vibrant colors and deep contrast ▶ ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Most Powerful Gaming Laptop @ 4:51
screen is very nice, it's vibrant ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Fastest Laptop Tested! @ 17:17
it drops down to 60 HZ when you're just on the battery ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Fastest Laptop Tested! @ 17:30
stunning 18-in QHD plus display 240 Hz refresh rate and 100% DCIP3 color ▶ Best Gaming Laptops 2025 [don’t buy one before watching this @ 8:09
HDR support adds amazing depth to Colors ▶ Review: ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 2024 Gaming Laptop G834JZR-XS @ 1:01
16 is to 10 aspect ratio so it gives you more efficient screen real estate ▶ ROG Strix G18 - The 18” Game Changer - Core i9 | RTX 4070 (2 @ 1:48
arguably one of the best screens I've ever seen in the gaming laptop space ▶ THE Laptop to Get Right Now. @ 3:32
bigger screen which gives us about 12 percent more screen space ▶ 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 Review - This is NEXT-GEN! [RTX 4090] @ 2:26
The 1610 aspect ratio provides more vertical space enhancing both productivity and immersion ▶ ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Most Powerful Gaming Laptop @ 5:10
This is the kind of display where you don't feel the need to play games on a larger screen ▶ ROG Strix G18 - The 18” Game Changer - Core i9 | RTX 4070 (2 @ 0:56
g-sync enabled ▶ ROG Strix G18 - The 18” Game Changer - Core i9 | RTX 4070 (2 @ 1:53
supports Nvidia g-sync ▶ 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 Review - This is NEXT-GEN! [RTX 4090] @ 0:58
this screen is absolutely gorgeous ▶ ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Most Powerful Gaming Laptop @ 4:47
240Hz refresh rate with the 1440p panel ▶ PURE INSANITY - RTX 4090 Gaming Laptops Are HERE! 😮 - Asus @ 4:44
great color accuracy, just under 100% DCI-P3 ▶ PURE INSANITY - RTX 4090 Gaming Laptops Are HERE! 😮 - Asus @ 5:41
extra screen real estate is really helpful and might negate need for external monitor ▶ PURE INSANITY - RTX 4090 Gaming Laptops Are HERE! 😮 - Asus @ 8:24
G-Sync support ▶ PURE INSANITY - RTX 4090 Gaming Laptops Are HERE! 😮 - Asus @ 10:26
massive 18-in nebula HDR display with a QHD resolution and a 1610 aspect ratio ▶ Review: ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 2024 Gaming Laptop G834JZR-XS @ 0:37
18 inch display that makes up for half the experience...massive screen that justifies the kind of experience you expect from a gaming laptop ▶ ROG Strix G18 - The 18” Game Changer - Core i9 | RTX 4070 (2 @ 0:48
quite good it's an IPS display with a very sharp QHD plus display refreshing at an insane 240 hertz and it's 500h bright ▶ ROG Strix G18 - The 18” Game Changer - Core i9 | RTX 4070 (2 @ 1:25
screen can get really really bright ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 - Stunning Screen, Slim Upgrade! @ 3:44
new and brighter 18 inch nebula HDR display 240 hertz Quad HD Plus ▶ 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 Review - This is NEXT-GEN! [RTX 4090] @ 0:52
a display that is pure eye candy, but can also deliver for all of your content creation needs ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 2025 - it looks awesome! @ 0:14
over 2,000 zones which is crazy ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 - Stunning Screen, Slim Upgrade! @ 3:39
18 inches 16 by 10 QHD plus it's such a nice screen ▶ THE Laptop to Get Right Now. @ 3:21
backlight leak on this is really not all that bad ▶ ROG Strix G18 - The 18” Game Changer - Core i9 | RTX 4070 (2 @ 2:23
more color accurate ▶ 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 Review - This is NEXT-GEN! [RTX 4090] @ 3:56
100 of the P3 color gamut coverage ▶ 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 Review - This is NEXT-GEN! [RTX 4090] @ 4:00
pre-calibrated profiles, very accurate factory calibration ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 2025 - it looks awesome! @ 6:45
every frame looks breathtakingly Vivid ▶ Review: ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 2024 Gaming Laptop G834JZR-XS @ 0:45
anti-glare display which is perfect for killing Reflections ▶ ROG Strix G18 - The 18” Game Changer - Core i9 | RTX 4070 (2 @ 1:56
support for Dolby Vision HDR ▶ 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 Review - This is NEXT-GEN! [RTX 4090] @ 3:58
The 18-in QHD Plus panel delivers impressive brightness results ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 2025 - it looks awesome! @ 6:05
Mini LED gets way brighter than OLED ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) Review - Mini LED! @ 3:35
500 nit brightness on the display also makes it usable in bright environments ▶ Best Gaming Laptops 2025 [don’t buy one before watching this @ 9:11
bright, super fast, great colors and has a mux switch and advanced Optimus ▶ THE Laptop to Get Right Now. @ 3:35
anti-reflective panel ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (RTX 4090) Review - The World's Most @ 3:59
new Quad HD plus 60 by 10 240Hz Rog nebula HDR display which is brighter at 500 nits ▶ 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 Review - This is NEXT-GEN! [RTX 4090] @ 3:47
No burn-in problem like OLED ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) Review - Mini LED! @ 3:37
stunning 18-in QHD plus display ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 Gaming Laptop REVIEW [2025]: Everythi @ 0:07
