ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 vs Lenovo Legion 5a Gen 11 (15AGP11)
71.8Performancespec-based55.8
100Graphics85
78.4Displayspec-based61.1
48.6Batteryspec-based73.3
20Portabilityspec-based57.4
10 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G6352 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 5a Gen 11 (15AGP11)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 scores 64.3 against 64.4 for Lenovo Legion 5a Gen 11 (15AGP11). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635
- Stronger graphics score: 100 vs 85
- 109% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 25,090 vs 12,021
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 55% higher charging: 380 W vs 245 W
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 5a Gen 11 (15AGP11)
- 35% lower thickness: 20 mm vs 30.8 mm
- 33% lower weight: 1.87 kg vs 2.8 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,639 vs $4,300
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 | Lenovo Legion 5a Gen 11 (15AGP11) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+5% | 15.3 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR, 100% DCI-P3, G-Sync) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+45% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+20% | 1,000 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 | Lenovo Legion 5a Gen 11 (15AGP11) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU (24GB GDDR7, 175W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7, 115W) |
| RAM | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM, 2 slots) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD (2 slots) | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4, second M.2 2280 slot free) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 | Lenovo Legion 5a Gen 11 (15AGP11) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,072+5%Top 15% | 2,920Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,902+36%Top 6% | 15,344Top 35% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 25,090+109%Top 1% | 12,021Bottom 31% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 | Lenovo Legion 5a Gen 11 (15AGP11) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+13% | 80 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 6.5 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W+55% | 245 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 | Lenovo Legion 5a Gen 11 (15AGP11) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 1.87 kg+33% |
| Thickness | 30.8 mm | 20 mm+35% |
| Material | Plastic | Aluminum lid, plastic (PC-ABS) base |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 | Lenovo Legion 5a Gen 11 (15AGP11) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB4 (40Gbps, USB PD 65-100W input, DisplayPort 1.4), 1x USB-A (5Gbps, always-on), 2x USB-A (5Gbps), HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K/60Hz), RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 5MP IR camera with E-shutter |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello face login | IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 | Lenovo Legion 5a Gen 11 (15AGP11) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home or Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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