ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 vs ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024)
71.8Performancechip51.3
78.4Display55
48.6Battery86.7
20Portability42.5
4 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G6352 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 scores 59 against 58.4 for ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024). Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 edges ahead in display and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635
- Stronger performance score: 72 vs 51
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 55
- 300% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 45% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 165 Hz
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024)
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 49
- Stronger portability score: 43 vs 20
- 28% lower thickness: 22.1 mm vs 30.8 mm
- 19% lower weight: 2.27 kg vs 2.8 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR, 100% DCI-P3, G-Sync) | IPS-level, anti-glare, G-Sync |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+45% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU (24GB GDDR7, 175W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6, 140W) |
| RAM | 64 GB+300% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5200 (SO-DIMM, 2 slots, up to 64GB) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,072Top 15% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,902Top 7% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 6.5 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W+36% | 280 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 2.27 kg+19% |
| Thickness | 30.8 mm | 22.1 mm+28% |
| Material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 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 | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, G-SYNC; one with power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello face login | — |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home or Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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