Asus ROG Strix Scar 16 G634JZ
Specifications
Asus ROG Strix Scar 16 G634JZ (ROG Strix Scar 16 2023 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i9-13980HX 24 x 1.6 - 5.6 GHz, Raptor Lake-HX
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU - 12 GB VRAM, Core: 2330 MHz, 175 W TDP ( including 25 W Dynamic Boost), GDDR6
Memory
32 GB
, DDR5-4800
Display
16.00 inch 16:10, 2560 x 1600 pixel 189 PPI, IPS, glossy: no, 240 Hz
Storage
2TB SSD
Connections
3 USB 3.1 Gen2, 1 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, Audio Connections: 3.5mm
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.2
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 30.4 x 354 x 264 ( = 1.2 x 13.94 x 10.39 in)
Battery
90 Wh Lithium-Ion, 4-cell
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 11 Home
Camera
Webcam: HD 720p
Additional features
Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, 24 Months Warranty
Weight
2.5 kg ( = 88.19 oz / 5.51 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
3800 Euro
Price comparison
Average Score:
Average of 12 scores (from 16 reviews)
Average of 12 scores (from 16 reviews)
price: 65%, performance: 90%, features: 98%, display: 90% mobility: 55%, workmanship: 84%, ergonomy: - %, emissions: - %
Reviews for the Asus ROG Strix Scar 16 G634JZ
Asus ROG Strix Scar 16 (2023) review: State of the gaming laptop art
Source: Expert Reviews
There’s no denying the essential excellence of the Asus ROG Strix Scar 16. It’s stunningly fast when it comes to both games and productivity, the display is superb, as is the sound system, and it comes loaded with all the extras and refinements you could ask for from a top-tier gaming laptop. But as with the Zephyrus M16 and indeed many of the 13th Gen Intel/RTX 40-series machines currently being launched, it’s extraordinarily expensive. Is the range-topping 2023 Strix Scar 16 a better laptop than the equivalent 2022 Strix Scar 15? Yes. Is it £1,000 better? That’s a tougher question to answer but, ultimately, the answer has to be no.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/04/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Expert Reviews
There’s no denying the essential excellence of the Asus ROG Strix Scar 16. It’s stunningly fast when it comes to both games and productivity, the display is superb, as is the sound system, and it comes loaded with all the extras and refinements you could ask for from a top-tier gaming laptop. But as with the Zephyrus M16 and indeed many of the 13th Gen Intel/RTX 40-series machines currently being launched, it’s extraordinarily expensive. Is the range-topping 2023 Strix Scar 16 a better laptop than the equivalent 2022 Strix Scar 15? Yes. Is it £1,000 better? That’s a tougher question to answer but, ultimately, the answer has to be no.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/04/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%
Asus ROG Strix Scar 16 (2023) review: substance over style
Source: T3
When it comes down to it, this is a gaming laptop that offers top-tier performance at a top-tier price. Aside from raw muscle, it is the battery life, audio quality and ultra-bright display that are the true standouts of this machine. It's just a shame that the design choices will not be everyone's cup of tea and it can get louder than is desired given the fans. But there is still a lot to love here that wouldn't put me off recommending the ROG Scar Strix 16 as your next powerhouse gaming laptop.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/19/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: T3
When it comes down to it, this is a gaming laptop that offers top-tier performance at a top-tier price. Aside from raw muscle, it is the battery life, audio quality and ultra-bright display that are the true standouts of this machine. It's just a shame that the design choices will not be everyone's cup of tea and it can get louder than is desired given the fans. But there is still a lot to love here that wouldn't put me off recommending the ROG Scar Strix 16 as your next powerhouse gaming laptop.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/19/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%
Asus ROG Strix Scar 16 (2023) review: State of the gaming laptop art
Source: Expert Reviews
There’s no denying the essential excellence of the Asus ROG Strix Scar 16. It’s stunningly fast when it comes to both games and productivity, the display is superb, as is the sound system, and it comes loaded with all the extras and refinements you could ask for from a top-tier gaming laptop. But as with the Zephyrus M16 and indeed many of the 13th Gen Intel/RTX 40-series machines currently being launched, it’s extraordinarily expensive. Is the range-topping 2023 Strix Scar 16 a better laptop than the equivalent 2022 Strix Scar 15? Yes. Is it £1,000 better? That’s a tougher question to answer but, ultimately, the answer has to be no.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/23/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Expert Reviews
There’s no denying the essential excellence of the Asus ROG Strix Scar 16. It’s stunningly fast when it comes to both games and productivity, the display is superb, as is the sound system, and it comes loaded with all the extras and refinements you could ask for from a top-tier gaming laptop. But as with the Zephyrus M16 and indeed many of the 13th Gen Intel/RTX 40-series machines currently being launched, it’s extraordinarily expensive. Is the range-topping 2023 Strix Scar 16 a better laptop than the equivalent 2022 Strix Scar 15? Yes. Is it £1,000 better? That’s a tougher question to answer but, ultimately, the answer has to be no.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/23/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%
