ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 (RTX 5090 & Intel Ultra 9 275HX) Acer Predator Helios 18 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9) Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 (RTX 5090 & Intel Ultra 9 275HX) $5,499 Check Deal	Acer Predator Helios 18 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9) $2,049 Check Deal	HP Victus 15 (RTX 4050 & Ryzen 7)
Overview
Brand
ASUS	Acer
Model
ROG Strix Scar 18 G835	Predator Helios Neo 18 AI
Graphics
NVIDIA RTX 5090	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU with 992 AI TOPS, based on Blackwell architecture
RTX 5090 Laptops \| RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
64GB DDR5	16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
64GB Laptops \| 8GB Laptops
Storage
2TB SSD	1TB Gen 4 NVMe SSD
2TB Laptops \| 1TB Laptops
Display
18" WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 16:10, Mini LED, Anti-glare, 100% DCI-P3, 240Hz, 3ms	18-inch WQXGA (2560x1600) resolution, 16:10 aspect ratio, 240Hz refresh rate, 3ms response time, IPS panel, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, 500 nits brightness, NVIDIA G-SYNC, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Home or Pro (not specified, assumed standard)
Weight
2.9 kg (6.39 lbs)	null
Color
Obsidian Black	Black (assumed standard Predator design)
Processor
CPU
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX	Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Laptops
Cores
24.0	8 cores
Threads
24.0	16 threads
Base Clock
2.10GHz	3.0 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.40GHz	up to 5.0 GHz
Cache
36MB L3 Cache	24MB L3 cache
TDP
80W	null
Display
Screen Size
18 Inches	18 inches
Resolution
2560x1600	WQXGA (2560x1600)
Refresh Rate
240Hz	240Hz
Response Time
3ms	3ms
Panel Type
Mini LED	IPS
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	100% DCI-P3
Brightness
500 nits (typical)	500 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:10
Additional Features
Anti-glare	NVIDIA G-SYNC, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
VRAM
24GB GDDR7	8GB GDDR6 (assumed standard for RTX 5070 Ti)
TGP
175W	null
Ray Tracing
Supported	Supported
DLSS Support
Supported	DLSS 4
Benchmark Scores
3DMark Time Spy: 35,000+	null
Additional Features
Advanced cooling for GPU, DLSS 3.0	Full ray tracing, neural rendering, AI acceleration
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600 MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Up to 8TB PCIe M.2 SSD (both upgradable)	Up to 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
Storage
Primary Storage
2TB SSD	1TB NVMe Gen 4 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Up to 8TB PCIe M.2 SSD	null
RAID Support
Yes	null
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
RGB Backlit Keyboard (Fn+F2&F3), Numeric Keypad	4-Zone RGB Keyboard
RGB Customization
Yes	Supported
Game Optimization
Optimized for AAA titles with ROG Gaming Center	PredatorSense software, optimized for gaming performance
Performance
Cooling Technology
Liquid Metal Thermal Compound, ROG Intelligent Cooling	Acer's advanced cooling with multiple fans and vapor chamber
Overclocking Support
Yes, via Armoury Crate	Supported via PredatorSense
Performance Modes
Silent, Performance, Turbo	Multiple modes including Turbo, Balanced, and Quiet
Benchmark Scores
3DMark Time Spy: 35,000+	null
Battery
Capacity
90Wh	null
Backup Time
Up to 2 hours under gaming load	null
Charging Type
Fast Charging, USB-C Power Delivery	Supports 100W fast charging; 30 minutes to 50%
Power Adapter
330W AC Adapter	Likely 200W or higher (not specified)
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 7	Killer Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.3	Supported (version not specified, likely 5.2 or higher)
Ports
2 x Thunderbolt 5, 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 x RJ-45, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo	USB-C (with Thunderbolt support likely), USB-A, HDMI, Ethernet (RJ45), Audio jack (combo)
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
RGB Backlit Mechanical Keyboard	Mechanical-style 4-Zone RGB Keyboard
Key Travel
1.8mm	null
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Supported
Touchpad Features
Large glass touchpad with multi-touch support	Precision touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos	Stereo speakers, likely downward-firing
Audio Enhancements
ROG AudioWizard, DTS:X Ultra	Supported via Acer's software, possibly DTS or similar
Dedicated Audio Jack
Headphone/Microphone Combo	Yes
Camera
Webcam
IR Camera with Windows Hello support	Likely 720p HD webcam
Privacy Shutter
Yes	Supported
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum chassis with magnesium alloy lid	Plastic and metal chassis
Color Options
Obsidian Black	Black
RGB Lighting
Full-surround Aura RGB lighting	Yes, on keyboard and possibly other accents
Dimensions
410 x 290 x 25 mm	null
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Supported
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with vapor chamber and liquid metal	Yes
Software
ROG Armoury Crate, GameFirst VI	PredatorSense for system tuning and lighting control
Box Contents
Laptop
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 G835	Predator Helios Neo 18 AI
Power Adapter
330W AC Adapter	Included (likely 200W or higher)
User Manual
Included	Included
Warranty Card
Included	Included
Additional Accessories
PCO Notebook Folding Radiator, Laptop Cooler	null
Launch Date
Release Date
June 5, 2025	March 2026
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 (RTX 5090 & Intel Ultra 9 275HX) or Acer Predator Helios 18 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9)?

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

Advantages of ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 (RTX 5090 & Intel Ultra 9 275HX):

Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU)

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ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 (RTX 5090 & Intel Ultra 9 275HX)

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