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ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16, Scar 18 Launched In India

Viraj Gawde — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 11:59:07 +0000

ASUS has launched a host of new laptops in India today. These include the Zephyrus G16, ROG Gaming desktop, and more. The Taiwanese brand has also refreshed the ROG Strix Scar models in the country. All the newly announced devices were unveiled at CES last month. They are equipped with the latest hardware for a powerful performance and designs appeal to the gaming audience. In this post, let’s take a look at the ROG Strix Scar.

ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 and 18 specifications and features

The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 and Scar 18 have 16 and 18-inch ROG Nebula HDR displays respectively bearing a WQXGA resolution. Both offer a 240Hz refresh rate, 3ms response time, G-sync, Pantone Validation, and Dolby Vision HDR. On the audio front, the machines are equipped with a 4-speaker system along with Dolby Atmos, AI noise-canceling technology, Hi-Res certification, and more.

The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 and 18 have a sharp chassis design. There is an aura sync light bar, aura sync logo, and an aura sync rear glow. The laptops feature a backlit chiclet keyboard. The touchpad also doubles up as a number pad. There is a 720p HD webcam.

Under the hood, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 and 18 are equipped with a 14th-generation Intel Core i9 processor. Both machines are offered in Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 and 4090 GPU options with 175W TGP. They pack up to 64GB RAM and 4TB SSD storage. There is a dedicated MUX switch with support for Nvidia Advanced Optimus for unlocking the true power of GPU. The machines feature ROG TriFan technology for heat dissipation and staying cool during intensive gaming sessions.

The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 and 18 are backed by a 4-cell 90WHrs battery unit. Both laptops pack a host of connectivity options including WiFi-6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and more. Software-wise, the machines run on Windows 11 Pro out of the box.

The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 carries a starting price tag of Rs 2,89,990. On the other hand, the ROG Strix Scar 18 starts at Rs 3,39,990. Both laptops are available for purchase from leading online and offline channels across the country.

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ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16, Strix Scar 16/18 & ROG G22CH workstation launching this month in India

Sudhanshu — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 00:15:30 +0000

ASUS is all set to roll out its latest lineup of ROG-branded laptops and PC devices in India this February. Scheduled for release on February 14th at 12 PM, the lineup includes highly anticipated models such as the ROG Zephyrus G16, ROG Strix Scar 16, and ROG Strix Scar 18 laptops, along with workstations like the ROG G22CH, ROG Strix G13CH, and ASUS S501ME.

These devices promise powerful performance, boasting processors ranging from Intel Core Ultra to Intel Core i9 14900HX, paired with top-tier GPUs like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

One notable addition is the compact yet powerful ROG G22CH workstation, featuring custom liquid cooling and the Intel Core i7 14700F processor.

For early adopters, ASUS is offering an exciting deal: Indian customers purchasing select laptop models during the launch period can snag the ASUS TUF Gaming H3 gaming headset for just Rs. 1. To avail of this offer, customers need to register their device on the My ASUS application and redeem the headphones on Asuspromo.in within three days of purchase. However, this offer is limited to the first 50 customers and valid from February 14th to February 20th, 2024.

ASUS is making these gaming devices available not only on Amazon but also through other leading platforms like ASUS eSHOP, Flipkart, Reliance Digital, and more, ensuring accessibility to all eager gamers.

Asus launches new ROG Strix Scar 16 & Scar 18 gaming laptops in India

Sean — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 08:16:27 +0000

Asus had announced that it would be launching new gaming laptops from its popular ROG (Republic of Gamers) branding earlier this month. It began taking pre-orders for the all new ROG Strix Scar 16 and 18, and now, these laptops along with other refreshed models have just been launched in the region.

The PC maker has launched the new ROG Strix Scar 16 & 18 along with refreshed models of the ROG Strix Scar 17, Zephyrus M16, and even Zephyrus Duo 16. Talking about the new Scar 16 & 18 models first, these feature the iconic ROG design with the metallic ROG logo on the top lid. Under the hood, the laptops feature the latest Intel Core CPUs along with NVIDIA’s latest RTX 400 series graphics cards. They also arrive with up to a QHD resolution panel with a 240Hz refresh rate.

On the other hand, the refreshed Strix Scar 17 model is equipped with the AMD Ryzen 7000 series CPUs along with RTX 4000 series GPUs. Apart from this, the gaming notebook offers much of the same specs as its siblings, like the QHD 240Hz display, 150W25W max TGP GPU, Aura Sync support across the metallic ROG logo and even the per key RGB keyboard for improved personalization.

The new ROG Strix Scar series have just been launched in India and will be available for purchase from the company’s official website, Amazon, flipkart, Asus Exclusive stores, ROG stores, Croma, Vijay Sales, Reliance Digital, and other authorized dealers. The ROG Strix Scar 16 and ROG Strix Scar 18 starts from 279,990 INR (roughly 3,400 US Dollars). Meanwhile, the ROG Strix Scar 17 starts from a slightly lower 269,990 INR (roughly 3,285 US Dollars).

