ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) vs ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635
63.4Performance71.8
97.5Graphics100
55.5Displayspec-based78.4
86.7Batteryspec-based48.6
24.5Portabilityspec-based20
1 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)6 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) scores 64.5 against 64.3 for ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
- Lower launch price: $2,700 vs $4,300
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635
- Stronger performance score: 72 vs 63
- 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
- 14% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 25,090 vs 22,099
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level anti-glare (ROG Nebula, G-SYNC) | 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 (2025) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU (24GB GDDR7, 175W) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2x16GB, up to 64GB) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,012Top 22% | 3,072+2%Top 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,535Top 13% | 20,902+7%Top 6% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 22,099Top 9% | 25,090+14%Top 1% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 6.5 h |
| Charging | 380 W | 380 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.65 kg+5% | 2.8 kg |
| Thickness | 30.8 mm | 30.8 mm |
| Material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack | 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 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD + IR | 1080p FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR camera for Windows Hello face login |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home or Pro |
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