ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18

18", 1000 GB, 32 GB, DE, Intel Core i9-14900HX
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Elevate your game with style. Claim your victory. The ASUS ROG Strix G18 harnesses the new generation of Intel processors and NVIDIA graphics cards. With up to an Intel Core i9-13980HX from the 13th generation and a notebook graphics card up to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, you will achieve superior performance to triumph on the battlefield. The CPU and GPU are supported by up to 2 TB of PCIe Gen4x4 SSD storage and up to 32 GB of DDR5 RAM, so you won't have to worry about storage space for numerous games or data processing speed. Even intense multitasking sessions become a breeze, paving your way to your own gaming paradise. Fast graphics and new innovations come in the form of the integrated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 notebook GPU, which can be boosted to a maximum performance of up to 175 W. The integrated MUX switch and NVIDIA Advanced Optimus harness the full potential.

Key specifications

Processor family
Core i9 14th Gen
Memory
32 GB
Graphics card model
GeForce RTX 4080
Image resolution
2560 x 1600 pixels
SSD capacity
1000 GB
Operating System Version
Windows 11 Home
Keyboard layout
Germany

General information

Item number
42907042
Manufacturer
ASUS
Category
Notebooks
Manufacturer no.
90NR0IN3-M00230
Release date
13.2.2024

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Off black

Application range

Notebook type
Gaming Laptop
Model number
G814JZR-N6008W

Processor

Processor family
Core i9 14th Gen
Processor type
Intel Core i9-14900HX
Clock frequency
1.60 GHz
Max. turbo clock rate
5.80 GHz
Number of processor cores
24 -Core
Number of performance cores
8 -Core
Max. Turbo Clock frequency Performance Cores
5.80 GHz
Number of efficiency cores
16 -Core
Clock frequency Efficiency cores
1.60 GHz
Max. Turbo Clock frequency Efficiency Cores
4.10 GHz
Number of threads
32
Cache
36 MB
Chipset
Intel SoC

Memory

Memory
32 GB
Memory configuration
2 x 16GB
Max. supported memory
64 GB
Memory type
DDR5-RAM
Memory form factor
SO-DIMM
Storage clock frequency
5600 MHz

Graphics card properties

Graphics hardware
Dedicated graphics card

Material

Material group
Plastic
Material
Plastic

Onboard graphics properties

Graphics card model
Intel UHD Graphics

Dedicated graphics card properties

Graphics chip (GPU)
nVidia GeForce
Graphics card model
GeForce RTX 4080
Dedicated graphics memory
12 GB
Video memory type
GDDR6

Display properties

Display resolution
WQXGA
Image resolution
2560 x 1600 pixels
Refresh rate
240 Hz
Aspect ratio
16:10
Display functions
Integrated camera
Display size (inches)
18"
Screen surface
Anti-glare
Display technology
LED
Panel technology
IPS
Brightness
500 cd/m²

Data storage overview

Disk type
SSD
Total capacity
1000 GB
SSD capacity
1000 GB

Optical drive

Optical drive type
No drive

Connections

USB ports
Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, USB-C
Exact USB ports
Thunderbolt 4 (1x), USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 (2x)
Video connections
HDMI (1x)
Audio Connections
Headphone output (1x)
Network connections
RJ45 (1x)
HDMI version
2.1

Operating system

Operating system
Windows
Operating System Version
Windows 11 Home
Language
English, French, German, Italian
Operating system architecture
64-bit

Audio functions

Notebook speaker type
Dolby Amo's sound, Smart Amp Technology
Number of speakers
4x
Audio channel
Stereo

Camera properties

Front camera resolution
0.90 Mpx
Max. Video resolution front camera
1280 x 720 pixels

Safety

Safety
Trusted Platform Module
Password protection Type
BIOS, Switch on, User

Network

Ethernet controller
Ethernet LAN
Max. port speed
2.50 Gbit/s

Wireless transmission

Wireless transmission
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Bluetooth version
5.3

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi controller
Killer Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax

Battery properties

Battery type
Li-ion
Number of cells
4 cubicles
Power capacity
90 Wh
Power supply unit strength
330 W

Input device

Keyboard layout
Germany
Input device
Numeric keypad, RGB single keyboard illumination

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
RE100, SBTi

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Power supply

Product dimensions

Height
3.08 cm
Depth
29.40 cm
Width
39.90 cm
Weight
3.10 kg

Package dimensions

Length
45.70 cm
Width
34.70 cm
Height
10.70 cm
Weight
5.40 kg

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Reviews & Ratings

Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Notebooks» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 8.Samsung
    2.2 %
  • 9.Acer
    2.5 %
  • 10.ASUS
    3.3 %
  • 11.Erazer
    4.4 %
  • 12.Gigabyte
    4.6 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 3.MSI
    6 days
  • 5.Microsoft
    7 days
  • 6.ASUS
    8 days
  • 6.Captiva
    8 days
  • 8.Lenovo
    9 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Notebooks» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 8.Gigabyte
    5.5 %
  • 8.LG
    5.5 %
  • 10.ASUS
    5.8 %
  • 11.Samsung
    6.5 %
  • 12.Huawei
    7.1 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

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GameStarSingle testReleaseJanuary 2025
  • PositiveHigh performance
  • PositiveLow temperatures
  • PositiveAcceptable volume
  • PositiveGood keyboard
  • NegativeChassis can be twisted relatively easily
  • NegativeSingle-line Enter key despite sufficient space