ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 (RTX 5090 & Intel Ultra 9 275HX) Acer Nitro 16S with RTX 5070 Ti Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 (RTX 5090 & Intel Ultra 9 275HX) $5,499 Check Deal	Acer Nitro 16S with RTX 5070 Ti $1,999 Check Deal	MSI Katana 15 with RTX 4070
Overview
Brand
ASUS	Acer
Model
ROG Strix Scar 18 G835	AN16S-61-R5K4
Graphics
NVIDIA RTX 5090	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
RTX 5090 Laptops \| RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
64GB DDR5	32GB DDR5
64GB Laptops \| 32GB Laptops
Storage
2TB SSD	2TB Gen 4 SSD
2TB Laptops
Display
18" WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 16:10, Mini LED, Anti-glare, 100% DCI-P3, 240Hz, 3ms	16" WQXGA IPS 180Hz
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.9 kg (6.39 lbs)	2.5
Color
Obsidian 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
24.0	12.0
Threads
24.0	24.0
Base Clock
2.10GHz	3.6 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.40GHz	4.4 GHz
Cache
36MB L3 Cache	70MB (L2 + L3)
TDP
80W	45W
Display
Screen Size
18 Inches	16"
Resolution
2560x1600	WQXGA (2560x1600)
Refresh Rate
240Hz	180Hz
Response Time
3ms	3ms
Panel Type
Mini LED	IPS
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	100% sRGB
Brightness
500 nits (typical)	400 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:10
Additional Features
Anti-glare	G-SYNC Compatible, Anti-Glare Coating
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
VRAM
24GB GDDR7	16GB GDDR6
TGP
175W	150W
Ray Tracing
Supported	Supported
DLSS Support
Supported	Supported
Benchmark Scores
3DMark Time Spy: 35,000+	Approx. 25,000 3DMark Time Spy
Additional Features
Advanced cooling for GPU, DLSS 3.0	DLSS 3, Reflex Support
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600 MHz	4800 MHz
Expandable Memory
Up to 8TB PCIe M.2 SSD (both upgradable)	Up to 64GB
Storage
Primary Storage
2TB SSD	2TB Gen 4 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Up to 8TB PCIe M.2 SSD	M.2 NVMe slots for additional SSD/HDD
RAID Support
Yes	Supported via BIOS
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
RGB Backlit Keyboard (Fn+F2&F3), Numeric Keypad	Backlit RGB Keyboard with WASD Highlight
RGB Customization
Yes	Full RGB per key
Game Optimization
Optimized for AAA titles with ROG Gaming Center	Acer NitroSense Software
Performance
Cooling Technology
Liquid Metal Thermal Compound, ROG Intelligent Cooling	Acer CoolBoost with dual fans and vapor chamber
Overclocking Support
Yes, via Armoury Crate	Yes, via NitroSense
Performance Modes
Silent, Performance, Turbo	Silent, Balanced, Performance
Benchmark Scores
3DMark Time Spy: 35,000+	See above
Battery
Capacity
90Wh	76 Wh
Backup Time
Up to 2 hours under gaming load	Up to 6 hours
Charging Type
Fast Charging, USB-C Power Delivery	Fast Charging via USB-C and AC Adapter
Power Adapter
330W AC Adapter	180W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.3	Bluetooth 5.2
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	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
RGB Backlit Mechanical Keyboard	Backlit RGB Mechanical Keyboard
Key Travel
1.8mm	1.6mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Full
Touchpad Features
Large glass touchpad with multi-touch support	Precision Touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos	Stereo speakers with DTS:X Ultra
Audio Enhancements
ROG AudioWizard, DTS:X Ultra	DTS:X Ultra, Acer TrueHarmony
Dedicated Audio Jack
Headphone/Microphone Combo	Yes
Camera
Webcam
IR Camera with Windows Hello support	720p HD webcam
Privacy Shutter
Yes	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum chassis with magnesium alloy lid	Aluminum chassis with plastic accents
Color Options
Obsidian Black	Black
RGB Lighting
Full-surround Aura RGB lighting	Yes, keyboard and logo
Dimensions
410 x 290 x 25 mm	358 x 259 x 22 mm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with vapor chamber and liquid metal	Yes
Software
ROG Armoury Crate, GameFirst VI	Acer NitroSense, Windows 11 Home
Box Contents
Laptop
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 G835	Acer Nitro 16S AI Copilot+
Power Adapter
330W AC Adapter	Yes, 180W
User Manual
Included	Yes
Warranty Card
Included	Yes
Additional Accessories
PCO Notebook Folding Radiator, Laptop Cooler	None
Launch Date
Release Date
June 5, 2025	2026-08-15
Status
Available	In Stock

Which is Better: ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 (RTX 5090 & Intel 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 ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 (RTX 5090 & Intel 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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