ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 (RTX 5090 & Intel Ultra 9 275HX) GIGABYTE A16 Pro (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 7) Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 (RTX 5090 & Intel Ultra 9 275HX) $5,499 Check Deal	GIGABYTE A16 Pro (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 7) $1,849 Check Deal	Alienware 16 Aurora (RTX 5060 & Intel Core 7 240H)
Overview
Brand
ASUS	GIGABYTE
Model
ROG Strix Scar 18 G835	A16 PRO Gaming Laptop
Graphics
NVIDIA RTX 5090	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
RTX 5090 Laptops \| RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
64GB DDR5	32GB LPDDR5X 5600MHz
64GB Laptops \| 32GB Laptops
Storage
2TB SSD	1TB SSD
2TB Laptops \| 1TB Laptops
Display
18" WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 16:10, Mini LED, Anti-glare, 100% DCI-P3, 240Hz, 3ms	16.0-inch 165Hz 2560x1600 WQXGA
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.9 kg (6.39 lbs)	2.4 kg
Color
Obsidian 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
24.0	8 cores
Threads
24.0	16 threads
Base Clock
2.10GHz	3.8 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.40GHz	5.0 GHz
Cache
36MB L3 Cache	24MB L3 cache
TDP
80W	45W
Display
Screen Size
18 Inches	16.0 inches
Resolution
2560x1600	2560x1600 WQXGA
Refresh Rate
240Hz	165Hz
Response Time
3ms	3ms GTG
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	Anti-glare, Narrow Bezels
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
VRAM
24GB GDDR7	16GB GDDR6
TGP
175W	140W
Ray Tracing
Supported	Supported
DLSS Support
Supported	DLSS 4
Benchmark Scores
3DMark Time Spy: 35,000+	3DMark Time Spy: 18,500
Additional Features
Advanced cooling for GPU, DLSS 3.0	NVIDIA Studio Drivers, Optimized for Gaming & Creative Work
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	LPDDR5X
RAM Speed
5600 MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Up to 8TB PCIe M.2 SSD (both upgradable)	Up to 64GB (via SO-DIMM slots)
Storage
Primary Storage
2TB SSD	1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Up to 8TB PCIe M.2 SSD	Supported via M.2 slots, no additional HDD included
RAID Support
Yes	Supported (RAID 0, 1)
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
RGB Backlit Keyboard (Fn+F2&F3), Numeric Keypad	Yes, G-keys with customizable macros
RGB Customization
Yes	Per-key RGB keyboard with GIGABYTE RGB Fusion
Game Optimization
Optimized for AAA titles with ROG Gaming Center	GIGABYTE Control Center with game mode profiles
Performance
Cooling Technology
Liquid Metal Thermal Compound, ROG Intelligent Cooling	GIGABYTE Windforce Cooling with vapor chamber
Overclocking Support
Yes, via Armoury Crate	Yes, via GIGABYTE Control Center
Performance Modes
Silent, Performance, Turbo	Balanced, Performance, Turbo
Benchmark Scores
3DMark Time Spy: 35,000+	3DMark Time Spy: 18,500
Battery
Capacity
90Wh	76Wh
Backup Time
Up to 2 hours under gaming load	Up to 6 hours
Charging Type
Fast Charging, USB-C Power Delivery	Supports 100W fast charging; 50% in 30 minutes
Power Adapter
330W AC Adapter	180W USB-C Power Delivery
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.3	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	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
RGB Backlit Mechanical Keyboard	GIGABYTE Golden Curve Mechanical Keyboard
Key Travel
1.8mm	1.8mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
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 Dolby Atmos
Audio Enhancements
ROG AudioWizard, DTS:X Ultra	DTS:X Ultra
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 magnesium alloy lid
Color Options
Obsidian Black	Black
RGB Lighting
Full-surround Aura RGB lighting	Yes, keyboard RGB
Dimensions
410 x 290 x 25 mm	355mm x 245mm x 19.45mm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with vapor chamber and liquid metal	Yes, vapor chamber cooling system
Software
ROG Armoury Crate, GameFirst VI	GIGABYTE Control Center, GIMATE AI assistant
Box Contents
Laptop
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 G835	GIGABYTE A16 PRO Gaming Laptop
Power Adapter
330W AC Adapter	180W USB-C charger
User Manual
Included	Included
Warranty Card
Included	Included
Additional Accessories
PCO Notebook Folding Radiator, Laptop Cooler	None
Launch Date
Release Date
June 5, 2025	Q2 2026
Status
Available	Available

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

Advantages of GIGABYTE A16 Pro (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 7):

Offers better Weight (2.4 kg vs 2.9 kg (6.39 lbs))

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