Asus ROG Strix Scar 16 G635 RTX 5070 Ti (2025) vs Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 RTX 5080 (2025)
What ROG Strix Scar 16 G635 RTX 5070 Ti (2025) does better (4) and where ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 RTX 5080 (2025) wins (9) — every spec side by side.
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9.1Graphics7.6
9.0Overall performance8.2
9.6Display8.5
5.3Memory & storage4.2
3.1Battery & portability2.7
9.7Features & cooling7.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
ROG Strix Scar 16 G635 RTX 5070 Ti (2025)ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 RTX 5080 (2025)
| ROG Strix Scar 16 G635 RTX 5070 Ti (2025) | ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 RTX 5080 (2025) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 268 mm | 298 mm | −30 mm |
| Width | 354 mm | 399 mm | −45 mm |
| Thickness | 31 mm | 32 mm | −1 mm |
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 3.3 kg | −0.5 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is ROG Strix Scar 16 G635 RTX 5070 Ti (2025) better than ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 RTX 5080 (2025)?
- Panel typeMini-LED vs IPS
- Weight2.8 kg vs 3.3 kg+18%
- Thickness31 mm vs 32 mm+3%
- Pixel density189 ppi vs 168 ppi+12%
Why is ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 RTX 5080 (2025) better than ROG Strix Scar 16 G635 RTX 5070 Ti (2025)?
- RAM (up to)32 GB vs 64 GB2×
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light20,161 vs 27,180+35%
- GPU compute (FP32)37.4 TFLOPS vs 42 TFLOPS+12%
- Video memory12 GB vs 16 GB+33%
- GPU shader cores5,888 vs 7,680+30%
- RAM (base)32 GB vs 64 GB2×
- Liquid metal (CPU)No · ROG Strix Scar 16 G635 RTX 5070 Ti (2025): Yes
- Screen size16″ vs 18″+12%
- Fan noise (max. load)57.2 dB vs 53.7 dB+7%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 175 W | 175 W |
| Video memory | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 5,888 | 7,680 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 37.4 TFLOPS | 42 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 20,161 | 27,180 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 9 275HX | Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 24 | 24 |
| CPU threads | — | 24 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 7 255HX, Core Ultra 9 275HX | Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | — | 22,256 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | — | 3,276 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | — | 2,116 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 18″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Panel type | Mini-LED | IPS |
| Brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,200 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 3 ms | 3 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Pixel density | 189 ppi | 168 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | No | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM (base) | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 5,600 MHz | 5,600 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 2,000 GB | 2,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 2,000 GB | 2,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Power adapter | 380 W | 380 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | 100 W | 100 W |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 3.3 kg |
| Thickness | 31 mm | 32 mm |
| Width | 354 mm | 399 mm |
| Depth | 268 mm | 298 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium, Plastic | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 3 | 3 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | Yes | Yes |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | No | Yes |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 57.2 dB | 53.7 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | No |
| Ethernet | 5 Gbit/s | 5 Gbit/s |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | No | No |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | No | Yes |
| Key travel | 1.7 mm | — |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 4 speakers | 4 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
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