ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today launched Strix SCAR II and Hero II power-packed esports gaming laptops built exclusively for FPS and MOBA titles. Both ROG Strix SCAR II and Hero II flaunt the world’s first-ever 144Hz super-narrow-bezel display with an ultrafast 3ms GTG response time for taking the gaming experience to the next level.
Both Strix SCAR II and Hero II feature a gaming keyboard with HyperStrike Pro technology for decisive command and control. The keyboard has a desktop-inspired layout, including four hotkeys, customizable Aura Sync-compatible RGB backlighting across four zones, and ergonomically-designed keys with 0.25mm-deep keycap curves. The keyboard has specially-highlighted WASD (for SCAR II) or QWER (for Hero II) key groups with transparent key caps, and N-key rollover technology. The keyboard is durable, too, with a 20-million-key-press lifespan.
Both laptops come with the latest RangeBoost zero blind spot technology. Via the proprietary 4 antenna configuration, which is 2×2 + 2×2 connection mode, the laptop can switch between different main and aux antenna, after gauging the strength of the signal. Both the laptops wield the power of GTX 1060 from NVIDIA with 6GB VRAM and GTX1070 with 8GB VRAM to ensure the same.
These laptops have HyperCool Pro thermal system to keep them cool for getting the most out of the laptop’s high-performance CPU and GPU. An extended cooling plate soaks up heat and spreads it evenly to avoid thermal throttling and keep chipset power components below 90°C, while two high-performance 12V fans deliver stronger airflow and increased air pressure to cool the CPU and GPU and drive hot air out of the chassis.
| SPECIFICATIONS | |||
| ROG Strix SCAR II (GL504GS) | ROG Strix Hero II (GL504GM) | ||
| Processor | 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8750H | 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8750H | |
| Operating system | Windows 10 Home | Windows 10 Home | |
| Display | 15.6-inch Non-glare IPS FHD 144 Hz Full HD (1920×1080) IPS panel, 3ms, 100% sRGB | 15.6-inch Non-glare IPS FHD (144 Hz) Full HD (1920×1080) IPS panel, 3ms, 100% sRGB | |
| Graphics | Up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 with 8GB GDDR5 VRAM | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 with 6GB GDDR5 VRAM | |
| Memory | 16GB DDR4 2666MHz SDRAM; upto 32GB RAM support (Dual-channel) | 16GB DDR4 2666MHz SDRAM; upto 32GB RAM support (Dual-channel) | |
| Storage | Up to M.2 NVMe PCIe 512GB
2.5” 1TB SSHD |
M.2 NVMe PCIe 256GB
2.5” 1TB SSHD |
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| Wireless | 802.11ac 2×2 Wave 2 Wi-Fi
Bluetooth 5.0 |
802.11ac 2×2 Wave 2 W-Fi
Bluetooth 5.0 |
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| Connectivity | 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ (USB-C™)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 1 x mini DisplayPort 1.2 1 x HDMI 2.0 1 x RJ-45 jack 1 x SD card reader 1 x 3.5mm headphone and microphone combo jack 1 x Kensington lock |
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ (USB-C™)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 1 x mini DisplayPort 1.2 1 x HDMI 2.0 1 x RJ-45 jack 1 x SD card reader 1 x 3.5mm headphone and microphone combo jack 1 x Kensington lock |
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| Keyboard | Backlit chiclet keyboard
RGB across four zones, with Aura Sync support Marked WASD keys Hot keys: Volume up / Volume down / Mute / ROG Gaming Center 1.8mm travel distance 0.25mm keycap curve |
Backlit chiclet keyboard
RGB across four zones, with Aura Sync support Marked QWER keys Hot keys: Volume up / Volume down / Mute / ROG Gaming Center 1.8mm travel distance 0.25mm keycap curve |
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| Audio | 2x 1W speakers with smart-amplifier technology
Array microphone |
2 x 1W speakers with smart-amplifier technology
Array microphone |
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| Software | ROG Gaming Center 2.5
ROG GameFirst V ASUS Splendid ASUS Sonic Studio & Sonic Radar III ASUS Aura Core 2.5 XSplit Gamecaster (free) Android / iOS app |
ROG Gaming Center 2.5
ROG GameFirst V ASUS Splendid ASUS Sonic Studio & Sonic Radar III ASUS Aura Core 2.5 XSplit Gamecaster (free) Android / iOS app |
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| VR Ready | Yes | Yes | |
| Windows Mixed Reality | Basic (minimum 8GB RAM required) | Basic (minimum 8GB RAM required) | |
| Power | 180W power adapter | 180W power adapter | |
| Size | 36.1 x 26.2 x 2.61cm | 36.1 x 26.2 x 2.61cm | |
| Weight | 2.4kg | 2.4kg | |
AVAILABILITY & PRICING
| Model Name | SPEC | SRP in Rs. | Availability |
| GL504GS-ES113T
Scar II- GTX 1070 |
15.6″ FHD IPS 144Hz 3ms/i7-8750H/16 GB DDR4/1TB FireCuda SSHD + 512GB PCIE SSD/GTX1070/8GB DDR5/SCAR GUNMETAL/RGB Backlit KeyBoard/802.11ac(2*2) | 1,79,990 | Sep 30th |
| GL504GM-ES152T
Hero II – GTX 1060 |
15.6″ FHD IPS 144Hz 3ms/i7-8750H/16 GB DDR4/1TB FireCuda SSHD + 256GB PCIE SSD/GTX1060/6GB DDR5/HERO BLACK/RGB Backlit KeyBoard/802.11ac(2*2) | 1,39,990 | Aug 30th |
| GL504GM-ES155T
Scar II – GTX 1060 |
15.6″ FHD 300nits IPS 144Hz 3ms/i7-8750H/16 GB DDR4/1TB FireCuda SSHD+ 256GB PCIE SSD/GTX1060/6GB DDR5/SCAR GUNMETAL/RGB Backlit KeyBoard/802.11ac(2*2) | 1,39,990 | Aug 30th |
