ASUS Strix Scar 16 (2025) with RTX 5090 and Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Acer Nitro 16S with RTX 5070 Ti Comparison

ASUS Strix Scar 16 (2025) with RTX 5090 and Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX $3,999 Check Deal	Acer Nitro 16S with RTX 5070 Ti $1,999 Check Deal	XMG Apex 16 Max (RTX 5070 Ti & Ryzen 9)
Overview
Brand
ASUS	Acer
Model
ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635LX-XS97	AN16S-61-R5K4
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 24GB GDDR7	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
RTX 5090 Laptops \| RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5-5600MHz	32GB DDR5
32GB Laptops
Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	2TB Gen 4 SSD
2TB Laptops
Display
16-inch ROG Nebula HDR Mini LED, 2.5K (2560 x 1600), 240Hz	16" WQXGA IPS 180Hz
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.85 kg or 6.28 lbs	2.5
Color
Black	Black
Processor
CPU
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX	AMD Ryzen AI 9 365
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Laptops \| AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 Laptops
Cores
24 Cores (8 Performance + 16 Efficient)	12.0
Threads
32 Threads	24.0
Base Clock
2.7 GHz	3.6 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.4 GHz	4.4 GHz
Cache
36MB	70MB (L2 + L3)
TDP
Up to 80W	45W
Display
Screen Size
16 inches	16"
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (2.5K)	WQXGA (2560x1600)
Refresh Rate
240Hz	180Hz
Panel Type
Mini LED	IPS
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	100% sRGB
Brightness
Up to 1200 nits (DisplayHDR 1000 certified)	400 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:10
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, Dolby Vision HDR, G-Sync, Pantone Validated	G-SYNC Compatible, Anti-Glare Coating
Response Time
	3ms
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
VRAM
24GB GDDR7	16GB GDDR6
Ray Tracing
Yes	Supported
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 4	Supported
Additional Features
MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	DLSS 3, Reflex Support
TGP
	150W
Benchmark Scores
	Approx. 25,000 3DMark Time Spy
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz	4800 MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Up to 64GB
Slots
2x SO-DIMM
Storage
Primary Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	2TB Gen 4 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
1x additional M.2 slot available	M.2 NVMe slots for additional SSD/HDD
RAID Support
No	Supported via BIOS
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
No	Backlit RGB Keyboard with WASD Highlight
RGB Customization
Per-Key RGB via Aura Sync	Full RGB per key
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	Acer NitroSense Software
Performance
Cooling Technology
Tri-Fan Technology with end-to-end vapor chamber and Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal	Acer CoolBoost with dual fans and vapor chamber
Overclocking Support
Yes, via Armoury Crate	Yes, via NitroSense
Performance Modes
Silent, Performance, Turbo, Manual	Silent, Balanced, Performance
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	See above
Battery
Capacity
90Wh	76 Wh
Backup Time
Varies with usage	Up to 6 hours
Charging Type
Fast Charging	Fast Charging via USB-C and AC Adapter
Power Adapter
380W AC Adapter	180W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
5.4	Bluetooth 5.2
Ports
2 x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C with DisplayPort, Power Delivery, G-Sync), 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1 x RJ-45 LAN port (2.5G), 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack	2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, HDMI 2.1, Ethernet (RJ45), 3.5mm Audio Jack, SD Card Reader
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet Keyboard	Backlit RGB Mechanical Keyboard
Key Travel
Not specified	1.6mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Full
Touchpad Features
Precision Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	Precision Touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
4-Speaker System with Smart Amplifier Technology	Stereo speakers with DTS:X Ultra
Audio Enhancements
Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Certification, AI Noise-Canceling Technology	DTS:X Ultra, Acer TrueHarmony
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes
Camera
Webcam
1080p FHD IR Camera	720p HD webcam
Privacy Shutter
Not specified	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Plastic	Aluminum chassis with plastic accents
Color Options
Black	Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, Aura Sync Light Bar and AniMe Vision	Yes, keyboard and logo
Dimensions
35.4 x 26.8 x 2.28 ~ 3.08 cm	358 x 259 x 22 mm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Tri-Fan Technology and Vapor Chamber	Yes
Software
Pre-installed Armoury Crate for system control and customization	Acer NitroSense, Windows 11 Home
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Acer Nitro 16S AI Copilot+
Power Adapter
Yes, 380W	Yes, 180W
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes	Yes
Additional Accessories
Not specified	None
Launch Date
Release Date
2025.0	2026-08-15
Status
Available	In Stock

Which is Better: ASUS Strix Scar 16 (2025) with RTX 5090 and Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX or Acer Nitro 16S with RTX 5070 Ti?

Based on the comparison, here's how each product stands out:

Advantages of ASUS Strix Scar 16 (2025) with RTX 5090 and Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX:

Offers better CPU (Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX vs AMD Ryzen AI 9 365)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU)

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