Announced in Computex 2018, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar II, alongside the Hero II, updated ASUS ROG’s GL504 series with Intel’s Coffee Lake processors and better displays. Now that we have the Scar II on hand, let’s take a look at how it performs.
| ASUS ROG Strix Scar II | ASUS ROG Strix Hero II | |
| CPU | Intel Core i7-8750H | Intel Core i7-8750H |
| OS | Windows 10 Home | Windows 10 Home |
| GPU | Up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 |
| RAM | Up to 32GB 2666MHz DDR4 | Up to 32GB 2666MHz DDR4 |
| Display | 15.6-inch IPS, 144Hz, 3ms, 1920 x 1080, 100% sRGB | 15.6-inch IPS, 144Hz, 3ms, 1920 x 1080, 100% sRGB |
| Storage | 256GB NVMe SSD / 1TB FireCuda SSHD | 128GB NVMe SSD / 1TB FireCuda SSHD |
| I/O Ports | 3.5mm combo jack, 2x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A, 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C, RJ-45, HDMI 2.0, SD Card Reader, Kensington Lock | 3.5mm combo jack, 2x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A, 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C, RJ-45, HDMI 2.0, SD Card Reader, Kensington Lock |
| Audio | 2x 3.5W speakers with smart amplifier | 2x 3.5W speakers with smart amplifier |
| Connection | Ethernet, WiFi | Ethernet, WiFi |
| Weight | 2.4kg | 2.4kg |
Here are the models of the Scar II and Hero II available for purchase in the Philippines:
| Model Name | LCD | CPU | RAM | HDD | VGA | SRP |
| GL504GS SCAR | 15.6-inch FHD IPS 144HZ | i7-8750 | 16GB | 1TB+256G PCIE | GTX1070 8GD5 | 129,995 |
| GL504GM HERO | 15.6-inch FHD IPS 144HZ | i7-8750 | 16GB | 1TB+128G PCIE | GTX1060 6GD5 | 104,995 |
