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2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18

Here's what you need to know about 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 including price, display info, CPU, RAM, storage, battery, and more.

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Our analysis and reviews

What we like

Reasons to like about 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18.

The 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 exceed all minimum system requirements for Windows 11.

Requirements	2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18
Secure Boot	Yes
TPM 2.0	TPM 2.0
Processor	Intel Core i9-13980HX
4GB RAM	16GB → 64GB
64GB Drive	1TB → 4TB
2 Cores CPU	24 cores

The 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 comes with two M.2 slots that you can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device. Learn more

Storage Slots	2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18
M.2	x2

The 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 has two RAM slots which you can use to add or replace with a larger one if it isn't already at the maximum size that the system chipset support. Learn more

Memory	2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18
Slots	x2
Type	DDR5
Speed	4800 MHz

Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 16GB GDDR6 175W Max TGP

What we don't like

Reasons not to like about 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18.

In my experience, having power, USB, and video-out ports at the back of the laptop helps reduce cable clutters when connecting to multiple displays and peripherals, especially for desktop replacement machines like the 18-inch ROG Strix G18. It's okay if you plan to use the laptop primarily for gaming.

What's new

Improvements over its predecessor.

Hold nothing back with the most powerful mobile gaming processor from Intel. The Strix SCAR 18 engineering enables up to 65W TDP for Intel Core i9-13900HX and up to 175W TGP for the Nvidia Geforce RTX 4090.

It also has other great features and high-performance components, including:

Supports up to 64GB of DDR5-4800 memory.
Supports up to 2 x 2TB PCIe Gen 4x4 SSD with RAID-0.
Shipped with Windows 11 Pro.

The new 18-inch Strix SCAR 18 comes with four Aura Sync zones you can customize to have a distinctive look, including:

Per-Key RGB keyboard
Aura Sync Rear Glow
Aura Sync Light Bar
Aura Sync logo

The new ROG Strix SCAR 16 packs the top-of-the-line display technology from ROG flagship laptops.
The 16-inch 16:10 QHD+ display delivers up to 500 nits peak brightness and 100% DCI-P3 color accuracy.

Built-in top-mounted 720p webcam.
More powerful 330W power adapter.
Full-surround vents
Tri-fan technology

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2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 Specs on WindowsTip website

2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 keyboard and touchpad

2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 Price
	ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2023) Gaming Laptop, 18” Nebula Display 16:10 QHD 240Hz/3ms, GeForce RTX 4090, Intel Core i9-13980HX, 32GB DDR5, 2TB PCIe SSD, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11 Pro, G834JY-XS97,Black By ASUS $4,445.17	See at Amazon
	EXCaliberPC 2023 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 G834JY-XS97 Pro Extreme (i9-13980HX, 64GB RAM, 2TB NVMe SSD, RTX 4090 16GB, 18" QHD+ 240Hz 3ms, Windows 11 Pro) Gaming Notebook By EXCaliberPC $5,199.00 Was: $5,599.00	See at Amazon
	ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 (2023) Gaming Laptop, 16” Nebula HDR QHD 240Hz/3ms, 1100 nits, Mini LED, GeForce RTX 4090, Intel Core i9-13980HX, 32GB DDR5, 2TB PCIe, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11 Pro,Off Black By ASUS $3,969.17	See at Amazon
	ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2023) Gaming Laptop, 16” 16:10 FHD 165Hz, GeForce RTX 4060, Intel Core i7-13650HX, 16GB DDR5, 512GB PCIe SSD, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11, G614JV-AS73, Eclipse Gray By ASUS $1,329.99 Was: $1,399.99	See at Amazon
	ASUS ROG Strix G17 (2023) Gaming Laptop, 17.3” QHD 240Hz, GeForce RTX 4060, AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX, 16GB DDR5, 1TB PCIe SSD, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11, G713PV-DS94, Eclipse Gray By ASUS $1,769.99	See at Amazon

Specifications

Key Features

2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18

At Glance

Released in Early

2023

Nebular 16:10

18”

