Asus Rog Strix Scar 18 (18-Inch, 2024)

Impressive performance across apps and games ; Massive and magnificent mini-LED screen ; Excellent connectivity ; Dazzling RGB lighting

Limited battery life ; Hugely expensive

The Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) is a stunning combination of high-end specs and a luxurious gaming screen, though it’s not quite the fastest laptop that we’ve ever seen – or even the fastest we’ve seen from Asus.

Gorgeous Mini-LED screen ; Runs reasonably cool and quiet ; Dedicated macro keys ; Longer battery life than competitors

Performance isn’t class leading ; Webcam is merely 720p ; Speakers need more volume ; No biometric features

One of the largest gaming laptops, the refreshed ROG Strix Scar 18 makes waves with its stunning Mini-LED screen. It unfortunately doesn’t set itself apart in other ways, and thec14th generation Intel CPU hasn't done much for performance.

Top-end performance ; 240Hz QHD+ mini LED panel is a treat ; Reasonable footprint and weight for its size

Expensive across configurations ; Plastic build despite price ; No standout design or performance draw

Asus’ updated Strix Scar 18 packs the punch you’d expect from its top-tier components and price, but it doesn’t quite present the design or killer feature to stand out in a competitive field.

Bright and colorful display (but you could do better) ; Bouncy keyboard ; Powerful performance and graphics ; Average battery life

Stupid expensive ; Hollow audio

The Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) offers spectacular components and highlights some of the best parts of a gaming rig, but I questioned everything when I saw the price.