ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16

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Date Published: 11 Mar 2024

Intel Core i9-14900HX
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 (Laptop, 175W)
16.0", WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 240 Hz, Mini LED + G-Sync
2000GB SSD
64GB DDR5
2.65 kg (5.8 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

4.1 Portability Average

9.5 Display EXCEPTIONAL

9.0 For Work EXCEPTIONAL

9.5 For Gaming EXCEPTIONAL

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Specs

HDD/SSD
2000GB SSD

M.2 Slot
2x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo

RAM
64GB DDR5

OS
Windows 10 Pro

Body Material
Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum

Dimensions
354 x 264 x 22.6 - 30.4 mm (13.94" x 10.39" x 0.89")

Weight
2.65 kg (5.8 lbs)

Ports and connectivity

2x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)

1x USB Type-C
3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort

1x USB Type-C
Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort

HDMI
2.1

Card Reader

Ethernet LAN
10, 100, 1000, 2500 Mbit/s

Wi-Fi
802.11ax

Bluetooth
5.3

Audio jack
3.5mm Combo Jack

Features

Fingerprint reader

Web camera
HD

Backlit keyboard

Microphone
Array Microphone with AI Noise Cancelling, support for Microsoft Cortana near field/Far Field

Speakers
4x Stereo Speakers, Smart Amp, Dolby Atmos

Optical drive

Security Lock slot

Gifts
USB-C DV4K 100W Universal Docking Station

Portability

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634, 2024)

13.94" x 10.39" x 0.89" Dimensions

2.65 kg (5.8 lbs) Weight

Average 16.0-inch laptop

2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) -23% Weight

Review

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 in-depth review

The ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 G634 (2024) is a powerful 16-incher that offers virtually the same hardware as its 18-inch sibling, the G834. This means a 32-thread Core i9-14900HX and the full-powered (175W) versions of the GeForce RTX 4080 or 4090. That sounds like a pretty potent combination, especially for such a form factor. Still, ASUS was able to fit an enormous cooling that looks practically identical to the one of the 18-inch "cousin". Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal has been applied on both CPU and GPU dies.There is just one display variant for this Strix series and that's the so-called ROG Nebula HDR Display. On paper, we have no complaints regarding this Mini LED HDR panel since it offers a 1600p resolution and a 240Hz refresh rate alongside G-SYNC and NVIDIA Advanced Optimus.[...]

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Pros

Good upgrade options
Performs at the levels of the 18-inch version
High CPU frequencies and power limits during heavy loads in "Turbo" mode (3.40 GHz P-core clock + 141W)
Great "Performance" preset - lower fan noise combined with 2.9 GHz P-core clock + 160W GPU TGP
G-Sync + MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Good port selection
Full DCI-P3 coverage + accurate color with our "Design and Gaming" profile (BOE0C24)
240Hz refresh rate and 1600p resolution (BOE0C24)
High max brightness of 546 nits in SDR and 1330 nits in HDR mode (BOE0C24)
The Armoury crate app offers tons of customization options
Comfortable and quiet RGB backlit keyboard + accurate touchpad
Decent battery life given the powerful hardware (~7 hours of video playback)
The fans aren't too noisy even in "Turbo mode"
Many customizable RGBs
Metal lid + stable base
Huge cooling solution with a third fan over the chipset
CPU undervolt option in the BIOS

Cons

Hefty (22.6 - 30.4 mm / 2.65 kg)
Lacks Wi-Fi 7, Gen 5 SSD slot, thermals pad for the memory, and bigger pads for the NVMe
The battery connector is placed below the third fan
Plastic base
PWM usage (BOE0C24)

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Opening the DeviceUndo the 11 Philips-head screws securing the bottom panel. Note that the screw in the front right corner is captive and will slightly raise the panel up. Start prying the front with a thin plastic tool or a lever tool. Raise the two front corners a bit higher to pop the sides slightly past the end of the LED stripe. Fully pry the sides and the back to remove the bottom panel.More info: On the inside of the bottom panel, there are many plastic elements for greater internal structural support and dust filters for the three fans.Battery Removal[...]