Is the Scar 18 G835 worth it over a 16-inch gaming laptop?

If you want the biggest screen and strongest cooling, yes. A 16-inch model is easier to carry and usually quieter for the same class of hardware.

Can it run modern games at high settings?

Yes. The Core Ultra 9 and RTX 5080 are built for high settings at the display's native resolution, including ray-traced titles.

Short. Expect only a couple of hours of light use and less while gaming, so plan on staying plugged in.

It is a desktop replacement, not a commuter laptop. Carrying it daily in a backpack gets tiring.

Bundle contents vary by listing. Check the included-items list before ordering if accessories matter to you.

Yes. The large chassis gives access to memory and M.2 storage slots, so both can be expanded after purchase.

At Asus, for $5,353.69, as of our latest check.

$5,353.69at AsusChecked Nov 10

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