ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 with RTX 5090 and Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Lenovo Legion pro 7i with RTX 5090 and Intel Core Ultra 275HX Comparison
| Overview | |
| Brand | |
| ASUS | Lenovo |
| Model | |
| ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LX-SA187WS | Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16" Intel) (2025 Model) |
| Graphics | |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | |
| 64GB DDR5-5600MHz | 64GB DDR5-6400MHz |
| More 64GB laptops | More 64GB laptops |
| Storage | |
| 2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 Performance SSD | 2TB NVMe SSD (2 x 1TB PCIe Gen4 TLC) |
| More 2TB laptops | More 2TB laptops |
| Display | |
| 18-inch 2.5K (2560 x 1600) WQXGA Mini LED ROG Nebula HDR Display, 240Hz, 100% DCI-P3 | 16.0-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) OLED PureSight Gaming Display, 240Hz, 100% DCI-P3 |
| Operating System | |
| Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
| Weight | |
| 3.30 kg or 7.28 lbs | Starting at 2.72 kg or 6 lbs |
| Color | |
| Off Black | Eclipse Black |
| Processor | |
| CPU | |
| Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Processor |
| Architecture | |
| Arrow Lake-HX (2nd Gen Core Ultra) | Arrow Lake-HX (2nd Gen Core Ultra) |
| Cores | |
| 24 (8 Performance-cores + 16 Efficient-cores) | 24 (8 Performance-cores + 16 Efficient-cores) |
| Threads | |
| 24 | 24 |
| Base Clock | |
| 2.7 GHz | 2.7 GHz |
| Max Turbo Boost | |
| Up to 5.4 GHz | Up to 5.4 GHz |
| Cache | |
| 36MB L3 Cache | 36MB L3 Cache |
| TDP | |
| 55W (Processor Base Power, Max Turbo Power up to 160W, 380W AC adapter suggests higher system power potential) | 55W (Processor Base Power, Max Turbo Power up to 160W, Total System Power up to 250W with 15W boost) |
| Additional Features | |
| Intel AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS (CPU+NPU combined total TOPS up to 36 TOPS) | Intel AI Boost NPU (up to 13 TOPS), Lenovo AI Engine+, LA1 + LA3 AI Chips for real-time optimizations |
| Display | |
| Screen Size | |
| 18 inches (45.72 cm) | 16.0 inches (40.64 cm) |
| Resolution | |
| 2560 x 1600 (2.5K WQXGA) | 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) |
| Refresh Rate | |
| 240Hz | 240Hz |
| More 240Hz laptops | |
| Response Time | |
| 3ms (G2G) | <0.5ms (MPRT) |
| Panel Type | |
| Mini LED ROG Nebula HDR Display | OLED PureSight Gaming Display |
| Color Gamut | |
| 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Brightness | |
| 1200 nits (peak brightness) | 500 nits (SDR), VESA TrueBlack 1000 certified (peak 1000 nits HDR) |
| Aspect Ratio | |
| 16:10 | 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 | Glare (glossy) display, HDR 1000, Low Blue Light, X-Rite™ Certified, Dolby Vision® Support, NVIDIA® G-SYNC™ Support, TÜV Rheinland Certified, Anti-Burn-In Technology |
| Graphics | |
| GPU | |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU |
| More RTX 5090 laptops | |
| VRAM | |
| 24GB GDDR7 | 24GB GDDR7 |
| Architecture | |
| NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series) | NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series) |
| TGP | |
| 175W (150W + 25W Dynamic Boost, ROG Boost: 1647MHz* at 175W) | 175W (150W + 25W Dynamic Boost) |
| Ray Tracing | |
| Yes, with 4th Gen RT Cores | Yes, with 4th Gen RT Cores |
| DLSS Support | |
| Yes, DLSS 4 with Frame Generation | Yes, DLSS 4 with Frame Generation |
| Additional Features | |
| NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, MUX Switch, Dedicated AI Accelerators (1824 AI TOPS - GPU only) | NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, MUX Switch, Dedicated AI Accelerators (up to 1824 AI TOPS) |
| Memory | |
| RAM Type | |
| DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM Speed | |
| 5600MHz | 6400MHz |
| Expandable Memory | |
| Yes, up to 64GB (2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, supports dual channel memory technology) | Yes, up to 64GB (2x 32GB SO-DIMM slots, supports dual channel) |
| Storage | |
| Primary Storage | |
| 2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 Performance SSD | 2TB NVMe SSD (Configured as 2 x 1TB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 TLC SSDs) |
| 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) | Supports up to 2 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4/Gen5 SSDs |
| RAID Support | |
| Yes, supports PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD in RAID 0 | Not explicitly specified as RAID configured by default for 2TB (1TB+1TB), but the system supports two drives. |
| Gaming Features | |
| Dedicated Gaming Keys | |
| Yes (dedicated hotkeys for volume, mic mute, Armoury Crate) | Yes (dedicated media keys, 4x swappable keycaps for gaming keys) |
| RGB Customization | |
| Backlit Chiclet Keyboard Per-Key RGB, Full-surround Aura RGB Lightbar, Aura Sync | Per-Key Legion Spectrum RGB Backlit Keyboard |
| Game Optimization | |
| Armoury Crate, Scenario Profiles | Lenovo AI Engine+, Legion Coldfront: Vapor (with HyperChamber), Fn+Q with Intelligent Fan Mode, Legion Space |
