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ROG STRIX SCAR 18

Beat the best. Break all limits.
ROG Nebular
Display
ROG Intelligent
Cooling
Next-level
Performance
3 Months
Included
Immersive
Experience

The Pinnacle Performance

The SCAR 16 is equipped with some of the world’s most powerful gaming hardware. Its overclocked 13th Gen Intel® Core Processor paired with GeForce RTX 40 Series Laptop GPU make gaming flawless and streaming effortless, while its PCIe Gen 4x4 SSD storage and 4800MHz DDR5 RAM make loading and thing of the past.  

  Windows 11 Pro OS
Intel® Core i9-13980HX 65W Max TDP
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 4090 175W Max TGP
NVIDIA® Advanced Optimus  
Up to 64GB DDR5 Memory
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a circuit board with MUX switch
Get more FPS and better battery life with MUX Switch
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Blazing fast multitasking with DDR5 Memory
A PCIe Gen4 SSD card with smoke around it on a black background.
Faster loading times with PCIe Gen 4 SSD
Cooling

ROG Intelligent Cooling

To accommodate such powerful components, the Strix SCAR 18’s chassis and motherboard were both redesigned to accommodate a new full-width heatsink, while the copper fins were moved even closer to the exhaust vents for more efficient cooling. This design maximizes the available pathing for hot air to escape the machine and drastically increases overall cooling.

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 heat pipes and Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal on both the CPU and GPU, the SCAR 18’s cooling system is a marvel of engineering.

  Tri-Fan Technology
  Full-surround Vents
Up to 15° C cooler CPU & GPU Temperatures
Covered by 7 Heatpipes  
Image of bottom of a laptop showing internal fans operating and paths of air to secape the machine.
Display

ROG Nebula HDR

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 brand new 18-inch display and 16:10 aspect ratio QHD panel provides deep blacks for content that jumps right off the screen. The machine 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 viewing experience.

16:10 QHD Panel
240Hz/3ms Refresh rate
500 Nits Brightness
100% DCI-P3 Technology
A front profile view of Strix SCAR 16 with ROG Nebula HDR screen. large text is showing 16:10 aspect ratio and 89% screen to body ratio.

Showstopping Design

The 2023 Strix SCAR 18 continues to embody the distinct style of ROG. With sharp chassis designs, unique RGB accents, and a distinct gaming vibe, a Strix laptop will always stand out from the crowd. New for 2023, the Strix SCAR features a rear glow RGB panel, which paired together with per-key RGB illumination on the keyboard and the light bar make the laptop a beacon of gaming power from any angle.

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Only on GeForce RTX

The World's Fastest GPUs
CUTTING-EDGE
LAPTOP GPUs
NVIDIA Ada Lovelace Architecture
Most Realistic &amps; Immersive Graphics
REALISTIC &
IMMERSIVE GRAPHICS
Dedicated Ray Tracing Cores
AI-Accelerated Performance
AI-ACCELERATED
PERFORMANCE
NVIDIA DLSS 3
Lowest System Latency
GAME-WINNING
RESPONSIVENESS
NVIDIA Reflex low-latency platform
The Best Experience For Every Game
THE BEST EXPERIENCE
FOR EVERY GAME
Game Ready Drivers
Built For Live Streaming
BUILT FOR
LIVE STREAMING
NVIDIA Encoder
AI-Enhanced Voice &amps; Video
AI-ENHANCED
VOICE & VIDEO
RTX Video Super Resolution and NVIDIA Broadcast
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YOUR CREATIVITY
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Operating SystemWindows 11 ProWindows 11 Pro
Processor13th 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)
GraphicNVIDIA® GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU ROG Boost: 2090MHz* at 175W (2040MHz Boost Clock+50MHz OC, 150W+25W Dynamic Boost) 16GB GDDR6NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU ROG Boost: 2090MHz* at 175W (2040MHz Boost Clock+50MHz OC, 150W+25W Dynamic Boost) 16GB GDDR6
DisplayROG Nebula Display
18-inch
QHD+ 16:10 (2560 x 1600, WQXGA)
IPS-level
Anti-glare display
DCI-P3: 100.00%
Refresh Rate: 240Hz
Response Time: 3ms
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)
IPS-level
Anti-glare display
DCI-P3: 100.00%
Refresh Rate: 240Hz
Response Time: 3ms
G-Sync
Pantone Validated
MUX Switch + NVIDIA® Advanced Optimus
Support Dolby Vision HDR : Yes
Memory32GB DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM x 2
Max Capacity: 64GB
16GB DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM x 2
Max Capacity: 64GB
Storage1TB + 1TB PCIe® 4.0 NVMe M.2 Performance SSD (RAID 0)1TB + 1TB PCIe® 4.0 NVMe M.2 Performance SSD (RAID 0)
I/O Ports1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
1x HDMI 2.1 FRL
2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support DisplayPort / power delivery / G-SYNC
1x 2.5G LAN port
1x Thunderbolt 4 support DisplayPort / G-SYNC
1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
1x HDMI 2.1 FRL
2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support DisplayPort / power delivery / G-SYNC
1x 2.5G LAN port
1x Thunderbolt 4 support DisplayPort / G-SYNC