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ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615LR-TS438W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop vs ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LXG-U92B59PB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop

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  • 126specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 96identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LXG-U92B59PB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop has 1 more introduction year than the ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615LR-TS438W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop (2026 vs 2025). The ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615LR-TS438W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop has 60 Hz more maximum refresh rate than the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LXG-U92B59PB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop (300 Hz vs 240 Hz). The ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LXG-U92B59PB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop has 98,800 :1 more contrast ratio (typical) than the ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615LR-TS438W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop (100000:1 vs 1200:1). Only the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LXG-U92B59PB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop has numeric keypad. Product colour: Grey on the ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615LR-TS438W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop, Black on the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LXG-U92B59PB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop.

  • Product colour
    • ROG Strix G16 G615LR-TS438W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop:Grey
    • ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LXG-U92B59PB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop:Black
  • Colour name
    • ROG Strix G16 G615LR-TS438W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop:Eclipse Gray
    • ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LXG-U92B59PB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop:Off Black
  • Introduction year
    • ROG Strix G16 G615LR-TS438W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop:2025
    • ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LXG-U92B59PB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop:2026
  • Display diagonal
    • ROG Strix G16 G615LR-TS438W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop:40.6 cm (16")
    • ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LXG-U92B59PB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop:45.7 cm (18")
  • Display resolution
    • ROG Strix G16 G615LR-TS438W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop:2560 x 1600 pixels
    • ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LXG-U92B59PB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop:3840 x 2400 pixels
  • HD type
    • ROG Strix G16 G615LR-TS438W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop:2.5K
    • ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LXG-U92B59PB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop:WQUXGA
  • Panel type
    • ROG Strix G16 G615LR-TS438W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop:IPS-Level
    • ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LXG-U92B59PB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop:Mini LED
  • Native aspect ratio
    • ROG Strix G16 G615LR-TS438W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop:16:9
    • ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LXG-U92B59PB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop:16:10

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151 specifications
Design3 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
Colour nameDiffersEclipse GrayOff Black
Introduction yearDiffers20252026
Certified refurbishedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Display back cover materialKnown for oneAluminiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialKnown for onePlasticUnknown — not stated by the source
Display7 differ
Display diagonalDiffers40.6 cm (16")45.7 cm (18")
Display resolutionDiffers2560 x 1600 pixels3840 x 2400 pixels
HD typeDiffers2.5KWQUXGA
Panel typeDiffersIPS-LevelMini LED
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
Maximum display brightness (HDR)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 cd/m²
Maximum refresh rateDiffers300 Hz240 Hz
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs1200:1100000:1
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display brightnessKnown for one500 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Display response rise/fallKnown for one3 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Neural processor unit (NPU)identical
Copilot+ PCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB64 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB2 TB
Total SSDs capacityDiffers1 TB2 TB
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 TiNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers12 GB24 GB
Total Graphics Power (TGP)Differs140 W175 W
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HM870 Express
Keyboard3 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Keyboard backlit zoneDiffers4-zone RGBPer-key RGB
Keyboard languageDiffersDutchPortuguese
Software2 differ
Microsoft CopilotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trial softwareDiffers1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required.
Bundled softwareDiffers3-Month Google AI Pro Subscription 6-Month Dropbox 500GB Subscription 1-Year ASUS Secure Auto-Backup 200GB Subscription *Available in eligible markets only. