The RTX 4070 dilemma - Asus ROG Strix (Scar) G18 - Review
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While the Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 with the RTX 4090 and Intel i9-13980HX breaks records regarding "mobile" computing performance, the midrange G18 is a totally different story.
While the new i7-13650HX offers adequate CPU grunt for a midrange gamer, the RTX 4070 struggles even against its last year's brother.
Why the massive G18 might still be worth consideration, we will tell you in our video, and for more details, please head over to our written reviews:
English Review Strix G18:
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German Review Strix G18:
www.notebookcheck.com/Test-As...
English Review Strix Scar 18:
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German Review Strix Scar 18:
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Our Asus ROG Strix G18 review unit comes with Intel's i9-13650HX, Nvidia's RTX 4070, 32 GB DDR5-4800 RAM, and a 1TB SSD.
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro, Specs
0:51 - Overview, Chassis
2:52 - Ports, Maintenance
3:40 - Keyboard, Touchpad
4:10 - Display
4:54 - CPU/System - Performance
5:54 - GPU - Performance / Creative Applications
7:04 - Gaming - Performance/ Benchmarks
8:40 - Fan Noise + Noise Samples
9:45 - Battery Life
10:05 - Summary
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Great comprehensive but not overly long review. Been visiting your site for YEARSSSS, glad to see some of the team behind the website. I know you have a high standard for your website and am sure you guys will keep it up on this video channel.
@NotebookcheckReviews
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words! We are definitely trying our best to keep the same standards in the videos while offering a more condensed version of our written reviews!
Where to get the wallpaper ? great review btw !
@patrakarpopatlal7616
5 ай бұрын
Same question xD
Can all fans be removed easily despite air barriers on them? In the noise sample, I could not hear coil whining - can you please describe it and the frequency of its occurrence? How stiff or wobbly are the keys? Can one remove the cables to the three status lights to deactivate them? (Deactivating the power button's light in this manner might be impossible though.) --robert jasiek
Great review and video quality! Subscribed.
@NotebookcheckReviews
Жыл бұрын
Awesome, thanks for being around!
Could you plug a eGPU on this? I think the problem with such models is related to high temp. Due GPU heat mostly
Could you pass me or tell me where you downloaded the wallpaper that appears at minute 0:26 please
Amazing video, really well done! Congratulations! Would you share a link for the wallpaper? Its beautiful!
@NotebookcheckReviews
8 ай бұрын
Soon -ish. I'll do a comparison review about all the "major" handheld options, so we are still busy benchmarking everything
@Rodterraa
8 ай бұрын
Awesome! Looking forward for the video! What is the wallpaper you used on the laptop screen? The purple image, do you have a link to download the photo? Thank you
Does it still have coil whine issues in the RTX 4080 (SCAR) models?
Hi , it seems asus rog has three fans , full back vents and.. is asus rog better in cooling? overall with the same specs, which one is better? asus rog or msi raider?
please tell me, I am thinking of taking an asus rog strix scar 18 or Alienware m18 in the highest configuration, so which one should I take?
@2022spacekw
Ай бұрын
i will choose strix any day of the week
Debating between this and Lenovo 7i, please help
I can’t wait for the reviews for 2023 g14!
@NotebookcheckReviews
Жыл бұрын
You and me both :D
Love the background image, can you share it with us?
@NotebookcheckReviews
11 ай бұрын
You can find it on unsplash.com Just look for "abstract wallpaper"
I have a 4070 mobile strix 17 inch and it plays all triple a games at high with high fps. It's an amazing laptop for the price!
I may prefer Scar 17 with the lower GPU specs, as the Scar 17 seperates the arrows keys from the numpad and making the 0-keys even bigger.
@NotebookcheckReviews
Жыл бұрын
Fair enough!
Alex, did you review the second Acer global press conference? They will release new Triton series. Especially the Triton 17X, equipped with 4090 + 13th HX cpu+gpu 250w and new chassis This might be the most powerful beast of predator series laptop for Acer this year.
@NotebookcheckReviews
Жыл бұрын
kzread.info99owhHFe5zg?feature=share ;)
@michieltieleman9462
Жыл бұрын
If only that one had a full numpad and full size arrow keys...
