ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 (2023) Gaming Laptop, 16” Nebula HDR QHD 240Hz/3ms, 1100 nits, Mini LED, GeForce RTX 4080, Intel Core i9-13980HX, 32GB DDR5, 1TB PCIe, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11 Pro,G634JZ-XS96,Black


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Brand ASUS
Model Name ROG Strix SCAR 16
Screen Size 16 Inches
Color Off Black
Hard Disk Size 1 TB
CPU Model Core i9
Ram Memory Installed Size 32 GB
Operating System Windows 11 Pro
Special Feature Anti Glare Coating
Graphics Card Description Dedicated

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  • THE PINNACLE OF PERFORMANCE - Dominate the battlefield with Windows 11 Pro, a 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13980HX processor, and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU at 175W Max TGP, allowing you to handle even the most demanding games with ease..Bluetooth Technology : Bluetooth 5.3
  • BLAZING FAST MEMORY AND STORAGE – Multitask swiftly with 32GB of DDR5-4800MHz memory and speed up loading times with 1TB of PCIe 4x4 in RAID 0 with a raw throughput up to 7000mb/s.
  • ROG NEBULA HDR DISPLAY – The Nebula HDR badge means you are getting the highest tier panel, featuring Mini LEDs with up to 1100 nits brightness and 1024 dimming zones, QHD 240Hz/3ms, 100% DCI-P3 color with Pantone Validation, among other premium features.
  • ROG INTELLIGENT COOLING – To put this amount of power in a gaming laptop, you need an even better cooling solution. The SCAR features upgraded liquid metal on both the CPU and GPU, and a third intake fan among other premium features, to allow for better sustained performance over long gaming sessions.
  • MUX SWITCH WITH ADVANCED OPTIMUS - A MUX Switch increases laptop gaming performance by 5 - 10% by routing frames directly from the dGPU to the display bypassing the iGPU. With Advanced Optimus the switch between iGPU and dGPU becomes automatic based on the task optimizing battery life.
  • SHOWSTOPPING DESIGN – The SCAR embodies ROG's distinct style with a unique chassis design with dot matrix elements, semi-translucent keyboard deck, and RGB accents in the front, rear, and keyboard.
  • XBOX GAME PASS ULTIMATE – Get a free 90-day pass and gain access to over 100 high-quality games. With games added all the time, there’s always something new to play.
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    Break all limits with the 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16 gaming laptop. Dominate the Windows 11 Pro battlefield with its powerful 13th Gen Intel Core processor, and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series Laptop GPU. With swift DDR5-4800MHz memory and expansive PCIe 4x4 storage in RAID 0, multitasking becomes easy and loading times become minimal. The ROG Nebula HDR display, features premium Mini LED technology, and guarantees a bright, fast, and vivid visuals for gaming, editing, and productivity. It also features ROG Intelligent Cooling with liquid metal thermal compound on both the CPU and GPU, Tri-fan Technology, and other features to ensure peak performance under long sessions of demanding tasks. For the ultimate gaming laptop, look no further than the Strix SCAR 16.


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    Customer reviews

    4 out of 5 stars
    91 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality of the laptop, mentioning it has a beautiful screen and amazing display. They are also happy with performance. However, some customers have reported issues with the screen and processor. They say the screen goes black when booting into Windows and the processor is the worst they've ever had to deal with. They also dislike battery life. Opinions are mixed on cooling, audio quality, and value.

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    23 customers mention "Quality"17 positive6 negative

    Customers like the quality of the laptop. They say it has a beautiful screen, is relatively portable, and is well-priced. Customers also mention that it has great graphics, and a top of the line processor.

    "...laptop is one of the best purchases I have ever made, the screen quality is great, it's very fluid, and runs smoothly...." Read more

    "...Love this laptop! Beautiful case! Sounds is top notch!..." Read more

    "Obviously this laptop has the top of the line graphics card and processor, so that’s always great...." Read more

    "...So if you can swing it, this is a very nice laptop." Read more

    21 customers mention "Performance"19 positive2 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the performance of the laptop. They mention that it runs smoothly, has a decent CPU, GPU, and RAM combo, and can run most games at a reasonable frame rate. Some say that the battery life is short. Overall, most are happy with the laptop's performance and recommend it to others.

