At Asus, the ROG laptop range is the one that has the best technologies currently available. With its GeForce RTX 4080, the 2023 version of the ROG Strix SCAR 16 is the best example.
The Asus ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2023 version)
With the ROG Strix SCAR 16 (version 2023), Asus simply offers one of the most powerful gaming laptops currently available. It has the best components of the moment: GeForce RTX 4080 graphics card, latest generation Intel Core i9 processor, a 16-inch IPS screen at 240 Hz. A device ready to run any current video game in the best possible conditions . Conditions… or to carry out particularly demanding creative applications.
GeForce RTX 4080: the guarantee of performance and versatility
The main selling point of this Asus ROG Strix SCAR 16 is undoubtedly its graphics card. Under the hood is a GeForce RTX 4080 with 12 GB of GDDR6 RAM. It is the second most powerful graphics card in Nvidia’s catalog (behind the RTX 4090). A component that can run any current game in 4K at over 60 FPS.
This feat is possible not only thanks to the latest generation chip integrated into the graphics card, but also thanks to Nvidia’s software technologies. The GeForce RTX 4080 supports DLSS 3.5, a rendering acceleration technique using artificial intelligence that allows the number of frames per second to be multiplied by two or three depending on the game.
DLSS is capable of doubling the performance of certain games.
This graphics card is powerful for more than just running video games. With one click it is possible to change the driver in the GeForce Experience user interface. Nvidia now offers two drivers for all of its RTX graphics cards: the Game Ready driver to improve performance in video games and the Nvidia Studio driver to improve performance in creative applications.
In creative applications such as Blender or Maya, PCs equipped with Geforce RTX cards achieve significantly shorter rendering times than those of the competition. // Source: Nvidia
Nvidia’s promise on this table is tempting: for applications that require GPU resources (Blender, Maya, Obs or Premiere Pro, to name a few), the GeForce RTX 4080 is capable of reducing rendering time by tens of minutes compared to a latest generation Mac.
The ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2023) is therefore aimed at two target groups: gamers who are looking for a uncompromising laptop and professionals who are looking for a laptop PC that saves them time in creative applications.
The currently best components
To support the GeForce RTX 4080, Asus simply shielded the rest of this laptop PC’s spec sheet. It therefore has an Intel Core i9-13980HX processor – 13th and latest generation. It is one of Intel’s most powerful mobile processors: a truly competitive processor with 24 cores and 32 threads. The ideal companion to a high-end graphics card.
There is also 32 GB of DDR5 RAM (expandable up to 64 GB) and a 1 TB SSD (M.2 NVme in PCI 4.0) and, above all, an excellent screen. It is a 16-inch panel (IPS), QHD+ resolution in 16:10 format (2560 × 1600) with a refresh rate of 240 Hz. Creative types will appreciate the Pantone certification and support for Dolby Vision HDR knowledge.
A connection with which there is nothing wrong
As a gaming PC, this laptop is naturally closer to a portable device than an ultrabook. Despite everything, Asus has attached importance to making the product compact: it weighs only 2.5 kg (without charger) and has dimensions of 35.4 × 26.4 × 3.04 cm. A necessary compromise for ventilation to be effective.
The Asus ROG Strix SCAR 16 2023 is quite thin despite its 2.5 kg. Above all, it benefits from well-equipped connectivity
Asus has used this space to integrate as many ports as possible. We therefore find on the edges of this PC:
- 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 port;
- 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type C) port;
- 1 × HDMI 2.1 port;
- 2 × DisplayPort;
- 1 × Headphone and microphone jack;
- 1 × Thunderbolt port;
- 1 × Ethernet port (RJ45).
And of course the Asus ROG Strix SCAR 16 is compatible with WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2.
Another pleasant surprise is the PC’s battery, which has fast charging technology. Asus assures that it is possible to charge the battery from 0 to 80% in less than an hour. A fairly rare feature on current laptops, even the high-end ones.
Where can you get the Asus ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2023) at the best price?
The Asus ROG Strix SCAR 16 is now available on the Carrefour website at a price of 3,299.99 euros. This is currently the cheapest provider for this laptop PC, which can be found elsewhere for around 3,599 euros. A very significant saving of 300 euros. The shipping costs are of course free of charge.