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

ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 (RTX 5090 & Intel Ultra 9 275HX) $5,499	MSI Raider 18 HX AI with RTX 5090 and Intel U9-285HX	MSI Stealth A16 AI with RTX 5080 and Ryzen 9 HX 370
Overview
Brand
ASUS
Model
ROG Strix Scar 18 G835
Graphics
NVIDIA RTX 5090
RTX 5090 Laptops
RAM
64GB DDR5
64GB Laptops
Storage
2TB SSD
2TB Laptops
Display
18" WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 16:10, Mini LED, Anti-glare, 100% DCI-P3, 240Hz, 3ms
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro
Weight
2.9 kg (6.39 lbs)
Color
Obsidian Black
Processor
CPU
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Laptops
Cores
24.0
Threads
24.0
Base Clock
2.10GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.40GHz
Cache
36MB L3 Cache
TDP
80W
Display
Screen Size
18 Inches
Resolution
2560x1600
Refresh Rate
240Hz
Response Time
3ms
Panel Type
Mini LED
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3
Brightness
500 nits (typical)
Aspect Ratio
16:10
Additional Features
Anti-glare
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
VRAM
24GB GDDR7
TGP
175W
Ray Tracing
Supported
DLSS Support
Supported
Benchmark Scores
3DMark Time Spy: 35,000+
Additional Features
Advanced cooling for GPU, DLSS 3.0
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5
RAM Speed
5600 MHz
Expandable Memory
Up to 8TB PCIe M.2 SSD (both upgradable)
Storage
Primary Storage
2TB SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Up to 8TB PCIe M.2 SSD
RAID Support
Yes
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
RGB Backlit Keyboard (Fn+F2&F3), Numeric Keypad
RGB Customization
Yes
Game Optimization
Optimized for AAA titles with ROG Gaming Center
Performance
Cooling Technology
Liquid Metal Thermal Compound, ROG Intelligent Cooling
Overclocking Support
Yes, via Armoury Crate
Performance Modes
Silent, Performance, Turbo
Benchmark Scores
3DMark Time Spy: 35,000+
Battery
Capacity
90Wh
Backup Time
Up to 2 hours under gaming load
Charging Type
Fast Charging, USB-C Power Delivery
Power Adapter
330W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.3
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
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
RGB Backlit Mechanical Keyboard
Key Travel
1.8mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes
Touchpad Features
Large glass touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
Audio Enhancements
ROG AudioWizard, DTS:X Ultra
Dedicated Audio Jack
Headphone/Microphone Combo
Camera
Webcam
IR Camera with Windows Hello support
Privacy Shutter
Yes
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum chassis with magnesium alloy lid
Color Options
Obsidian Black
RGB Lighting
Full-surround Aura RGB lighting
Dimensions
410 x 290 x 25 mm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with vapor chamber and liquid metal
Software
ROG Armoury Crate, GameFirst VI
Box Contents
Laptop
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 G835
Power Adapter
330W AC Adapter
User Manual
Included
Warranty Card
Included
Additional Accessories
PCO Notebook Folding Radiator, Laptop Cooler
Launch Date
Release Date
June 5, 2025
Status
Available

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