Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) Review - Mini LED!

Asus has refreshed their 2024 flagship 18” ROG Strix Scar with a superb QHD+ Mini LED display with over 2,000 local dimming zones, Dolby Vision HDR and 240Hz refresh rate. It’s also available in a 16” size, for those who prefer an easier carry. This is their top tier model, yet the price tag is very competitive. It has an Intel 14th gen Core i9-14900HX CPU, NVIDIA RTX 4080 or RTX 4090 dedicated graphics, a per key RGB keyboard and body lighting, and base RAM and storage of 32GB and 1TB. Cooling keeps things in control with Liquid Metal on both the CPU and GPU and a triple fan system.

[ambushytiger]

Very nice touch with the DBZ shirt- RIP legend!

[reintgenrc]

Have this computer and it’s flippin’ awesome. Never really breaks a sweat on AAA games with the 4090 and good thermals.

[metalmilo]

Thank you for the review on this one!! You’re so great at what you do ❤

[dan]

Watching this on my asus rog strix scar 18 4090 lol, such a beast of a laptop. I am coming from a 14 year old laptop that could barely run diablo 3

[Sir-Gamidion]

This was the best breakdown of this laptop I’ve found across all reviewers. Excellent work here and you earned a subscription from me.

[Draconis]

Thanks for the review! This wasn’t on my radar, but it’s a well put together package. Will have to consider it if I’m going to upgrade soon. Love the shirt as always!

[SpoookZ]

wow great review, I've been looking at this for about 2 weeks now and I think ill buy it right now! thanks!

[Fivedollarfoot]

Looks great, planning on picking this up!

[kahvac]

Loving the 18" size but only 1 Thunderbolt 4 port and a 720P camera ?

[maje]

Finally someone talking about the 4080 model! Great review 🙏

[ssheen]

Just picked this up, beautiful model, I actually upgraded from the 2023 which may have seemed pointless but I don’t regret it, in addition to the screen it has a GAN charger now and better speakers as well.

[Habeel]

FINALLY! Been waiting for a beast of a laptop from ASUS since I purchased my ROG G703GXR RTX 2080 in mid 2020. This would be a great upgrade to my current laptop. Can't wait to get my hands on this. Great vid 👌

[Chris-xzil]

Thanks for the review. I really wish you could have done a speaker test, and I'm surprised there was no mention or site of the beautiful RGB on this machine.

[nallanosbor]

You are a very likeable lady. I love your energy and commitment, always getting straight to the point.

[williamwalker]

I got the ASUS - ROG Strix G16 16” 240Hz Gaming Laptop QHD - Intel Core i9-14900HX with 16GB DDR5 - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - 1TB SSD - Eclipse and I love it

[edgarvos]

I got the 4090 version but it was on sale and cheaper than the 4080 one for only €3650

[DerpishBird]

Thank you for this awesome video, I am leaning towards the Scar 18 hard but then MSI is about to release the Raider A14V with Wifi-7 and better IR camera.

[mary-zvcu]

I have a 2022 strix scar.

I babied that computer compared to any of my previous computers, and had to get the motherboard replaced under a year of owning it.

After I started having issues, I learned it was a pretty common issue with the computer... 😔

[datdudeinred]

What a display!finally 18" getting love.
Wish backpacks start supporting these beasts.
But i want this display in a Lenovo legion 7. Just imagine ❤

[rickystafford]

I still don’t like how Windows handles HDR…SDR content looks washed out with it on so you have to switch it on and off as needed. At least that’s been my experience, I don’t know of a workaroud