ASUS Strix Scar 16 (2025) with RTX 5090 and Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX GIGABYTE A16 Pro (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 7) Comparison

ASUS Strix Scar 16 (2025) with RTX 5090 and Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX $3,999 Check Deal	GIGABYTE A16 Pro (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 7) $1,849 Check Deal	HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen
Overview
Brand
ASUS	GIGABYTE
Model
ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635LX-XS97	A16 PRO Gaming Laptop
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 24GB GDDR7	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
RTX 5090 Laptops \| RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5-5600MHz	32GB LPDDR5X 5600MHz
32GB Laptops
Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	1TB SSD
2TB Laptops \| 1TB Laptops
Display
16-inch ROG Nebula HDR Mini LED, 2.5K (2560 x 1600), 240Hz	16.0-inch 165Hz 2560x1600 WQXGA
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.85 kg or 6.28 lbs	2.4 kg
Color
Black	Black
Processor
CPU
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX	Intel Core Ultra 7 240H
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Laptops \| Intel Core Ultra 7 240H Laptops
Cores
24 Cores (8 Performance + 16 Efficient)	8 cores
Threads
32 Threads	16 threads
Base Clock
2.7 GHz	3.8 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.4 GHz	5.0 GHz
Cache
36MB	24MB L3 cache
TDP
Up to 80W	45W
Display
Screen Size
16 inches	16.0 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (2.5K)	2560x1600 WQXGA
Refresh Rate
240Hz	165Hz
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	Anti-glare, Narrow Bezels
Response Time
	3ms GTG
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	DLSS 4
Additional Features
MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	NVIDIA Studio Drivers, Optimized for Gaming & Creative Work
TGP
	140W
Benchmark Scores
	3DMark Time Spy: 18,500
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	LPDDR5X
RAM Speed
5600MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Up to 64GB (via SO-DIMM slots)
Slots
2x SO-DIMM
Storage
Primary Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
1x additional M.2 slot available	Supported via M.2 slots, no additional HDD included
RAID Support
No	Supported (RAID 0, 1)
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
No	Yes, G-keys with customizable macros
RGB Customization
Per-Key RGB via Aura Sync	Per-key RGB keyboard with GIGABYTE RGB Fusion
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	GIGABYTE Control Center with game mode profiles
Performance
Cooling Technology
Tri-Fan Technology with end-to-end vapor chamber and Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal	GIGABYTE Windforce Cooling with vapor chamber
Overclocking Support
Yes, via Armoury Crate	Yes, via GIGABYTE Control Center
Performance Modes
Silent, Performance, Turbo, Manual	Balanced, Performance, Turbo
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	3DMark Time Spy: 18,500
Battery
Capacity
90Wh	76Wh
Backup Time
Varies with usage	Up to 6 hours
Charging Type
Fast Charging	Supports 100W fast charging; 50% in 30 minutes
Power Adapter
380W AC Adapter	180W USB-C Power Delivery
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
5.4	Bluetooth 5.3
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-C (Thunderbolt 4 / DisplayPort), 2 x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm Audio Jack, Ethernet (RJ45)
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet Keyboard	GIGABYTE Golden Curve Mechanical Keyboard
Key Travel
Not specified	1.8mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
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 Dolby Atmos
Audio Enhancements
Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Certification, AI Noise-Canceling Technology	DTS:X Ultra
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 magnesium alloy lid
Color Options
Black	Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, Aura Sync Light Bar and AniMe Vision	Yes, keyboard RGB
Dimensions
35.4 x 26.8 x 2.28 ~ 3.08 cm	355mm x 245mm x 19.45mm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Tri-Fan Technology and Vapor Chamber	Yes, vapor chamber cooling system
Software
Pre-installed Armoury Crate for system control and customization	GIGABYTE Control Center, GIMATE AI assistant
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	GIGABYTE A16 PRO Gaming Laptop
Power Adapter
Yes, 380W	180W USB-C charger
User Manual
Yes	Included
Warranty Card
Yes	Included
Additional Accessories
Not specified	None
Launch Date
Release Date
2025.0	Q2 2026
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: ASUS Strix Scar 16 (2025) with RTX 5090 and Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX or GIGABYTE A16 Pro (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 7)?

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 Refresh Rate (240Hz vs 165Hz)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU)

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