Asus ROG Strix Scar 16 (2023) Review
Source: PC Mag
It's clear that the Asus ROG Strix Scar 16 delivers pretty much everything we love about the 18-inch model but in a scaled-down package. Unfortunately, while that does mean it can keep up with the pack leaders in most respects, it lags at the back of that pack. This Strix produces better performance than any Intel 12th Gen/Nvidia RTX 30 Series gaming machine we tested, but it cannot quite match the absolute most powerful 2023 gaming laptops on the market. Whether that's bad news is entirely up to you, since the Scar 16's capable (if not category-leading) performance also comes in at a slightly more reasonable price than the performance leaders, and still gives you plenty of power to enjoy the latest games. As a result, the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 8 remains our favorite 16-inch gaming laptop, thanks to better performance and price for similar hardware, but it's a close race. If you prefer the style of the Scar 16's semi-transparent chassis and longer battery life, the gaming potential is close enough that you certainly won't regret buying it.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/09/2023
Source: PC Mag
It's clear that the Asus ROG Strix Scar 16 delivers pretty much everything we love about the 18-inch model but in a scaled-down package. Unfortunately, while that does mean it can keep up with the pack leaders in most respects, it lags at the back of that pack. This Strix produces better performance than any Intel 12th Gen/Nvidia RTX 30 Series gaming machine we tested, but it cannot quite match the absolute most powerful 2023 gaming laptops on the market. Whether that's bad news is entirely up to you, since the Scar 16's capable (if not category-leading) performance also comes in at a slightly more reasonable price than the performance leaders, and still gives you plenty of power to enjoy the latest games. As a result, the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 8 remains our favorite 16-inch gaming laptop, thanks to better performance and price for similar hardware, but it's a close race. If you prefer the style of the Scar 16's semi-transparent chassis and longer battery life, the gaming potential is close enough that you certainly won't regret buying it.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/09/2023
Asus ROG Strix Scar 16 review: RTX 4080 makes things interesting
Source: Laptop Mag
Convinced by my big claim up top? You should be. The Asus ROG Strix Scar 16 is not just a great gaming laptop, it offers impressive value across the crop of new RTX 40-series systems. The combo breaker of impressive graphical and compute performance makes this a serious speed demon, no matter what you throw at it. And when looking at those comparisons to the far more expensive RTX 4090 laptops like the Strix Scar 18, you’re getting more for your money (even if that price is a little steep). Pair that with a mouthwatering mini LED display, stellar keyboard, and a ton of I/O, and this is a super solid all-rounder. Regardless of my small issues, if you want to jump into the RTX 40 series family, stop and think before you spend too much, and consider the Strix Scar 16.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/03/2023
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Laptop Mag
Convinced by my big claim up top? You should be. The Asus ROG Strix Scar 16 is not just a great gaming laptop, it offers impressive value across the crop of new RTX 40-series systems. The combo breaker of impressive graphical and compute performance makes this a serious speed demon, no matter what you throw at it. And when looking at those comparisons to the far more expensive RTX 4090 laptops like the Strix Scar 18, you’re getting more for your money (even if that price is a little steep). Pair that with a mouthwatering mini LED display, stellar keyboard, and a ton of I/O, and this is a super solid all-rounder. Regardless of my small issues, if you want to jump into the RTX 40 series family, stop and think before you spend too much, and consider the Strix Scar 16.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/03/2023
Rating: Total score: 90%
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 review: next-gen gaming unleashed
Source: 91mobiles
There will obviously be more RTX 4000 series laptops paired with the 13th-gen Intel processors. All of them will undoubtedly be quite good in the performance department and will, more than likely, cost a pretty penny. However, ASUS has a history of making remarkably high-octane laptops that do nothing to disturb a fluid gaming experience. The ROG Strix Scar 16 has all the ingredients for the highest quality in GPU and processor-intensive tasks. It also has a remarkable display to back it up and a string of software and hardware tricks to maintain its gamer aesthetic. Apart from a missed SD card slot and rather average speakers, the laptop doesn’t appear to miss a beat at all. I guess what I’m saying is that 2023 will reveal many more capable machines but I doubt any will quite match up to the overall package that is the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16. Ultimately though, for those seeking a top-of-the-line gaming laptop this year, the ROG Strix Scar 16 is certainly a strong contender that shouldn’t be overlooked.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/31/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: 91mobiles