Hey does it have backlight bleed? Coz I've seen a lot of people complaining of terrible backlight bleeds.
@TheGustavo097
Жыл бұрын
I think the G16 is the model with most problems, not sure.
@NotebookcheckReviews
Жыл бұрын
My unit was "alright". Not amazing but also not totally terrible.
Does this thing got mux switch and advanced optimus?
Can we have a review for the normal Strix (non scar) G16 with the 4060/4070? Not all of us have the budget to get the 4080🥺
@NotebookcheckReviews
Жыл бұрын
We have the RTX 4080 SKU here right now. We will have to wait and see if we can get other configs at a later time. But I will try to keep it in mind. I have been trying for a while now to get the lower-end specs, but either manufacturers are still pushing the high-end configs for now, or the smaller cards (especially the 4060) have yet to be widely available.
Do you think the size/weight difference between the Strix 16 and the Strix 18 is to massive?
@NotebookcheckReviews
Жыл бұрын
Size, yes, and weight too. The g16 is about 600g lighter, and the 18" screen is actually a lot more immersive. But it comes down to personal preference. Both are great (I am reviewing the G16 right now too!)
@timviei
Жыл бұрын
@@NotebookcheckReviews Please do a good side by side comparison! If you can mix up the Zephyrus M16 would be superb! Would be a first!
@NotebookcheckReviews
Жыл бұрын
Yeah no problem, we have data for all of them.
can i get link to the wallpapers used in the laptops ?
@NotebookcheckReviews
Жыл бұрын
I found it on unsplash! Just look for „abstract wallpaper“
@kariminabi1640
Жыл бұрын
@@NotebookcheckReviews ok thank you
As an editor i would go for rtx 4060 or 4080 for extra Vram. RTX 4070 has the same as 4060 so there is no reason of existing.
@Inc0gnit045
Жыл бұрын
How important is the vram in video editing?
@lil_brumski
Жыл бұрын
@@Inc0gnit045 I think higher system RAM > VRAM for video editing
@NoName-zf6nr
Жыл бұрын
@@Inc0gnit045 Some reviewers say that high video settings and demanding editing can result in 20GB VRAM usage but otherwise it might be much lower.
@Inc0gnit045
Жыл бұрын
@@NoName-zf6nr I thought vram is important in game playing only and doesn't has much role to play in video editing
@NotebookcheckReviews
Жыл бұрын
Resolve 18, which is what we use for our videos, can quickly max out a 4090 mobile, and I had seen about 20 gigs of usage from time to time when I was testing the 7900 XTX in my desktop. It is really dependent on your footage, I think we use a Blackmagic that shoots in 6k RAW.
Where did you find so beautiful wallpaper
@NotebookcheckReviews
Жыл бұрын
Unsplash.com! :)
Please Review MSI Pulse 15 RTX 4070 qhd 240hz
I wonder if we ever see zen 4 laptops reviews?
@NotebookcheckReviews
Жыл бұрын
I wonder if we will ever see any samples so that we can do said reviews! :D Trust me. We are working hard to get those chips in the studio!
@runjiachen3504
Жыл бұрын
@@NotebookcheckReviews Looking forward to it 😝
@harvasyuk
Жыл бұрын
@@NotebookcheckReviews Could you please pay some attention to the power consumption in light tasks (idle, youtube, web browsing, playing some local 4k content)? Those new Ryzen CPUs supposed to be more efficient than 13th gen Intel Core. So it's interesting how they compare. And a lot of reviewers usually make only stress test comparisons. It would also be very interesting to see if they're even close to Apple's M2 in terms of battery life and power consumption.
This laptop has thunderbolt port right to connect external gpu if needed..
I am still waiting for Acer Helios 16/18 review, although Helios 16 is already available in Asia.
@NotebookcheckReviews
Жыл бұрын
I am trying to get samples right now. I would love to check those guys out too!
I bought a laptop, but for some reason Overwatch lags on it. What settings do I need to adjust?
