Asus ROG Strix Scar 16 Review

Packed full of power, the Asus ROG Strix Scar 16 is an incredibly capable laptop with an impressively RGB-clad exterior. If you're after a gaming laptop that's still somewhat portable but doesn't compromise at all on performance, it delivers. However, battery life isn't great and it does come at a high price.

The Asus ROG Strix Scar 16 is the smaller variant of the Scar 18, with similar features, design quirks and specs, but in a more compact and lightweight chassis. It runs at higher internal temperatures as a result, but doesn't sacrifice performance or capabilities in any way. And the RTX 5080 configuration tested here is better value for your money than the RTX 5090 model, although still expensive. But at the end of the day, choosing this over other options in its space will probably come down to the screen, as this is one of the few to offer a modern matte mini LED display and latest-gen specs.