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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 launches new ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE & ROG Flow X16 gaming laptops

Sean — Wed, 18 May 2022 09:26:51 +0000

ASUS has just announced a new lineup of gaming laptops. The company has recently unveiled a new high performance gaming laptop along with another model that features a thin and light format. So let’s have a look.

ROG Strix SCAR 17 Special Edition

Talking about the top end model first, the ROG Strix SCAR 17 Special Edition is the latest entry in the ROG Strix series. It is a high performance gaming laptop that features top notch specifications and high end cooling. The laptop features ROG’s exclusive Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal, which is applied to both the CPU and GPU for better thermals. Under the hood, a 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12950HX processor runs the laptop along with up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti laptop graphics card that has 16GB of VRAM.

This CPU and GPU is paired with up to 64GB of dual channel DDR5 4800MHz RAM and up to 4TB of PCIe 4.0 SSD in RAID 0. On the front, it sports a 17.3 inch display that is offered in two variants. First is a Full HD screen, which comes with a whopping 360HZ refresh rate, 100 percent sRGB color gamut, IPS level panel with Adaptive Sync and Dolby Vision as well. On the other hand, the other model is a 2K panel that has a 240Hz refresh rate 100 percent DCI P3 color gamut while the rest of the features are the same. Both panels have a 3ms response time.

Other features include, Backlit chiclet keyboard that has RGB with Aura Sync, four speakers that support Dolby Atmos and Hi Res Audio, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, a 90Whr battery pack, and various USB ports and display ports as well. The laptop weighs a total of 3 kilograms, which is hefty, but it comes with some powerful specs. For design, it offers a matte metallic texture along with a cyberpunk aesthetic.

ROG Flow X16

Along with the high performance gaming laptop, the company has also unveiled the new ROG Flow X16 notebook as well. It is a thin and light convertible laptop that weighs just 2.1 kilograms but features some powerful specs as well. Although, one of its highlighting features is undoubtedly its ROG Nebula HDR Display. It sports a 16 inch display that is also offered in two variants. The first is a Mini LED panel that has a QHD resolution, 165Hz refresh rate, 3ms response time, 100 percent DCI P3 color gamut, 1100 nits of peak brightness, 512 local dimming zones, touchscreen support, and more.

The other model is an IPS panel that has most of the same features like resolution and refresh rate, but with a lower overall brightness. Under the hood, one can opt for up to an AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS process that can be paired with up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti graphics card that has 8GB of VRAM. This CPU and GPU are paired with up to 64GB of DDR5 4800MHz RAM and up to 2TB of PCIe Gen 4 SSD storage. Other features include, Backlit chiclet keyboard that also supports Aura Sync, four speakers that come with Dolby ATmos and Hi Res Audio certification, WiFi 6E, Bluetoot h5.2, a 90WHr battery pack, and more.

Pricing & Availability

The ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE will start from an eye watering 3,500 US Dollars, while the ROG Flow X16 will start from a price tag of 1,950 US Dollars and can go up to a whopping 2,700 US Dollars for the top end model. Both new gaming laptops are set to go on sale by June 2022.