We've been fans of the ASUS ROG Strix series of gaming laptops for a little while now, were the cyberpunk-like aesthetics blend with the sort of high-end performance you want when it comes to on-the-go gaming. The new ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III might just be the most impressive revision yet, with some alterations made both on-top-of and underneath the hood.

It also feels lighter and smaller than before – especially with the 15.6” model reviewed here. And outside of the RGB strip which now runs across the bottom of the entire laptop, there is one major shake-up that’s immediately noticeable the moment you lift the lid.

That being a tenkey less keyboard in favour of a touchpad that can double as a numbered keypad via toggle – as recently seen in the high-end ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701. It’s a change that we like, feels somewhat futuristic and in-line with the overall Republic of Gamers aesthetic. And it’s one that pairs well with the near bezel-free display, leading to an overall build that verges on ultrathin. The display is once again separated from the main body giving the Strix SCAR III a little bit of desktop love in the looks department.

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