ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18

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Date Published: 24 Apr 2025

Intel Core i9-14900HX
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (Laptop, 175W)
18.0", WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 240 Hz, Mini LED
8000GB SSD
64GB RAM
3.10 kg (6.8 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

8.2 Portability Excellent

8.0 Display Excellent

8.6 For Work Excellent

9.1 For Gaming EXCEPTIONAL

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Specs

Display
18.0", WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 240 Hz, Mini LED

HDD/SSD
8000GB SSD

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

RAM
64GB RAM

OS
Windows 11 Pro

Body Material
Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum

Dimensions
399 x 294 x 23.1 - 30.8 mm (15.71" x 11.57" x 0.91")

Weight
3.10 kg (6.8 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

Security Lock slot

Gifts
USB Hub

Portability

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834, 2024)

15.71" x 11.57" x 0.91" Dimensions

3.10 kg (6.8 lbs) Weight

Average 18.0-inch laptop

3.58 kg (7.9 lbs) +16% Weight

Review

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 in-depth review

As always, big gaming laptops offer plenty of power and the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834, 2024) is no exception. This fella is full of high-end hardware and features. This includes an Intel Core i9-14900HX, and a choice of the two most powerful NVIDIA RTX 4000 graphics cards with 175W TGPs (150W+25W Dynamic Boost). The upgradability is fine, the two SSD slots support RAID 0.The thirsty hardware is cooled by a hefty-looking 3-fan thermal system with 7 heat pipes. The manufacturer has preapplied Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal on both the CPU and GPU chips. Expectedly, the focus here is low temperatures and high clocks during full system combined loads.On paper, the huge 18-inch ROG Nebula HDR Display looks impressive. This Mini LED panel boasts 1600p resolution, 240Hz refresh rate[...]

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Pros

Good upgradability
Very good overall performance
High CPU clocks and power limits during heavy stress in "Turbo" mode (3.34 GHz P-core clock + 141W)
Great "Performance" preset thanks to the lower fan noise and the 2.8 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 (BOE0C58)
240Hz refresh rate and 1600p resolution (BOE0C58)
High max brightness of 540 nits (BOE0C58)
The Armoury crate app offers tons of customization options
Comfortable and quiet RGB backlit keyboard + precise touchpad
Decent battery life considering the powerful hardware and the high-res display
The fans aren't that noisy even in "Turbo mode"
Many customizable RGBs
Metal lid
Huge cooling solution with a third fan over the chipset

Cons

Thick and heavy (23.1 - 30.8 mm / 3.10 kg)
High NVMe temperatures during benchmarking
Lacks goodies such as Wi-Fi 7, Gen 5 SSD slot, thermals pad for the memory, and bigger pads for the SSDs
The battery connector is placed below the third fan
Plastic base
PWM-usage (BOE0C58)

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Step 1: Opening the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834, 2024)Ensure the device is powered off and placed on a clean, static-free surface. Remove the 11 Philips-head screws starting from the front, above the LED strap. Use a thin plastic tool to pry the panel up, beginning at the front. Employ two tools if necessary to carefully lift and separate the sides where the LED strap is located, continuing around to the back of the device.Step 2: Battery RemovalLocate the battery connector beneath the lower fan. Remove the two Philips head screws to access the connector. Wear glov[...]