ASUS TUF A16 with RTX 5070 and Ryzen 9 8940HX ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 with RTX 5090 and Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Comparison
| Overview | |
| Brand | |
| ASUS | ASUS |
| Model | |
| TUF Gaming A16 FA608PP-QT014WS | ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LX-SA187WS |
| Graphics | |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | |
| 16GB DDR5-5200MHz | 64GB DDR5-5600MHz |
| More 16GB laptops | More 64GB laptops |
| Storage | |
| 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD | 2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 Performance SSD |
| More 1TB laptops | More 2TB laptops |
| Display | |
| 16-inch 2.5K (2560 x 1600) WQXGA IPS-level, 165Hz, 100% sRGB | 18-inch 2.5K (2560 x 1600) WQXGA Mini LED ROG Nebula HDR Display, 240Hz, 100% DCI-P3 |
| Operating System | |
| Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Weight | |
| 2.2 kg or 4.85 lbs | 3.30 kg or 7.28 lbs |
| Color | |
| Jaeger Gray | Off Black |
| Processor | |
| CPU | |
| AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX |
| More Ryzen 9 laptops | |
| Architecture | |
| Zen 4 (Hawk Point) | Arrow Lake-HX (2nd Gen Core Ultra) |
| Cores | |
| 16 (8 Performance-cores + 8 Efficient-cores) | 24 (8 Performance-cores + 16 Efficient-cores) |
| Threads | |
| 32 | 24 |
| Base Clock | |
| 2.4 GHz | 2.7 GHz |
| Max Turbo Boost | |
| Up to 5.3 GHz | Up to 5.4 GHz |
| Cache | |
| 80MB L3 Cache | 36MB L3 Cache |
| TDP | |
| 45W (standard, up to 75W in performance modes, 280W AC adapter suggests higher system power potential) | 55W (Processor Base Power, Max Turbo Power up to 160W, 380W AC adapter suggests higher system power potential) |
| Additional Features | |
| AMD Ryzen AI, AMD 3D V-Cache™ technology (implied by 80MB L3 Cache for HX series), up to 16 TOPS NPU | Intel AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS (CPU+NPU combined total TOPS up to 36 TOPS) |
| Display | |
| Screen Size | |
| 16 inches (40.64 cm) | 18 inches (45.72 cm) |
| Resolution | |
| 2560 x 1600 (2.5K WQXGA) | 2560 x 1600 (2.5K WQXGA) |
| Refresh Rate | |
| 165Hz | 240Hz |
| More 165Hz laptops | More 240Hz laptops |
| Response Time | |
| 3ms (G2G) | 3ms (G2G) |
| Panel Type | |
| IPS-level | Mini LED ROG Nebula HDR Display |
| Color Gamut | |
| 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Brightness | |
| 400 nits | 1200 nits (peak brightness) |
| Aspect Ratio | |
| 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Additional Features | |
| Anti-glare display, G-Sync / Adaptive-Sync, 170-degree viewing angle, 1000:1 Contrast Ratio | 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 5070 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU |
| More RTX 5090 laptops | |
| VRAM | |
| 8GB GDDR7 | 24GB GDDR7 |
| Architecture | |
| NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series) | NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series) |
| TGP | |
| 115W (100W + 15W Dynamic Boost) | 175W (150W + 25W Dynamic Boost, ROG Boost: 1647MHz* at 175W) |
| Ray Tracing | |
| Yes | Yes, with 4th Gen RT Cores |
| DLSS Support | |
| Yes, DLSS 4 (implied with RTX 50 series) | Yes, DLSS 4 with Frame Generation |
| Additional Features | |
| MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus | NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, MUX Switch, Dedicated AI Accelerators (1824 AI TOPS - GPU only) |
| Memory | |
| RAM Type | |
| DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM Speed | |
| 5200MHz | 5600MHz |
| Expandable Memory | |
| Yes, up to 64GB (2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, supports dual channel) | Yes, up to 64GB (2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, supports dual channel memory technology) |
| Storage | |
| Primary Storage | |
| 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD | 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) | 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 | |
| Not explicitly specified, but dual M.2 slots in TUF series can sometimes support RAID 0. | Yes, supports PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD in RAID 0 |
| Gaming Features | |
| Dedicated Gaming Keys | |
| Not explicitly specified, but standard TUF keyboard layout with highlighted WASD keys. | Yes (dedicated hotkeys for volume, mic mute, Armoury Crate) |
| RGB Customization | |
| Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGB, Aura Sync compatible | Backlit Chiclet Keyboard Per-Key RGB, Full-surround Aura RGB Lightbar, Aura Sync |
| Game Optimization | |
| Armoury Crate | Armoury Crate, Scenario Profiles |
| Performance | |
| Cooling Technology | |
| ROG Intelligent Cooling (or TUF-specific equivalent), Dual 2nd Gen Arc Flow Fans, Full-width heatsink, 0.1mm Ultra-Thin Copper Fins, Inward airflow 2.0, Dust Filter, 7 Comprehensive Heatpipes, 0dB Ambient Cooling | 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) | Yes (via Manual mode in Armoury Crate) |
| Performance Modes | |