    "Handles my photo editing software with amazing speed! Love this laptop! Beautiful case! Sounds is top notch!..." Read more

    "...have ever made, the screen quality is great, it's very fluid, and runs smoothly...." Read more

    "...Overall, I'm still satisfied w the system because of beast performance. I will update again, but hopefully ASUS and Nvidia sort out stability issues...." Read more

    "...Pros:* Decent CPU/GPU/RAM combo that can indeed run most games at very good FPSCons:*..." Read more

    11 customers mention "Cooling"5 positive6 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the cooling of the laptop. Some mention that the thermals are cool and the fan noise is very good, while others say that the left exhaust makes them too much hot while gaming. Some gaming laptops tend to get warm, and some customers have reported that old games run hot as hell.

    "...Love this laptop! Beautiful case! Sounds is top notch! Have had no issues with heat, however I am not playing games on it, so I can't speak to it's..." Read more

    "...As for all gaming laptops, they do tend to get warm so secure yourself a cooling pad and update your drivers...." Read more

    "...Altho this laptop has a good cooling system, the 13th gen intel gets very hot in this smaller chassis so I found these steps necessary...." Read more

    "...GPU/CPU overheats fast and you have to buy extra fans support stand or something to cool it off. Gets hot.*..." Read more

    7 customers mention "Audio quality"4 positive3 negative

    Customers are mixed about the audio quality. Some mention that the fan noise is very good and the audio is great for those who prefer to use laptops. However, others say that the design and the coil noise is there.

    "...Love this laptop! Beautiful case! Sounds is top notch!..." Read more

    "...Thank you!UPDATE AFTER 1 DAY: out of the box had terrible coil whine and mini led whine, but after updating bios to v 306 it went away..." Read more

    "...No whine and no issues. Flawless machine and I could not be more pleased." Read more

    "...The 3 system fans and massive heatsink also help immensely with quiet and efficient cooling. That's about it...." Read more

    7 customers mention "Value"4 positive3 negative

    Customers are mixed about the value of the laptop. Some mention it's an awesome laptop for the price, while others say it'll not be worth the money.

    "...Other than that this thing is a beast and worth every penny." Read more

    "...That wasn’t cool. Used the laptop for a bit before returning. Not worth the money if you already have a good laptop." Read more

    "Great product!..." Read more

    "Awesome laptop- for a price..." Read more

    7 customers mention "Processor"0 positive7 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the processor of the laptop. They mention that it ruins system performance, causes performance drops in some games, and is non-responsive. Some customers also report issues with the Advanced Optimus and say that the laptop can't handle rendering. Overall, some customers are disappointed with the poor quality control of the product.

    "...Those old drivers do solve some problems, but performance drops in some games (I get 45 FPS in C2077 Overdrive using old drivers vs 75 FPS w new)...." Read more

    "...I also had some trouble running games with this laptop. I noticed the hitching when playing Fortnite once I was online...." Read more

    "...3- There are numerous issues with Advanced Optimus. It takes time to switch...." Read more

    "...registering your account with ASUS makes evident how poor their quality control has become...." Read more

    6 customers mention "Battery life"0 positive6 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the battery life of the notebook computer. They mention that it has an extremely short battery life, which reduces performance and battery life.

    "...Battery life is too short, even for web browsing/YT. I'm a programmer and it breaks my concentration after an hour warning about battery life...." Read more

    "...The Strix Scar 16 checked all the boxes. Battery life is very short but this is not an issue for me- if you do have need of extended use on battery..." Read more

    "...However, the battery life is horrendous. I've tried all the battery saving techniques and it's marginally better. Pack your charger!..." Read more

    "...The ugly:1- And it is the reason why I took a star away, the battery life...." Read more

    4 customers mention "Screen"0 positive4 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the screen of the notebook computer. They mention that it causes a black screen when booting into Windows and is partially black.

