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product_id: 513648012
title: "ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 (2023) Gaming Laptop, 16” Nebula HDR QHD 240Hz/3ms, 1100 nits, Mini LED, GeForce RTX 4090, Intel Core i9-13980HX, 32GB DDR5, 2TB PCIe, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11 Pro, G634JY-XS97"
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# 13th Gen Intel i9-13980HX, 24 cores @ 5.6GHz 16” Nebula HDR Mini LED QHD 240Hz, 1100 nits NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 16GB, 175W Max TGP ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 (2023) Gaming Laptop, 16” Nebula HDR QHD 240Hz/3ms, 1100 nits, Mini LED, GeForce RTX 4090, Intel Core i9-13980HX, 32GB DDR5, 2TB PCIe, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11 Pro, G634JY-XS97

**Brand:** asus
**Price:** KD 9.23
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🔥 Elevate Your Game, Own the Room 🔥

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 (2023) Gaming Laptop, 16” Nebula HDR QHD 240Hz/3ms, 1100 nits, Mini LED, GeForce RTX 4090, Intel Core i9-13980HX, 32GB DDR5, 2TB PCIe, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11 Pro, G634JY-XS97 by asus
- **How much does it cost?** KD 9.23 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- asus enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted asus brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Stay Cool Under Pressure:** Advanced liquid metal cooling and tri-fan design keep your rig performing at peak levels during marathon sessions.
- • **Seamless Gaming & Productivity:** MUX Switch with Advanced Optimus optimizes battery life and boosts gaming FPS by up to 10%, all wrapped in a sleek, professional chassis.
- • **Visuals That Command Attention:** Experience ultra-smooth, vibrant gameplay on a 16” Mini LED Nebula HDR display with 240Hz refresh and 1100 nits brightness.
- • **Lightning-Fast Memory & Storage:** 32GB DDR5-4800MHz RAM paired with 2TB PCIe 4x4 RAID 0 storage delivers instant load times and seamless multitasking.
- • **Unmatched Powerhouse Performance:** Dominate multitasking and gaming with a blazing 13th Gen Intel Core i9 and RTX 4090 GPU combo.

## Overview

The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 (2023) is a top-tier gaming laptop featuring a 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13980HX processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 GPU, and a stunning 16-inch Nebula HDR Mini LED display with 240Hz refresh rate and 1100 nits brightness. Equipped with 32GB DDR5 RAM and 2TB PCIe 4x4 RAID 0 storage, it delivers exceptional speed and multitasking capabilities. Its advanced liquid metal cooling and tri-fan system ensure sustained peak performance, while the MUX Switch with Advanced Optimus balances power and battery life. Designed for professionals and gamers alike, it combines raw power with a sleek, understated design.

## Description

Break all limits with the 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16 gaming laptop. Dominate the Windows 11 Pro battlefield with its powerful 13th Gen Intel Core processor, and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series Laptop GPU. With swift DDR5-4800MHz memory and expansive PCIe 4x4 storage in RAID 0, multitasking becomes easy and loading times become minimal. The ROG Nebula HDR display, features premium Mini LED technology, and guarantees a bright, fast, and vivid visuals for gaming, editing, and productivity. It also features ROG Intelligent Cooling with liquid metal thermal compound on both the CPU and GPU, Tri-fan Technology, and other features to ensure peak performance under long sessions of demanding tasks. For the ultimate gaming laptop, look no further than the Strix SCAR 16.