18in 16 by10 2560 x600 mini LED display which is much better than the mini LED display they used last year ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 - Stunning Screen, Slim Upgrade! @ 3:29
three millisecond response time ▶ ROG Strix G18 - The 18” Game Changer - Core i9 | RTX 4070 (2 @ 1:52
color gamut is obviously really good ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 - Stunning Screen, Slim Upgrade! @ 4:33
almost 1500 nits in HDR combined with 750 in SDR ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 2025 - it looks awesome! @ 6:50
240Hz refresh rate ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (RTX 4090) Review - The World's Most @ 4:01
lightning fast refresh rate ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 Gaming Laptop REVIEW [2025]: Everythi @ 0:24
the nebula HDR display is one of the best on the market offering exceptional visuals and responsiveness ▶ 🔥ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) REVIEW - GAMING BEAST🔥 | Co @ 7:40
massive 18in QD panel featuring the Raj nebula HDR standard ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 Gaming Laptop REVIEW [2025]: Everythi @ 1:31
240 HZ refresh rate with a lightning fast 3 milliseconds response time means smooth crisp visuals making it ideal for high-speed gaming and minimiz ing motion blur ▶ Review: ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 2024 Gaming Laptop G834JZR-XS @ 0:48
go all the way up to 1100 nits of peak brightness ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 - Stunning Screen, Slim Upgrade! @ 3:54
Dolby Vision ▶ ROG Strix G18 - The 18” Game Changer - Core i9 | RTX 4070 (2 @ 2:00
everything looks incredible ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 - Stunning Screen, Slim Upgrade! @ 4:30
color accuracy is obviously fantastic ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 - Stunning Screen, Slim Upgrade! @ 4:36
18 inch display shines across every title ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (RTX 4090) Review - The World's Most @ 1:21
Matte display, unlike most glossy OLEDs ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) Review - Mini LED! @ 4:56
Has G-Sync and Advanced Optimus ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) Review - Mini LED! @ 10:29
Asus has calibrated them perfectly ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (RTX 4090) Review - The World's Most @ 3:47
magnificent display ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (RTX 4090) Review - The World's Most @ 1:13
massive 18in 240 HZ IPS display ▶ Mac Fanboy Tries Gaming Laptop For The First Time! ASUS ROG @ 0:16
awesome display ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (RTX 4090) Review - The World's Most @ 9:18
mini LED backlight technology is a game changer with up to 2,000 dimming zones you get incredible contrast and vibrant colors rivaling some of the best OLED displays on the market ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 Gaming Laptop REVIEW [2025]: Everythi @ 1:58
minimal or almost non-existent blooming ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 2025 - it looks awesome! @ 6:29
more screen space for work and games ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (RTX 4090) Review - The World's Most @ 4:06
240Hz panel is very smooth ▶ Mac Fanboy Tries Gaming Laptop For The First Time! ASUS ROG @ 5:52
QHD resolution of 2560x1600 provides a perfect balance of sharpness and performance ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 Gaming Laptop REVIEW [2025]: Everythi @ 1:41
visuals that'll knock your socks off ▶ ASUS Scar 18 (2024) Review | J&J's Laptop Reviews @ 1:32
visual Masterpiece ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 Gaming Laptop REVIEW [2025]: Everythi @ 0:43
Mini LED display with over 2,000 local dimming zones, meaning excellent display quality ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) Review - Mini LED! @ 0:26
Dolby Vision support, Pantone color validated, 100 DC rp3 color coverage and g-sync support ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (RTX 4090) Review - The World's Most @ 4:12
1610 aspect ratio offers more vertical screen real estate ideal for productivity tasks like video editing and spreadsheet management ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 Gaming Laptop REVIEW [2025]: Everythi @ 1:48
peak brightness of 1100 nits the display is perfect for HDR content ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 Gaming Laptop REVIEW [2025]: Everythi @ 2:11
mux switch with Advanced Optimus ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 Gaming Laptop REVIEW [2025]: Everythi @ 5:19
240 HZ refresh rate and a 3ms response time ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 Gaming Laptop REVIEW [2025]: Everythi @ 2:16
supports Advanced Optimus ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 - Stunning Screen, Slim Upgrade! @ 8:40
18in QHD plus 2560 x600 IPS panel with a 240 HZ refresh rate and a 3 milliseconds response time ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The King of Gaming Laptops fo @ 1:01
covering 100% of the DCI P3 color gamut ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The King of Gaming Laptops fo @ 1:22
1610 aspect ratio and Dolby Vision support ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The King of Gaming Laptops fo @ 1:12
excellent sharpness, vibrant colors and smooth motion handling ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The King of Gaming Laptops fo @ 1:18

