Top-tier components require power, especially when it comes to maximizing your GPU’s performance. Powered by NVIDIA DLSS 3, ultra-efficient Ada Lovelace arch, and Max-Q Technologies, the NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4090 Laptop GPU is fully unleashed with a max TGP of 175W with Dynamic Boost. Like most high-end gaming laptops, the Asus ROG Strix G18 again proves that a portable gaming rig doesn’t mean it’s one you can use for long without a power plug in sight. Here, on the PCMark 10 gaming test, the ROG Strix G18 only lasted for 1:20 on a full charge before shutting down. Power through any game or project with an Intel® Core™ i9-13980HX processor, featuring up to a 65W TDP and a hybrid architecture built from the ground up for Windows 11. With up to 8 Performance cores and 16 Efficiency cores, AAA gaming is flawless and streaming is effortless. Dominate the Windows 11 Pro battlefield with the all-new ROG Strix SCAR 18. Introducing a 18-inch screen to the SCAR lineup for the first time, see the enemy more clearly than ever before. Powered by a 13 th Gen Intel ® Core™ i9-13980HX processor and NVIDIA ® GeForce RTX™ 4090 Laptop GPU with a max TGP of 175W, the SCAR 18 easily handles even the most demanding games. It also comes with a dedicated MUX Switch with support for NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, enabling you to easily harness the true power of your GPU when gaming. With support for up to 64GB of DDR5 RAM and up to 4TB of PCIe Gen4x4 storage, the SCAR 18 can easily game, stream, and create content all at the same time without breaking a sweat. For the ultimate gaming laptop, look no further than the Strix SCAR 18. Aby bylo možné použít tak výkonné komponenty, byly šasi i základní deska modelu Strix G18 přepracovány tak, aby se do nich vešel náš nový chladič přes celou šířku notebooku. Jeho žebra byla přesunuta ještě blíže k ventilačním otvorům, aby bylo chlazení účinnější. Tento chladič je sestaven ze tří různých částí, které obklopují základní desku hustě osazenými žebry o celkové ploše 195 509 mm², což je o 92 % více než u modelu Strix G17 z roku 2022. Tato konstrukce maximalizuje dostupné cesty pro odvod horkého vzduchu z počítače a výrazně zlepšuje celkové chlazení.

Improve everyday comfort and usability with a 10% larger touchpad than the previous generation. More space means greater precision along with more comfortable hand movements and gestures while you’re navigating, and a glass coating keeps all of your hand motions silky smooth. Display: 18-inch, QHD+ (2560 x 1600), 16:10 aspect ratio, IPS-level, 240 Hz refresh rate, DCI-P3 100 %, G-Sync, Advanced Optimus

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Finally, most gaming laptops have a dual fan cooling system, but the G18 was able to push the performance envelope even further with the introduction of a third fan that helps keep the GPU and VRAM cool. Paired with seven heatpipes and Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal on both the CPU*, the G18’s cooling system is a marvel of engineering. *Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal is applied to the GPU on models with an RTX™ 4070 GPU only

Take on even the largest projects with confidence thanks to a PCIE Gen4 SSD configured in RAID 0. With raw throughput up to 7000MB/s, massive files and detailed game worlds will load in the blink of an eye. You can’t beat the enemy if you don’t see them coming. The Strix G18 has ultra-fast panel options for every scenario, making sure you’ll never miss a moment. For the first time ever, this 18-inch machine offers a QHD 240Hz Nebula display. A 16:10 panel with 500 nits of brightness, 100% DCI-P3 coverage and 3ms response times, the Strix G18 has pixel-perfect precision even in the most frenetic firefights. The Strix G18 is also available with a Full HD 165Hz panel, with each option offering fantastic color, Dolby Vision, Adaptive-Sync support, and an 89% screen-to-body ratio for a stellar gaming and viewing experience.The Strix G18 is ready to go the distance. Featuring a 90Wh battery, the laptop can easily browse the web for hours away from the wall before needing a recharge. For flexibility on the go, USB Type-C charging is supported up to 100W. When charging using the supplied 330W power adapter, the G18 can recharge from zero to 50% in just 30 minutes. The Asus Strix 18 is truly a gaming powerhouse capable of chart-topping performance thanks to its Intel Core i9-13980HX processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 series GPU, but also due to an innovative design that enhances airflow and cooling. Additionally, with its huge, gorgeous 18-inch, QHD+ 240Hz display, this laptop is the closest thing we’ve seen to a true desktop replacement to date. Read on to find out just why that is. Perbedaan antara kemenangan dan kekalahan dapat ditentukan dari satu pencetan tombol, oleh karena itu Strix G18 memiliki keyboard berukuran penuh yang didesain untuk menang. Teknologi Overstroke menawarkan kemulusan dalam bekerja dan bermain, mengurangi key actuation dan meningkatkan tingkat responsif dari keyboard. Dibangun dengan gamers sebagai inspirasi, keyboard memiliki tombol-tombol fungsi dengan jeda di antaranya untuk identifikasi yang intuitif dan tombol-tombol penting untuk akses yang cepat atas perintah yang esensial. Tombol panah yang besar memberikan akurasi kontrol yang lebih saat berada di dalam pertarungan sengit. Sebuah touchpad yang lebih luas juga memberikan akses yang lebih mudah pada semua aplikasi Anda, sementara pencahayaan RGB per tombol memampukan Anda memilih dari jutaan warna pada setiap tombol untuk kustomisasi tak terbatas. Anda juga dapat mengatur layout yang berbeda pada game yang berbeda secara spesifik lewat Armoury Crate, membuat setiap game terasa unik.

