In a bid to strengthen its hold in the premium gaming laptop segment, Asus has unveiled the new Strix G18 in Nepal. This gaming laptop features the latest processors for Intel and NVIDIA, as well as other gaming technology from Asus itself. The Asus ROG Strix G18 (2023) has now launched in Nepal, so let’s look at its specs, features, and official price.

Asus ROG Strix G18 (2023) Overview:

Performance

The new ROG Strix G18 packs the latest gaming component from Intel and NVIDIA. On the CPU front, you basically have the option to choose between two 13th Gen “Raptor Lake” processors. The base variant features the Core i7-13650HX, whereas you can get the i9-13980HX by spending a little extra.There are relatively more options for the graphics. Here, you can pair the ROG Strix G18 from entry-level RTX 4050 up to RTX 4080 on the high-end. The latter is capable of drawing up to 175W of power whereas all other GPU variants max out at 140W.

New Tri-Fan Cooling Solution

While most gaming laptops feature a dual-fan setup, the ROG Strix G18 adds a third one solely for GPU and VRAM. This Tri-Fan technology was first introduced on the Flow X16 (2022) but Asus has scaled it for the new 16-inch and 18-inch ROG Gaming laptops. Likewise, Asus has also remodeled the full-width heatsink of the Flow X16 for the Strix G18. As a result, the new model has a 92.23% larger heat sink compared to its predecessor. This is paired with seven heat pipes and Asus also includes Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal on the models with RTX 4080 graphics.

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Design and Display

Moving on, the Asus ROG Strix G18 comes with an 18-inch QHD “Nebula Display” that refreshes at 240Hz. It boasts a 3ms response rate and is compatible with NVIDIA G-Sync. Moreover, the screen boasts 500 nits of brightness and 100% DCI-P3 coverage. There is also a cheaper option with a WUXGA screen with a 165Hz refresh rate and 100% sRGB coverage. It still retains the G-SYNC support and Dolby Vision HDR.Asus offers the ROG Strix G18 in two color options, Eclipse Gray and Volt Green. The laptop has a cyberpunk-like aesthetics with all the pixel art accents and painted patterns above the exhaust ports. The laptop measures up to 30.8mm in thickness and weighs around 3.1 kg.

Rest of the Specs

Fueling the Asus ROG Strix G18 is a 90Wh battery and it ships with a 100W Type-C power adapter. The laptop can go from 0 to 50% in just 30 minutes with the charger provided. The dual-speaker setup supports 5.1.2 channel virtual surround sound and two-way AI Noise cancellation. The ports selection on the Strix G18 includes two USB-A, two USB-C, an Ethernet, an HDMI, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Talking about wireless connectivity, it has Wi-FI 6E and Bluetooth 5.2.

Asus ROG Strix G18 (2023) Specifications:

• Design & Build: 399 x 294 x 23.1 ~ 30.8 mm, 3.1 kg
• Color Options: Eclipse Gray, Volt Green
• Display: 18″ IPS panel, 165/240Hz refresh rate, G-Sync, Dolby Vision, Advanced Optimus
• Resolution: QHD / FHD resolution, 16:10 aspect ratio
• Keyboard: Single-zone backlit keyboard
• Processor: 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13650HX / Core i9-13980HX
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / 4060 / 4070 (140W)  / 4080 (175W)
• RAM: up to 32GB DDR5 (4800MHz)
• Storage: up to 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
• Audio: 2x speakers with Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio
• Battery: 90 Watt-hours battery
• Power Supply: 100W USB-C AC Adapter
• Connectivity: Dual-band WiFi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.2
• I/O Ports: 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (w/ DisplayPort, Power Delivery), 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack, 1x RJ-45

Asus ROG Strix Scar G18 (2023) Price in Nepal and Availability

The price of the Asu ROG Strix Scar G18 (2023) is Rs. 318,000 for the sole variant with Intel Core i9-13980HX, RTX 4070, and 165Hz FHD display. You can buy one for yourself from ITTI and other authorized stores in Nepal.

• Meanwhile, check out our review of the Asus Zenbook 14 (2023).