ROG Strix Scar 18 - gaming laptop priced at 180 million VND

ROG Strix Scar 18 - gaming laptop priced at 180 million VND

The upgraded version of Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 is sold in the Vietnamese market for 180 million VND, nearly 40 million VND higher than the previous generation. The product is in the highest-end gaming laptop segment, but is no longer the most expensive model on the market when there are now a number of laptops from MSI, Acer or Asus ROG itself for about 200 million VND.

The upgraded version of Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 is sold in the Vietnamese market for 180 million VND, nearly 40 million VND higher than the previous generation. The product is in the highest-end gaming laptop segment, but is no longer the most expensive model on the market when there are now a number of laptops from MSI, Acer or Asus ROG itself for about 200 million VND.

The device still retains the familiar rugged design of the gaming series with a 360-degree RGB LED strip around the bottom edge, a glowing ROG logo and an Anime Vision screen on the back that allows customization of the display of animations or text. The device only comes in black, with a rough surface that helps it look sturdy but easily attracts sweat.

The device still retains the familiar rugged design of the gaming series with a 360-degree RGB LED strip around the bottom edge, a glowing ROG logo and an Anime Vision screen on the back that allows customization of the display of animations or text. The device only comes in black, with a rough surface that helps it look sturdy but easily attracts sweat.

The important upgrade point is the screen. This is the first laptop in the world to have an 18-inch Mini LED screen, meeting 4K resolution, 240 Hz refresh rate and 3 ms response time. The screen uses a ROG Nebula HDR panel with more than 2,000 local dimming zones, for a maximum brightness of up to 1,600 nits in HDR mode. The device achieves 100% DCI-P3 color coverage, Pantone Validated certification and anti-glare coating.

It also features ROG Nebula ELMB anti-motion blur technology. Technology divides the screen into 8 independent backlight zones to cycle on and off, helping to eliminate ghosting while still maintaining high brightness, without causing blinking.

The important upgrade point is the screen. This is the first laptop in the world to have an 18-inch Mini LED screen, meeting 4K resolution, 240 Hz refresh rate and 3 ms response time. The screen uses a ROG Nebula HDR panel with more than 2,000 local dimming zones, for a maximum brightness of up to 1,600 nits in HDR mode. The device achieves 100% DCI-P3 color coverage, Pantone Validated certification and anti-glare coating.

It also features ROG Nebula ELMB anti-motion blur technology. Technology divides the screen into 8 independent backlight zones to cycle on and off, helping to eliminate ghosting while still maintaining high brightness, without causing blinking.

Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 is equipped with Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor chip, can maintain CPU power at 200-240 W, discrete graphics card GeForce RTX 5090 with 24 GB GDDR7 VRAM, TGP 175 W, supports new AI rendering technology such as DLSS 4.5 and Multi-Frame Generation. The total system capacity of the machine reaches 320 W, superior to the previous generation's 255 W. The configuration satisfies the needs of gamers, professional 3D content creators and AI software development engineers.

Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 is equipped with Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor chip, can maintain CPU power at 200-240 W, discrete graphics card GeForce RTX 5090 with 24 GB GDDR7 VRAM, TGP 175 W, supports new AI rendering technology such as DLSS 4.5 and Multi-Frame Generation. The total system capacity of the machine reaches 320 W, superior to the previous generation's 255 W. The configuration satisfies the needs of gamers, professional 3D content creators and AI software development engineers.

New on this gaming laptop model is that the bottom of the device allows complete disassembly by hand without using a screwdriver, helping to quickly upgrade SSD or RAM without tools.

Due to the capacity of up to 320 W, Asus had to adjust the device's cooling system. First, the vapor chamber heatsink is 20% thicker. The new heatsink fan increases airflow by 91%, all heat vents are moved behind the hinge, avoiding blowing hot air into the user's hands. The company also uses Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal thermal paste to help reduce up to 15°C compared to conventional glue.

New on this gaming laptop model is that the bottom of the device allows complete disassembly by hand without using a screwdriver, helping to quickly upgrade SSD or RAM without tools.

Due to the capacity of up to 320 W, Asus had to adjust the device's cooling system. First, the vapor chamber heatsink is 20% thicker. The new heatsink fan increases airflow by 91%, all heat vents are moved behind the hinge, avoiding blowing hot air into the user's hands. The company also uses Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal thermal paste to help reduce up to 15°C compared to conventional glue.

New on this gaming laptop model is that the bottom of the device allows complete disassembly by hand without using a screwdriver, helping to quickly upgrade SSD or RAM without tools.

Due to the capacity of up to 320 W, Asus had to adjust the device's cooling system. First, the vapor chamber heatsink is 20% thicker. The new heatsink fan increases airflow by 91%, all heat vents are moved behind the hinge, avoiding blowing hot air into the user's hands. The company also uses Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal thermal paste to help reduce up to 15°C compared to conventional glue.

In terms of connectivity, the device integrates Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, two Thunderbolt 5 ports supporting DisplayPort 2.1, PD 3.0, three USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 ports, 2.5G LAN port and HDMI 2.1. The device comes with a 450 W charger and a 90 Wh battery.

The minus point of the product is that the weight is quite heavy, up to 3.73 kg not including the 450 W charger, the price of 180 million VND is picky for users.

In terms of connectivity, the device integrates Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, two Thunderbolt 5 ports supporting DisplayPort 2.1, PD 3.0, three USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 ports, 2.5G LAN port and HDMI 2.1. The device comes with a 450 W charger and a 90 Wh battery.

The minus point of the product is that the weight is quite heavy, up to 3.73 kg not including the 450 W charger, the price of 180 million VND is picky for users.

In terms of connectivity, the device integrates Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, two Thunderbolt 5 ports supporting DisplayPort 2.1, PD 3.0, three USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 ports, 2.5G LAN port and HDMI 2.1. The device comes with a 450 W charger and a 90 Wh battery.

The minus point of the product is that the weight is quite heavy, up to 3.73 kg not including the 450 W charger, the price of 180 million VND is picky for users.

Huy Duc