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Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2024) Gaming Laptop

• THE PINNACLE OF PERFORMANCE - Dominate the battlefield with Windows 11 Pro, a 14th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-14900HX processor, and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4080 Laptop GPU at 175W Max TGP. 
• BLAZING FAST MEMORY AND STORAGE – Multitask swiftly with 32GB of DDR5-5600MHz memory and 1TB of PCIe 4x4 with a raw throughput up to 7000mb/s. 
• ROG NEBULA HDR – The Nebula standard guarantees a premium display with high specs for the best visuals. Featuring QHD 240Hz/3ms, 100% DCI-P3, Pantone Validation, among other premium features on the SCAR 18. 
• ROG INTELLIGENT COOLING –  The ROG Strix SCAR 18 features upgraded liquid metal on both the CPU and GPU, and a third intake fan among other premium features, to allow for sustained performance over long gaming sessions.   
• MUX SWITCH WITH ADVANCED OPTIMUS - A MUX Switch increases laptop gaming performance by 5-10% by routing frames directly from the dGPU to the display. In this 18 inch Laptop, Advanced Optimus enables an automatic switch between the iGPU and dGPU, optimizing battery life.

ROG Strix Scar 18

BEAT THE BEST. BREAK ALL LIMITS.

Enjoy effortless Windows 11 Pro gaming performance with the Strix SCAR 18

Intel® Core™ i9 Processor 14900HX with 24 cores and 32 threads at up to 65W TDP

Up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ 4090 Laptop GPU with 175W max TGP, with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, and DLSS 3

Dazzling 18-inch 2.5K Nebula HDR Display, Mini LED, over 2000 dimming zones, 16:10 aspect ratio, 240Hz/3ms, and 100% DCI-P3

Game with confidence thanks to Tri-Fan Technology, full-surround vents, and Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal

Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support for immersive content

The Pinnacle of Performance

Dominate the Windows 11 Pro battlefield with the ROG Strix SCAR 18. Get the drop on the competition with a lightning-fast and crystal-clear 16-inch 2.5K 240Hz Nebula HDR display Mini LED panel with over 2000 dimming zones. Powered by Intel® Core™ i9 Processor 14900HX and up to 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 Processor 14900HX

Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU

Up to 4TB PCIe 4.0 In RAID 0

NVIDIA Advanced Optimus

Up to 64GB DDR5 Memory

Power, meet efficiency

Power through any game or project with an Intel® Core™ i9 Processor 14900HX, featuring up to a 65W TDP and a hybrid architecture built from the ground up for Windows 11 Pro. With up to 8 Performance-cores and 16 Efficient-cores and Intel's latest Application Optimization technology increasing frames rates to up to 40% in supported titles, AAA gaming is flawless and streaming is effortless.

*The performance is tested in a laboratory, actual FPS performance may vary by device and configuration.

24 Cores (16 E-cores + 8 P-cores)

32 Threads

Up to 65W TDP

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™ 40 series Laptop GPU is fully unleashed with a max TGP up to 175W with Dynamic Boost.

Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU

Max TGP up to 175W With Dynamic Boost

NVIDIA Advanced Optimus

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.

Blazing Fast DDR5 Memory

The Strix SCAR 18 leverages cutting-edge DDR5 5600MHz memory modules with 17% faster speeds than the 4800MHz kits. This ultra-fast memory makes all aspects of the laptop feel snappy, from intense gaming to light web browsing.
 

*On select units. Certain units may only be capable of 5200MHz. For more information about memory speeds, please visit the Intel® support page.

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

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.

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.

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.

Further With AI, Faster on RTX

Get next-level AI performance on GeForce RTX.

Discover the RTX AI advantage. Built for the era of AI, GeForce RTX™ GPUs feature specialized AI Tensor Cores that deliver cutting-edge performance and revolutionary capabilities. Harness exclusive AI features and transform the way you work and play. From enhanced creativity and ultra-efficient productivity to blisteringly fast gaming, the ultimate in AI power on Windows PCs is on RTX – today and tomorrow.

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?

ROG Intelligent 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.

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, giviing it ample opportunity to move hor 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 01.mm. This allows for higher density and lower air resistance, with a total of 195,509 square millimeters of surface area, an increase of 82.5% from the 2022 SCAR 17. This all-copper construction continues to the new full-wdith 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 extensively by ROG, this material offers the highest thermal transfer available on a laptop.

Up to 7 comprehensive heatpipes

The comprehensive thermal design includes an extended heat spreader that absorbs heat from the CPU, GPU, VRAM, and VRM. Combined with up to 7 heat pipes, this extensive thermal coverage helps sustain and extend the overall performance, reliability, and lifespan of the system.

odB Ambient Cooling

Enjoy truly silent cooling under light workloads with 0dB Ambient Cooling 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 breath easier for years of smooth and stable operation

0.1mm ultra thin fin

Thermal energy is dissipated by four heatsinks, each lined with ultrathin copper fins 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 195,509 square millimeters 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 leyboard 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.

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 2.5K 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.

Mini LED Panel

1100 Nits Peak Brightness

240Hz/3ms Refresh rate

100% DCI-P3 Technology

NVIDIA G-Sync

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.

Endless Customization

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

More than just simple fan curves, Armoury Crate's performance modes serve to transform your machine form 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

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 mae 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.

GameVisual

RIG 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 envrionment, allowing you to get the drop on any enemies lurking in the shadows. Use GameVisual to get the best experience for very game in your library.

Aura Creator

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 colours, in addition to swapping preset lighting modes, you can also activate Aura Sync to match colours and effects across multiple devices.

Aura Wallpaper

The brand new feature in Armoury Crate 5.0 allow 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

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.

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 18'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 18 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. With per key RGB compatible with Windows Dynamic Lighting and full Aura Sync customization, the SCAR 18 will always have the looks to match your mood.

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.

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.

Large touch pad

The SCAR 18’s large touchpad also comes with a glass coating for effortless scrolling and a premium feel. More space means greater precision along with more comfortable hand movements and gestures while you’re navigating.

Showstopping Design

The 2024 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. Bold features like the rear glow RGB panel and per-key RGB illumination on the keyboard make the laptop a beacon of gaming power from any angle.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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