ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2024) G634JZR / ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2024) G834JZR

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2024) G634JZR: G634JZR-RA112X: Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU 12 GB, 64 GB DDR5, 2 × 2 TB SSD (RAID 0), 16-inch 240 Hz Mini LED display. The RTX 4090 G634JYR and the 2025 G635 series are separate models.

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.

SpecificationASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2024) G634JZRASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2024) G834JZR
Release year20242024
ProcessorIntel Core i9-14900HX; 24 cores (8 performance + 16 efficiency), 32 threads, up to 5.8 GHz, 36 MB cache

Intel lists 55 W base and 157 W maximum turbo power for this processor; the laptop’s actual limit is set by ASUS’s operating mode.

ASUS		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.

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GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU, 12 GB GDDR6; ROG Boost 2330 MHz at 175 W (150 W + 25 W Dynamic Boost)

NVIDIA gives a 60–150 W subsystem power range for this GPU; the 175 W figure includes the 25 W added by Dynamic Boost when CPU load is low. The graphics chip is soldered to the motherboard and cannot be replaced.

ASUS		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.

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Display16-inch ROG Nebula HDR Mini LED; 2560 × 1600 (16:10), 240 Hz, 3 ms; DCI-P3 100%, anti-glare surface, G-SYNC, Pantone Validated

The Mini LED backlight dims in zones; Notebookcheck counted 2,048 dimming zones on its test unit. The display supports Dolby Vision HDR.

ASUS		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.

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Graphics switchingMUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus

The MUX switch connects the internal display directly to the NVIDIA GPU to reduce latency in games; Advanced Optimus can make this switch without a restart.

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Memory64 GB (2 × 32 GB) DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM; 2 slots, up to 64 GB

Both slots come filled in this configuration; upgrading memory means replacing the modules.

ASUS		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.

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Storage2 TB + 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (RAID 0); 2 × M.2 slots

RAID 0 combines the two drives into one volume; speed goes up, but if one drive fails all data can be lost.

ASUS		1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD; 2 × M.2 PCIe slots

The second M.2 slot allows an additional SSD.

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Ports1 × Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, G-SYNC, 40 Gbps), 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, power delivery, G-SYNC), 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 × HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1 × 2.5G LAN, 1 × 3.5 mm audio jack

According to Notebookcheck the Thunderbolt 4 port does not accept charging; USB-C charging goes through the other Type-C port at up to 100 W. The LAN port does not support PoE, and there is no SD card reader.

ASUS		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).

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WirelessWi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) triple band 2 × 2 ASUSWi‑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.

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Battery and power90 Wh, 4S1P, 4-cell lithium-ion; 330 W adapter (ø6.0 mm) and 100 W Type-C adapter

According to ASUS the battery reaches 50% in 30 minutes with fast charging. Full GPU power needs the 330 W adapter; the 100 W USB-C adapter is for light use and charging on the go.

ASUS		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.

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KeyboardPer-key RGB backlit chiclet keyboard; NumberPad on the touchpad; Aura Sync ASUS—
Audio and camera4 speakers, Smart Amp, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certification; 720p HD camera ASUS4 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.

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Operating system and securityWindows 11 Pro; firmware TPM ASUSWindows 11 Home; firmware TPM, BIOS password ASUS
Size and weight35.4 × 26.4 × 2.26–3.04 cm; 2.65 kg ASUS39.9 × 29.4 × 2.31–3.08 cm; 3.10 kg ASUS
Keyboard and lighting—Per-key RGB backlit chiclet keyboard; Aura Sync rear glow, logo and light bar ASUS