Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 2023 G834JY-N6005W
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Reviews for the Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 2023 G834JY-N6005W
Equipped with a mobile RTX 4090, Core i9-13980HX, and 240-Hz 18-inch display, Asus offers the fastest, currently available components for laptop gamers in the Scar 18. In our detailed review, we evaluate how the whole package performs in our test and whether it's also worth its hefty price.
Source: Tech Critter

ROG did not disappoint with their latest ROG Strix SCAR 18. This series is getting more mature by the day and the existing features are being fine-tuned to offer a better user experience. The industry is moving into the 16 and 18-inch display as the manufacturers are picking up the 16:10 aspect ratio as a norm. The Nebula display is gorgeous and it is something that I would recommend especially for gaming creators. The combination of the 13th generation Intel Core processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series graphics card breeze through whatever workload you can throw at it. The third-generation DLSS and Frame Generation is mind-blowing and makes more sense for gaming laptops that generally has smaller than 20-inch display. While the official retail price of RM18,999 might sound ridiculous to those faint-hearted, however, if you were to compare it with other brands, you might find this is one of the reasonably-priced options. Well, at least for the Malaysian market whereby ROG is usually being competitive.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/01/2023
Source: Htxt Africa

There is very little to fault with the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18. While it’s packing a lot of tech it’s not as bulky as we thought it would be. We sadly can’t say the same for the price tag of this notebook. At R79 999, this notebook isn’t likely to be selling like toilet paper pre-lockdown, but those who are able to afford it, won’t be disappointed with the performance. The GPU may not be a full-fat desktop GeForce RTX 4090, but its performance paired with the gorgeous QHD display makes for a gaming experience unlike anything else we’ve experienced. The downside is that the components are incredibly power hungry and as such the battery drains like bath water, especially when you’re using the GPU. The display input switching does help the battery life but you shouldn’t expect more than two and a half hours of uptime at a push. One thing we would like to see is a few more extras in the box. Our review unit came bundled with a backpack which is rather disappointing. There are also interchangeable “Armor Caps” which don’t really change the look of the notebook all that much as you can only remove one small piece of the notebook’s body to customise it. A mouse and a keyboard or even a USB Type-C charger would be a nice addition given the asking price. Overall, however, this is a great notebook and it gets a heart recommendation from us, providing you have the money.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/23/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Laptop Media

Speaking of which, the notebook got us through 8 hours and 30 minutes of Web browsing, or 5 hours of video playback on a single charge. ASUS claims that the included 330W charger can fill 50% of the capacity for only 30 minutes. It’s great to learn that you can use the power adapter for something different than cutting charcuterie. In a perfect world, the review would end here. But since nothing is perfect, we have to mention some points we would like to improve for next year. First and foremost – ASUS shouldn’t be scared of the SD card slot. While it takes some space on the inside, it can be a useful commodity. Although it is clearly nitpicking, the back’s LED lights would look much better if they were centered in the middle of the back panel. On the bright side, we have to mention the presence of a Web camera – something that was bizarrely missing in previous models. At the end of the day, this is a niche device. It is expensive, but in our view – it is definitely worth something in the roundabout of a kidney. We are going to compare it with the Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18-71) as soon as we are able to snatch a retail version of the product.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/10/2023
Source: Jarrod'sTech

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/03/2023
Source: Laptop Media

Support, online available, Short, Date: 03/02/2023
Source: Ultrabook Review

This top-specced Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 is notably more powerful in demanding work activities and games than the previous Scar generations, as well as significantly better cooled with the redesigned thermal module. Add in a beautiful 18-inch display, good inputs, a familiar ROG design, and a sturdy chassis, and this laptop is a clear recommendation in its class. At the same time, though, this is a rather large and heavy device, and is affected by a few odd design decisions that impact its daily use ergonomics.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/15/2023
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Tom's Guide

The Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 features powerful components, allowing it to run demanding games at top-notch settings, and show them off beautifully on an impressive 18-inch screen. The system's portability is nearly nonexistent, however, and its price is sure to dissuade all but the most dedicated gaming laptop aficionados.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/15/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: SuperSaf

The ROG Strix SCAR 16 & 18 (G634/G834) feature either a 16” or 18" QHD 240Hz Display (Mini-LED option), with up to the 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13980HX CPU, the NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4090 Laptop GPU, TGP 150W (175W with Dynamic Boost), 64GB DDR5 4800 MHz, 2TB+2TB PCIE Gen4x4 storage with RAID 0, ROG Intelligent Cooling, 90Wh Battery with included 330W fast charger and Price is from £3,299.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 02/14/2023
Source: The Tech Chap

