2024 Model of Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (8/10, WIRED recommended) is a legendary machine. It has a huge 18-inch 2,560 x 1,600 Mini LED display capable of reaching up to 500 nits of brightness in normal function, but it can burst up to 1,100 nits in HDR mode. It was so bright that when I watched HDR videos of sparks and fireworks, it actually felt like there were flashing lights in front of me.
This monster has an Intel Core i9-14000HX processor, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and a blazing-fast Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 laptop GPU. I say “blistering” because this thing gets pretty hot. However, it’s also designed with more ridges and ample airflow to help keep it cool, even when running the toughest games while still connected to power. It has similar power output to the Razer Blade 18, although it lacks a slightly lower 240 Hz refresh rate and lacks a Thunderbolt 5 port.
There are still plenty of connectivity options and you probably don’t need them a USB outlet at all. In addition to the usual USB-A, USB-C, and 3.5mm headphone jacks, it also has a full-size HDMI output along with an Ethernet port so you can host a LAN party anywhere.
Specs to look for: Intel Core i9-14000HX, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 laptop GPU, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 2TB NVMe PCIe SSD, 18-inch 2,560 X 1,600 Mini LED display with 240 Hz refresh rate .