Exclusive ROG Overstroke technology registers keypresses earlier in the stroke, enabling a more responsive experience for serious gaming and work. Triggering earlier means faster, effortless inputs with greater accuracy. Anything above 95 degrees is considered potentially uncomfortable, and that beats the 125.1-degree peak measured on the Alienware m18. The Asus ROG Strix G18 stayed pretty cool during productivity tests, but make sure you have a desk or a table to sit this thing on while gaming — otherwise, it could get very sweaty and awkward in a hurry. Asus ROG Strix G18 review: Verdict If you’ve been hankering for a giant, 18-inch gaming laptop, you suddenly have a lot of options — and believe it or not, they’re all pretty good. ASUS ROG STRIX G18 (G814JI-CS94), Intel Core i9-13980HX (2.2GHz - 5.6GHz) Processor, 18" 240Hz (3ms) QHD+ WQXGA IPS-Level (2560 x 1600) Anti-Glare 100% DCI-P3 Display, 16GB (2x 8GB) DDR5 4800MHz Memory, 1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (8GB) GDDR6 Graphics Card, Microsoft Windows 11 Home, Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) (Triple Band) 2x2 , Bluetooth 5.2, HDMI 2.1, Thunderbolt 4, Per-Key RGB Keyboard, Aura Sync Light BarFinally, most gaming laptops have a dual fan cooling system, but the G18 was able to push the performance envelope even further with the introduction of a third fan that helps keep the GPU and VRAM cool. Paired with seven heatpipes and Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal on both the CPU and GPU*, the G18’s cooling system is a marvel of engineering. *Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal is applied to the GPU on models with an RTX™ 4080 GPU only And in Handbrake 1.6.1, our video encoding test — in which we make the laptop transcode a 4K video down to 1080p resolution — completed in 2:52. That’s a little slower than the m18 (2:35), but comparable to the ROG Strix Scar 18 (2:49) and much faster than the Razer Blade 18 (4:56). All things considered, the Strix G18 is incredibly capable. Asus ROG Strix G18 review: Audio Leveraging the brand new DDR5 standard, enjoy a huge generational performance jump to 4800MHz, with write times 50% faster than DDR4 equipped machines. This ultra-fast memory makes all aspects of the laptop feel snappy, from intense gaming to light web browsing. With dollops of CPU/GPU power and a gorgeous 18-inch QHD+ display, the Asus ROG Strix 18 is an ideal companion for serious gamers or creators. Not every gamer is the same, so the Strix G18 comes in two colors to better reflect your sensibilities. For a more stealth look, the classic Eclipse Gray keeps the true power of your machine under wraps. For those who enjoy making a statement, Volt Green is a bold choice that stands out from the crowd.

Given the beautiful screen and powerful performance, I expected — or at least hoped for — powerful speakers to amplify the entertainment barrage. But they’re just passable, really. The downward-firing speakers get plenty loud, but don’t deliver much bass bump and aren’t as lush or clear as desired. Plan on wearing a headset or hooking up external speakers if you’re keen on feeling the aural power of games and media. Asus ROG Strix G18 review: Keyboard and touchpad Untuk mengakomodasi komponen-komponen yang kuat, sasis dan motherboard Strix G18 telah didesain ulang untuk mengakomodasi heatsink super luas terbaru milik kami, yang mana bilah-bilah tembaganya telah dipindahkan menjadi bahkan lebih dekat lagi dengan ventilasi udara untuk pendinginan yang lebih efisien. Heatsink unik ini dibangun dari tiga bagian yang berbeda, mengelilingi motherboard dengan bilah-bilah yang rapat untuk total area 195,509mm², 92% lebih luas dibanding Strix G17 tahun 2022. Desain ini memaksimalkan jalan yang ada untuk udara panas keluar dari mesin dan secara drastic meningkatkan pendinginan secara menyeluruh. Our advanced Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation technology runs on the CPU, which frees up the GPU to hit higher FPS. It works with any input device and also with downstream connections, letting you remove noise from both your own mic input and from incoming feeds. Noise-canceling settings can even be customized per program, filtering specific apps like voice chat without affecting game audio you want to remain untouched. Finally, most gaming laptops have a dual fan cooling system, but the G18 was able to push the performance envelope even further with the introduction of a third fan that helps keep the GPU and VRAM cool. Paired with seven heatpipes and Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal on both the CPU and GPU*, the G18’s cooling system is a marvel of engineering.As the test results above show, too, the Asus ROG Strix G18 couldn’t quite match up to the competition in our 25GB file copy test, which produced an effective transfer rate of 1,178.7 MBps per second. That’s fast, but the rival options here were faster. With NVIDIA® Advanced Optimus, the laptop can automatically route frames from the discrete GPU directly to the display using a MUX switch, bypassing the integrated graphics. This pathing improves performance 5-10% compared to machines without a MUX Switch, making sure you get the absolute best gaming experience—all without needing to touch a single button. This automatic switching also preserves your machine's battery life, as it can dynamically transition between the high-power discrete GPU and the lower-power integrated GPU. No matter what you’re doing, your machine will switch to the most optimized mode without you having to lift a finger. That’s about par for the course, though, and it makes sense that a notebook wouldn’t be able to handle high-end gaming for long without wall power. The ROG Strix Scar 18 put up a similar figure at 1:23, while the Razer Blade went 15 minutes longer at 1:35. We had trouble running PCMark 10 on the Alienware m18, however, and don’t have a gaming benchmark result.