ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2024) G834JZR / ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2023) G614JV

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2024) G834JZR: G834JZR-BS91-CB: Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU 12 GB, 32 GB DDR5 (2 × 16 GB), 1 TB SSD, 18-inch 2560 × 1600 Mini LED 240 Hz display. The RTX 4090 G834JYR, the 2025 SCAR 18 and the 16-inch SCAR 16 are separate models.

ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2023) G614JV: G614JV-N4172X: Intel Core i9-13980HX, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 8 GB (140 W), 32 GB DDR5, 2 TB SSD, 16-inch QHD+ 240 Hz display. The Canadian G614JV-BS74-CB comes with an i7-13650HX and a 165 Hz display; the G614JI (RTX 4070), G614JZ (RTX 4080) and the 2024/2025 Strix G16 models are separate.

Specification	ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2024) G834JZR	ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2023) G614JV
Release year	2024	2023
Processor	Intel Core i9-14900HX; 24 cores, 32 threads, 2.2 GHz, up to 5.8 GHz, 36 MB cache The HX series is Intel’s high-power family that brings near-desktop core counts to laptops. ASUS	Intel Core i9-13980HX; 24 cores (8 performance + 16 efficiency), 2.2 GHz base, up to 5.6 GHz, 36 MB cache Intel lists 55 W base and 157 W maximum turbo power for this processor; the laptop’s cooling determines the real sustained power. ASUS
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU, 12 GB GDDR6; ROG Boost 2330 MHz at 175 W (150 W + 25 W Dynamic Boost) ASUS adds a 50 MHz overclock to the 2280 MHz boost clock. Dynamic Boost shifts 25 W from the CPU to the GPU depending on load. The GPU is soldered and cannot be replaced. ASUS	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU, 8 GB GDDR6; ROG Boost 2420 MHz at 140 W (115 W + 25 W Dynamic Boost) ASUS adds a 50 MHz factory overclock to NVIDIA’s 2370 MHz. 115 W is the card’s sustained limit; Dynamic Boost shifts 25 W to the GPU when the CPU load is low. The GPU is soldered and cannot be upgraded. ASUS
Display	18-inch 2.5K (2560 × 1600, WQXGA) 16:10 Mini LED; 240 Hz, 3 ms, DCI-P3 100%, G-Sync, anti-glare; ROG Nebula HDR Display, Pantone Validated Mini LED backlighting dims thousands of small LEDs in zones for higher brightness and contrast in HDR; slight halos may be visible around bright objects. ASUS states the display works with a MUX switch and NVIDIA Advanced Optimus. ASUS	ROG Nebula: 16-inch QHD+ 16:10 (2560 × 1600), IPS-level, anti-glare; 240 Hz, 3 ms, 100% DCI-P3, G-Sync, Pantone Validated G-Sync matches the display refresh to the GPU’s frame rate to reduce tearing. 100% DCI-P3 means it covers the cinema colour space; Pantone validation refers to factory colour calibration. ASUS
Memory	32 GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 × 16 GB); 2 slots, up to 64 GB, dual channel Both slots come filled; upgrading means replacing the modules. ASUS notes memory speed can vary by CPU. ASUS	32 GB (2 × 16 GB) DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM; 2 slots, up to 32 GB, dual channel The modules are replaceable, but ASUS gives 32 GB as the maximum for this model; both slots come filled. ASUS
Storage	1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD; 2 × M.2 PCIe slots The second M.2 slot allows an additional SSD. ASUS	2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD; 2 × M.2 PCIe slots The second M.2 slot is for an additional SSD. ASUS
Ports	1 × Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, G-SYNC, 40 Gbps), 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, power delivery, G-SYNC, 10 Gbps), 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10 Gbps), 1 × HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1 × 2.5G LAN, 1 × 3.5 mm audio No card reader is listed. ASUS notes the LAN port does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE). ASUS	1 × Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, 40 Gbps), 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, power delivery, G-SYNC, 10 Gbps), 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 × HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1 × RJ45 LAN, 1 × 3.5 mm audio jack For G-SYNC on an external monitor use the USB‑C port; on this SKU the Thunderbolt 4 port is not listed with G-SYNC. The 2.5G LAN of the RTX 4080 models is not on this model. ASUS
Wireless	Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax, tri-band) 2 × 2; Bluetooth 5.2 Wi‑Fi 6E can use the less crowded 6 GHz band with compatible routers. ASUS	Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) triple-band 2 × 2; Bluetooth 5.2 ASUS
Battery and power	90 Wh, 4-cell lithium-ion; 330 W adapter (ø6.0 mm, 20 V 16.5 A) ASUS notes that whether the adapter is included varies by country and model. The adapter must be connected for full GPU power. ASUS	90 Wh, 4-cell lithium-ion; ø6.0 mm 280 W adapter; ASUS also lists a 100 W USB‑C adapter Full GPU and CPU power needs the 280 W adapter. ASUS says whether adapters are included varies by country and model. ASUS
Keyboard and lighting	Per-key RGB backlit chiclet keyboard; Aura Sync rear glow, logo and light bar ASUS	Per-key RGB backlit chiclet keyboard, touchpad with NumberPad support; Aura Sync light bar NumberPad lets the touchpad act as a numeric keypad. ASUS
Audio and camera	4 speakers with Smart Amp, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certification for headphones, AI noise cancellation, array microphone; 720p HD camera Windows Hello face recognition is not listed for the camera. ASUS	2 speakers, Smart Amp, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certification for headphones, AI noise cancelling; 720p HD camera No Windows Hello face recognition camera is listed. ASUS
Operating system and security	Windows 11 Home; firmware TPM, BIOS password ASUS	Windows 11 Pro; firmware TPM, BIOS administrator and user password ASUS
Size and weight	39.9 × 29.4 × 2.31–3.08 cm; 3.10 kg ASUS	35.4 × 26.4 × 2.26–3.04 cm; 2.50 kg ASUS
Graphics switching	—	MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus The MUX switch connects the internal display directly to the NVIDIA GPU; Advanced Optimus can switch without a restart. ASUS