Design & Build Quality (79)

incredible cooling solution ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The Ultimate Gaming Powerhous @ 7:46
didn't see any significant Thermo thring whatsoever ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The Ultimate Gaming Powerhous @ 7:49
Excellent cooling system, quiet fans for its specs ▶ DIDN’T EXPECT THIS Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) i9 4090 min @ 2:44
ventilation fans on there with the tri with the tri fan setup, so you get maximum cooling. ▶ ASUS ROG STRIX Scar 18 Review One Year Later! More Worth It @ 1:56
the chassis was really cool when gaming it was quite amazing um it's probably the coolest I've ever ever had ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Fastest Laptop Tested! @ 8:05
a solid piece of Hardware with a matte black finish and subtle RGB accents to give it that Sleek modern gaming look ▶ ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Most Powerful Gaming Laptop @ 2:36
impressive design ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The Ultimate Gaming Powerhous @ 15:17
improve cooling system ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The Ultimate Gaming Powerhous @ 3:11
Nice looking design for a gaming laptop ▶ DIDN’T EXPECT THIS Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) i9 4090 min @ 12:19
panel doesn't have any Flex so that's quite rigid ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Fastest Laptop Tested! @ 7:54
looks incredible, one of the nicest laptops ▶ PURE INSANITY - RTX 4090 Gaming Laptops Are HERE! 😮 - Asus @ 2:39
RGB strip around outer edging ▶ DIDN’T EXPECT THIS Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) i9 4090 min @ 6:05
in gaming wise uh the the temperatures were you know CPU about 77 to 80° and the GPU around about to 73° so you know that was fantastic ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Fastest Laptop Tested! @ 6:29
tons of RGB ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 - Stunning Screen, Slim Upgrade! @ 1:34
cooling technology is a standout feature of the strix scar 18 with Advanced thermal management using liquid metal and multiple fans ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) Gaming Laptop Review | RTX 409 @ 2:39
portable and attractive premium design ▶ PURE INSANITY - RTX 4090 Gaming Laptops Are HERE! 😮 - Asus @ 15:38
beels are well impressively thin especially the bottom one as well allowing Asus to squeeze in that extra real estate screen ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The Ultimate Gaming Powerhous @ 2:39
silent mode the fans yeah it was nice and quiet 42 ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Fastest Laptop Tested! @ 7:24
these fans are designed to reduce noise without compromising cooling efficiency ▶ ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Most Powerful Gaming Laptop @ 6:29
ensures the laptop stays cool and quiet even during Marathon gaming sessions ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) Gaming Laptop Review | RTX 409 @ 2:47
hinge is very very tight ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 - Stunning Screen, Slim Upgrade! @ 2:26
Raj intelligent cooling featuring liquid metal and a redesigned thermal layout it keeps temps under control even during marathon gaming sessions without sounding like a jet engine ▶ Best Gaming Laptops 2025 [don’t buy one before watching this @ 8:59
GPU temperatures are very impressive even on full load ▶ THE Laptop to Get Right Now. @ 2:19
Asus has always nailed presentations and this time is no exception ▶ ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Most Powerful Gaming Laptop @ 2:06
it definitely does feel solid ▶ ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Most Powerful Gaming Laptop @ 2:49
for plastic it still feels very good ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 - Stunning Screen, Slim Upgrade! @ 1:25
bottom panel is designed a lot better this year ▶ THE Laptop to Get Right Now. @ 1:45
great thermal system ▶ THE Laptop to Get Right Now. @ 2:11
conduct or not liquid metal for cooling your CPU...a lot better than the traditional thermal paste because it can cool your CPU by an additional 15 degrees ▶ ROG Strix G18 - The 18” Game Changer - Core i9 | RTX 4070 (2 @ 5:41
Asus brought back the enemy vision LEDs which can display all sorts of messages, animations, and even low res pictures ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 2025 - it looks awesome! @ 3:04
opened up with one hand ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 - Stunning Screen, Slim Upgrade! @ 2:19
much better cooling with an 82 percent larger cooling area ▶ 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 Review - This is NEXT-GEN! [RTX 4090] @ 2:13
customizable RGB lighting across the keyboard and Chassis a sturdy build and an edgy look ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) Gaming Laptop Review | RTX 409 @ 2:53
very quiet even under load ▶ PURE INSANITY - RTX 4090 Gaming Laptops Are HERE! 😮 - Asus @ 11:34
Cooled keys and palm rests ▶ Mac Fanboy Tries Gaming Laptop For The First Time! ASUS ROG @ 6:57
advanced cooling system with liquid metal thermal compound and strategically placed vents ensures the laptop stays cool even during long gaming marathons ▶ Review: ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 2024 Gaming Laptop G834JZR-XS @ 2:33
toolless access system for easy upgrades ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 2025 - it looks awesome! @ 5:11
reasonable fan noise given the performance levels ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 2025 - it looks awesome! @ 13:54
keyboard deck I think looks really cool ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 - Stunning Screen, Slim Upgrade! @ 2:31
completely redesigned the chassis ▶ THE Laptop to Get Right Now. @ 1:25
thermal performance is quite good ▶ THE Laptop to Get Right Now. @ 2:17
big chassis and it allows for plenty ventilation on all three sides and underneath a lot of circulation you get six heat pipes and you have this tri-fan technology ▶ ROG Strix G18 - The 18” Game Changer - Core i9 | RTX 4070 (2 @ 5:20
balances performance with Aesthetics featuring Raj signature RGB lighting that can be customized to fit your style ▶ Review: ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 2024 Gaming Laptop G834JZR-XS @ 2:52
Quieter than some Lenovo Legion and Alienware laptops ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) Review - Mini LED! @ 8:33
a bunch of RGB lighting ▶ Mac Fanboy Tries Gaming Laptop For The First Time! ASUS ROG @ 1:09
The 18-in behemoth looks almost professional if you turn off all the RGB ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 2025 - it looks awesome! @ 0:54
improvements this year is the cooling ▶ 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 Review - This is NEXT-GEN! [RTX 4090] @ 5:14
if you're not pushing the CPU to its full potential it actually does a better job of keeping the fans slightly lower compared to previous units ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 - Stunning Screen, Slim Upgrade! @ 7:10
more airflow and more surface area on the back ▶ THE Laptop to Get Right Now. @ 2:13
refresh design and new motherboard ▶ 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 Review - This is NEXT-GEN! [RTX 4090] @ 2:11
tiny vents around the wasd keys where the internal fans cool your fingers ▶ 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 Review - This is NEXT-GEN! [RTX 4090] @ 2:19
the new underclo light strip all around the big chassis looks quite tasteful ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 2025 - it looks awesome! @ 2:52
incredibly sturdy design ▶ Mac Fanboy Tries Gaming Laptop For The First Time! ASUS ROG @ 1:05
Plenty of vents to keep the 4090 cool ▶ Mac Fanboy Tries Gaming Laptop For The First Time! ASUS ROG @ 5:14
looks really good ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 - Stunning Screen, Slim Upgrade! @ 4:03
almost completely silent for lighter tasks ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 2025 - it looks awesome! @ 13:44
No coil whine ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) Review - Mini LED! @ 13:57
state-of-the-art cooling technology ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 Gaming Laptop REVIEW [2025]: Everythi @ 0:10
a lot cleaner ▶ THE Laptop to Get Right Now. @ 1:52
fan noise is also very acceptable ▶ THE Laptop to Get Right Now. @ 2:21
lid has this nice lip which you can hold to easily lift and open with one hand Without Really displacing the laptop ▶ ROG Strix G18 - The 18” Game Changer - Core i9 | RTX 4070 (2 @ 6:55
premium design and build ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (RTX 4090) Review - The World's Most @ 1:09
optical sensor here that will ensure that your laptop is shut off anytime you open the back plate ▶ ROG Strix G18 - The 18” Game Changer - Core i9 | RTX 4070 (2 @ 7:12
Cooling is very effective, not too loud ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) Review - Mini LED! @ 8:08
build feels premium and sturdy with a durable keyboard designed to withstand intense gaming ▶ Review: ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 2024 Gaming Laptop G834JZR-XS @ 2:59
Three-fan cooling solution with liquid metal on CPU and GPU ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) Review - Mini LED! @ 12:45
build quality feels robust ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 Gaming Laptop REVIEW [2025]: Everythi @ 1:04
liquid metal thermal compound on both the CPU and GPU ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 Gaming Laptop REVIEW [2025]: Everythi @ 4:32
silent mode is really silent ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (RTX 4090) Review - The World's Most @ 8:19
premium and futuristic Vibe ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 Gaming Laptop REVIEW [2025]: Everythi @ 0:46
how quiet and cool it runs ▶ ASUS Scar 18 (2024) Review | J&J's Laptop Reviews @ 2:39
aggressive gaming design with customizable RGB lighting ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The King of Gaming Laptops fo @ 0:22
solid build quality with a sturdy aluminum lid and a robust plastic frame ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The King of Gaming Laptops fo @ 0:32
trifan technology with three fans working in harmony to maximize air flow ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 Gaming Laptop REVIEW [2025]: Everythi @ 4:53
the scar 18 seems to have nailed it with its cooling system ▶ ASUS Scar 18 (2024) Review | J&J's Laptop Reviews @ 2:47
Sleek matte black finish with subtle Rog branding giving it a futuristic yet premium look ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The King of Gaming Laptops fo @ 0:40
thoughtfully designed ventilation with large air intakes and exhausts ensuring optimal cooling ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The King of Gaming Laptops fo @ 0:51
ultra thin bezels enhance immersion ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The King of Gaming Laptops fo @ 1:30
Advanced thermal management including rog's intelligent cooling system with liquid metal and four exhaust vents ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The King of Gaming Laptops fo @ 2:13

Connectivity (41)

