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ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 RTX 4090

RTX 4090 16GB · Core i9-14900HX · 32GB RAM · 18" QHD+ 240Hz Mini-LED
$3,899
C+
54/100 overall
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 RTX 4090 is a gaming laptop built around the Core i9-14900HX and RTX 4090 16GB, paired with 32GB RAM and a 18" QHD+ 240Hz Mini-LED display. It weighs 6.83 lbs and is rated by the manufacturer for 5 hours of battery — independent reviews suggest ~2 hours of real-world use. For local AI workloads, 16 GB VRAM + 32 GB RAM means the system can runs ~13b llms locally. At $3,899, Laptop Index gives it an overall score of 54/100 (tier C+).

Specifications

BrandASUS
CategoryGaming
GPURTX 4090 16GB
CPUCore i9-14900HX
RAM32 GB
VRAM16 GB
Screen18" QHD+ 240Hz Mini-LED
Weight6.83 lbs
Battery (claimed)5 hrs
Battery (realistic)~2 hrs
Price (USD)$3,899

Laptop Index scores

Overall tierC+ · 54/100
GPU score87/100
CPU score92/100
AI / LLM capability~23B params
Local AI verdictRuns ~13B LLMs locally
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