ASUS Laptop ROG Strix SCAR 16 G634JZ 16.0” WQXGA 240Hz 1100nits Gaming Laptop (Intel i9-13980HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Windows 11) Includes ROG HDR Nebula Display

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For connectivity, there’s Wireless 6E and Bluetooth 5 on this unit, as well as 2.5 Gigabit Lan, an update from the previous generations. This sample performed well on wi-fi with my setup.

I’ll also mention that Asus are still implementing status LEDs under the display, in the line-of-sight and most likely annoying when using the laptop at night or when watching movies. I sure wish they’d put them anywhere else.

The CPU runs at about 80-85% and the GPU at about 85-90% of their capabilities on Turbo mode. Not bad, but keep in mind that the internal components tend to run at higher temperatures as well on this profile. There’s another notable novelty for the 2023 ROG laptops: a MUX with Advanced Optimus is now implemented, which means you no longer have to restart the systems when switching between the hybrid and dGPU modes. This also means G-Sync is now supported on the main displays of both laptops on the dGPU mode, with some potential benefits in certain games over the ActiveSync implementation of the past. Take on even the largest projects with confidence and a PCIE Gen4 SSD configured in RAID 0. With raw throughput up to 7000MB/s, massive files and large games will load in the blink of an eye.

These GPUs are driven by the highly efficient NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture, which provides a significant leap forward in terms of performance and AI-powered graphics. Furthermore, the exclusive "ray tracing" technology makes even the virtual gaming worlds look ultra-realistic. So, instead of playing like a faceless character, you can actually jump in to become a part of the action.Above the display is a 720p webcam, which isn't much to write home about, but it works. The color quality is decent, but not fantastic (my skin tones always looked redder than in reality), and it struggles with varying light levels. However, its biggest issue is the resolution, which will make you the most pixelated kid on the Zoom call. It's a shame that this Strix couldn't receive the same 1080p webcam sold on competing models like the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 8. Moreover, with an easy-upgrade design, it's effortless to increase RAM and SSD storage, making it future-proof for modern and upcoming games. In other words, with the ASUS ROG (G634JZ-NM041W) you get modern gaming gear that keeps you going for years! ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI-N6070W)