Wi-Fi 6 e ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The Ultimate Gaming Powerhous @ 10:37
two highspeed USBC ports ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The Ultimate Gaming Powerhous @ 9:27
webcom finally got a webcom ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The Ultimate Gaming Powerhous @ 4:06
2.5 gab lamp Port that is not just standard gigb is two and a half times faster than normal gigb ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The Ultimate Gaming Powerhous @ 10:21
With the Thunderbolt port, the USBC, you can put a up a 100 watt USBC on here and you can run it while you're out and about. ▶ ASUS ROG STRIX Scar 18 Review One Year Later! More Worth It @ 2:44
doesn't just impress with this raw power it's just all the connectivity that we got over here ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The Ultimate Gaming Powerhous @ 9:10
you can output, you can plug this in, you can play it with 4K on your TV, your display or whatever. ▶ ASUS ROG STRIX Scar 18 Review One Year Later! More Worth It @ 2:23
the microphone was fine as well ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Fastest Laptop Tested! @ 10:04
The HDMI 2.1 and Thunderbolt 4 ports support up to 8K displays future proofing your setup ▶ ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Most Powerful Gaming Laptop @ 3:49
HDMI 2.1 so this is the latest and greatest 8mi capable ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The Ultimate Gaming Powerhous @ 10:03
webcam is decent ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Fastest Laptop Tested! @ 17:17
Dolby Atmos 5.1.2 audio, WiFi 6E ▶ DIDN’T EXPECT THIS Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) i9 4090 min @ 6:25
plenty of ports. still got the headphone jack, but I like that it has a dedicated LAN port on it. So, you can do wired. ▶ ASUS ROG STRIX Scar 18 Review One Year Later! More Worth It @ 8:25
webcam it's actually a 720p webcam I but I thought you know when I did me testing I thought it was 10 P cuz it was pretty clear so I must say it's probably one of the best 720p webcams I've seen ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Fastest Laptop Tested! @ 9:54
ensures low latency and lag-free performance even in crowded networks ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) Gaming Laptop Review | RTX 409 @ 2:14
Handles streaming to external monitor and multiple peripherals well ▶ DIDN’T EXPECT THIS Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) i9 4090 min @ 9:00
It's got everything that you could possibly ask for. It's got Wi-Fi 7. It's got Bluetooth 5.4. You've got Dolby Atmos. You've got a smart amp technology. Noise cancellation with a microphone. Four speakers. 1080p uh Windows uh camera ▶ ASUS ROG STRIX Scar 18 Review One Year Later! More Worth It @ 4:48
the strix 18 has all the ports you'd need for a portable desktop replacement ▶ ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Most Powerful Gaming Laptop @ 3:13
the audio thear 18 is handled by a six speaker system with dual Force cancelling woofers and Dolby Atmos support ▶ ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Most Powerful Gaming Laptop @ 3:56
connectivity is top-notch with Wi-Fi 6E providing Ultra fast and stable wireless internet for seamless online gaming streaming and downloads ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) Gaming Laptop Review | RTX 409 @ 2:02
Wi-Fi 6E for faster and more reliable Wireless connectivity and Bluetooth 5.2 support for connecting peripherals ▶ ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Most Powerful Gaming Laptop @ 9:21
you can connect multiple peripherals external displays and enjoy fast data transfer speeds ▶ ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Most Powerful Gaming Laptop @ 3:41
high-end port selection including ethernet, HDMI 2.1, USB type-C and A ports ▶ PURE INSANITY - RTX 4090 Gaming Laptops Are HERE! 😮 - Asus @ 3:53
array of ports including USBC HDMI and Thunderbolt which make it easy to connect peripherals external monitors and other devices ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) Gaming Laptop Review | RTX 409 @ 3:13
webcam ▶ 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 Review - This is NEXT-GEN! [RTX 4090] @ 3:34
Good connectivity (Thunderbolt 4, USB-C with DisplayPort and G-Sync, USB-A, 2.5Gb Ethernet, headphone jack, HDMI 2.1) ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) Review - Mini LED! @ 10:45
speakers are clear and clean ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 - Stunning Screen, Slim Upgrade! @ 4:43
sound quality fantastic really really good speakers ▶ 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 Review - This is NEXT-GEN! [RTX 4090] @ 8:56
two speakers...smart amp for a nice and loud sound ▶ ROG Strix G18 - The 18” Game Changer - Core i9 | RTX 4070 (2 @ 7:08
packed with Wi-Fi 6E for Ultra fast Wireless speeds and a range of ports including Thunderbolt 4 HDMI and USBC ▶ Review: ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 2024 Gaming Laptop G834JZR-XS @ 3:11
great speakers, on par with 16-inch MacBook Pro ▶ Mac Fanboy Tries Gaming Laptop For The First Time! ASUS ROG @ 1:27
a lot of ports ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 2025 - it looks awesome! @ 4:09
includes everything you'll need in ports ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (RTX 4090) Review - The World's Most @ 4:20
Good speakers with smart amp ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) Review - Mini LED! @ 12:19
swappable Wi-Fi card ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 - Stunning Screen, Slim Upgrade! @ 8:22
No shortage of ports ▶ Mac Fanboy Tries Gaming Laptop For The First Time! ASUS ROG @ 5:35
Wi-Fi 6E ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 Gaming Laptop REVIEW [2025]: Everythi @ 5:59
six- speaker setup supporting Dolby Atmos, loud, clear and immersive sound ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The King of Gaming Laptops fo @ 3:20
Wi-Fi 6E ensures fast and stable Wireless connectivity ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The King of Gaming Laptops fo @ 3:42
wide range of connectivity options including Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, USBC, multiple usba ports and an ethernet port ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The King of Gaming Laptops fo @ 3:33
HDMI 2.1 Port supports 4K output at 120 HZ ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The King of Gaming Laptops fo @ 3:48

Keyboard & Trackpad (26)

keyboard is about as good as never with minimal Flex on the full decking and and a full number part ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The Ultimate Gaming Powerhous @ 4:24
RGB keyboard with numpad, good key travel ▶ DIDN’T EXPECT THIS Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) i9 4090 min @ 5:45
super slick trackpad movement ▶ PURE INSANITY - RTX 4090 Gaming Laptops Are HERE! 😮 - Asus @ 5:26
The keyboard is comfortable and responsive featuring per key RGB lighting customizable through Aura sync ▶ ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Most Powerful Gaming Laptop @ 6:37
optical mechanical keyboard provides precision and durability ensuring a responsive and satisfying typing experience ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) Gaming Laptop Review | RTX 409 @ 3:05
the keyboard is fantastic. It's only got a 2mm key press and it's got nice keyboard on this. Like whenever you talk about gaming keyboards, you can actually play on this one. You don't have to carry a secondary keyboard with you. It's got a solid touch pad. The cooling on it is very good. ▶ ASUS ROG STRIX Scar 18 Review One Year Later! More Worth It @ 9:22
the touchpad is large and precise supporting multi-touch gestures definitely handing for General use when a mouse isn't available ▶ ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Most Powerful Gaming Laptop @ 6:50
truck B is also wider and taller ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The Ultimate Gaming Powerhous @ 4:32
the keys have good travel and feedback making it suitable for both gaming and typing ▶ ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Most Powerful Gaming Laptop @ 6:45
comfortable keys to type on like 2 mm of travel distance and it sounds pretty good too ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 - Stunning Screen, Slim Upgrade! @ 2:45
full size keyboard ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (RTX 4090) Review - The World's Most @ 2:57
Great keyboard, fantastic to type on ▶ Mac Fanboy Tries Gaming Laptop For The First Time! ASUS ROG @ 6:52
full size keyboard with a fairly satisfying typing experience and the keys also have this soft matte feel ▶ ROG Strix G18 - The 18” Game Changer - Core i9 | RTX 4070 (2 @ 8:17
larger size trackpad made it easier to get around ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (RTX 4090) Review - The World's Most @ 3:16
massive glass touchpad which feels very very good to use ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 - Stunning Screen, Slim Upgrade! @ 2:54
keyboard is as good as ever and now we get slightly larger arrow keys ▶ 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 Review - This is NEXT-GEN! [RTX 4090] @ 4:49
5 macro Keys ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (RTX 4090) Review - The World's Most @ 3:00
massive trackpad which offers a very subdued and therefore very premium feeling click ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 2025 - it looks awesome! @ 5:51
all the RGB you could ever want ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (RTX 4090) Review - The World's Most @ 1:07
great keyboard and trackpad ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (RTX 4090) Review - The World's Most @ 1:11
trackpad is wider and taller this time which makes it easier and less cramped to use ▶ 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 Review - This is NEXT-GEN! [RTX 4090] @ 4:53
The RGB keyboard offers solid travel, great tactility, and an overall satisfying feel for games and longer typing adventures ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 2025 - it looks awesome! @ 5:40
Option to choose multi-zone or single-zone backlight ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) Review - Mini LED! @ 10:00
customizable RGB lighting ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 Gaming Laptop REVIEW [2025]: Everythi @ 0:51
large Precision trackpad is responsive and smooth ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The King of Gaming Laptops fo @ 3:14
full-sized perky RGB keyboard powered by Aura sync offering extensive customization options ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The King of Gaming Laptops fo @ 3:00

