ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 5 (AMD)
71.8Performancechip58.1
78.4Display38.4
48.6Battery86.7
20Portability56.6
3 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G6352 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 5 (AMD)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 scores 59 against 59.2 for Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 5 (AMD). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 5 (AMD) edges ahead in battery and portability, 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 58
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 38
- 171% higher charging: 380 W vs 140 W
- 140% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 500 nits
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Lower launch price: $4,300 vs $5,299
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 5 (AMD)
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 49
- Stronger portability score: 57 vs 20
- 37% lower weight: 1.75 kg vs 2.8 kg
- 24% lower thickness: 23.3 mm vs 30.8 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 | Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 5 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR, 100% DCI-P3, G-Sync) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+140% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 | Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 5 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU (24GB GDDR7, 175W) | NVIDIA RTX PRO 1000 Blackwell (8GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X (LPCAMM2) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB | 2,048 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD (2 slots) | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe Gen 5) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 | Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 5 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,072Top 15% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,902Top 6% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 | Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 5 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 6.5 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W+171% | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 | Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 5 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 1.75 kg+37% |
| Thickness | 30.8 mm | 23.3 mm+24% |
| Material | Plastic | Aluminum lid, PC-ABS bottom |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 | Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 5 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 3.1, DisplayPort 2.1), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), SD Express 7.0 card reader, 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 | 5.0MP camera with privacy shutter (IR optional) |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello face login | Fingerprint reader in power button (IR camera for Windows Hello optional) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 | Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 5 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home or Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
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