| Silent, Performance, Turbo, Manual (via Armoury Crate) | Silent, Performance, Turbo, Manual (via Armoury Crate) |
| Benchmark Scores | |
| Not specified in official documentation, varies by test | Not specified in official documentation, but high-end for this configuration. |
| Battery | |
| Capacity | |
| 90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion | 90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion |
| Backup Time | |
| Not explicitly specified, but known for good battery life in TUF series. | Not explicitly specified, but good for a powerful gaming laptop. |
| Charging Type | |
| Standard Charging, Fast charging (0-50% in 30 minutes), USB-C Power Delivery (Min: 45W, Max: 100W) | Standard Charging, Rapid Type-C Charging (0-50% in 30 minutes), USB-C Power Delivery (Min: 45W, Max: 100W) |
| Power Adapter | |
| 280W AC Adapter | 380W AC Adapter |
| Connectivity | |
| WiFi | |
| Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) (Triple band) 2*2 | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) (Triple band) 2*2 |
| Ethernet | |
| 10/100/1000 Mbps (Gigabit LAN) (RJ45 LAN port) | 2.5G LAN (RJ45 port) |
| Bluetooth | |
| 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Ports | |
| 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with support for DisplayPort™ / G-SYNC (10Gbps), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery (10Gbps), 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10Gbps), 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x RJ45 LAN port, 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack | 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 1-Zone RGB | Backlit Chiclet Keyboard Per-Key RGB |
| Key Travel | |
| 1.7mm | Not explicitly specified, but optimized for gaming |
| N-Key Rollover | |
| Not explicitly specified | Not explicitly specified |
| Touchpad Features | |
| Precision Touchpad, With Copilot key, 10% larger touchpad area | Precision Touchpad, Support NumberPad (integrated in touchpad), With Copilot key |
| Audio | |
| Speakers | |
| 2-speaker system | 4-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology |
| Audio Enhancements | |
| AI noise-canceling technology, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Built-in array microphone, Support Microsoft Cortana | 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) | Yes (3.5mm Combo Audio Jack) |
| Camera | |
| Webcam | |
| 1080P FHD IR Camera | 1080P FHD IR Camera |
| Enhancements | |
| Windows Hello support | Windows Hello support |
| Privacy Shutter | |
| No | No |
| Build & Design | |
| Material | |
| Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum (lid) | Premium materials, likely aluminum lid with plastic chassis |
| Color Options | |
| Jaeger Gray | Off Black |
| RGB Lighting | |
| 1-Zone RGB keyboard backlight, no underglow RGB specified | Per-Key RGB keyboard, Full-surround Aura RGB Lightbar |
| Dimensions | |
| 35.4 x 26.9 x 1.79 ~ 2.73 cm (13.94 x 10.59 x 0.70 ~ 1.07 inches) | 39.9 x 29.8 x 2.35 ~ 3.20 cm (15.71 x 11.73 x 0.93 ~ 1.26 inches) |
| Additional Features | |
| MIL-STD-810H durability standard | |
| Special Features | |
| Virtual Reality Ready | |
| Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Cooling | |
| Yes (detailed in Performance section) | 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) | 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 | |
| User-upgradeable dual RAM and SSD storage slots (with Q-latch system) | 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 | Yes |
| Power Adapter | |
| Yes, 280W AC Adapter | Yes, 380W AC Adapter |
| User Manual | |
| Yes | Yes |
| Warranty Card | |
| Yes, 1 Year Onsite Warranty | 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) | Microsoft 365 Basic (1 Year), Office Home 2024 (lifetime validity), McAfee (1 year), Xbox Game Pass for PC (3 months) |
| Launch Date | |
| Release Date | |
| 2025 (model year) | June 2025 (as per current market listings) |
| Status | |
| Available | Available |
Which is Better: ASUS TUF A16 with RTX 5070 and Ryzen 9 8940HX or ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 with RTX 5090 and Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX?
Based on the comparison, here's how each product stands out:
Advantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 with RTX 5090 and Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX:
- Offers better RAM (64GB DDR5-5600MHz vs 16GB DDR5-5200MHz)
- Offers better Storage (2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 Performance SSD vs 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD)
- Offers better Refresh Rate (240Hz vs 165Hz)
Frequently Asked Questions
How do the CPU performances compare?
Both laptops have equal CPU.
How do the weights compare?
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 with RTX 5090 and Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX has 1 more WEIGHT (50% MORE) than ASUS TUF A16 with RTX 5070 and Ryzen 9 8940HX.
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