Storage & Memory (25)

up to 4TB of PCIe 4 storage or up to 64GB of ddr5 RAM ▶ DIDN’T EXPECT THIS Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) i9 4090 min @ 1:15
this sucker maxed out, you can get a 4090 up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 4 tab of storage space. ▶ ASUS ROG STRIX Scar 18 Review One Year Later! More Worth It @ 0:11
You can take the bottom plate off. It's got extra expansion slot in there. You can put up to 64 gigs of RAM. ▶ ASUS ROG STRIX Scar 18 Review One Year Later! More Worth It @ 2:02
2 TB SSD uh the read speeds were like 6,900 megabytes per second and the r speed is about 6,400 megabytes per second so it's pretty fast ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Fastest Laptop Tested! @ 5:49
2tb pcid provides massive storage for all your games media and files with ultra fast read and WR speeds you'll experience near instantaneous load times and smooth operation for all your tasks ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) Gaming Laptop Review | RTX 409 @ 1:46
30 2GB of ddr5 d5600 RAM you'll enjoy blazing fast multitasking and responsiveness ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) Gaming Laptop Review | RTX 409 @ 1:28
32 GB of RAM with faster 5600 meaher memory ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 - Stunning Screen, Slim Upgrade! @ 5:06
32GB of DDR 5- 5600 Ram ▶ Review: ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 2024 Gaming Laptop G834JZR-XS @ 1:58
32GBDR5 RAM and a 2TB RA SSD ▶ Best Gaming Laptops 2025 [don’t buy one before watching this @ 8:42
2 tabt of storage ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 - Stunning Screen, Slim Upgrade! @ 5:14
fast theoretical transfer speeds due to RAID 0 NVMe drives ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 2025 - it looks awesome! @ 8:57
two slots for your drive ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 - Stunning Screen, Slim Upgrade! @ 8:17
up to 64 gigs of ddr5 4800 megahertz Ram ▶ 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 Review - This is NEXT-GEN! [RTX 4090] @ 0:44
additional M2 PCI Gen 4 slots if you want to expand storage ▶ ROG Strix G18 - The 18” Game Changer - Core i9 | RTX 4070 (2 @ 7:19
32GB DDR5 5600MHz RAM, upgradable to 64GB ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) Review - Mini LED! @ 5:14
if you need more storage in the future upgrading is straightforward ▶ Review: ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 2024 Gaming Laptop G834JZR-XS @ 2:27
1tb PCI SD not only offers substantial storage for all your files and games but also ensures quick load times ▶ Review: ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 2024 Gaming Laptop G834JZR-XS @ 2:17
support for RAID 0 configuration ▶ ROG Strix G18 - The 18” Game Changer - Core i9 | RTX 4070 (2 @ 7:29
The Scar is super easy to upgrade ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 2025 - it looks awesome! @ 1:50
RTX 490, Core I9 14900 HX, 32 gab of ddr5 RAM and a 2 tb SSD ▶ Mac Fanboy Tries Gaming Laptop For The First Time! ASUS ROG @ 0:20
2 terab pcie 4.0 SSD in raid zero configuration ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 Gaming Laptop REVIEW [2025]: Everythi @ 4:07
RAM slots which are obviously not soldered on and you can upgrade this to a total of 64 ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 - Stunning Screen, Slim Upgrade! @ 8:25
Standard memory doubled to 32GB from 16GB ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) Review - Mini LED! @ 0:33
32 GB of DDR 55600 murtz Ram providing blazing fast data transfer speeds and excellent multitasking capabilities ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 Gaming Laptop REVIEW [2025]: Everythi @ 3:34
up to 64 GB ddr5 RAM and 2 terab PCI Gen4 SSD storage ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The King of Gaming Laptops fo @ 2:02

Value for Money (16)

you can get the 4070 version for as low as $20.99 on Best Buy right now, which is significantly cheaper. ▶ ASUS ROG STRIX Scar 18 Review One Year Later! More Worth It @ 1:19
just a solid overall product ▶ THE Laptop to Get Right Now. @ 3:58
Asus has really kept this competitive ▶ ROG Strix G18 - The 18” Game Changer - Core i9 | RTX 4070 (2 @ 11:10
This product overall is just so good ▶ THE Laptop to Get Right Now. @ 3:42
destroys the performance of four thousand dollar machines ▶ THE Laptop to Get Right Now. @ 0:20
The packaging itself is minimalist yet premium with a beautiful design ▶ ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Most Powerful Gaming Laptop @ 2:12
for the market very well priced ▶ THE Laptop to Get Right Now. @ 0:29
fabulous gaming rig whether it's the design Aesthetics whether it's the performance or even the price ▶ ROG Strix G18 - The 18” Game Changer - Core i9 | RTX 4070 (2 @ 11:01
reasonably priced ▶ THE Laptop to Get Right Now. @ 0:26
Asus did not cut any corners with the SCAR specs ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 2025 - it looks awesome! @ 1:13
a dream machine ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (RTX 4090) Review - The World's Most @ 1:00
comes with accessories: a mouse, a headset, a backpack, and a 100 W USBC charger ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 2025 - it looks awesome! @ 4:40
includes everything but the kitchen sink ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (RTX 4090) Review - The World's Most @ 1:03
packed with the best possible Hardware around ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (RTX 4090) Review - The World's Most @ 5:03
Not as expensive as some competitors ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) Review - Mini LED! @ 1:18
exceeded my expectations in in every way ▶ ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Most Powerful Gaming Laptop @ 1:28

Battery Life (12)

MU switch and Nvidia BMS Optimus you can switch between the Intel graphics and the Nvidia Graphics to reduce power draw as well the best balance or performance for your battery life ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The Ultimate Gaming Powerhous @ 12:46
massive power supply ▶ ASUS ROG STRIX Scar 18 Review One Year Later! More Worth It @ 0:23
got me about 5 and 1/2 hours of battery time ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Fastest Laptop Tested! @ 2:35
90watt hour battery, but you can charge it up to 50% in 30 minutes with the 380 watt charger. ▶ ASUS ROG STRIX Scar 18 Review One Year Later! More Worth It @ 2:59
includes a 90w hour battery offering a respectable battery life for General use like web browsing and streaming ▶ ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Most Powerful Gaming Laptop @ 8:46
battery life is also pretty good you'll get four to five hours with the integrated GPU with light use ▶ 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 Review - This is NEXT-GEN! [RTX 4090] @ 9:01
the laptop also supports fast charging bringing the battery up to 50% in just 30 minutes ▶ ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Most Powerful Gaming Laptop @ 9:30
330 watt brick is smaller than most Rivals ▶ 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 Review - This is NEXT-GEN! [RTX 4090] @ 9:12
90Wh battery allows for decent battery life (3.5 hours for productivity) ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) Review - Mini LED! @ 11:26
supports 100 watt PD charging ▶ ROG Strix G18 - The 18” Game Changer - Core i9 | RTX 4070 (2 @ 10:19
can also charge the notebook with the Thunderbolt Port ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (RTX 4090) Review - The World's Most @ 9:00
330w power adapter ensures fast recharging ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The King of Gaming Laptops fo @ 4:00

Software & Operating System (11)

