This year's CES event saw Asus update its laptop lineup with several new offerings. This includes the introduction of Strix SCAR 16, Strix SCAR 18, Strix G16 and Strix G18. As the first line of laptops, all models are necessarily equipped with the best internal hardware for satisfactory performance.
For example, Strix SCAR 16 and Strix SCAR 18, both featuring an Intel Core i9-13980HX processor, paired with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 GPU at a maximum TGP of 175W. Next, the display of these two laptops is also equipped with ROG Nebula Display support which ensures fairly smooth animations along with good color reproduction.
The 16:9 aspect ratio is able to provide a better viewing experience for a large number of uses including playing games and scrolling websites. The experience gets even better with screen support up to QHD resolution and a maximum refresh rate of 240Hz.
Also included is memory up to 64GB DDR5 4800MHz, built-in storage up to 4TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD and a 90Wh battery. The audio system consists of four speakers that support Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio. Not only that, this laptop also includes a full Ciclet type keyboard with backlit and RGB lighting support.
I/O options consist of 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort 1.4), 1 x USB Type-C (Thunderbolt 4), 1 x RJ-45 (LAN 2.5 Gbps ), 1 x HDMI® 2.1, 1 x DC-in and 3.5mm audio jack.
Next for the Strix G16 and Strix G18, it is also supplied with the same Core i9-13980HX processor, in addition to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 GPU with Dynamic Boost. It is then paired with up to 32GB DDR5 4800MHz memory, 2TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD storage and a 90Wh (RTX 40 Series GPU) / 64Wh (RTX GPU 3050 6GB) battery.
The screen on both also supports ROG Nebula Display, in addition to supporting resolutions up to QHD and a maximum refresh rate of 240Hz. There is also G-SYNC support that is able to present a better experience than usual. I/O options consist of 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort 1.4), 1 x USB Type-C (Thunderbolt 4), 1 x 2.5G LAN RJ-45, 1 x HDMI 2.1 and 3.5mm audio jack.