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Alienware m18 R2 RTX 4080 (2024) vs Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G834 RTX 4080 (2023)

What m18 R2 RTX 4080 (2024) does better (15) and where ROG Strix Scar 18 G834 RTX 4080 (2023) wins (14) — every spec side by side.

Alienware m18 R2 RTX 4080 (2024)
Alienware · 2024m18 R2 RTX 4080 (2024)
6.7Score
15 advantages≈ $4,000
Higher score
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Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G834 RTX 4080 (2023)
Asus · 2023ROG Strix Scar 18 G834 RTX 4080 (2023)
6.1Score
14 advantages≈ $3,800
6.2Graphics6.2
4.7Overall performance6.1
5.2Display6.8
7.7Memory & storage3.1
4.5Battery & portability4.4
8.6Features & cooling3.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

m18 R2 RTX 4080 (2024)ROG Strix Scar 18 G834 RTX 4080 (2023)
410.3 × 319.925.1399 × 29431
m18 R2 RTX 4080 (2024)ROG Strix Scar 18 G834 RTX 4080 (2023)Difference
Depth319.9 mm294 mm+25.9 mm
Width410.3 mm399 mm+11.3 mm
Thickness25.1 mm31 mm−5.9 mm
Weight4.2 kg3.1 kg+1.1 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is m18 R2 RTX 4080 (2024) better than ROG Strix Scar 18 G834 RTX 4080 (2023)?

  1. Refresh rate480 Hz vs 240 Hz2×
  2. RAM (up to)64 GB vs 32 GB2×
  3. SSD (up to)8,192 GB vs 1,000 GB8.2×
  4. Battery capacity97 Wh vs 90 Wh+8%
  5. Thickness25.1 mm vs 31 mm+24%
  6. M.2 SSD slots4 vs 22×
  7. SD card readerYes · ROG Strix Scar 18 G834 RTX 4080 (2023): No
  8. IR camera (face login)Yes · ROG Strix Scar 18 G834 RTX 4080 (2023): No
  9. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 vs Wi-Fi 6+17%
  10. USB-C ports3 vs 2+50%
  11. USB-A ports3 vs 2+50%
  12. Webcam1,080p vs 720p+50%

Why is ROG Strix Scar 18 G834 RTX 4080 (2023) better than m18 R2 RTX 4080 (2024)?

  1. Resolution classFull HD (1080p/1200p) vs QHD (1440p/1600p)
  2. Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,062 vs 2,116+99%
  3. Weight4.23 kg vs 3.1 kg+36%
  4. Brightness300 nits vs 500 nits+67%
  5. CPU cores16 vs 24+50%
  6. Geekbench 6 multi-core16,247 vs 18,216+12%
  7. RAM (base)8 GB vs 32 GB4×
  8. HDRNo · m18 R2 RTX 4080 (2024): Yes
  9. SSD (base)512 GB vs 1,000 GB+95%
  10. CPU threads24 vs 32+33%
  11. Pixel density126 ppi vs 168 ppi+33%
  12. Key travel1.8 mm vs 2 mm+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Alienware m18 R2 RTX 4080 (2024)Alienware m18 R2 RTX 4080 (2024)≈ $4,0006.7
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G834 RTX 4080 (2023)Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G834 RTX 4080 (2023)≈ $3,8006.1
Graphics
Graphics cardGeForce RTX 4080 LaptopGeForce RTX 4080 Laptop
GPU makerNVIDIANVIDIA
GPU power (TGP)175 W175 W
Video memory12 GB12 GB
Video memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
GPU shader cores7,4247,424
GPU compute (FP32)37.6 TFLOPS37.6 TFLOPS
3DMark Steel Nomad Light21,12820,961
Processor
ProcessorCore i7-14650HXCore i9-13980HX
CPU makerIntelIntel
CPU cores1624
CPU threads2432
Max CPU clock5.2 GHz5.6 GHz
Processor optionsCore i7-14650HX, Core i7-14700HX, Core i9-14900HXCore i9-13980HX
Geekbench 6 multi-core16,24718,216
Geekbench 6 single-core2,7622,859
Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,0622,116
Display
Screen size18″18″
Resolution1920 × 12002560 × 1600
Resolution classFull HD (1080p/1200p)QHD (1440p/1600p)
Refresh rate480 Hz240 Hz
Panel typeIPSIPS
Brightness300 nits500 nits
sRGB coverage—100%
Response time3 ms3 ms
DCI-P3 coverage—100%
Pixel density126 ppi168 ppi
Aspect ratio16:1016:10
G-Sync / FreeSyncYesYes
Advanced OptimusNoNo
MUX switchYesYes
HDRNoYes
TouchscreenNoNo
Memory & storage
RAM (up to)64 GB32 GB
RAM (base)8 GB32 GB
RAM typeDDR5DDR5
RAM speed5,600 MHz4,800 MHz
Max. supported RAM64 GB64 GB
RAM slots22
Upgradable RAMYesYes
SSD (up to)8,192 GB1,000 GB
SSD (base)512 GB1,000 GB
M.2 SSD slots42
SSD interfacePCIe 4.0 x4PCIe 4.0 x4
Battery & power
Battery capacity97 Wh90 Wh
Power adapter360 W330 W
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)YesYes
Design & cooling
Weight4.23 kg3.1 kg
Thickness25.1 mm31 mm
Width410.3 mm399 mm
Depth319.9 mm294 mm
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
ColoursBlackBlack
Cooling fans43
Vapor chamber cooling—No
Liquid metal (CPU)YesYes
Fan noise (max. load)56.6 dB55.8 dB
Ports & wireless
Thunderbolt / USB4Thunderbolt 4Thunderbolt 4
Thunderbolt or USB4YesYes
USB-C ports32
USB-A ports32
HDMIHDMI 2.1HDMI 2.1
HDMI 2.1YesYes
(Mini) DisplayPortNoNo
Ethernet—5 Gbit/s
Ethernet portYesYes
SD card readerYesNo
3.5 mm audio jackYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.45.2
Keyboard & camera
Backlit keyboardYesYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Key travel1.8 mm2 mm
Webcam1,080p720p
IR camera (face login)YesNo
Fingerprint readerNoNo
Audio
Speakers2.04 speakers
Dolby AtmosYesYes

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