Samsung Galaxy Book Pro vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Book Pro and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy Book Pro based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

AMOLED display

long battery life

fast charging support

Wi-Fi 6E connectivity

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

average webcam quality

expensive base model

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

expandable storage options

advanced thermal management

RGB keyboard lighting

heavy and bulky

short battery life

high price point

limited port variety

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Samsung Galaxy Book Pro and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
83 % - Design
83 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
87 % - Display
92 % - Performance
87 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy Book Pro ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.44 cm x 19.98 cm x 1.12 cm 39.9 cm x 29.4 cm x 3.08 cm
Weight 880 g 3.1 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Mystic blue Black
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Book Pro ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - AMOLED 18"
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features - NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, IPS-level, 89% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy Book Pro ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1130G7 / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 24-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 36 MB
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Samsung Galaxy Book Pro ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Book Pro ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Total Capacity - 2 TB
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 x 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
RAID Level - RAID 0
AUDIO & VIDEO Samsung Galaxy Book Pro ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Sound AKG stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Smart Amp Output: Smart Amp; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy Book Pro ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE -
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Book Pro ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Technology - 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 63 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Samsung Galaxy Book Pro ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 330 Watt, 20 V, 16.5 A
INPUT Samsung Galaxy Book Pro ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name Pro keyboard -
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features - Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, 2mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Samsung Galaxy Book Pro ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (0 free)
Interfaces HDMI
Thunderbolt 4
USB-C
USB 3.2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Samsung Galaxy Book Pro ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included Samsung Recovery Solution, McAfee LiveSafe (Trial), Samsung Update, Samsung Settings, Samsung Gallery, Studio Plus, Samsung Link Sharing, Live Message, Samsung Flow, Live Wallpaper, Quick Search, Samsung Notes, Screen Recorder, Galaxy Book Smart Switch, Quick Share, Samsung Security Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months)
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Book Pro ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Included Accessories 65W USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features Samsung DeX System password, Aura Sync light bar, Aura Sync logo, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Aura Sync Rear Glow, ROG Nebula Display
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G, IEC 61960 TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number - N6005W
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