Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G834 RTX 4080 (2023) vs Gigabyte Aorus Master 18 RTX 5080 (2025)
What ROG Strix Scar 18 G834 RTX 4080 (2023) does better (6) and where Aorus Master 18 RTX 5080 (2025) wins (25) — every spec side by side.
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6.2Graphics8.3
6.1Overall performance8.3
6.8Display8.8
3.1Memory & storage4.1
4.4Battery & portability6.3
3.1Features & cooling9.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
ROG Strix Scar 18 G834 RTX 4080 (2023)Aorus Master 18 RTX 5080 (2025)
| ROG Strix Scar 18 G834 RTX 4080 (2023) | Aorus Master 18 RTX 5080 (2025) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 294 mm | 287 mm | +7 mm |
| Width | 399 mm | 401 mm | −2 mm |
| Thickness | 31 mm | 30 mm | +1 mm |
| Weight | 3.1 kg | 3.5 kg | −0.4 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is ROG Strix Scar 18 G834 RTX 4080 (2023) better than Aorus Master 18 RTX 5080 (2025)?
- Weight3.1 kg vs 3.5 kg+13%
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · Aorus Master 18 RTX 5080 (2025): No
- Response time3 ms vs 5 ms+67%
- CPU threads32 vs 24+33%
- Key travel2 mm vs 1.7 mm+18%
- Max CPU clock5.6 GHz vs 5.4 GHz+4%
Why is Aorus Master 18 RTX 5080 (2025) better than ROG Strix Scar 18 G834 RTX 4080 (2023)?
- Brightness500 nits vs 1,200 nits2.4×
- Panel typeIPS vs Mini-LED
- SSD (up to)1,000 GB vs 2,000 GB2×
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light20,961 vs 28,453+36%
- Battery capacity90 Wh vs 99 Wh+10%
- Geekbench 6 multi-core18,216 vs 22,441+23%
- GPU compute (FP32)37.6 TFLOPS vs 42 TFLOPS+12%
- Video memory12 GB vs 16 GB+33%
- Advanced OptimusNo · ROG Strix Scar 18 G834 RTX 4080 (2023): Yes
- Max. supported RAM64 GB vs 128 GB2×
- SSD (base)1,000 GB vs 2,000 GB2×
- Vapor chamber coolingNo · ROG Strix Scar 18 G834 RTX 4080 (2023): Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 175 W | 175 W |
| Video memory | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 7,424 | 7,680 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 37.6 TFLOPS | 42 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 20,961 | 28,453 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i9-13980HX | Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 24 | 24 |
| CPU threads | 32 | 24 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.6 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i9-13980HX | Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 18,216 | 22,441 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,859 | 3,342 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 2,116 | 2,132 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 18″ | 18″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | Mini-LED |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 1,200 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 3 ms | 5 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Pixel density | 168 ppi | 168 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | No | Yes |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM (base) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 4,800 MHz | 5,600 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 1,000 GB | 2,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,000 GB | 2,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 3 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 99 Wh |
| Power adapter | 330 W | 400 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 3.1 kg | 3.5 kg |
| Thickness | 31 mm | 30 mm |
| Width | 399 mm | 401 mm |
| Depth | 294 mm | 287 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Grey |
| Cooling fans | 3 | 4 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | Yes |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 55.8 dB | 53 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 3 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | Yes |
| Ethernet | 5 Gbit/s | 5 Gbit/s |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | No | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Keyboard backlight | — | Single-colour RGB |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | 2 mm | 1.7 mm |
| Webcam | 720p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 4 speakers | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
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