    "...HOWEVER, graphical problems still persist like flickering and black screen. ASUS recommended using 4 month-old Nvidia drivers to fix this...." Read more

    "...(and yes it's also partially black even in BIOS and I won't dare disassembling it and checking the..." Read more

    "I have had a black screen (a crash requiring a hard reset) issue a handful of times in the two weeks I have had this laptop, which is really my only..." Read more

    "...the discrete GPU enabled, where it will just cause a black screen when booting into Windows...." Read more

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    Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2024
    Style: 16" QHD | i9-13980HX |RTX 4080Verified Purchase
    Handles my photo editing software with amazing speed! Love this laptop! Beautiful case! Sounds is top notch! Have had no issues with heat, however I am not playing games on it, so I can't speak to it's maintaining coolness during intense games.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2023
    Style: 16" QHD | i9-13980HX |RTX 4080Verified Purchase
    This gaming laptop is one of the best purchases I have ever made, the screen quality is great, it's very fluid, and runs smoothly. As for all gaming laptops, they do tend to get warm so secure yourself a cooling pad and update your drivers. It has run most every game I have thrown at it at the highest graphical settings. Asus really puts out quality work, I highly recommend this product to anyone. Battery life can be adjusted but unplugged and depending on what you're doing you'll have a decent amount of gaming time or if you're doing work, school assignments, etc.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Gaming Laptop
    Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2023
    This gaming laptop is one of the best purchases I have ever made, the screen quality is great, it's very fluid, and runs smoothly. As for all gaming laptops, they do tend to get warm so secure yourself a cooling pad and update your drivers. It has run most every game I have thrown at it at the highest graphical settings. Asus really puts out quality work, I highly recommend this product to anyone. Battery life can be adjusted but unplugged and depending on what you're doing you'll have a decent amount of gaming time or if you're doing work, school assignments, etc.
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    Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2023
    Style: 16" QHD | i9-13980HX |RTX 4080Verified Purchase
    I will update over time. First impression is it’s a beast and screen is super bright and beautiful. Also big shoutout to Ted at HiD. I bungled my order and he rushed to get it to me before I flew. Great customer care and communication. Thank you!

    UPDATE AFTER 1 DAY: out of the box had terrible coil whine and mini led whine, but after updating bios to v 306 it went away almost completely. Timespy result 18759. Thermals are great. This was a big worry w gaming laptop, so hopefully low temps will help longevity. Will update over time.

    UPDATE AFTER 2 WEEKS: I mostly gave up using this thing on the go. Battery life is too short, even for web browsing/YT. I'm a programmer and it breaks my concentration after an hour warning about battery life. So now I treat this as a "portable desktop" -- it must always be plugged in. And no, USB-C is not a good solution because it reduces performance and battery life (the USB-C just charges the battery, which is then used to power the laptop). I knew battery life was bad on gaming laptops, but this really surprised me.

    Another issue is the software. As reported by many users on reddit (r/gaminglaptops shoutout), Nvidia drivers are causing constant black screen freezing. Seems related to iGPU/dGPU switching. I guess that will be fixed eventually, but for now I downgraded to 528.66 provided by ASUS directly which are stable no crashes.

    With BIOS 307 you are able to undervolt the CPU. I'm running stable at -100 now. Very nice. Combined with PL limit to 60W, my CPU stays 70-90 C temp range with no thermal throttle and still v good perf. Altho this laptop has a good cooling system, the 13th gen intel gets very hot in this smaller chassis so I found these steps necessary.

    Overall, I'm still satisfied w the system because of beast performance. I will update again, but hopefully ASUS and Nvidia sort out stability issues. For now lowered to 4 stars due to software issues, coil whine, and extremely short battery life.

    UPDATE AFTER 4 WEEKS: All good basically just waiting for software updates. Once you learn to work around the issues it's a beast. BTW, I registered this review to get a warranty extension. So disclosing that I am receiving a warranty extension from ASUS for this feedback. Will keep updating this review over time...

    UPDATE AFTER 3 MONTHS: New BIOS upgrades have brought stability and support for 5600mhz memory sticks. Also coil whine mostly went away. Not sure if it's from new BIOS or laptop finally "wearing in" as I read. I still hear it momentarily when loading stuff up, but it's 95% less than before. Feels great cuz this laptop is a beast. Rendering videos and reloading assemblies like a champ.

