On the GPU side, the RTX 4080 175W in this laptop is about 10-20% slower than the RTX 4090 in the Scar 18, on-par with the 4080 175W we’ve tested in the MSI Raider GE78 and Alienware m16, and 5-15% faster than the 4080 175W tested in the Blade 16. It’s also notably faster than the previous top-tier GPU, the 3080Ti 175W. The Core i9-13980HX is the top mobile processor in Intel’s Raptor Lake 13th-gen platform, with 24 Cores and 32 Threads. It is a hybrid design with 8 High-Performance and dual-threaded Cores, and 16 extra Efficiency cores, which work together or separately in the various loads. The design and thermal module of this Scar allow the processor to run at ~135-150W of sustained power in demanding CPU loads, on the Turbo or Manual profiles. USB-C charging is supported, up to 100W, and a ROG 100W secondary USB-C charger is included with this model over here. You won’t be able to use the laptop on Turbo/Manual while hooked over USB-C, but PD power is enough for everyday multitasking and occasional heavy workloads on Performance, in case you don’t want to bring along the bigger and heavier main charger.

The 2023 Strix SCAR 16 continues to embody the distinct style of ROG. With sharp chassis designs, unique RGB accents, and a distinct gaming vibe, a Strix laptop will always stand out from the crowd. New for 2022, the Strix SCAR features a rear glow RGB panel, which paired together with per-key RGB illumination on the keyboard and the light bar make the laptop a beacon of gaming power from any angle.

Keep in mind that I’ve measured the below FLIR recordings in a 24-25 C ambient room, with the laptop on the desk. Placing the laptop on a raised stand will positively impact these temperatures, dropping them by 2-3 degrees in the hottest spots, and the outer conditions in your place will also impact the readings. The biggest challenge with Asus’s high-end gaming laptops can be working out which line and model has the fastest specs or the most premium features. Whether you're playing the latest AAA titles or streaming live gaming content, the MSI Stealth (9S7-15F212-011) is the perfect choice for all the gamers who want nothing less than the absolute best! Wrapping Up!

Top-tier components require power, especially when it comes to maximizing your GPU’s performance. Powered by NVIDIA DLSS 3, ultra-efficient Ada Lovelace arch, and Max-Q Technologies, the NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4090 Laptop GPU is fully unleashed with a max TGP of 175W with Dynamic Boost. The laptop boasts the exclusive MSI OverBoost Ultra technology, enabling maximum performance for the CPU and GPU. So, whether you're a casual gamer or a hardcore enthusiast, the RTX series is the perfect choice for anyone looking to take their gaming experience to the next level. With their cutting-edge technology and impressive performance, the RTX 40 series laptops are truly the best that a gamer can get! Next Generation Gaming: RTX 70, RTX 80, and RTX 90 Laptops

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You’re also getting 4x speakers on these laptops, two under the screen and two on the bottom, as well as a handful of RGB lightbars around the main chassis and behind the display. BTW, Asus gave up on that rather ugly cutout in the screen’s bottom bezel, which is now a full-piece instead, and implemented a camera at the top of the screens on both models, on that reversed notch part that also acts as a screen-leaver when opening up the laptop. Thanks to the Strix G18's powerful Intel Core i9-13980HX processor, boasting a hybrid architecture, you can get everything done within a matter of seconds. Moreover, with up to 8 performance cores and 16 efficiency cores, this gaming machine can handle AAA gaming and streaming without a hitch. MSI Raider GE68 (9S7-15M211-012) But that's not all—the Thin GF63 belongs to the unmatched RTX 40 series laptops. So, you can stop worrying about its graphics quality. Being one of the most demanded RTX 4050 gaming laptops, you can immerse yourself completely into what’s happening on the screen. From the footsteps of your rivals to those blood pumping scars, you can feel each tremble and scare with MSI thin gaming laptops.

The keyboard is full size, with all chiclet keys, a full complement of function keys, and a row of media controls—plus, it doesn't try to fit a number pad into the design. Instead, the laptop has a button integrated into the touchpad that illuminates a touch-based grid of numbers right on the touchpad.The 2023 Asus ROG Scars remain Intel-exclusive platforms, bundling the fastest Core i9 HX 13th-gen mobile processors of the moment, with up to 64 GB of DDR5 RAM, 4 TB of storage, and various GPU options going up to the latest Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 16 GB running at up to 175W TGP. W (~4-6 h of use) – Netflix 4K HDR – multi-zone lighting, fullscreen in Edge, Silent Mode, screen at 50%, WiFi ON; Moreover, with an easy-upgrade design, it's effortless to increase RAM and SSD storage, making it future-proof for modern and upcoming games. In other words, with the ASUS ROG (G634JZ-NM041W) you get modern gaming gear that keeps you going for years! ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI-N6070W) Dominate the Windows 11 Pro battlefield with the all-new ROG Strix SCAR 16. Introducing a 16-inch screen to the SCAR lineup for the first time, see the enemy more clearly than ever before. Powered by a 13 th Gen Intel ® Core™ i9-13980HX Processor and NVIDIA ® GeForce RTX™ 4090 Laptop GPU with a max TGP of 175W, the SCAR 16 easily handles even the most demanding games. It also comes with a dedicated MUX Switch with support for NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, enabling you to easily harness the true power of your GPU when gaming. With support for up to 64GB of DDR5 RAM and up to 4TB of PCIe Gen4x4 storage, the SCAR 16 can easily game, stream, and create content all at the same time without breaking a sweat. For the ultimate gaming laptop, look no further than the Strix SCAR 16. Update: Here’s our detailed review of the 2023 Asus ROG Scar 18 model, and here’s our review of the more compact Asus ROG Scar 16 series. And here’s our review of the 2023 ROG Scar 17 update, with AMD and Nvidia hardware.