@stormcommando1640
7 ай бұрын
“A” laptop? Do you specifically mean this laptop or…
@OkaySoShit
7 ай бұрын
@@stormcommando1640 what
May i ask for your wallpaper? where can i get it?thanks
@NotebookcheckReviews
Жыл бұрын
I found it on unsplash.com. Just look for "abstract wallpaper"!
@pavhongly3718
Жыл бұрын
@@NotebookcheckReviews appreciated your clear respond
where could I get these wallpapers ?❤
@NotebookcheckReviews
Жыл бұрын
Unsplash.com! Just look for "abstract wallpapers"
How long can this laptop last without recharging?
@NotebookcheckReviews
Жыл бұрын
09:45 and you can find more details on our website: www.notebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Strix-G18-G814JI-laptop-review-Light-and-shade-with-the-18-inch-gaming-machine.699386.0.html
@homie2417
Жыл бұрын
@@NotebookcheckReviews Thank you very very much! You helped me a lot.
Can you review the srix g16 with a 4080
@NotebookcheckReviews
Жыл бұрын
Already working on it!
Careful would be owners, the G18 suffers from insane coil-whine noise. I gave mine back. Such a shame as it ticked all other boxes
@StuartKerrison
Жыл бұрын
I have the G18 (i9 13980HX/RTX 4080) and I have zero coil whine.
@deejones8552
10 ай бұрын
@@StuartKerrisonare you able to run at 240hz? I can't anymore without having screen tearing at the bottom
@StuartKerrison
10 ай бұрын
@@deejones8552 I never change the refresh rate, it's always set to 240Hz. I never see any screen tearing and to be honest, I never think about it.
Prices are crazy. I think we need to vote with our wallet
A 4070 laptop with dlss 3 and fg how much more fps then a 3070ti
I'm looking at Legion 5 Pros to buy and the 4070 goes for an acceptable price. I haven't bought it yet, I have all this information available on it, but I still feel deceived by Nvidia... Put aside the wattage problems of the midrange and lower range cards, the 4070 still has the VRAM "problem". If the 4060 and the 4070 could pull those juicy 140 Watts they would be fine, if the 4070 would have 10 gigs of VRAM it would be even better. I think the biggest problem with the 4070 in general is that it's way closer to the 4060 than the 4080. It should be halfway between the two to offer good value. It's a damn shame, but I guess this is what we have to deal with if AMD won't pull their act together. I can already foresee that AMD will release the 7700M with better performance, more VRAM and lower price, and for next year Nvidia will wake up and release the 4070ti which will pocket the 4070...
@antalpoti
Жыл бұрын
@@Showz333 rumours just started to pop up about the 7700 and 7800. I think it's only a matter of time, but most probably more towards the end of the year.
@christianmbabazi9722
Жыл бұрын
@@antalpoti The 7700m with their new Ryzen CPUs will be the perfect combination
@m.y.a.111
10 ай бұрын
I do not recommend the Legion brand, the customer service is disgusting and their products are quite disposable. Mine barely lasted 2; I lost money and above all time.
im going for the i9 4080 model
@NotebookcheckReviews
11 ай бұрын
Sweet choice! 💪🏻
really need more Vram....like for real...... 2023, and top end laptop still only have 8g ........
@NotebookcheckReviews
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, at least 10GB would have made the 4070 much better!
I heard this laptop hv hitting issue. Most tym cpu got 100'
are you sure thats a notbook 😭😭
Question ⁉️ found here in store same L cost almost 4k euro,ok fine rtx 4080,but only laptop,they can include T shirt at least,is that normal or ?
By now I think NVIDIA is trolling its customers ^^
@NotebookcheckReviews
Жыл бұрын
Who knows what their true resoning is ...
@ctsperformance1755
Жыл бұрын
@@NotebookcheckReviews greed.
I have the g18 and love it. Have the 4080 version tho.
@NotebookcheckReviews
Жыл бұрын
I have the G16 with the 4080 here for a review. Amazing machine!