Review: Great Gaming Laptop Brand - This is my second ASUS gaming laptop. I switched from the overpriced Alienware. I think ASUS has provided the best value for gaming laptops for at least the last 5 years. I also like how the styling is subdued, so you can use it as a regular laptop without people thinking you're weird. The best features are the screen, the speed, and the relative low temperature. The fan noise can get very high. Top tip: If you put some lego bricks or similar sized items under the back to keep it off the desk, the laptop stays much cooler. I found that works far better than any of those cooling laptop stands. The image quality and brightness of the screen is very good, although I almost always hook it up to my TV. I don't think the battery life is great, but it never is with a gaming laptop. Overall, I would definitely look at ASUS first when I come to buy another laptop.
Review: Great laptop, aside from the loud noise - My only drawback on this computer would be the loud noise it emits but that's a given considering it is a gaming computer. The screen is nice, looks really nice and is of great quality. It runs very smoothly and gaming with it was really fast. Overall, the best laptop I have ever brought. Update March 2026: After about 2.5 years the laptop is still running pretty well. The temps do get a good a little bit higher than when I first got it and the fans still run pretty high. However, it can still run just about anything and any game pretty smoothly. To help combat the temps getting too high while gaming I got an llano laptop cooler (can run pretty loud as well if you put it on the max settings, but can run much quieter as well) to go along with it since it can cool the laptop better than any of the other laptop coolers I had before. It does get a fair amount of dust inside the fans and air holes from time to time since the laptop just sucks in so much air to cool down the components inside, but it can be fixed by simply cleaning it. The battery life on it does drain pretty fast without a charger but I usually just leave it plugged in.

## Features

- THE PINNACLE OF PERFORMANCE - Dominate the battlefield with Windows 11 Pro, a 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13980HX processor, and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU at 175W Max TGP, allowing you to handle even the most demanding games with ease.
- BLAZING FAST MEMORY AND STORAGE – Multitask swiftly with 32GB of DDR5-4800MHz memory and speed up loading times with 2TB of PCIe 4x4 in RAID 0 with a raw throughput up to 7000mb/s.
- ROG NEBULA HDR DISPLAY – The Nebula HDR badge means you are getting the highest tier panel, featuring Mini LEDs with up to 1100 nits brightness and 1024 dimming zones, QHD 240Hz/3ms, 100% DCI-P3 color with Pantone Validation, among other premium features.
- ROG INTELLIGENT COOLING – To put this amount of power in a gaming laptop, you need an even better cooling solution. The SCAR features upgraded liquid metal on both the CPU and GPU, and a third intake fan among other premium features, to allow for better sustained performance over long gaming sessions.
- MUX SWITCH WITH ADVANCED OPTIMUS - A MUX Switch increases laptop gaming performance by 5 - 10% by routing frames directly from the dGPU to the display bypassing the iGPU. With Advanced Optimus the switch between iGPU and dGPU becomes automatic based on the task optimizing battery life.
- SHOWSTOPPING DESIGN – The SCAR embodies ROG's distinct style with a unique chassis design with dot matrix elements, semi-translucent keyboard deck, and RGB accents in the front, rear, and keyboard.
- XBOX GAME PASS ULTIMATE – Get a free 90-day pass and gain access to over 100 high-quality games. With games added all the time, there’s always something new to play.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0BT5VWL2H |
| Audio Output Type | Headphones |
| Audio Recording | No |
| Audio features | Headphone connectivity |
| Automatic Backup Software Included | Windows 11 Pro |
| Available M2 Slot Count | 1 |
| Battery Cell Type | Lithium Ion |
| Best Sellers Rank | #106,971 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) #18,921 in Traditional Laptop Computers |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth support? | Yes |
| Brand | ASUS |
| Built-In Media | 1 Customizable Armor Cap, G634JY-XS97, Power Cord & adapter, User Manual |
| CPU Model | Core i9 |
| CPU Model Generation | 13th Gen |
| CPU Model Number | Intel Core i9-13980HX |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 36 MB |
| Color | Off Black |
| Compatible Devices | Dell UltraSharp U2720Q Monitor (compatible via DisplayPort) |
| Connectivity Technology | wired, wireless |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 101 Reviews |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 3840x2400 |
| Display Technology | LED |
| Display Type | WQXGA |
| Form Factor | Laptop |
| Graphics Card Ram | 16 GB |
| Graphics Coprocessor | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 |
| Graphics Description | Dedicated |
| Graphics Ram Type | DDR5 SDRAM |
| Hard Disk Description | SSD |
| Hard Disk Interface | NVMe |
| Hard Disk Size | 2 TB |
| Hard-Drive Size | 2 TB |
| Hardware Interface | DisplayPort, HDMI |
| Has Color Screen | No |
| Human-Interface Input | Keyboard |
| Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness | 13.94"L x 0.89"W x 10.39"Th |
| Item Weight | 5.9 Pounds |
| Keyboard Description | Gaming |
| Keyboard Layout | QWERTY |
| LAN Port Bandwidth | 1000 Mbps |
| Lithium-Battery Energy Content | 90 Watt Hours |
| Manufacturer | ASUS |
| Maximum Display Brightness | 1100 Nit |
| Memory Clock Speed | 4800 MHz |
| Memory Slots Available | 1 |
| Memory Speed | 4800 MHz |
| Model Name | ROG Strix SCAR 16 |
| Model Number | G634JY-XS97 |
| Model Year | 2023 |
| Native Resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| Notebook Pointing Device Description | Touchpad |
| Number Of Cells | 8 |
| Number of Ports | 2 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro |
| Optical Storage Device | No Drive |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Anti Glare Coating |
| Power Device | AC Adapter |
| Processor Brand | Intel |
| Processor Count | 24 |
| Processor Series | Core i9 |
| Processor Speed | 5.6 GHz |
| RAM Memory Installed | 32 GB |
| RAM Memory Slot Total Count | 2 |
| RAM Memory Technology | DDR5 |
| RAM Type | DDR5 RAM |
| Ram Memory Maximum Size | 32 GB |
| Resolution | 1080p |
| Screen Finish | Anti-glare |
| Screen Size | 16 Inches |
| Specific Uses For Product | Gaming |
| Supported Monitor Maximum Quantity | 1 |
| Total PCIe Ports | 3 |
| Total Usb Ports | 1 |
| Touchpad Feature | Present |
| UPC | 197105040335 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Video Output | HDMI |
| Video Processor | NVIDIA |
| Virtual Reality Ready | No |
| Voltage | 20 Volts |
| Warranty Description | 1YR International*/Eligible for 1YR free Domestic ADP upon registration with 1-way free shipping/2-way FREE shipping for standard hardware warranty repair |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Webcam Capability | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Generation | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Wireless Compability | 802.11ax |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** ASUS
- **CPU Model:** Core i9
- **Color:** Off Black
- **Graphics Card Description:** Dedicated
- **Hard Disk Size:** 2 TB
- **Model Name:** ROG Strix SCAR 16
- **Operating System:** Windows 11 Pro
- **Ram Memory Installed Size:** 32 GB
- **Screen Size:** 16 Inches
- **Special Feature:** Anti Glare Coating