I9 14900HX (laptop edition), Windows 11 Pro, RTX 490 laptop GPU ▶ DIDN’T EXPECT THIS Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) i9 4090 min @ 0:53
It's got Windows Hello. ▶ ASUS ROG STRIX Scar 18 Review One Year Later! More Worth It @ 5:09
software is easy to use ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Fastest Laptop Tested! @ 17:34
had no stability issues at all ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Fastest Laptop Tested! @ 17:36
nice software for controlling fans, GPU boost, and gaming modes. ▶ DIDN’T EXPECT THIS Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) i9 4090 min @ 4:55
It comes with Windows 11 Pro. It's got upgradability for the hard drive space, for the RAM space. You got the latest and greatest for that stuff. ▶ ASUS ROG STRIX Scar 18 Review One Year Later! More Worth It @ 7:29
windows 11 Pro operating system comes pre-installed offering Advanced features for gaming and productivity it's optimized for performance security and multitasking making it the perfect choice for professionals and Gamers alike ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) Gaming Laptop Review | RTX 409 @ 2:20
configure your mic for better performance within the Armory crate app including AI noise canceling speaker which you can turn on to remove noise from incoming feeds of other people ▶ ROG Strix G18 - The 18” Game Changer - Core i9 | RTX 4070 (2 @ 8:15
Asus s Armory crate software allows easy performance tuning and customization options to enhance your experience ▶ Review: ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 2024 Gaming Laptop G834JZR-XS @ 3:32
Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed offering Advanced features for gamers and power users ▶ Review: ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 2024 Gaming Laptop G834JZR-XS @ 3:26
smart sensor at the top that detects when the lid is taken off and if the laptop is still on it will shut it down ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 - Stunning Screen, Slim Upgrade! @ 7:42

Portability (10)

not as heavy as you'd think for an 18-inch laptop ▶ PURE INSANITY - RTX 4090 Gaming Laptops Are HERE! 😮 - Asus @ 1:37
they manag to do all this without dramatically increasing the overall footprint of the laptop over here ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The Ultimate Gaming Powerhous @ 2:32
16 by 10 aspect ratio, meaning more screen for the same footprint ▶ PURE INSANITY - RTX 4090 Gaming Laptops Are HERE! 😮 - Asus @ 1:28
it's definitely designed very well and yet it feels very solid to bring with you and you won't have a problem in sacrificing any power due to that portability ▶ ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Most Powerful Gaming Laptop @ 3:03
massive massive laptop ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 - Stunning Screen, Slim Upgrade! @ 1:12
definitely portable more portable than gaming laptops used to be ▶ ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Most Powerful Gaming Laptop @ 2:55
it's portable enough to take with you when needed ▶ ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Most Powerful Gaming Laptop @ 9:06
Mobile despite being large ▶ Mac Fanboy Tries Gaming Laptop For The First Time! ASUS ROG @ 7:36
surprisingly portable given the power it packs ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 Gaming Laptop REVIEW [2025]: Everythi @ 1:18
well balanced weight distribution ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The King of Gaming Laptops fo @ 0:47

Cons (132)

Design & Build Quality (29)

louder and the full Lo that have me fun noise around 45 to 50 DB that's the price that you pay for performance in a laptop form fact ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The Ultimate Gaming Powerhous @ 7:32
plastic border around here and that makes it look all around the edges and that makes it look a bit cheap ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Fastest Laptop Tested! @ 10:53
it's probably going to get pretty hot ▶ ASUS ROG STRIX Scar 18 Review One Year Later! More Worth It @ 1:53
definitely they put out some noise ▶ ASUS ROG STRIX Scar 18 Review One Year Later! More Worth It @ 9:38
number part tends to leave a few oily smudges ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Fastest Laptop Tested! @ 10:21
turbo...maximum performance preset...does drive up the fan noise and a bit of heat ▶ ROG Strix G18 - The 18” Game Changer - Core i9 | RTX 4070 (2 @ 9:18
turbo mode did get a bit loud, I would say it was around about 51 DB ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Fastest Laptop Tested! @ 6:42
underneath it's all plastic ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Fastest Laptop Tested! @ 8:00
Fan noise is loud (as expected from a powerful gaming laptop) ▶ Mac Fanboy Tries Gaming Laptop For The First Time! ASUS ROG @ 4:34
semi-translucent up here so it's like it's got a plastic coating on top on top of Pops of metal, because you again say translucent and that makes it look dusty and dirty ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Fastest Laptop Tested! @ 10:31
it's definitely a statement this laptop is ▶ ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Most Powerful Gaming Laptop @ 2:30
clear plastic that now covers the sides in the back it just looks kind of cheap ▶ 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 Review - This is NEXT-GEN! [RTX 4090] @ 3:19
it's plastic despite the premium price tag ▶ Best Gaming Laptops 2025 [don’t buy one before watching this @ 9:17
the design doesn't exactly scream innovation ▶ Best Gaming Laptops 2025 [don’t buy one before watching this @ 9:24
Turbo mode likely requires headphones due to fan noise ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 2025 - it looks awesome! @ 13:58
notably loud fan ▶ 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 Review - This is NEXT-GEN! [RTX 4090] @ 5:04
The base unit is still mostly plastic ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 2025 - it looks awesome! @ 3:22
Power adapter port placement can be fiddly ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) Review - Mini LED! @ 10:59
entirely made of plastic and is no metal on the case ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (RTX 4090) Review - The World's Most @ 2:34
fans started blowing wind ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (RTX 4090) Review - The World's Most @ 6:04
Mostly plastic build (except for lid) ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) Review - Mini LED! @ 5:41
temperatures in the mid 90 degrees Celsius during heavy tests ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (RTX 4090) Review - The World's Most @ 7:05
some flex for the lower part of the chassis ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 2025 - it looks awesome! @ 3:35
Bottom cover can be difficult to pry open ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) Review - Mini LED! @ 12:07
screen does not go all the way flat ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 - Stunning Screen, Slim Upgrade! @ 2:20
durability ▶ ASUS Scar 18 (2024) Review | J&J's Laptop Reviews @ 3:52
when this thing is under full load it gets loud ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 - Stunning Screen, Slim Upgrade! @ 7:13
black laptop you're going to see a lot of fing F prints ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 - Stunning Screen, Slim Upgrade! @ 1:27
a few people mention things like getting a laptop that wasn't working right out of the box or parts breaking down way too soon ▶ ASUS Scar 18 (2024) Review | J&J's Laptop Reviews @ 3:58

Value for Money (18)

High-end price tag ▶ DIDN’T EXPECT THIS Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) i9 4090 min @ 11:28
price difference is so significant ▶ THE Laptop to Get Right Now. @ 1:14
very expensive ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Fastest Laptop Tested! @ 1:09
£4,000 ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The Ultimate Gaming Powerhous @ 15:32
an extra six to eight hundred dollars more just to go up to an RTX 4090 ▶ THE Laptop to Get Right Now. @ 1:18
2500 is still a crazy amount of money ▶ THE Laptop to Get Right Now. @ 0:16
really steep ▶ THE Laptop to Get Right Now. @ 1:20
unnecessary cost for the extra power ▶ PURE INSANITY - RTX 4090 Gaming Laptops Are HERE! 😮 - Asus @ 0:29
Expensive ($3599) ▶ Mac Fanboy Tries Gaming Laptop For The First Time! ASUS ROG @ 6:29
prizes a Horror Story ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (RTX 4090) Review - The World's Most @ 9:54
Large price jump for 4090 ($900 more for 4090 and 2TB SSD) ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) Review - Mini LED! @ 1:36
don't know who this notebook has been made for ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (RTX 4090) Review - The World's Most @ 9:20
4 000 pounds an awful lot of money ▶ 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 Review - This is NEXT-GEN! [RTX 4090] @ 1:02
most expensive gaming notebook ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (RTX 4090) Review - The World's Most @ 0:19
not a budget option ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 2025 - it looks awesome! @ 16:15
cost you $4,000 ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 - Stunning Screen, Slim Upgrade! @ 5:17
the price is a significant barrier to entry at over $3,500 this laptop is a serious investment and it's not for everyone ▶ 🔥ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) REVIEW - GAMING BEAST🔥 | Co @ 8:02
premium price tag ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The King of Gaming Laptops fo @ 4:05