@aelgendy7198
9 ай бұрын
I'm thinking to buy g18 please let me know you still have coil whine issue or pixel bleeding
@haroldallaberg6359
9 ай бұрын
coil whine is gone, bleed can't go away@@aelgendy7198
4070 is a mid range 🐒
@pratikparbat341
8 ай бұрын
It is. Modern day AAA games require 12 gigs of vram. there’s a strix g18 with i9-13980hx and a 4080. Ordered it for 2100 usd today and it’s a beast. Disable the gpu on battery and it will do atleast 5 to 6 hours of internet browsing and work. It has a impressive display with a QHD display. I am strictly going to use it as a professional tool ie for simulations and never gaming which won’t even consume 10% of total cpu and gpu power as I don’t want to trash the laptop which people do while gaming. Solid machine though.
420❤
First comment
@NotebookcheckReviews
Жыл бұрын
Congrats Mate! Thank you for your support!
@ramakrishnamishra8179
Жыл бұрын
@@NotebookcheckReviews I always wanna buy an Asus machine! The problem is that they don't sell a g18/16/14 with an English keyboard in Japan! It makes me angry! Aaaahhhhhh.. I want that option! In Japan!
Yep, it's to much money for 4070 scam in this laptop.
@NotebookcheckReviews
Жыл бұрын
Let us hope prices will adjust withing the next few months.
@aspeartrevis6306
Жыл бұрын
@@NotebookcheckReviews in EU to much notebooks with 3000 gen. They are trying to sell old devices first, maybe in September - November we will see some discounts.
@nileredsexperiment834
Жыл бұрын
It’s Nvidia’s scam. Nvidia’s makes their GPU’s overpriced nowadays.
4090 is powerful
@NotebookcheckReviews
Жыл бұрын
Sure is!
Wenn ein Deutscher auf Englisch macht 😂
@NotebookcheckReviews
3 ай бұрын
... beschweren sich meist nur die Deutschen! Aber keine Sorge wir haben auch einen deutschen Kanal: youtube.com/@notebookcheck_de
@ht8373
3 ай бұрын
@@NotebookcheckReviews haha, das war keine beschwerde sondern nur eine feststellung nach 3 sekunden! 😂
please stop crying for subtle design...if you are ashamed of pulling out a device with gamer aesthetics in public then dont play games..im soo tired of people demanding boring office looks in gaming laptops.....more RGB=BETTER
@NotebookcheckReviews
Жыл бұрын
I am not crying, my man. I like some RGB as much as the next guys. But with a bit more metal in its construction and less font/writing on the chassis, the Strix would be so much better. The RGB implementation is really.
@m.y.a.111
10 ай бұрын
RGB is for rednecks dude, my old G75 Asus had a better esthetic in its design also more durable laptop.
@ToldYouSo18
7 ай бұрын
Rgb is the biggest bs of the last couple of years.. A cheap flashy way to mark up the price.
@nate_creates
5 ай бұрын
Sounds like you need to grow up, man. When you’re a kid, having flashy and cheesy “gamer” designs looks cool, but when you’re an adult you’ll want something that looks more sophisticated and high quality. Gaming laptops can look cool while also looking sleek/subtle… it’s not black and white!
@Masterrobsen
4 ай бұрын
I want it more thick for more cooling and more silent
please tell me, I am thinking of taking an asus rog strix scar 18 or Alienware m18 in the highest configuration, so which one should I take?
@NotebookcheckReviews
10 ай бұрын
Have you seen our M18 review yet? kzread.info/dash/bejne/pZ6qqqmhcpeWabA.html We also have a Scar 18 Review on the website, that might help you decide! www.notebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Strix-Scar-18-2023-G834JY-review-Gaming-laptop-with-RTX-4090.696622.0.html
@BeaRs97
10 ай бұрын
@@NotebookcheckReviews I saw it but I can't decide which one would you recommend for yourself?
@NotebookcheckReviews
10 ай бұрын
Tricky, the Alienware looks much better if you ask me, but it is also massive. I might go for the Scar since it can be very quiet in its balanced profile, and Armory Crate runs a little more reliably than the Alienware Command Center.
@BeaRs97
10 ай бұрын
@@NotebookcheckReviews in turbo mode, which will be quieter?
@NotebookcheckReviews
10 ай бұрын
You can compare our results in our written reviews to your hearts content in the emissions sections!