Microsoft® Windows 11 Pro
(Some custom drivers may be downloaded and not supplied with the system.)
I/O Ports
1x Thunderbolt™ 4 support DisplayPort™ / G-SYNC
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support DisplayPort™ / power delivery / G-SYNC
2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
1x HDMI 2.1 FRL
1x 2.5G LAN port
1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
Keyboard & Touchpad
Backlit Chiclet Keyboard Per-Key RGB
Touchpad
Camera
720P HD
Audio
Smart Amp Technology
Dolby Atmos
AI noise-canceling technology
Hi-Res certification
Built-in array microphone
4-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology
Network and Communication
2.5G [LAN]
Wi-Fi 6E(802.11ax) (Triple band) 2x2 [WLAN]
Bluetooth® 5.3 Wireless Card
*Bluetooth® version may change with OS updates.
Battery
90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion
Power Supply
ø6.0
330W AC Adapter
Output: 20V DC, 16.5A, 330W
Input: 100~240C AC 50/60Hz universal
Color
Off Black
Dimensions
15.71" x 11.57" x 0.91" ~ 1.21"
Weight
6.83 lbs
Security
BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection
Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM)
Features
Aura Sync Light Bar
Aura Sync logo
Aura Sync Rear Glow
*Availability / Style of included accessories vary according to country and territory.
18" QHD+ 240Hz
Intel® Core™ i9-13980HX
GeForce RTX™ 4090
Up to 64GB RAM
2x1TB NVMe SSD
~1-2 Hrs
6.83 lbs
Description
BEAT THE BEST. BREAK ALL LIMITS.
AWARDS
The Pinnacle of Performance
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 13th 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.
Power, meet efficiency
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 Efficient-cores, AAA gaming is flawless and streaming is effortless.
Graphics Unleashed
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.
GeForce RTX 40 Series Laptops
Beyond Fast for Gamers and Creators
AI-Powered Performance and Lifelike Graphics*
Get a quantum leap in performance in games and creative apps with AI-powered DLSS 3 and enable lifelike virtual worlds with full ray tracing.
Accelerate Your Ideas
NVIDIA Studio takes your creative projects to the next level. Unlock RTX and AI acceleration in top creative apps, NVIDIA Studio drivers for max stability, and a suite of exclusive tools to fast-track your creativity.
Optimized Power and Performance
NVIDIA Max-Q is an advanced suite of AI-powered technologies that optimize your system for peak efficiency. This enables blazing-fast laptops that are thin, quiet, and have amazing battery life.
*Cyberpunk 2077 image captured on a desktop with new Ray Tracing: Overdrive Mode ON, shown for illustrative purposes only. Actual performance varies by system.
Game. Stream. Create.
The SCAR series is built from the ground up for gamers — and, of course, game developers. The Strix SCAR 18 can run all of the latest game engines, enabling you to unlock your creativity and try your hand at making the next great game. Whether you’re a digital artist, streamer, video editor, or dabble with animation and game development, the Strix SCAR 18 has all the horsepower you need to take your creations to the next level. Featuring up to an Intel® Core™ i9 processor and up to an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 40 Series Laptop GPU, complex projects on popular development tools like Unity and Autodesk render in a snap. You have what it takes to be the best on the battlefield, but are you ready to design the next one?
To accommodate such powerful components, the Strix SCAR 18’s chassis and motherboard were both redesigned to accommodate our new full-width heatsink, while the copper fins were moved even closer to the exhaust vents for more efficient cooling. This unique heatsink is built from three different sections, surrounding the motherboard with densely packed fins for a total surface area of 195,509mm², a 82.5% increase from the 2022 Strix SCAR 17. This design maximizes the available pathing for hot air to escape the machine and drastically increases overall cooling.
Finally, most gaming laptops have a dual fan cooling system, but the SCAR 18 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 SCAR 18’s cooling system is a marvel of engineering.
Tri-Fan Technology | Full-surround Vents | Up to 15 °C cooler CPU & GPU Temperatures | Covered by 7 Heatpipes | Conductonaut extreme Liquid Metal Compound
For gamers who demand the absolute best motion and image clarity, the SCAR 18 offers an incredible Nebula display with a 240Hz refresh rate, 100% DCI-P3 coverage, and a staggering 500 nits brightness for stunning gameplay. The 18-inch, 16:10 aspect ratio QHD panel provides staggeringly deep blacks for content that jumps right off the screen, whether you’re watching a movie or playing a fast-moving arena shooter. The SCAR 18 can also be equipped 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 Republic of Gamers was built by those who love to play video games. All ROG designs and considerations come with gamers first, from the chassis design, lighting integration, software controls, and macro functions. These ROG exclusive design features not only give you a competitive advantage, but they make sure you never blend in with the crowd.
Endless Customization
When you want to tweak settings, monitor temperatures, or tinker with your laptop, Armoury Crate is your command center. Real-time monitoring allows you to see what your GPU, CPU and memory are doing. RGB can be adjusted on a game-by-game basis with Aura Sync. Fan and power profiles allow you to change the acoustics, power delivery, and thermal characteristics of the laptop on the fly. And exclusive game deals keep your library topped off at all times.
