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ASUS has officially launched its new generation of ROG Strix SCAR 18 and 16 gaming laptops at CES 2024. These high-performance laptops are now available in Vietnam and boast significant upgrades, including cutting-edge processors and displays.

ROG Strix SCAR 18 open, showcasing keyboard and screen.

ROG Strix SCAR 18: Leading the 18-inch Gaming Laptop Market

2024 marks the debut of ROG’s first 18-inch gaming laptop featuring a Mini LED panel with ROG Nebula HDR technology. The ROG Strix SCAR 18 offers exceptional visuals for gaming, entertainment, and graphic design work. This cutting-edge LCD technology rivals the black levels of advanced OLED displays while maintaining high brightness and eliminating the risk of burn-in commonly associated with OLED panels.

ROG Nebula HDR: Superior Visuals

The ROG Strix SCAR 18 integrates the ROG Nebula HDR Engine with over 2000 dimming zones and a peak brightness of 1100 nits. This ensures outstanding outdoor visibility and precise rendering of both extremely bright and dark images, minimizing halo effects.

Close-up of the ROG Strix SCAR 18 keyboard and touchpad.

ROG Strix SCAR 16: Compact Powerhouse

Alongside the Strix SCAR 18, ASUS also launched the more compact ROG Strix SCAR 16, also featuring a Mini LED display. This model shares the high-quality specifications of its larger counterpart, including a 2.5K resolution, a rapid 240Hz refresh rate with a 3ms response time, a modern 16:10 aspect ratio, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage, and support for both Dolby Vision® and Dolby Atmos.

Unmatched Performance with Intel’s Latest Processor

Both the ROG Strix SCAR 16 and 18 are powered by the latest and most powerful Intel® Core™ i9-14900HX processor. With 24 cores and 32 threads, this CPU effortlessly handles demanding AAA games and intensive rendering tasks. Paired with 64GB of 5600MHz DDR5 RAM and a 2TB PCIe® Gen4 x4 SSD (expandable to 4TB), these laptops provide exceptional performance for gamers, streamers, content creators, and multitaskers.

Side view of the ROG Strix SCAR 18 showing ports and ventilation.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090: Ultimate Graphics Power

As the world’s most powerful gaming laptops, the Strix SCAR 16 and 18 feature the top-of-the-line NVIDIA® GeForce RTX® 4090 GPU with a maximum TGP of 175W (with Dynamic Boost). This unparalleled graphics processing power, combined with intelligent AI technologies like DLSS Super Resolution and Frame Generation, ensures smooth gameplay even in the most demanding AAA titles.

Advanced Cooling System for Sustained Performance

An effective cooling system is crucial for any high-performance gaming laptop. The ROG Strix SCAR 16 and 18 utilize a triple-fan cooling system with vents around the chassis, Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal thermal compound (reducing CPU and GPU temperatures by up to 15°C), and 0dB ambient cooling technology. This intelligent cooling system not only maintains peak performance for extended periods but also ensures long-term durability.

Close-up of the ROG Strix SCAR 18 hinge and rear vents.ROG Strix SCAR 18 and 16 accessories including a backpack, mouse, and headset.Close-up of the ROG Strix SCAR 18 keyboard with RGB lighting.

Availability and Pricing

The ROG Strix SCAR 16 and 18 are now available in Vietnam with suggested retail prices of 110,000,000 VND and 130,000,000 VND, respectively. A limited-edition gift set, including a ROG notebook, towel, pillow, and canvas bag, is also available.

Conclusion

The new ROG Strix SCAR laptops represent a significant leap forward in gaming technology. With their powerful hardware, stunning displays, and innovative cooling solutions, these laptops offer an unparalleled gaming experience.