ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) vs ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635
61.1Performance71.8
55.5Display78.4
86.7Battery48.6
29Portability20
2 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)6 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) scores 59.6 against 59 for ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635. Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) edges ahead in battery and portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 49
- Stronger portability score: 29 vs 20
- 11% lower weight: 2.5 kg vs 2.8 kg
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635
- Stronger performance score: 72 vs 61
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 56
- 140% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 500 nits
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level (ROG Nebula, anti-glare) | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR, 100% DCI-P3, G-Sync) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1,200 nits+140% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU (24GB GDDR7, 175W) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,990Top 22% | 3,072+3%Top 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,266Top 18% | 20,902+14%Top 7% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 6.5 h |
| Charging | 280 W | 380 W+36% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.5 kg+11% | 2.8 kg |
| Thickness | 30.4 mm+1% | 30.8 mm |
| Material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, RJ45 Ethernet, 3.5mm combo audio | 2x Thunderbolt 5 (DisplayPort, power delivery), 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x 2.5G LAN (RJ45), 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p HD | 1080p FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | — | IR camera for Windows Hello face login |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home or Pro |
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