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Asus ROG Strix Scar G16 G634 RTX 4080 (2023) vs XMG Apex 16 RTX 5070 (2026)

What ROG Strix Scar G16 G634 RTX 4080 (2023) does better (6) and where Apex 16 RTX 5070 (2026) wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Asus ROG Strix Scar G16 G634 RTX 4080 (2023)
8.1Score
6 advantages≈ $3,000
vs
XMG Apex 16 RTX 5070 (2026)
8.6Score
3 advantages≈ $3,000
Higher score
9.2Memory & storage7.2
4.3Battery & portability8.8
9.1Features & cooling5.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

ROG Strix Scar G16 G634 RTX 4080 (2023)Apex 16 RTX 5070 (2026)
354 × 26430357 × 25426
ROG Strix Scar G16 G634 RTX 4080 (2023)Apex 16 RTX 5070 (2026)Difference
Depth264 mm254 mm+10 mm
Width354 mm357 mm−3 mm
Thickness30 mm26 mm+4 mm
Weight2.5 kg2.4 kg+0.1 kg

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

Why is ROG Strix Scar G16 G634 RTX 4080 (2023) better than Apex 16 RTX 5070 (2026)?

  1. SSD (up to)4,000 GB vs 2,000 GB2×
  2. Thunderbolt or USB4Yes · Apex 16 RTX 5070 (2026): No
  3. GPU shader cores7,424 vs 4,608+61%
  4. SSD (base)4,000 GB vs 1,000 GB4×
  5. RAM (base)64 GB vs 32 GB2×
  6. Bluetooth5.2 vs 5+4%

Why is Apex 16 RTX 5070 (2026) better than ROG Strix Scar G16 G634 RTX 4080 (2023)?

  1. Battery capacity90 Wh vs 100 Wh+11%
  2. Weight2.5 kg vs 2.35 kg+6%
  3. Thickness30 mm vs 26 mm+15%
Specifications

Side by side

Graphics
Graphics cardGeForce RTX 4080 LaptopGeForce RTX 5070 Laptop
GPU makerNVIDIANVIDIA
Video memory12 GB12 GB
Video memory typeGDDR6GDDR7
GPU shader cores7,4244,608
Processor
ProcessorCore i9-13980HXRyzen 9 8945HX
CPU makerIntelAMD
CPU cores24—
Max CPU clock5.6 GHz—
Processor options—Ryzen 9 8940HX, Ryzen 9 8945HX
Display
Screen size16″16″
Resolution2560 × 16002560 × 1600
Resolution classQHD (1440p/1600p)QHD (1440p/1600p)
Refresh rate—300 Hz
Panel type—IPS
Brightness—500 nits
Aspect ratio16:1016:10
Memory & storage
RAM (up to)64 GB64 GB
RAM (base)64 GB32 GB
RAM typeDDR5DDR5
RAM speed4,800 MHz—
SSD (up to)4,000 GB2,000 GB
SSD (base)4,000 GB1,000 GB
Battery & power
Battery capacity90 Wh100 Wh
Power adapter—250 W
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)—Yes
Design & cooling
Weight2.5 kg2.35 kg
Thickness30 mm26 mm
Width354 mm357 mm
Depth264 mm254 mm
ColoursBlackBlack
Ports & wireless
Thunderbolt / USB4Thunderbolt 4—
Thunderbolt or USB4YesNo
HDMIHDMI 2.1HDMI 2.1
HDMI 2.1YesYes
(Mini) DisplayPort—Yes
Ethernet5 Gbit/s5 Gbit/s
Ethernet portYesYes
SD card readerYes—
3.5 mm audio jackYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.25
Keyboard & camera
Webcam—1,080p
Audio
Speakers4 speakers2 speakers
Dolby AtmosYes—
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