| 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 | Legion Coldfront: Vapor, Massive Vapor Chamber with Integrated HyperChamber, Triple TSI Fan System, Acoustic AI Sound Sync, Full-surface copper heatpipes |
| Overclocking Support | |
| Yes (via Manual mode in Armoury Crate) | Yes (via Manual Mode in Lenovo AI Engine+) |
| Performance Modes | |
| Silent, Performance, Turbo, Manual (via Armoury Crate) | Quiet, Balance, Performance, Extreme (via Fn+Q and Lenovo AI Engine+) |
| Benchmark Scores | |
| Not specified in official documentation, but high-end for this configuration. | Not specified in official documentation, but expected to be among the highest for gaming laptops. |
| Battery | |
| Capacity | |
| 90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion | 99.99Whr, 4-cell Li-ion |
| Backup Time | |
| Not explicitly specified, but good for a powerful gaming laptop. | Approx. 4-6 hours for light tasks, ~1.5 hours for gaming. |
| Charging Type | |
| Standard Charging, Rapid Type-C Charging (0-50% in 30 minutes), USB-C Power Delivery (Min: 45W, Max: 100W) | Super Rapid Charge (0-70% in 30min, 0-100% in 80min), 140W USB-C Power Delivery charging (USB-C charger sold separately) |
| Power Adapter | |
| 380W AC Adapter | 400W (Slim Tip) AC Adapter |
| Connectivity | |
| WiFi | |
| Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) (Triple band) 2*2 | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) 2x2 BE 320MHz |
| Ethernet | |
| 2.5G LAN (RJ45 port) | 2.5G LAN (RJ45 port) |
| Bluetooth | |
| 5.4 | 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 | 1x USB-C Thunderbolt™ 4 (DisplayPort™ 2.1, 40Gbps), 1x USB-C (Power Delivery 140W, DisplayPort™ 2.1), 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ-45 (2.5G Ethernet), 1x 3.5mm Headset / Microphone Combo Jack, 1x DC-in Power Jack |
| Keyboard & Touchpad | |
| Keyboard Type | |
| Backlit Chiclet Keyboard Per-Key RGB | Legion TrueStrike Keyboard, Per-Key Legion Spectrum RGB Backlit, 1.6mm key travel, 0.3mm dish |
| Key Travel | |
| Not explicitly specified, but optimized for gaming | 1.6mm |
| N-Key Rollover | |
| Not explicitly specified | 100% Anti-Ghosting |
| Touchpad Features | |
| Precision Touchpad, Support NumberPad (integrated in touchpad), With Copilot key | Mylar touchpad, Precision Touchpad |
| Audio | |
| Speakers | |
| 4-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology | 4-Speaker System with Smart Amp and Nahimic Audio |
| Audio Enhancements | |
| AI noise-canceling technology, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Built-in array microphone, 5.1.2 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | Nahimic Audio, Smart Amplifier Technology |
| Dedicated Audio Jack | |
| Yes (3.5mm Combo Audio Jack) | Yes (3.5mm Headset / Microphone Combo Jack) |
| Camera | |
| Webcam | |
| 1080P FHD IR Camera | 5MP Integrated Webcam with Dual Microphone and Privacy Shutter |
| Enhancements | |
| Windows Hello support | AI Sync for optimized video quality, E-Shutter |
| Privacy Shutter | |
| No | Yes |
| Build & Design | |
| Material | |
| Premium materials, likely aluminum lid with plastic chassis | Premium Aluminum (sandblasted finish) |
| Color Options | |
| Off Black | Eclipse Black |
| RGB Lighting | |
| Per-Key RGB keyboard, Full-surround Aura RGB Lightbar | Per-Key RGB Keyboard, Legion O Power Button (indicates mode) |
| Dimensions | |
| 39.9 x 29.8 x 2.35 ~ 3.20 cm (15.71 x 11.73 x 0.93 ~ 1.26 inches) | 21.9mm-26.6mm (H) x 364mm (W) x 275.9mm (D) / 0.86"-1.04" x 14.33" x 10.86" |
| Additional Features | |
| Eco-Friendly ESG Materials & Green Packaging | |
| Special Features | |
| Virtual Reality Ready | |
| Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Cooling | |
| Yes (Vapor Chamber, Tri-Fan, Liquid Metal) | Yes (Vapor Chamber, HyperChamber, Triple TSI Fans) |
| 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) | Lenovo AI Engine+, Legion Space, Windows 11 Pro, Microsoft 365 Basic (1 Year), Office Home 2024 (lifetime), 3 Months Xbox PC Game Pass |
| Upgrade-Friendly Design | |
| Tool-less access for RAM and SSD (with Q-latch system for SSD slots) | Up to 64GB RAM, up to 2x M.2 SSDs (with potential Gen5 support) |
| AI PC Features | |
| Intel AI Boost NPU for accelerated AI workloads, Copilot+ PC certified | |
| Box Contents | |
| Laptop | |
| Yes | Yes |
| Power Adapter | |
| Yes, 380W AC Adapter | Yes, 400W AC Adapter |
| User Manual | |
| Yes | Yes |
| Warranty Card | |
| Yes, 1 Year Global Warranty | Yes, 1 Year Courier or Carry-in (may vary by region) |
| Additional Accessories | |
| Microsoft 365 Basic (1 Year), Office Home 2024 (lifetime validity), McAfee (1 year), Xbox Game Pass for PC (3 months) | 3 Months Xbox PC Game Pass, Microsoft 365 Basic (1 Year), Office Home 2024 (lifetime) |
| Launch Date | |
| Release Date | |
| June 2025 (as per current market listings) | June 2025 (Launched in India on June 16, 2025) |
| Status | |
| Available | Available |
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