The high-end configuration of the new ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 is significantly more powerful in applications and games than the previous generation Scar, while also performing better in terms of operating temperatures, thanks to a much-improved cooling system. Add to that a good quality QHD+ display, familiar ROG design, successful keyboard and touchpad, and a solid build. The laptop is big and heavy, however, and is plagued in the ergonomics department by relatively odd little decisions.