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/13/2023
Source: Laptop Mag

I came. I saw. I kicked some ass. And I’m ready to do it again. The Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 is an absolute beast of a machine that is a joy to interact with whether you’re gaming, watching video or gasp, actually working. The display will grab your attention and never let go. That is, once you get past the futuristic design in all its transparent, customizable LED glory. From there, you’ll be sucked into Scar 18’s siren song sung by its quad speakers. But once you get past all the flash and creature comforts, there’s the components to think of. Despite this being a Strix laptop, Asus’ mid-tier line, it didn’t skimp on the power bestowing the Scar 18 with a ridiculously powerful, overclockable Intel Core i9 processor and an Nvidia RTX 4090 GPU which is the newest king of the mobile GPUs. It’s not a system to be trifled with. Now there are a few hiccups, some like the 720p webcam and the below-average battery life are smaller than others. The main problem with this system is the price. At $3,699, this premium system will be out of the reach of most gamers, which is a pity because the Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 has to be seen, heard and played with to be believed.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/10/2023
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Ultrabook Review

This top-specced Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 is notably more powerful in demanding work activities and games than the previous Scar generations, as well as significantly better cooled with the redesigned thermal module. Add in a beautiful 18-inch display, good inputs, a familiar ROG design, and a sturdy chassis, and this laptop is a clear recommendation in its class. At the same time, though, this is a rather large and heavy device, and is affected by a few odd design decisions that impact its daily use ergonomics.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/09/2023
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Laptop Mag

I came. I saw. I kicked some ass. And I’m ready to do it again. The Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 is an absolute beast of a machine that is a joy to interact with whether you’re gaming, watching video or gasp, actually working. The mini LED display will grab your attention and never let go. That is, once you get past the futuristic design in all its transparent, customizable LED glory. From there, you’ll be sucked into Scar 18’s siren song sung by its quad speakers. But once you get past all the flash and creature comforts, there’s the components to think of. Despite this being a Strix laptop, Asus’ mid-tier line, it didn’t skimp on the power bestowing the Scar 18 with a ridiculously powerful, overclockable Intel Core i9 processor and an Nvidia RTX 4090 GPU which is the newest king of the mobile GPUs. It’s not a system to be trifled with. Now there are a few hiccups, some like the 720p webcam and the below-average battery life are smaller than others. The main problem with this system is the price. At $3,699, this premium system will be out of the reach of most gamers, which is a pity because the Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 has to be seen, heard and played with to be believed.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/07/2023
Rating: Total score: 90%
Foreign Reviews
Source: HardwareLuxx

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/19/2023
Source: Multiplayer IT

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/28/2023
Rating: Total score: 85%
Source: Tweakers

Positive: Powerful hardware; expensive display. Negative: No fingerprint sensor.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/21/2023
Source: Les Numeriques

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/16/2023
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 100% display: 80% mobility: 40% workmanship: 80%
Source: Frandroid

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/04/2023
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 100% display: 80% mobility: 60% workmanship: 80%
Source: 01Net

Positive: High performance; great GPU; excellent cooling system; silent device. Negative: Mediocre design.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/23/2023
Source: Komputerswiat

Positive: Powerful hardware; high gaming performance; great cooling system; huge screen; nice display; fast SSD storage. Negative: Short battery life; noisy under loads.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/08/2023
Source: Prohardver.hu

Positive: Powerful hardware; high performance; great cooling system; excellent display. Negative: Poor set of ports.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/27/2023
Source: CNews.cz

Positive: High performance; great GPU; beautiful display; good cooling system; great ergonomics. Negative: No fingerprint sensor; no mini LED backlight; short battery life; high price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/20/2023
Source: The Gioididong

Positive: Huge screen; powerful processor; high gaming performance; top device. Negative: Expensive.
Hands-On, online available, Medium, Date: 02/19/2023
Source: Cell Phones

Positive: Impressive design; solid workmanship; powerful hardware; excellent performance. Negative: Expensive.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 02/18/2023
Source: Unlimited Tech

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/19/2023
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Go4it.ro

Positive: Powerful hardware; high gaming performance; huge screen; good cooling system; Negative: Heavy and bulky; expensive.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/16/2023
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NVIDIA NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU: High-end laptop graphics card based on the Ada Lovelace architecture. Offers 16 GB GDDR6 VRAM with a 256 Bit memory bus and can be configured with 80 - 150 TDP settings (+ 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 based on 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.
18.00":
This large display size is used for laptops which are mainly intended for an use on a desk.
Large display-sizes allow higher resolutions. So, details like letters are bigger. On the other hand, the power consumption is lower with small screen diagonals and the devices are smaller, more lightweight and cheaper.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.3.1 kg:
In former years, this weight was representative for laptops with a 14-16 inch display-diagonal. Nowadays, 17 inch laptops weigh less than that.
Asus: ASUSTeK Computer Incorporated, a Taiwanese multinational company, produces motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, PDAs, computer monitors, notebook computers, servers, networking products, mobile phones, computer cases, computer components, and computer cooling systems. The company's 2007 revenues reached US$6.9 billion. ASUS also produces components for other manufacturers. The Eee PC initiated the netbook boom in 2008.
In the notebook sector, Asus had a global market share of about 11% from 2014-2016, making it the fourth largest laptop manufacturer. In the smartphone sector, Asus is not among the Top 5 and has only a small market share (as of 2016).
86.28%: This is a good rating above average. Nevertheless you should not forget, that 10-15% of all notebook-models get a better rating.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.