Press the Attack
CONTROL Press the Attack The difference between victory and defeat can be separated by a single keystroke, so the SCAR 18 has a professional esports grade keyboard designed to secure the win. Built to last, the Strix SCAR's keyboard switches are rated to last over 20 million presses, and n-key rollover guarantees your system will never miss command even if you’re pressing multiple keys at once. The SCAR has a full-sized keyboard, with dedicated media controls and dedicated hotkeys that are tuned for volume and Armoury Crate controls by default, but can be customized for different functions or macros. And with per key RGB and full Aura Sync customization, the SCAR will always have the looks to match your mood.
Showstopping Design
The 2023 Strix SCAR 18 continues to embody the distinct style of ROG. With sharp chassis designs, unique RGB accents, and a distinct gaming vibe, a Strix laptop will always stand out from the crowd. New for 2023, the Strix SCAR features a rear glow RGB panel, which paired together with per-key RGB illumination on the keyboard and the light bar make the laptop a beacon of gaming power from any angle.
Studio-quality Sound
Dolby Atmos-powered speakers include two tweeters and two downward firing woofers to create an authentic sound stage for your games. Hi-Res audio ensures you hear your music in the same quality it was recorded. Two Way AI Noise Cancelation processes both incoming and outgoing audio to filter any errant background noises, making sure that your calls, chats and streams come through without distraction.
All Day Endurance
The Strix SCAR 18 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 SCAR 18 can recharge from zero to 50% in just 30 minutes.
90Wh Battery | Rapid Type-C Charging
Stay Connected
In modern multiplayer games, a stable internet connection is imperative. The Strix SCAR 18 is ready to join the fight with a dedicated RJ45 port, as well as the latest Wi-Fi 6E wireless standard. On Wi-Fi 6E supported networks, enjoy access to the newest wireless band, free from clutter and interference from your home’s other wireless devices, ensuring you never lag out again.
WiFi 6E | 2.5G LAN Faster Internet Speed
Battlestation Ready
When you need to plug into the big screen, the dedicated GPU powers an HDMI 2.1 port for the latest TVs and monitors, increasing total bandwidth from 18 to 48Gbps, and supporting up to 4K 120Hz and 8K 60Hz content. Two USB Type-C ports allow for plenty of connectivity—one for DisplayPort and power delivery, and a second with Thunderbolt 4 support.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Discover your next favorite game
Play over 100 high-quality games with friends on your PC, console, phone or tablet for one low monthly price.* With games added all the time, there’s always something new to play.
*Terms and exclusions apply. Game catalog varies over time, by region, and by device. See xbox.com/gamepass and https://www.ea.com/eaplay/terms, for details. Xbox Cloud Gaming: Streaming limits apply. Requires compatible controller (sold separately), supported device and Xbox Game Pass app; see system requirements. System requirements vary by game; performance scales with higher-end systems.
Our real-time offer will arrive within minutes after you share a few details and it is reviewed by our team. We provide you with a prepaid shipping label making this process easy and hassle-free.
Hassle-Free Returns & Exchanges
All items have a 30 Day Hassle Free Return Policy. Use our fully automated system to set up your return and print return labels right from our automated system.
Lifetime Upgrade Policy
At any time after your purchase, you wish to upgrade to more current or greater performing internal and external components, XOTIC PC will upgrade those parts for you at the lowest cost possible, while taking in your existing hardware towards it.
Warranty
Here at XOTIC PC we have one of the most comprehensive warranty policies in the industry. Choose from several warranty upgrades including accidental protection. Ultimate products deserve ultimate protection.
Another Perfect Buy
Only 4star this time because Technican Didnt Do what i asked for and forget to swap M2 SSD
Laptop is superb even in 2k resolution
Big Case for Big Hands and love the 18" Screen
No mechanical keycaps... playing games feels like playing on some cheap office keyboard
I purchased a custom built GX11 H9 and had it built exactly how I wanted which was really nice, threw in a couple upgrades and got a few free things. It took about 2 weeks from order date to the day I was online and playing games. The setup came almost exactly as I had ordered it, they missed the braided cable option and got the wrong colors but that was corrected almost immediately. Otherwise the computer came setup and ready to play and has performed as expected and this was my second build from them and I will continue to buy from them.
First and foremost. I received my PC very fast, within two days I believe. It was packaged with its safety very much so in mind. They did not skimp on any process when it comes to the actual build it’s self, professional level cable management and hardware fitting. The PC is very aesthetically pleasing as well, everything flows together. They go ahead an install any programs you might need to customize the RGB or tune anything beforehand as well. All in all 10/10 build. I would recommend Xotic PC to anyone who is need of a reliable, and professionally built PC. 100% Recommend and 1,000% Satisfied with my purchase!
Love the aesthetic and the build, should have grabbed a better gpu can’t go wrong with a 4 series. Cable management is in point and it was ready out of the box.
Dolby Atmos-powered speakers include two tweeters and two downward firing woofers to create an authentic sound stage for your games. Hi-Res audio ensures you hear your music in the same quality it was recorded. Two Way AI Noise Cancelation processes both incoming and outgoing audio to filter any errant background noises, making sure that your calls, chats and streams come through without distraction.
