Asus ROG Strix Scar 16 and ROG Strix Scar 18 gaming laptops launched in India: all the details

Asus has launched Strix Scar 16 and Strix Scar 18 gaming laptops in India. These new models debuted at CES 2023. Both laptops feature Intel’s latest 13th Gen processors and Nvidia’s 40-series GPUs. Asus has also launched updated models of its Zephyrus M16, Strix Scar 17 and Zephyrus Duo 16 in India. These latest two laptops are based on AMD’s latest Ryzen 7000 series processors. Of these, Strix Scar 16 and Strix Scar 18 are the brand new models that feature a new design and per-key RGB lighting.

Asus ROG Strix Scar 16, ROG Strix Scar 18, Zephyrus M16, ROG Strix Scar 17, Zephyrus Duo 16 price in India

The Asus ROG Strix Scar 16 has a starting price of Rs. 2,79,990, while the Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 starts at Rs. 2,79,990. The Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 starts at Rs. 2,69,990. The new Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 has a starting price of Rs. 2,99,990, and finally the Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 starts at a whopping Rs. 4,29,990. All new laptops are available for purchase from major online and offline retailers.

Specifications of the Asus ROG Strix Scar 16 and ROG Strix Scar 18

The Asus ROG Strix Scar 16 and ROG Strix Scar 18 laptops feature a new updated design, with a cut on the lid and the same design is replicated on the keyboard as well. It features customizable “armor caps” that are now smaller and held in place with magnets.

Asus also lets you 3D print the Armor Caps if you want to customize the look of it. Both models feature Aura Sync accents, and the ROG logo on the top lid and keyboard have RGB lighting. The laptops are equipped with 13th generation Intel processors and Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 4000 series GPUs with MUX switch. You can get up to a QHD resolution screen with a 240Hz refresh rate with Adaptive Sync.

Specifications of the Asus ROG Strix Scar 17

The Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 features a similar design language to the Scar 16 and 18. The laptops can be configured with up to an AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX CPU and up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 GPU. This laptop laptop features pre-keyed RGB lighting, a metallic ROG logo, and Aura Sync accents.

Specifications of the Asus ROG Zephyrus M16

Asus has also refreshed the ROG Zephyrus M16, which now features a 16-inch display with a 92% screen-to-body ratio and slim bezels. The 16:10 aspect ratio display features QHD resolution and a 240Hz refresh rate, with a 3ms response time. The display is also said to support 100% DCI-P3 color gamut and is validated by Pantone. It also supports Dolby Vision HDR with up to 1,100 nits peak brightness. This model can be configured with up to an Intel Core i9-13900H processor and up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPU.

Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 Specifications

Finally, we have the Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16, which features a 16-inch display in a 15-inch form factor. The laptop features AMD’s Dragon line of Ryzen 7000 series processors based on the new Zen 4 architecture. The Duo 16 comes with a large 90 Wh battery and can be charged either by the 330 adapter W included or via USB Type-C ports that support 100W PD charging. Asus claims the laptop’s battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

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