1600p 240Hz

Weight

6.83 lb

3.10 kg

Intel Core i9-13980HX

24C/32T, 2.20 → 5.60 GHz

Geekbench 5

2,160

Single Core

Geekbench 5

22,149

Multi-Core

With integrated

Intel® UHD Graphics

32 Execution Units, 300 → 1650 MHz

Upgradable up to

64GB

4800 MHz DDR5

Nvidia GeForce

RTX 4090

16GB GDDR6 175W Max TGP

Aura Sync

Rear Glow

Aura Sync

Light Bar

Aura Sync

ROG Logo

Backlit Chiclet

Per-Key RGB

Full-size keyboard

Large Precision

Touchpad with Numpad

Availability	2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18
Released	2023
Release Date	Announced on January 04, 2023 (CES 2023)
Applicable Models	2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2023) ROG Strix SCAR 18 with Intel Core i9-13980HX ROG Strix SCAR 18 G834 ROG Strix SCAR 18 G834JZ (RTX 4080) ROG Strix SCAR 18 G834JY (RTX 4090)
Stores	See at ASUS See at Amazon

Exterior	2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18
Dimensions	15.71 x 11.57 x 0.91 ~ 1.21” (399 x 294 x 23.1 ~ 30.8 mm)
Weight	6.83 lbs (3.10 kg)
Colors	Eclipse Gray
Keyboard and Trackpad	Full-size backlit keyboard ROG Overstroke Calibrated Keystrokes N-Key Rollover Aura Sync Bigger arrow keys Gaps between function keys 2.0mm key travel 0.15mm keycap dish Hotkeys Volume down volume up mute HyperFan Armoury Crate RGB Lighting Options: Per-Key RGB lighting Touchpad with integrated Numpad large glass surface matte finish Image Source: ASUS

Display	2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18
Size	18 Inches
Info	18” FHD+ 165Hz 16:10 1920 x 1200 165Hz 100% sRGB Non-touch IPS Level Anti-Glare Adaptive-Sync MUX Switch + Optimus Dolby Vision 18” QHD+ ROG Nebular 240Hz Display 16:10 2560 x 1600 IPS level 500 nits 240Hz refresh rate 3ms response time Pantone Validated 100% DCI-P3 G-Sync MUX Switch + Advanced Optimus Dolby Vision HDR Anti-glare

Ports	2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18
Ports	Image Source: ASUS Left (6) 1 x power port 1 x RJ-45 2.5 Gbps 1 x HDMI v2.1 1 x Thunderbolt 4 40 Gpbs, USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery 1 x USB-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery 1 x headphone jack Headphone/Microphone Right (2) 2 x USB-A USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)

Internal Specs	2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18
Processor	13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13980HX 24 cores, 32 threads, 2.20 → 5.60 GHz, 36MB SmartCache, 55W
Geekbench 5 Single Core 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 181 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13980HX2,160100.00% 02,160 Geekbench 5 Multi-Core 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 181 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13980HX22,149100.00% 022,149
Integrated Graphics	13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13980HX Intel® UHD Graphics 32 Execution Units, 300 → 1650 MHz
Memory	16GB 32GB 64GB Dual-Channel 4800MHz DDR5 SDRAM. 2 x SODIMM slots
Discrete Graphics	NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 4080 - 12GB GDDR6 2280 MHz at 150W with ROG Boost up to 2330 MHz at 175W (25W Dynamic Boost). NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 4090 - 16GB GDDR6 2040 MHz at 150W with ROG Boost up to 2090 MHz at 175W (25W Dynamic Boost).
Storage	1TB 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0. 2 x M.2 SSD slots, supports RAID-0.

Connectivity	2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18
Wi-Fi	Intel® Wi-Fi 6E with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) 2x2 multi-antenna
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.2
Ethernet	2.5 Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps.

Battery	2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18
Size	90Wh 4-cell lithium-ion battery.
Power Supply	330W ø6.0 mm power adapter. 100W USB-C power adapter. Supports fast charging technology with up to 50% in 30 minutes.

Software	2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18
OS	Windows 11 Pro
Built-in Apps	Armoury Crate

Camera & Audio	2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18
Camera	720p HD Webcam Top mounted
Audio	Speakers 4 x speakers with Smart Amp Technology. Dolby Atmos. Hi-Res audio certification. Microphones Built-in array microphone. Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation.

Misc	2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18
Security	Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM) BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection
In the box	ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2023) Barrel-Type Power Adapter TYPE-C, 100W AC Adapter (optional) ROG Gladius III Mouse P514 (optional) ROG backpack (optional) ROG Fusion II 300 (optional)