Asus has introduced two new models to its flagship ROG Strix lineup. The ROG Strix G16 and ROG Strix G18 are watered-down versions of the ROG Strix Scar 16 and 18, but they are still powerful enough to be considered high-end gaming laptops.
Asus has thrown in two new high-end gaming laptops into its already stacked ROG lineup. However, it could potentially cause confusion as the ROG Strix G16 and ROG Strix G16 sound an awful lot like the ROG Strix 16 and ROG Strix 18. Thankfully, there are some glaring differences between the two lineups, with the non-G SKUs retaining their position as flagship devices. Asus will reveal their prices and availability later.
The Asus ROG Strix Scar G16 and ROG Strix G18 have identical hardware under the hood, including an Intel Core i9-14900HX, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 (175 W), 32 GB of DDR5 5,600 RAM and a 2 TB NVMe SSD. Both get a 90 Wh battery, but the ROG Strix G18 weighs 3.0 kgs, while the Strix 16 weighs 2.5 kgs. Asus aims to keep thermals in check with liquid metal and a triple-fan design.
Asus offers identical I/O and connectivity options across the ROG Strix G18 and ROG Strix G16. It includes one Thunderbolt 4.0 port, one USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C port, two USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports, one HDMI 2.1 port, a 3.5 mm combo audio jack and gigabit ethernet. Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.4 are also supported across both gaming laptops.
As their names suggest, the ROG Strix Scar G18 and ROG Strix Scar G16 feature 18-inch and 16-inch ROG Nebula screens, respectively. Both have a resolution of 2.5K (2560×1600), 240 Hz refresh rate, 3 ms response time and cover 100% of the DCI-P3 colour gamut. It comes with several certifications, such as Dolby Atmos, Nvidia G-Sync and Pantone, making it an attractive buy for gamers as well as content creators.
P.S: A previous version of the post incorrectly referred to the laptops as ROG Strix Scar G18 and ROG Strix Scar G16. The error has since been rectified.
Anil Ganti – Senior Tech Writer – 1639 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2019
I’ve been an avid PC gamer since the age of 8. My passion for gaming eventually pushed me towards general tech, and I got my first writing gig at the age of 19. I have a degree in mechanical engineering and have worked in the manufacturing industry and a few other publications like Wccftech before joining Notebookcheck in November 2019. I cover a variety of topics including smartphones, gaming, and computer hardware.
Anil Ganti, 2024-01- 9 (Update: 2024-01- 9)