ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16

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Date Published: 20 May 2024

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

TOTAL SCORE

4.1 Portability Average

9.5 Display EXCEPTIONAL

8.6 For Work Excellent

9.3 For Gaming EXCEPTIONAL

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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[...]

DISPLAY: 16.0-inch, 2560x1600, IPS

Name
BOE NE160QDM-NM7 (BOE0C24)

Diagonal
16.0"

Pixel density
188.68 ppi

Brightness
546 cd/m²

sRGB
100%

PWM frequency
19700 Hz

Panel Type
IPS

Resolution
2560x1600

Becomes "Retina" from
18 inches (46 cm)

Contrast
1140:1

dE Color Checker
1.2 1.0

PWM Rating
10.0: (safe)

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