Asus starts pre-orders for ROG Strix Scar 2023 Series & Zephyrus M16 Gaming Laptops in India

Sean — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 07:51:04 +0000

Asus has just began taking pre-orders for a couple of its latest generation of gaming laptops. These notebooks fall under its ROG (Republic of Gamers) lineup’s Zephyrus and Strix Scar series. So here are all the details.

With the new ROG laptops, the company is aiming to offer a top notch gaming experience. These new gaming notebooks will be equipped with the latest CPUs and GPUs from the likes of AMD, Intel, and Nvidia. These beefy specs will also be paired with a robust thermal management system called Intelligent Cooling Technology for improved cooling efficiency to avoid throttling. Talking about the ROG Strix Scar 2023 series first, the these models feature a much more capable cooling mechanism to allow for longer gaming sessions.

Apart from refresh in internal hardware to bring latest specs, Asus has also bumped up the size of the display on these gaming laptops, which now start from 16 inches and go up to 18 inches for a more immersive experience. The ROG Strix Scar models basically aim to offer the best gaming experience, while the new Zephyrus models are thin and light models that aim to offer strong performance on the go.

The new models include the new Zephyrus M16 and the Zephyrus 16 Duo, which feature sleek and lightweight design. This model is equipped with an AniMe Matrix display, which is basically an array of LED lights. Furthermore, users can also customize the screen to display different patterns and animations. Despite its portable form factor, the Zephyrus M16 will still offer a great platform for gamers.

The Asus ROG Strix Scar Series and Zephyrus M16 are currently available for pre-order along with the Zephyrus Duo 16. The Strix Scar models includes the new Strix Scar 16, Scar 17, and the Scar 18. For those that register to get a chance to pre-order these new laptops, they can expect to receive a bundle of ROG accessories. This includes the new Gladius Il Mouse, ROG Scope Keyboard, and ROG Strix go core Headphones.

Alongside this, users can also get a 1+2 warranty and a 3 year LADP on the laptops, valued at up to Rs. 50,799, all for just 1 INR. You can redeem these goodies by filling out the pre-order form which will get you a coupon code that you can redeem at asuspromo.in. For those interested, you can also read to Asus Exclusive Stores, Flipkart, Amazon, or the company’s official website, as well as Reliance, Vijay Sales, Croma, and JioMart to pre-order the new laptops between 22nd March to 27th March 2023.

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 & SCAR 18 premium gaming laptops with Core i9-13980HX, RTX 4090 GPU & 240 Hz QHD+ Mini LED displays announced

Sudhanshu — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 04:26:06 +0000

With CES 2023 in full swing, ASUS has unveiled a bunch of the laptops and desktop PCs it has planned for this year. The premium ASUS ROG Strix SCAR series of laptops have been updated to the most cutting-edge hardware for both the 16-inch and 18-inch models. Let’s check out the details.

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 & SCAR 18 specs

The ROG Strix SCAR 16 and SCAR 18 have designs that are similar to previous models, including a customizable lightbar in the front, chiclet-style keyboards with per-key AURA SYNC RGB, and customizable armor caps.

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18

ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634) and SCAR 18 (G834) models have 16-inch & 18-inch Mini-LED panels with 16:10 aspect ratios. Both displays have a QHD+ resolution (22560×1600), a refresh rate of 240 Hz, and a response time of 3 ms. In addition, the Mini-LED displays cover 100% of the DCI-P3 color space and have a maximum brightness of 1,100 nits. Finally, both panels are G-SYNC compatible, Dolby Vision compatible, and Pantone validated.

Under the hood, the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 and SCAR 18 can be configured with a Core i9-13980HX and a GeForce RTX 4090 laptop version with Nvidia Advanced Optimus and up to 175 W TGP. ASUS has also used MUX switches on both laptops to ensure that you can fully utilize the GPU horsepower available. With powerful hardware like the Core i9-13980HX and an RTX 4090 mobile comes great heat. Fortunately, ASUS has equipped the ROG Strix SCAR 16 and SCAR 18 with a full-width heat sink as well as three fans to keep temperatures under control even during the continuous high-load gameplay.

Other notable hardware specifications include a maximum of 4 TB (2TB + 2TB) of Raid 0 PCIe 4.0 storage and up to 64 GB of DDR5 4800 MHz memory. The memory can also be replaced by the user.

Both the 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16 and SCAR 18 have Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity. You can use the built-in 2.5 Gbps ethernet port if you don’t want to rely on Wi-Fi.

As for port selection, the ROG Strix SCAR 16 and SCAR 18 have two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports and one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port. Both laptops feature a DisplayPort 1.4 and Power Delivery 3.0. There is a single Thunderbolt 4 port, an HDMI 2.1 port, a 3.5 mm headphone/microphone jack, and one DC-in port. Last but not least, both the ROG Strix SCAR 16 and SCAR 18 have 90Wh batteries capable of charging at up to 100W.

The brand has not revealed the pricing or availability information regarding the two laptops yet.