Portability (17)

It doesn't even fit in my backpack ▶ ASUS ROG STRIX Scar 18 Review One Year Later! More Worth It @ 1:34
It weighs over 7 lbs. It's like 7.28 lb ▶ ASUS ROG STRIX Scar 18 Review One Year Later! More Worth It @ 3:47
over 7 lbs, albeit you might have to have a special backpack ▶ ASUS ROG STRIX Scar 18 Review One Year Later! More Worth It @ 9:17
Large size and build ▶ DIDN’T EXPECT THIS Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) i9 4090 min @ 12:22
all this power does come with some tradeoffs the scar 18 is a little bit thicker and a little bit heavier coming at 3.1 kilos ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The Ultimate Gaming Powerhous @ 2:48
330 watt adapter has some heft to it ▶ THE Laptop to Get Right Now. @ 4:41
desktop replacer it's not a laptop such that you will just take around and your backa for all day ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The Ultimate Gaming Powerhous @ 2:59
it's big ▶ THE Laptop to Get Right Now. @ 4:35
large power brick ▶ PURE INSANITY - RTX 4090 Gaming Laptops Are HERE! 😮 - Asus @ 10:01
Heavy ▶ Mac Fanboy Tries Gaming Laptop For The First Time! ASUS ROG @ 7:45
18 inch display does imply a certain weight and bulk the entire thing weighs about 3 kgs and then you add the power brick it comes to a total of 3.5 kgs ▶ ROG Strix G18 - The 18” Game Changer - Core i9 | RTX 4070 (2 @ 1:14
Hefty yes large kind of ▶ ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Most Powerful Gaming Laptop @ 2:51
it's not the lightest laptop out there ▶ ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Most Powerful Gaming Laptop @ 9:09
the size and weight of the laptop may be a deal breaker for those who prioritize portability ▶ 🔥ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) REVIEW - GAMING BEAST🔥 | Co @ 8:25
weighs 3 Kg it's kind of heavy ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 - Stunning Screen, Slim Upgrade! @ 1:14
a little bit thicker and also a bit heavier ▶ 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 Review - This is NEXT-GEN! [RTX 4090] @ 2:37
undeniably big ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 Gaming Laptop REVIEW [2025]: Everythi @ 1:15

Display (14)

not a full glossy display, you do get some Reflections ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Fastest Laptop Tested! @ 1:33
a tiny bit of IPS glow at the bottom of the display noticeable on black screens ▶ PURE INSANITY - RTX 4090 Gaming Laptops Are HERE! 😮 - Asus @ 12:37
I did notice some Coral wine ▶ THE Laptop to Get Right Now. @ 4:21
HDR performance at only 500 nits ▶ PURE INSANITY - RTX 4090 Gaming Laptops Are HERE! 😮 - Asus @ 16:17
not as Inky black as OLED ▶ ROG Strix G18 - The 18” Game Changer - Core i9 | RTX 4070 (2 @ 2:07
playing like horror titles right where the darkest parts may not be as dark like it might be a little bit gray ▶ ROG Strix G18 - The 18” Game Changer - Core i9 | RTX 4070 (2 @ 2:14
HDR display only goes to 500 nits, unlike the smaller model ▶ PURE INSANITY - RTX 4090 Gaming Laptops Are HERE! 😮 - Asus @ 3:29
only a 3ms panel, not as good as some desktop OLEDs ▶ PURE INSANITY - RTX 4090 Gaming Laptops Are HERE! 😮 - Asus @ 5:31
although not 4K ▶ ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Most Powerful Gaming Laptop @ 8:20
lower contrast in SDR than similar panels ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 2025 - it looks awesome! @ 6:21
misses out on the mini LED display option which we have on the 16 ▶ 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 Review - This is NEXT-GEN! [RTX 4090] @ 4:13
this weird disappearing screen thing that some users mention ▶ ASUS Scar 18 (2024) Review | J&J's Laptop Reviews @ 4:24
some people had their screen go black for a second when they unplugg the power or plugged it back in during a game ▶ ASUS Scar 18 (2024) Review | J&J's Laptop Reviews @ 4:29
flickering screen issue ▶ ASUS Scar 18 (2024) Review | J&J's Laptop Reviews @ 4:26

Battery Life (14)

okay battery life ▶ THE Laptop to Get Right Now. @ 2:45
the gaming experience is going to be reduced, of course, on battery, but also you're not going to be able to play for very long because it just uses so much juice ▶ ASUS ROG STRIX Scar 18 Review One Year Later! More Worth It @ 4:01
normal non-gaming work oriented stuff you can push this to about three to four hours of use ▶ ROG Strix G18 - The 18” Game Changer - Core i9 | RTX 4070 (2 @ 9:44
only get a 90 watt hour battery in here which is a reasonable size but some Rivals uh squeeze in 99.99 watt hour battery because that's like the legal limit where you can still take it on planes ▶ 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 Review - This is NEXT-GEN! [RTX 4090] @ 9:21
big plug so you're gonna need to find like a big socket ▶ ROG Strix G18 - The 18” Game Changer - Core i9 | RTX 4070 (2 @ 10:03
geared for high performance and not so much for efficiency...if you're gaming on this on just battery you'll get about one hour ▶ ROG Strix G18 - The 18” Game Changer - Core i9 | RTX 4070 (2 @ 9:31
you definitely need to be connected to take full advantage of the hardware built into this thing ▶ ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Most Powerful Gaming Laptop @ 8:55
around 5 1/2 hours of battery life, not a lot to write home about ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 2025 - it looks awesome! @ 13:31
users were bummed about the battery life especially during gaming ▶ ASUS Scar 18 (2024) Review | J&J's Laptop Reviews @ 3:16
battery life ▶ ASUS Scar 18 (2024) Review | J&J's Laptop Reviews @ 3:07
battery life is another potential drawback while the advanced Optimus feature helps optimize power consumption the sheer power of the components means you'll need to stay plugged in for extended gaming sessions ▶ 🔥ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) REVIEW - GAMING BEAST🔥 | Co @ 8:14
humongous power brick, heavy and chunky ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (RTX 4090) Review - The World's Most @ 8:55
battery is just okay ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (RTX 4090) Review - The World's Most @ 8:23
battery life around 5 hours of mixed usage, heavy gaming drains the battery quickly ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The King of Gaming Laptops fo @ 3:54

