Asus has released the latest ROG Strix Scar 16 and Scar 18 laptops that come with the newest launched Intel 13th Gen processor and boast a Rear Glow design incorporated with RGB LEDs, among other features. In addition, the company has also enhanced the ROG Strix Scar 17, Zephyrus M16, and Zephyrus Duo 16. All the details are available below.
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18: Specs and Features
Available in two versions, the ROG Strix Scar 16 features a 16-inch screen. One version comes with a QHD+ Nebula HDR display that supports a 240Hz refresh rate, while the other variant features a 165Hz refresh rate. Both versions offer a 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, a 16:10 aspect ratio, G-sync support, Dolby Vision, as well as MUX Switch and Nvidia Advanced Optimus technologies.
Equipped with a 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13980HX CPU and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPU, the laptop can support up to 32GB of DDR5 RAM (expandable to 64GB) and 1TB SSD (up to 4TB and Raid0 configuration). Its range of I/O ports comprises a Thunderbolt 4 port, a USB Type-C port, 2 USB 3.2 ports, an HDMI 2.1 port, a DC power input port, an RJ-45 jack, and an audio combo jack.
The Strix Scar 16 is equipped with a 4-speaker configuration that supports Dolby Atmos and Smart Amp Technology, as well as AI noise-canceling technology. It comes with a 90Wh battery and a 330W adaptor, along with a 720p web camera and the Windows 11 operating system.
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18: Specs and Features
The ROG Strix Scar 18 is similar in many ways to the Strix Scar 16. It runs on the same 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13980HX processor, paired with up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPU. The laptop also has the capacity to support up to 32GB of RAM and up to 2TB of SSD storage.
The laptop is equipped with the same port assortment, Dolby Atmos support, a 720p web camera, and a 90Wh battery with a 330W adaptor as the ROG Strix Scar 16. However, it boasts an 18-inch QHD+ display with a 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, Dolby Vision HDR, G-Sync, Pantone certification, and more. This laptop offers two refresh rate options of 240Hz and 165Hz and supports MUX Switch and an RGB keyboard.
In addition to the ROG Strix Scar 16 and 18, Asus has also upgraded the ROG Strix Scar 17, which features a QHD 240Hz display, an AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX processor, up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 GPU, and more. The new Zephyrus M16 comes with the 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900H processor, a QHD 240Hz display, an upgraded MUX Switch, a Full HD web camera, and more. Lastly, the Zephyrus Duo 16 has a dual-screen form factor, an AMD Ryzen 7000 series processor, a 90Wh battery, and other impressive features.
Price and Availability
The starting price for the Asus ROG Strix Scar 16 and Scar 18 is Rs 2,79,990. On the other hand, the ROG Strix Scar 17, the Zephyrus M16, and the Zephyrus Duo 16 have starting prices of Rs 2,69,990, Rs 2,99,990, and Rs 4,29,990, respectively.