    HOWEVER, graphical problems still persist like flickering and black screen. ASUS recommended using 4 month-old Nvidia drivers to fix this. Those old drivers do solve some problems, but performance drops in some games (I get 45 FPS in C2077 Overdrive using old drivers vs 75 FPS w new). And if you use latest Nvidia drivers you get a perf boost but then screen flickers returns. Lastly, maybe related but I noticed some old games run hot as hell. My CPU hit 110 C (!!!) momentarily playing Phantom Doctrine. But most new games don't go above 95 C hmm...

    One big takeaway from this whole experience is that gaming laptops are still niche. # of users is prob 1/10 of desktops, so drivers and software are not tested as well and bugs not caught quickly and treat w urgency. And importantly there's less info out there to help you solve your problems. So if you don't like tinkering, stick w desktop for your workhorse.
    101 people found this helpful
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    Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2024
    Style: 16" QHD | i9-13980HX |RTX 4080Verified Purchase
    I bought this laptop 1 year ago and overall I do not think its worth the money due to the issues I describe below.

    Pros:
    * Decent CPU/GPU/RAM combo that can indeed run most games at very good FPS

    Cons:
    * In-built display runs 240hz fine, however a gamer always wants a bigger screen, I got a decent 240hz OLED and had all sorts of trouble connecting it to the laptop's USB-C/Display Port. Basically USB 3.2 ports are highly unstable on this laptop, so very often you either witness artifacts (that are gone on lower hz) or the port stops detecting display (I tested 5+ different high quality cables and also different display). I tried all the guides/possible fixes etc no results (pretty sure its a hardware issue)

    * GPU/CPU overheats fast and you have to buy extra fans support stand or something to cool it off. Gets hot.

    * The build of this pc (its body etc) is quite cheap looking plastic
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    Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2024
    Style: 18" QHD | i9-14900HX |RTX 4090Verified Purchase
    Great laptop. Does everything from video editing to gaming. The display is amazingly bright and vibrant. The 14900 HX is okay compared to 13980 HX. Basically no different. Can undervolt to help with temps which always stayed around 70c. I compared it to my 4080 and 7945 HX AMD CPU and didn’t find a ton of difference other than the display and the build quality. The display is the reason to buy outside of the 4090 which is only marginally faster than the 4080 15-18 percent. The screen size was nice as well seeing that is was 16:10. I really did like the laptop very much. The only downside is that it was not new as advertised on Amazon. It was open box and sold for new. That wasn’t cool. Used the laptop for a bit before returning. Not worth the money if you already have a good laptop.
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    Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2023
    Style: 16" QHD | i9-13980HX |RTX 4090Verified Purchase
    I researched gaming laptops for months before making my decision. The Strix Scar 16 checked all the boxes. Battery life is very short but this is not an issue for me- if you do have need of extended use on battery you probably need to keep looking; in my gaming tests the charge lasted an average of one hour. My concern when ordering was the reports of coil whine. I have been using it daily and now have 100+ hours logged on this machine. No whine and no issues. Flawless machine and I could not be more pleased.
    9 people found this helpful
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    Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2023
    Style: 16" QHD | i9-13980HX |RTX 4090Verified Purchase
    Obviously this laptop has the top of the line graphics card and processor, so that’s always great.
    BUT, it’s almost like I was sent an unfinished laptop. I’ve been having issues where the laptop does not wake up from sleep, many options are missing from the settings, and my USB hubs don’t work after sleep. It’s very frustrating that I spent $3k on a laptop that has issues like this. I know ASUS won’t see this review or fix anything I’ve said, but to my fellow consumers: I do not recommend ordering this laptop; buy it or something else in-person.
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    Maksym
    4.0 out of 5 stars Amazing laptop for gaming
    Reviewed in Canada on September 9, 2023
    Style: 16" QHD | i9-13980HX |RTX 4080Verified Purchase
    This laptop is so great but there are some issues with the battery. Just 1 hour without power. The first time there was some problem with the monitor, when you turned off the power, the monitor could turn off and not turn on again, but this was fixed by software. I can recommend this laptop after several months of use, I always use it with great pleasure. Even if Windows itself is buggy, it's not Asus's problem.
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