ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 9
71.8Performancespec-basedchip62.6
100Graphics85
78.4Displayspec-based39.6
48.6Batteryspec-based86.7
20Portabilityspec-based57.5
4 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G6352 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 9
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 scores 64.3 against 64.3 for Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 9. Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 edges ahead in graphics, 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
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 171% higher charging: 380 W vs 140 W
- 109% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 25,090 vs 12,021
- 50% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 800 nits
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 9
- 34% lower weight: 1.84 kg vs 2.8 kg
- 33% lower thickness: 20.6 mm vs 30.8 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 | Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR, 100% DCI-P3, G-Sync) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+50% | 800 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 | Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 366H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU (24GB GDDR7, 175W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-8533 (LPCAMM2, upgradeable) |
| 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 5.0 x4) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 | Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,072Top 15% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,902Top 6% | — |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 25,090+109%Top 1% | 12,021Bottom 31% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 | Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 T1g Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 1.84 kg+34% |
| Thickness | 30.8 mm | 20.6 mm+33% |
| Material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 | Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5 (USB PD 3.1, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 3.1, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A (10Gbps, always on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K/60Hz), 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 | 5MP + IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello face login | Fingerprint reader in the power button, IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 | Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home or Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
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