Connectivity (14)

only support 4 800 so far ▶ THE Laptop to Get Right Now. @ 2:35
speakers could be better considering the size of the machine ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Fastest Laptop Tested! @ 8:50
wish I saw maybe an SD card as well and maybe a couple more USB ports ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The Ultimate Gaming Powerhous @ 10:37
no ports on the back ▶ PURE INSANITY - RTX 4090 Gaming Laptops Are HERE! 😮 - Asus @ 4:15
all the ports have moved the sides and nothing at the back ▶ ROG Strix G18 - The 18” Game Changer - Core i9 | RTX 4070 (2 @ 6:29
Both USB-A ports are on the right-hand side ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) Review - Mini LED! @ 10:50
moved the i o from the rear on the 17 to the sides on the new 18 which I'm not sure is an upgrade because it is quite nice to have all your cables hidden out the back ▶ 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 Review - This is NEXT-GEN! [RTX 4090] @ 3:10
very average 2 MP webcam ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 2025 - it looks awesome! @ 4:27
fairly basic 720p camera no windows hello support for face unlocking ▶ 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 Review - This is NEXT-GEN! [RTX 4090] @ 3:34
the best experience comes from truly immersing yourself with a good set of headphones ▶ ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Most Powerful Gaming Laptop @ 4:04
Only 720p webcam ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) Review - Mini LED! @ 6:27
720p cam ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 - Stunning Screen, Slim Upgrade! @ 3:22
I would have loved some ports on the back to keep the cables away from you but it looks like they're sticking them on the side which is kind of unfortunate ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 - Stunning Screen, Slim Upgrade! @ 2:11
don't get like really loud just because again they're only two speakers on the bottom ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 - Stunning Screen, Slim Upgrade! @ 4:46

Performance (9)

failed latency mon test in the live stream ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Fastest Laptop Tested! @ 16:41
some CPU bottlenecking in Apex Legends at higher resolutions ▶ PURE INSANITY - RTX 4090 Gaming Laptops Are HERE! 😮 - Asus @ 10:53
still just not getting 240 FPS in most of these maxed out AAA games ▶ 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 Review - This is NEXT-GEN! [RTX 4090] @ 8:42
CPU bound loads don't look good in synthetic benchmarks ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 2025 - it looks awesome! @ 9:24
most of the time except for I think maybe one game the scar 17 with the AMD ryzen 9 CPU was always on top ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 - Stunning Screen, Slim Upgrade! @ 6:25
performance is not as interesting as the the mini LED display ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 - Stunning Screen, Slim Upgrade! @ 4:58
still not beating the 3D vcash CPU from AMD ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 - Stunning Screen, Slim Upgrade! @ 6:01
I 94900 HX is really not a massive upgrade compared to last year's 13th gen and it's definitely not beating out the ryzen 9 from AMD ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 - Stunning Screen, Slim Upgrade! @ 8:50
can't beat that scar 17 ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 - Stunning Screen, Slim Upgrade! @ 6:07

Keyboard & Trackpad (8)

click is a little bit weird, a bit of rattle ▶ THE Laptop to Get Right Now. @ 3:13
keyboard it's it's it's not mechanical, I think you know for the price I would mind the mechanical keyboard ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Fastest Laptop Tested! @ 9:48
Acrylic pack...centrally placed...may take some time to get used to ▶ ROG Strix G18 - The 18” Game Changer - Core i9 | RTX 4070 (2 @ 8:50
clicks could have been made uh with a little less more effort than it takes ▶ ROG Strix G18 - The 18” Game Changer - Core i9 | RTX 4070 (2 @ 8:56
RGB is a little over the top ▶ PURE INSANITY - RTX 4090 Gaming Laptops Are HERE! 😮 - Asus @ 2:45
arrow keys are off-center ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (RTX 4090) Review - The World's Most @ 3:04
number pad key is much thinner than most keyboards ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (RTX 4090) Review - The World's Most @ 3:07
don't get the point of these caps ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (RTX 4090) Review - The World's Most @ 2:25

Security Features (7)

doesn't have Biometrics so no facial Biometrics no fingerprint scanning ▶ THE Laptop to Get Right Now. @ 4:13
does not support Windows hello facial login and there is no fingerprint sensor on the keyboard ▶ ROG Strix G18 - The 18” Game Changer - Core i9 | RTX 4070 (2 @ 7:56
Sadly, it doesn't have a fingerprint scanner ▶ ASUS ROG STRIX Scar 18 Review One Year Later! More Worth It @ 5:11
No Windows Hello IR camera ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) Review - Mini LED! @ 6:34
No fingerprint scanner ▶ Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) Review - Mini LED! @ 6:40
no fingerprint scanner and there's no windows hello facial recognition ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 - Stunning Screen, Slim Upgrade! @ 3:16
have to type in a password if you want to keep your laptop secure ▶ ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 - Stunning Screen, Slim Upgrade! @ 3:19

Software & Operating System (1)

HDR setting is hard to find/enable ▶ PURE INSANITY - RTX 4090 Gaming Laptops Are HERE! 😮 - Asus @ 5:54

Storage & Memory (1)

less upgradeable than a desktop PC ▶ PURE INSANITY - RTX 4090 Gaming Laptops Are HERE! 😮 - Asus @ 11:51

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Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The Ultimate Gaming Powerhouse! by I'm CheCo Tech — 39 pros, 5 cons
ROG Strix G18 - The 18” Game Changer - Core i9 | RTX 4070 (2023) by mobiscrub — 30 pros, 11 cons
ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Most Powerful Gaming Laptop by Paolo Cee — 31 pros, 6 cons
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (RTX 4090) Review - The World's Most Powerful Gaming Notebook (Again) by GLITCHED — 23 pros, 11 cons
2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 Review - This is NEXT-GEN! [RTX 4090] by The Tech Chap — 24 pros, 9 cons
PURE INSANITY - RTX 4090 Gaming Laptops Are HERE! 😮 - Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 by PC Centric — 21 pros, 11 cons
THE Laptop to Get Right Now. by Dave2D — 21 pros, 11 cons
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 2025 - it looks awesome! by NotebookcheckReviews — 23 pros, 8 cons
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review - The Fastest Laptop Tested! by OWNorDisown — 20 pros, 10 cons
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) Review - Mini LED! by MobileTechReview — 18 pros, 8 cons
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review: The King of Gaming Laptops for 2025! by Technicle official — 24 pros, 2 cons
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 Gaming Laptop REVIEW [2025]: Everything You Need to Know! by EverythingForFun — 24 pros, 1 cons
ASUS ROG STRIX Scar 18 Review One Year Later! More Worth It Than Ever!? by TechOdyssey — 17 pros, 7 cons
DIDN’T EXPECT THIS Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) i9 4090 mini-LED by CJKnowsTECH — 19 pros, 2 cons
Mac Fanboy Tries Gaming Laptop For The First Time! ASUS ROG Strix 18" | RTX 4090, i9 by Mark's Tech — 17 pros, 3 cons
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) Gaming Laptop Review | RTX 4090 & Nebula HDR Powerhouse by Tech King — 17 pros, 0 cons
Review: ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 2024 Gaming Laptop G834JZR-XS96 by Gaming Tech — 17 pros, 0 cons
ASUS Scar 18 (2024) Review | J&J's Laptop Reviews by J&J's Laptop Reviews — 7 pros, 7 cons
Best Gaming Laptops 2025 [don’t buy one before watching this] by Top Tech Review — 6 pros, 2 cons
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Frequently asked questions

Is the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) worth buying?

Based on 21 independent YouTube reviews, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) scores 4.1/5 with 433 positive and 132 negative points mentioned by reviewers, placing it #19 in the Laptops category.

What do reviewers like most about the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024)?

The most praised aspects are performance, display, design & build quality — Performance (111 mentions), Display (102 mentions), Design & Build Quality (79 mentions).

What are the most common complaints about the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024)?

Reviewers most frequently criticize design & build quality, value for money — Design & Build Quality (29 mentions), Value for Money (18 mentions).

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