ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 with RTX 5090 and Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 with RTX 5090 and Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX ₹449,990	HP Omen 16 Max with RTX 5080 and Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Overview
Brand
ASUS
Model
ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LX-SA187WS
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
RAM
64GB DDR5-5600MHz
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Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 Performance SSD
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Display
18-inch 2.5K (2560 x 1600) WQXGA Mini LED ROG Nebula HDR Display, 240Hz, 100% DCI-P3
Operating System
Windows 11 Home
Weight
3.30 kg or 7.28 lbs
Color
Off Black
Processor
CPU
Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX
Architecture
Arrow Lake-HX (2nd Gen Core Ultra)
Cores
24 (8 Performance-cores + 16 Efficient-cores)
Threads
24
Base Clock
2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.4 GHz
Cache
36MB L3 Cache
TDP
55W (Processor Base Power, Max Turbo Power up to 160W, 380W AC adapter suggests higher system power potential)
Additional Features
Intel AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS (CPU+NPU combined total TOPS up to 36 TOPS)
Display
Screen Size
18 inches (45.72 cm)
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (2.5K WQXGA)
Refresh Rate
240Hz
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Response Time
3ms (G2G)
Panel Type
Mini LED ROG Nebula HDR Display
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3
Brightness
1200 nits (peak brightness)
Aspect Ratio
16:10
Additional Features
Anti-glare display (with dual ACR layer to reduce reflections by 55%), G-Sync, MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, Pantone Validated, Support Dolby Vision HDR, Over 2000 dimming zones
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
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VRAM
24GB GDDR7
Architecture
NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)
TGP
175W (150W + 25W Dynamic Boost, ROG Boost: 1647MHz* at 175W)
Ray Tracing
Yes, with 4th Gen RT Cores
DLSS Support
Yes, DLSS 4 with Frame Generation
Additional Features
NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, MUX Switch, Dedicated AI Accelerators (1824 AI TOPS - GPU only)
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB (2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, supports dual channel memory technology)
Storage
Primary Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 Performance SSD
Secondary Storage Options
1 additional M.2 PCIe slot available (2 total M.2 PCIe slots, supports Gen 4, with potential for Gen 5 support for future upgrades)
RAID Support
Yes, supports PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD in RAID 0
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes (dedicated hotkeys for volume, mic mute, Armoury Crate)
RGB Customization
Backlit Chiclet Keyboard Per-Key RGB, Full-surround Aura RGB Lightbar, Aura Sync
Game Optimization
Armoury Crate, Scenario Profiles
Performance
Cooling Technology
ROG Intelligent Cooling, End-to-end Vapor Chamber, Sandwiched heatsink design, Tri-Fan Technology, Conductonaut Extreme Liquid Metal (on CPU and GPU), Full-Surround Vents, Full-Width Heatsink, CoolZone keyboard, Dust Filter, 2nd Gen Arc Flow Fans
Overclocking Support
Yes (via Manual mode in Armoury Crate)
Performance Modes
Silent, Performance, Turbo, Manual (via Armoury Crate)
Benchmark Scores
Not specified in official documentation, but high-end for this configuration.
Battery
Capacity
90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion
Backup Time
Not explicitly specified, but good for a powerful gaming laptop.
Charging Type
Standard Charging, Rapid Type-C Charging (0-50% in 30 minutes), USB-C Power Delivery (Min: 45W, Max: 100W)
Power Adapter
380W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) (Triple band) 2*2
Ethernet
2.5G LAN (RJ45 port)
Bluetooth
5.4
Ports
2x Thunderbolt™ 5 with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery / G-SYNC (data speed up to 120Gbps), 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (data speed up to 10Gbps), 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x 2.5G LAN port, 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Backlit Chiclet Keyboard Per-Key RGB
Key Travel
Not explicitly specified, but optimized for gaming
N-Key Rollover
Not explicitly specified
Touchpad Features
Precision Touchpad, Support NumberPad (integrated in touchpad), With Copilot key
Audio
Speakers
4-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology
Audio Enhancements
AI noise-canceling technology, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Built-in array microphone, 5.1.2 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes (3.5mm Combo Audio Jack)
Camera
Webcam
1080P FHD IR Camera
Enhancements
Windows Hello support
Privacy Shutter
No
Build & Design
Material
Premium materials, likely aluminum lid with plastic chassis
Color Options
Off Black
RGB Lighting
Per-Key RGB keyboard, Full-surround Aura RGB Lightbar
Dimensions
39.9 x 29.8 x 2.35 ~ 3.20 cm (15.71 x 11.73 x 0.93 ~ 1.26 inches)
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes (Vapor Chamber, Tri-Fan, Liquid Metal)
Software
Armoury Crate, Microsoft 365 Basic (1 Year, 100GB Cloud Storage), Office Home 2024 (lifetime validity), McAfee (1 year), Xbox Game Pass for PC (3 months)
Upgrade-Friendly Design
Tool-less access for RAM and SSD (with Q-latch system for SSD slots)
AI PC Features
Intel AI Boost NPU for accelerated AI workloads, Copilot+ PC certified
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 380W AC Adapter
User Manual
Yes
Warranty Card
Yes, 1 Year Global Warranty
Additional Accessories
Microsoft 365 Basic (1 Year), Office Home 2024 (lifetime validity), McAfee (1 year), Xbox Game Pass for PC (3 months)
Launch Date
Release Date
June 2025 (as per current market listings)
Status
Available

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