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ROG Strix G18 G814 RTX 5070 (2025) vs ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 RTX 5090 (2025)

Asus ROG Strix G18 G814 RTX 5070 (2025) vs Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 RTX 5090 (2025)

What ROG Strix G18 G814 RTX 5070 (2025) does better (2) and where ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 RTX 5090 (2025) wins (11) — every spec side by side.

Asus · 2025ROG Strix G18 G814 RTX 5070 (2025)

5.3Score

2 advantages≈ $2,250

Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 RTX 5090 (2025)

Asus · 2025ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 RTX 5090 (2025)

9.1Score

11 advantages≈ $7,100

Higher score

6.7Display9.8

2.1Memory & storage4.8

8.7Battery & portability2.7

2.3Features & cooling7.6

Dimensions

Size comparison

ROG Strix G18 G814 RTX 5070 (2025)ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 RTX 5090 (2025)

	ROG Strix G18 G814 RTX 5070 (2025)	ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 RTX 5090 (2025)	Difference
Depth	294 mm	298 mm	−4 mm
Width	399 mm	399 mm	=
Thickness	23 mm	32 mm	−9 mm
Weight	3 kg	3.3 kg	−0.3 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is ROG Strix G18 G814 RTX 5070 (2025) better than ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 RTX 5090 (2025)?

Weight3 kg vs 3.3 kg+10%
Thickness23 mm vs 32 mm+39%

Why is ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 RTX 5090 (2025) better than ROG Strix G18 G814 RTX 5070 (2025)?

RAM (up to)32 GB vs 64 GB2×
Video memory8 GB vs 24 GB3×
SSD (up to)1,000 GB vs 4,000 GB4×
GPU shader cores4,608 vs 10,4962.3×
Resolution classQHD (1440p/1600p) vs 4K (2160p/2400p)
Panel typeIPS vs Mini-LED
Refresh rate240 Hz vs 300 Hz+25%
RAM (base)16 GB vs 64 GB4×
SSD (base)1,000 GB vs 4,000 GB4×
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 7+17%
Webcam720p vs 1,080p+50%

Specifications

Side by side

Only differences	Asus ROG Strix G18 G814 RTX 5070 (2025)≈ $2,2505.3	Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 RTX 5090 (2025)≈ $7,1009.1
Graphics
Graphics card	GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop	GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop
GPU maker	NVIDIA	NVIDIA
GPU power (TGP)	—	175 W
Video memory	8 GB	24 GB
Video memory type	GDDR7	GDDR7
GPU shader cores	4,608	10,496
GPU compute (FP32)	—	51.4 TFLOPS
3DMark Steel Nomad Light	—	30,125
Processor
Processor	Ryzen 9 9955HX	Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
CPU maker	AMD	Intel
CPU cores	—	24
Max CPU clock	—	5.5 GHz
Processor options	Ryzen 9 8940HX, Ryzen 9 9955HX	—
Display
Screen size	18″	18″
Resolution	2560 × 1600	3840 × 2400
Resolution class	QHD (1440p/1600p)	4K (2160p/2400p)
Refresh rate	240 Hz	300 Hz
Panel type	IPS	Mini-LED
Brightness	—	1,200 nits
sRGB coverage	—	100%
Response time	3 ms	3 ms
DCI-P3 coverage	—	100%
Pixel density	—	168 ppi
Aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
G-Sync / FreeSync	—	Yes
Advanced Optimus	—	No
MUX switch	—	Yes
HDR	—	Yes
Touchscreen	—	No
Memory & storage
RAM (up to)	32 GB	64 GB
RAM (base)	16 GB	64 GB
RAM type	—	DDR5
RAM speed	—	5,600 MHz
Max. supported RAM	—	64 GB
RAM slots	—	2
Upgradable RAM	—	Yes
SSD (up to)	1,000 GB	4,000 GB
SSD (base)	1,000 GB	4,000 GB
M.2 SSD slots	—	2
SSD interface	—	PCIe 4.0 x4
Battery & power
Battery capacity	90 Wh	90 Wh
Power adapter	330 W	380 W
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)	—	Yes
USB-C charging power	—	100 W
Design & cooling
Weight	3 kg	3.3 kg
Thickness	23 mm	32 mm
Width	399 mm	399 mm
Depth	294 mm	298 mm
Body material	—	Aluminium, Plastic
Colours	Grey	Black
Cooling fans	—	3
Vapor chamber cooling	—	Yes
Liquid metal (CPU)	—	Yes
Fan noise (max. load)	—	53.7 dB
Ports & wireless
Thunderbolt / USB4	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 5
Thunderbolt or USB4	Yes	Yes
USB-C ports	—	2
USB-A ports	—	3
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	HDMI 2.1
HDMI 2.1	Yes	Yes
(Mini) DisplayPort	—	No
Ethernet	—	5 Gbit/s
Ethernet port	Yes	Yes
SD card reader	—	No
3.5 mm audio jack	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	5.3	5.4
Keyboard & camera
Backlit keyboard	—	Yes
Numeric keypad	—	Yes
Webcam	720p	1,080p
IR camera (face login)	—	Yes
Fingerprint reader	—	No
Audio
Speakers	2 speakers	4 speakers
Dolby Atmos	Yes	Yes