ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2024) G834JZR / ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) GU605MI-QR194X

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2024) G834JZR: G834JZR-BS91-CB: Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU 12 GB, 32 GB DDR5 (2 × 16 GB), 1 TB SSD, 18-inch 2560 × 1600 Mini LED 240 Hz display. The RTX 4090 G834JYR, the 2025 SCAR 18 and the 16-inch SCAR 16 are separate models.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) GU605MI-QR194X: GU605MI-QR194X: Core Ultra 9 185H, RTX 4070 Laptop GPU 8 GB (105 W = 85 W + 20 W Dynamic Boost), 32 GB LPDDR5X, 2 TB SSD, 240 Hz OLED, Windows 11 Pro; Platinum White in ASUS’s image. The GU605 series spans SKUs from the RTX 4050 to the 4090 and from the Core Ultra 7 155H to the Core Ultra 9 185H; not every GU605MI SKU has the same memory or display.

Specification	ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2024) G834JZR	ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) GU605MI-QR194X
Release year	2024	2024
Processor	Intel Core i9-14900HX; 24 cores, 32 threads, 2.2 GHz, up to 5.8 GHz, 36 MB cache The HX series is Intel’s high-power family that brings near-desktop core counts to laptops. ASUS	Intel Core Ultra 9 185H: 16 cores, 22 threads, 2.3 GHz base, up to 5.1 GHz, 24 MB cache; Intel AI Boost NPU (up to 11 TOPS) The NPU runs constant AI tasks such as background blur and noise suppression at low power instead of the CPU/GPU. ASUS
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU, 12 GB GDDR6; ROG Boost 2330 MHz at 175 W (150 W + 25 W Dynamic Boost) ASUS adds a 50 MHz overclock to the 2280 MHz boost clock. Dynamic Boost shifts 25 W from the CPU to the GPU depending on load. The GPU is soldered and cannot be replaced. ASUS	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, 8 GB GDDR6; ROG Boost 1655 MHz at 105 W (85 W + 20 W Dynamic Boost) Dynamic Boost shifts a 20 W share of power to the GPU when CPU load is low, so 105 W is a conditional ceiling rather than a constant level. In the same series RTX 4060 SKUs are listed at 100 W and RTX 4080/4090 SKUs at 115 W. The GPU is soldered and cannot be upgraded. ASUS
Display	18-inch 2.5K (2560 × 1600, WQXGA) 16:10 Mini LED; 240 Hz, 3 ms, DCI-P3 100%, G-Sync, anti-glare; ROG Nebula HDR Display, Pantone Validated Mini LED backlighting dims thousands of small LEDs in zones for higher brightness and contrast in HDR; slight halos may be visible around bright objects. ASUS states the display works with a MUX switch and NVIDIA Advanced Optimus. ASUS	16-inch ROG Nebula OLED, 2560 × 1600 (16:10), 240 Hz, 0.2 ms; 100% DCI-P3; G-Sync; Pantone Validated; anti-glare low-reflection (AGLR) coating G-Sync matches the refresh to the game’s frame rate to reduce tearing. It is not a touchscreen. Some SKUs in the same series use an IPS-level panel. ASUS
Memory	32 GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 × 16 GB); 2 slots, up to 64 GB, dual channel Both slots come filled; upgrading means replacing the modules. ASUS notes memory speed can vary by CPU. ASUS	32 GB LPDDR5X 7467 MHz, soldered to the board; dual channel; not expandable Because memory cannot be added later, capacity has to be chosen at purchase. ASUS
Storage	1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD; 2 × M.2 PCIe slots The second M.2 slot allows an additional SSD. ASUS	2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD; 2 M.2 PCIe slots in total (including the one in use) The second M.2 slot allows an additional SSD. ASUS
Ports	1 × Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, G-SYNC, 40 Gbps), 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, power delivery, G-SYNC, 10 Gbps), 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10 Gbps), 1 × HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1 × 2.5G LAN, 1 × 3.5 mm audio No card reader is listed. ASUS notes the LAN port does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE). ASUS	1 × Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gb/s, DisplayPort, charging); 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, charging); 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A; HDMI 2.1 FRL; SD card reader (UHS-II, 312 MB/s); 3.5 mm combo audio Both USB-C ports support external displays and charging; there is no Ethernet port. ASUS
Wireless	Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax, tri-band) 2 × 2; Bluetooth 5.2 Wi‑Fi 6E can use the less crowded 6 GHz band with compatible routers. ASUS	Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax, tri-band) 2×2; Bluetooth 5.2 ASUS notes that Bluetooth features may vary with the OS and drivers. ASUS
Battery and power	90 Wh, 4-cell lithium-ion; 330 W adapter (ø6.0 mm, 20 V 16.5 A) ASUS notes that whether the adapter is included varies by country and model. The adapter must be connected for full GPU power. ASUS	90 Wh, 4-cell lithium-ion; 200 W adapter with rectangular plug; a 100 W USB-C adapter is also listed Which adapter is in the box varies by country and model. Full GPU power should not be expected when charging over USB-C. ASUS
Keyboard and lighting	Per-key RGB backlit chiclet keyboard; Aura Sync rear glow, logo and light bar ASUS	—
Audio and camera	4 speakers with Smart Amp, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certification for headphones, AI noise cancellation, array microphone; 720p HD camera Windows Hello face recognition is not listed for the camera. ASUS	—
Operating system and security	Windows 11 Home; firmware TPM, BIOS password ASUS	Windows 11 Pro; firmware TPM; BIOS administrator and user passwords ASUS
Size and weight	39.9 × 29.4 × 2.31–3.08 cm; 3.10 kg ASUS	35.4 × 24.6 × 1.49–1.64 cm; 1.85 kg ASUS
MUX and graphics switching	—	MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus The MUX switch connects the display directly to the NVIDIA GPU, removing the overhead of routing through the integrated GPU in games; Advanced Optimus makes this switch automatically without a restart. ASUS
Keyboard, camera and lighting	—	Single-zone RGB backlit keyboard; 1080p FHD IR camera (Windows Hello); Slash Lighting on the lid Slash Lighting is a programmable LED strip on the lid, controlled through AURA Sync. ASUS
Audio	—	4 speakers with 2 tweeters and dual-force woofers; Smart Amp; Dolby Atmos; Hi-Res (headphones); 3-microphone array with AI noise cancelling ASUS
In the box	—	ROG Zephyrus G16 Sleeve (2024), ROG Impact gaming mouse, USB-C 100 W adapter Accessories may vary by country. ASUS