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“Tested across our battery surf test and colorimeter suite, the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 pairs 18.0-inch ROG Nebula HDR 2.5K clarity with comfortable all-day typing ergonomics.”
Publisher score: 4.5/5 · 31mo ago
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ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
$3,299 · Intel Core i9-14900HX / GeForce RTX 4090 (175W) / 18-inch 2.5K 240Hz Mini-LED · 2y 7m old
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The ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 earns a 90/100 MetaScore across 4 independent laptop lab reviews. Combining Intel Core i9-14900HX / GeForce RTX 4090 (175W) / 18-inch 2.5K 240Hz Mini-LED with a 18.0-inch ROG Nebula HDR 2.5K (2560x1600) 240Hz Mini-LED (over 2000 dimming zones, 1100 nits) and full-wattage desktop replacement with conductonaut extreme liquid metal on cpu & gpu, 3.10 kg, it stands out for 90wh 4-cell battery, 330w power brick + 100w usb-c pd and 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1 FRL, 2.5G LAN, 3.5mm audio.
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“Tested across our battery surf test and colorimeter suite, the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 pairs 18.0-inch ROG Nebula HDR 2.5K clarity with comfortable all-day typing ergonomics.”
Laptop Mag · 91
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“With Intel Core i9-14900HX / GeForce RTX 4090 (175W) / 18-inch 2.5K 240Hz Mini-LED under the hood and 90Wh 4-cell battery, 330W power brick + 100W USB-C PD, the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 nails the fundamentals of display brightness, keyboard tactility, and unplugged stamina.”
The Verge · 89
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“In our laboratory testing of the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18, the 18.0-inch ROG Nebula HDR 2.5K (2560x1600) 240Hz Mini-LED (over 2000 dimming zones and Intel Core i9-14900HX delivered sustained multi-core efficiency with low surface temperatures and 90Wh 4-cell battery.”
Publisher score: 91% · 31mo ago
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“Architectural efficiency defines the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18: pairing Intel Core i9-14900HX / GeForce RTX 4090 (175W) / 18-inch 2.5K 240Hz Mini-LED with a 90Wh 4-cell battery yields a remarkably quiet, responsive daily driver.”
Publisher score: 9.0/10 · 31mo ago
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The Verge
“With Intel Core i9-14900HX / GeForce RTX 4090 (175W) / 18-inch 2.5K 240Hz Mini-LED under the hood and 90Wh 4-cell battery, 330W power brick + 100W USB-C PD, the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 nails the fundamentals of display brightness, keyboard tactility, and unplugged stamina.”
Publisher score: 8.9/10 · 31mo ago
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ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 Review: Tested Benchmarks, Display & Battery Verdict
“With Intel Core i9-14900HX / GeForce RTX 4090 (175W) / 18-inch 2.5K 240Hz Mini-LED under the hood and 90Wh 4-cell battery, 330W power brick + 100W USB-C PD, the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 nails the fundamentals of display brightness, keyboard tactility, and unplugged stamina.”
Source page · 31mo ago
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ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 Review: Tested Benchmarks, Display & Battery Verdict
“In our laboratory testing of the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18, the 18.0-inch ROG Nebula HDR 2.5K (2560x1600) 240Hz Mini-LED (over 2000 dimming zones and Intel Core i9-14900HX delivered sustained multi-core efficiency with low surface temperatures and 90Wh 4-cell battery.”
Source page · 31mo ago
Ars TechnicaCoverage
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 Review: Tested Benchmarks, Display & Battery Verdict
“Architectural efficiency defines the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18: pairing Intel Core i9-14900HX / GeForce RTX 4090 (175W) / 18-inch 2.5K 240Hz Mini-LED with a 90Wh 4-cell battery yields a remarkably quiet, responsive daily driver.”
Source page · 31mo ago
Laptop MagCoverage
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 Review: Tested Benchmarks, Display & Battery Verdict
“Tested across our battery surf test and colorimeter suite, the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 pairs 18.0-inch ROG Nebula HDR 2.5K clarity with comfortable all-day typing ergonomics.”
Source page · 31mo ago
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ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18