## Images

![ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 (2023) Gaming Laptop, 16” Nebula HDR QHD 240Hz/3ms, 1100 nits, Mini LED, GeForce RTX 4090, Intel Core i9-13980HX, 32GB DDR5, 2TB PCIe, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11 Pro, G634JY-XS97 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71kFVEsy7+L.jpg)
![ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 (2023) Gaming Laptop, 16” Nebula HDR QHD 240Hz/3ms, 1100 nits, Mini LED, GeForce RTX 4090, Intel Core i9-13980HX, 32GB DDR5, 2TB PCIe, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11 Pro, G634JY-XS97 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81J9q7jGDyL.jpg)
![ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 (2023) Gaming Laptop, 16” Nebula HDR QHD 240Hz/3ms, 1100 nits, Mini LED, GeForce RTX 4090, Intel Core i9-13980HX, 32GB DDR5, 2TB PCIe, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11 Pro, G634JY-XS97 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81uNIFnGHvL.jpg)
![ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 (2023) Gaming Laptop, 16” Nebula HDR QHD 240Hz/3ms, 1100 nits, Mini LED, GeForce RTX 4090, Intel Core i9-13980HX, 32GB DDR5, 2TB PCIe, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11 Pro, G634JY-XS97 - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81MhUcMKfcL.jpg)
![ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 (2023) Gaming Laptop, 16” Nebula HDR QHD 240Hz/3ms, 1100 nits, Mini LED, GeForce RTX 4090, Intel Core i9-13980HX, 32GB DDR5, 2TB PCIe, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11 Pro, G634JY-XS97 - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81+LSx2nhwL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can i  add another 1tb pcie 4.0 nvme m.2 performance ssd?**
A: Yes you can add a 2nd NVMe SSD. The case is relatively easy to open, and Asus has a service manual with instructions on their Support website. I put in a Western Digital Black SN850 2TB SSD in the second slot. Performance is unbelievably fast.