There will obviously be more RTX 4000 series laptops paired with the 13th-gen Intel processors. All of them will undoubtedly be quite good in the performance department and will, more than likely, cost a pretty penny. However, ASUS has a history of making remarkably high-octane laptops that do nothing to disturb a fluid gaming experience. The ROG Strix Scar 16 has all the ingredients for the highest quality in GPU and processor-intensive tasks. It also has a remarkable display to back it up and a string of software and hardware tricks to maintain its gamer aesthetic. Apart from a missed SD card slot and rather average speakers, the laptop doesn’t appear to miss a beat at all. I guess what I’m saying is that 2023 will reveal many more capable machines but I doubt any will quite match up to the overall package that is the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16. Ultimately though, for those seeking a top-of-the-line gaming laptop this year, the ROG Strix Scar 16 is certainly a strong contender that shouldn’t be overlooked.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/31/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2023) gaming laptop review
Source: Mezha EN
The transition to the new format was quite successful, so ROG Strix SCAR 16 did not disappoint in any way. In addition, now it can pleasantly surprise with a very bright display with Mini LED backlight and support for spectacular HDR. Increased performance compared to the previous generation is also there, although it will not be strongly felt in all games. Well, other strengths of this particular line were not lost. Among the biggest issues is, subjectively, the inconvenient location of the USB-A ports (well, there could be more of them), as well as the lack of face or fingerprint scanners in an expensive laptop. And yes, the high cost (147,999 hryvnias/$4,000) is unlikely to make it a bestseller. But those people who can afford such a purchase and are currently looking for a new laptop should definitely take a look at the SCAR 16.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/29/2023
Rating: Total score: 95%
Source: Mezha EN
The transition to the new format was quite successful, so ROG Strix SCAR 16 did not disappoint in any way. In addition, now it can pleasantly surprise with a very bright display with Mini LED backlight and support for spectacular HDR. Increased performance compared to the previous generation is also there, although it will not be strongly felt in all games. Well, other strengths of this particular line were not lost. Among the biggest issues is, subjectively, the inconvenient location of the USB-A ports (well, there could be more of them), as well as the lack of face or fingerprint scanners in an expensive laptop. And yes, the high cost (147,999 hryvnias/$4,000) is unlikely to make it a bestseller. But those people who can afford such a purchase and are currently looking for a new laptop should definitely take a look at the SCAR 16.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/29/2023
Rating: Total score: 95%
Asus ROG Strix Scar 16 review (2023 G634JZ model – i9, RTX 4080)
Source: Ultrabook Review
The Asus ROG Strix Scar 16 is a competitive powerful laptop in its class, and stands out from the crowd in this i9+ RTX 4080 variant thanks to its performance and excellent cooling, its pricing, and the beautiful mini LED display. Just make sure you're OK with its peculiar design particularities, though. (this review is still a work in progress and will be finalized in the next few weeks)
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/12/2023
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Ultrabook Review
The Asus ROG Strix Scar 16 is a competitive powerful laptop in its class, and stands out from the crowd in this i9+ RTX 4080 variant thanks to its performance and excellent cooling, its pricing, and the beautiful mini LED display. Just make sure you're OK with its peculiar design particularities, though. (this review is still a work in progress and will be finalized in the next few weeks)
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/12/2023
Rating: Total score: 90%
Foreign Reviews
La recensione dell’ASUS ROG Strix Scar: il più sensazionale laptop da gaming dell’anno
Source: Techprincess IT
IT→EN
Positive: Big screen; powerful hardware; high gaming performance; attractive design. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/16/2023
Source: Techprincess IT
IT→ENPositive: Big screen; powerful hardware; high gaming performance; attractive design. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/16/2023
Test ROG Strix Scar 16 : une bombe atomique avec un écran fabuleux
Source: Journal du Geek
FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/14/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Journal du Geek
FR→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/14/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%
Test ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 : un PC portable gaming surpuissant, et c’est tout ?
