ROG announces the next-gen powered Strix Scar 18

ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2023)

Dominate the Windows 11 Pro battlefield with the all-new ROG Strix SCAR 18. Introducing a 18-inch screen to the SCAR lineup for the first time, see the enemy more clearly than ever before. Powered by a 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13980HX processor and 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.

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.

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.

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 QHD 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.

	ROG Strix Scar 18 (2023) G834JY	ROG Strix Scar 18 (2023) G834JZ
Operating System	Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Pro
Processor	3th Gen Intel Core i9-13980HX Processor 2.2 GHz (36M Cache, up to 5.6 GHz, 24 cores: 8 P-cores and 16 E-cores)	13th Gen Intel Core i9-13980HX Processor 2.2 GHz (36M Cache, up to 5.6 GHz, 24 cores: 8 P-cores and 16 E-cores)
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU ROG Boost: 2090MHz at 175W (2040MHz Boost Clock+50MHz OC, 150W+25W Dynamic Boost) 16GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU ROG Boost: 2330MHz at 175W (2280MHz Boost Clock+50MHz OC, 150W+25W Dynamic Boost) 12GB GDDR6
Display	ROG Nebula Display 18-inch QHD+ 16:10 (2560 x 1600, WQXGA) Anti-glare display DCI-P3:100.00% Refresh Rate:240Hz Response Time:3ms IPS-level G-Sync Pantone Validated MUX Switch + NVIDIA® Advanced Optimus Support Dolby Vision HDR :Yes	ROG Nebula Display 18-inch QHD+ 16:10 (2560 x 1600, WQXGA) Anti-glare display DCI-P3:100.00% Refresh Rate:240Hz Response Time:3ms IPS-level G-Sync Pantone Validated MUX Switch + NVIDIA® Advanced Optimus Support Dolby Vision HDR :Yes
I/O Ports	1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL 1x 2.5G LAN port 1x Thunderbolt™ 4 support DisplayPort™ / G-SYNC 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support DisplayPort™ / power delivery / G-SYNC 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A	1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL 1x 2.5G LAN port 1x Thunderbolt™ 4 support DisplayPort™ / G-SYNC 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support DisplayPort™ / power delivery / G-SYNC 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
Battery	90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion	90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion
Dimensions	39.9 x 29.4 x 2.31 ~ 3.08 cm (15.71″ x 11.57″ x 0.91″ ~ 1.21″)	39.9 x 29.4 x 2.31 ~ 3.08 cm (15.71″ x 11.57″ x 0.91″ ~ 1.21″)
Network and Communication	Wi-Fi 6E(802.11ax) (Triple band) 22 + Bluetooth® 5.2	Wi-Fi 6E(802.11ax) (Triple band) 22 + Bluetooth® 5.2
Storage	2TB + 2TB PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ M.2 Performance SSD (RAID 0)	2TB + 2TB PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ M.2 Performance SSD (RAID 0)
Memory	32GB DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM x 2 Max Capacity : 64GB Support dual channel memory	32GB DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM x 2 Max Capacity : 64GB Support dual channel memory