**Q: How much gb is the gpu? & could i upgrade to 64gb ram?**
A: GPU has 16GB. Upgrading from the standard 32GB of RAM to 64GB of RAM is possible but voids the warranty of the product.

**Q: What type/brand SSD drive is included?**
A: This model comes with a MICRON 1TB M2 2280 NVME SSD.

**Q: In the wireless type, it states '802.11ax', can 802.11ac work with this laptop?**
A: Yes, AC wireless is backwards compatible with AX.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Gaming Laptop Brand
*by L***L on March 15, 2025*

This is my second ASUS gaming laptop. I switched from the overpriced Alienware. I think ASUS has provided the best value for gaming laptops for at least the last 5 years. I also like how the styling is subdued, so you can use it as a regular laptop without people thinking you're weird. The best features are the screen, the speed, and the relative low temperature. The fan noise can get very high. Top tip: If you put some lego bricks or similar sized items under the back to keep it off the desk, the laptop stays much cooler. I found that works far better than any of those cooling laptop stands. The image quality and brightness of the screen is very good, although I almost always hook it up to my TV. I don't think the battery life is great, but it never is with a gaming laptop. Overall, I would definitely look at ASUS first when I come to buy another laptop.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great laptop, aside from the loud noise
*by V***R on November 29, 2023*

My only drawback on this computer would be the loud noise it emits but that's a given considering it is a gaming computer. The screen is nice, looks really nice and is of great quality. It runs very smoothly and gaming with it was really fast. Overall, the best laptop I have ever brought. Update March 2026: After about 2.5 years the laptop is still running pretty well. The temps do get a good a little bit higher than when I first got it and the fans still run pretty high. However, it can still run just about anything and any game pretty smoothly. To help combat the temps getting too high while gaming I got an llano laptop cooler (can run pretty loud as well if you put it on the max settings, but can run much quieter as well) to go along with it since it can cool the laptop better than any of the other laptop coolers I had before. It does get a fair amount of dust inside the fans and air holes from time to time since the laptop just sucks in so much air to cool down the components inside, but it can be fixed by simply cleaning it. The battery life on it does drain pretty fast without a charger but I usually just leave it plugged in.

### ⭐ Amazing laptop with one serious flaw
*by A***D on July 23, 2023*

EDIT: laptop GPU is dead just after 1.5 years of usage. Whole motherboard needs to be replaced for $2900. Absolutely unacceptable. I love this laptop, it is great. I'm gonna list its goods and bads: - The good: 1- Beautiful screen. 2- Relatively portable. 3- Great performance. 4- Faily queit. 5- The audio quality is great for those who prefer to use laptop speakrs (however, it is not flawlessly amazing, it still could get a little better). 6- I like the laptop design. - The bad: 1- The coil noise is there. I have around 4 different coil whines in my machine. Bios updates seem to sometimes increase the whine and sometimes it reduces it. 2- Since this is a mini-led display, there is a clear halo around the mouse when the creen in a darkeer tone. You can literally see your mouse jump from one LED zone to another. 3- There are numerous issues with Advanced Optimus. It takes time to switch. When I close a game, if I quickly eopn the browzer before the switch switches to the iGPU, it will feeeze my screen indefinitely. Also just recently, It apparently stopped switching to dGPU. I no longer see the NVIDIA container pop up in the bottom right corner. The switch sometimes swithes to back to the iGPU (apparently), but the system tray shows the DGPU still running, sometimes it won't stop unless I change the power settings in Armoury Crate (to silent, for example). 4- I hate one design issue, which is the heat exasuts to the sides. Because of this, I get too much heat on my right hand that uses the mouse while playing. 5- The Ethernet an DC charging ports are just next to the left exaust, making them become too much hot while gaming. - The ugly: 1- And it is the reason why I took a star away, the battery life. With power set to battery saving, Armoury Crate set to Silent and Standard, PC on night mode, and screen brightness around 70 and RGB only for the keyboard on the lowest brightness settings, I get around 90 minutes only while browsing or even leaving the laptop idle. This is not acceptable, sice I'm seeing reviews saying this laptop should provide up to 7 hours of browsing experience. Discloser: I'm writing this review to get the 90 days warranty extension by ASUS.

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