Asus ROG Strix Scar 16
RTX 5090 · Core Ultra 9 275HX
Head-to-head
Asus ROG Strix Scar 16 vs Asus ROG Strix Scar 18
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 is the faster machine, averaging 12% more frames across 10 games. We haven't confirmed a UK price for both machines, so treat this as a performance comparison rather than a value one.
Frame rates, side by side
| Game | Asus ROG Strix Scar 16 | Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Wake 2 | 121 | 133 | -12 |
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 197 | 212 | -15 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 169 | 173 | -4 |
| Dota 2 | 178 | 208 | -30 |
| F1 24 | 324 | 372 | -48 |
| Final Fantasy XV | 195 | 214 | -19 |
| GTA V | 163 | 187 | -24 |
| Indiana Jones and the Great Circle | 138 | 164 | -26 |
| Strange Brigade | 397 | 494 | -97 |
| X-Plane 11 | 116 | 122 | -6 |
1920×1080, High preset, upscaling off. Source: Notebookcheck.
Specifications
| Asus ROG Strix Scar 16 | Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| GPU | RTX 5090 | RTX 5090 |
| GPU power | - | 175W |
| CPU | Core Ultra 9 275HX | Core Ultra 9 290HX |
| Memory | 64GB | 128GB |
| Display | 16in 2560x1600 | 18in 3840x2400 |
| Refresh | 240Hz | 240Hz |
| Weight | 2.776kg | 3.605kg |
| Score | Not scored - no UK price | Not scored - no UK price |
How these numbers were produced
Frame rates here are not measured by us, and we label how each one was arrived at. A figure marked measured comes from a published run on that exact machine. A figure marked representative is derived from the GPU and its power limit (TGP) and cross-referenced against published reviews - a sound estimate of what that configuration delivers, but not a measurement of that specific laptop. Unless stated otherwise, numbers are 1920x1080, High preset, upscaling off. Where a laptop ships in several power configurations we use the wattage of the exact SKU listed, because a 140W RTX 5070 and a 115W one are not the same product.
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Asus ROG Strix Scar 18
RTX 5090 · 175W · Core Ultra 9 290HX