Source: Presse Citron FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/18/2023
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 65% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 30% workmanship: 75%
Source: Presse Citron
FR→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/18/2023
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 65% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 30% workmanship: 75%
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 : Longue vie au roi !
Source: Cowcotland FR→EN
Positive: Big screen; great display; powerful hardware; high gaming performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/14/2023
Source: Cowcotland
FR→ENPositive: Big screen; great display; powerful hardware; high gaming performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/14/2023
Test Asus Rog Strix Scar 16 - Mocny, ale drogi
Source: Video testy
PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/08/2023
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: Video testy
PL→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/08/2023
Rating: Total score: 100%
Обзор ноутбука ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2023): универсальная и производительная машина для игр и работы на RTX 4080 Mobile
Source: ITC UA
RU→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/05/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: ITC UA
RU→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/05/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%
Recenze Asus ROG Strix Scar 16: extrémní výkon nejen na cesty
Source: Smartmania.cz
CZ→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/04/2023
Rating: Total score: 90% features: 98% mobility: 79% workmanship: 93%
Source: Smartmania.cz
CZ→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/04/2023
Rating: Total score: 90% features: 98% mobility: 79% workmanship: 93%
Đánh giá ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 2023: Hiệu năng đỉnh cao với Intel Core i9 Gen 13th, thiết kế ấn tượng
Source: The Gioididong
VN→EN
Positive: Powerful processor; high performance; impressive design; long battery life; good cooling system.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/16/2023
Source: The Gioididong
VN→ENPositive: Powerful processor; high performance; impressive design; long battery life; good cooling system.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/16/2023
Comment
NVIDIA NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU: High-end graphics card for laptops based on the Ada Lovelace architecture. Offers 12 GB GDDR6 (192 Bit) and is configurable with a TGP of 60 - 150W (+ Dynamic Boost).
These graphics cards are able to play the latest and most demanding games in high resolutions and full detail settings with enabled Anti-Aliasing.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
i9-13980HX: Mobile CPU of the Raptor Lake series that offers 24 cores (8 performance, 16 efficiency cores) with a Boost core of up to 5.8 GHz for the P-cores. Similar to the Desktop i9-13900K but with reduced clock speeds and TDP.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
16.00":
15-inch display variants are the standard and are used for more than half of all laptops.
The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, often allows high resolutions and thus offers rich details on the screen, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact - simply the standard compromise.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.Asus: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. is a major Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer based in Taipei, founded in 1989. Under the Asus brand name, the company manufactures a wide range of products, including laptops, desktops, motherboards, graphics cards, monitors, smartphones and networking equipment, complete systems and PC components for end users.
Under the ROG (Republic of Gamers) brand name, ASUS manufactures gaming laptops known by gamers for their powerful specifications, dedicated graphics cards, high refresh rate displays and advanced cooling systems.
Beyond gaming, a wide range of notebooks are offered for different needs and budgets, from ultra-slim and lightweight ultrabooks to versatile 2-in-1 convertibles and budget-friendly options. In 2023, Asus had a 7% global market share of the PC market.
Customer satisfaction with ASUS notebooks concerns performance, the features, and the good price-performance ratio of ASUS notebooks. However, as with any brand, there are occasional reports of problems such as overheating, driver compatibility, or build quality issues.
84.58%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.
