ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 (RTX 5090 & Intel Ultra 9 275HX) Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen $2,499	ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 (RTX 5090 & Intel Ultra 9 275HX) $5,499	Acer Nitro 5 with RTX 3050 Ti and i5 12th Gen
Overview
Brand
ASUS	ASUS
Model
ROG Strix G18 (2024)	ROG Strix Scar 18 G835
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 12GB GDDR6	NVIDIA RTX 5090
RTX 4080 Laptops \| RTX 5090 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5-5600MHz	64GB DDR5
32GB Laptops \| 64GB Laptops
Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	2TB SSD
2TB Laptops
Display
18-inch QHD (2560 x 1600), 240Hz	18" WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 16:10, Mini LED, Anti-glare, 100% DCI-P3, 240Hz, 3ms
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Pro
Weight
2.9 kg or 6.39 lbs	2.9 kg (6.39 lbs)
Color
Black	Obsidian Black
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i9-14900HX	Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Intel Core i9 Laptops \| Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Laptops
Cores
24 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 16 Efficient Cores)	24.0
Threads
32 Threads	24.0
Base Clock
2.6 GHz	2.10GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.4 GHz	5.40GHz
Cache
36MB Intel Smart Cache	36MB L3 Cache
TDP
55W	80W
Display
Screen Size
18 inches	18 Inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (QHD+)	2560x1600
Refresh Rate
240Hz	240Hz
Response Time
3ms	3ms
Panel Type
IPS	Mini LED
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	100% DCI-P3
Brightness
Up to 500 nits	500 nits (typical)
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, G-Sync	Anti-glare
Aspect Ratio
	16:10
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
VRAM
12GB GDDR6	24GB GDDR7
Ray Tracing
Yes	Supported
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Supported
Additional Features
MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	Advanced cooling for GPU, DLSS 3.0
TGP
	175W
Benchmark Scores
	3DMark Time Spy: 35,000+
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz	5600 MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Up to 8TB PCIe M.2 SSD (both upgradable)
Storage
Primary Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	2TB SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified	Up to 8TB PCIe M.2 SSD
RAID Support
No	Yes
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	RGB Backlit Keyboard (Fn+F2&F3), Numeric Keypad
RGB Customization
Yes, via ROG Aura Sync	Yes
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	Optimized for AAA titles with ROG Gaming Center
Performance
Cooling Technology
ROG Intelligent Cooling with Liquid Metal and Full-width Heatsink	Liquid Metal Thermal Compound, ROG Intelligent Cooling
Overclocking Support
Yes, via ROG Armoury Crate	Yes, via Armoury Crate
Performance Modes
Silent, Performance, Turbo, Manual	Silent, Performance, Turbo
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	3DMark Time Spy: 35,000+
Battery
Capacity
90Wh	90Wh
Backup Time
Up to 7 hours (varies with usage)	Up to 2 hours under gaming load
Charging Type
Fast Charging	Fast Charging, USB-C Power Delivery
Power Adapter
330W	330W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth
5.3	Bluetooth 5.3
Ports
1 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery, G-Sync), 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, G-Sync), 1 x 2.5G LAN port, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack	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
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet	RGB Backlit Mechanical Keyboard
Key Travel
1.9mm	1.8mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	Large glass 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	ROG AudioWizard, DTS:X Ultra
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Headphone/Microphone Combo
Camera
Webcam
720p HD	IR Camera with Windows Hello support
Privacy Shutter
No	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Plastic	Aluminum chassis with magnesium alloy lid
Color Options
Black	Obsidian Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, Aura Sync Light Bar and Rear Glow	Full-surround Aura RGB lighting
Dimensions
40.5 x 29.0 x 2.36 cm	410 x 290 x 25 mm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Liquid Metal and Full-width Heatsink	Yes, with vapor chamber and liquid metal
Software
Pre-installed ROG Armoury Crate for system control and customization	ROG Armoury Crate, GameFirst VI
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 G835
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W	330W AC Adapter
User Manual
Yes	Included
Warranty Card
Yes	Included
Additional Accessories
32GB USB Flash Drive	PCO Notebook Folding Radiator, Laptop Cooler
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	June 5, 2025
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen or ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 (RTX 5090 & Intel Ultra 9 275HX)?

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 Intel Core i9-14900HX)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080)

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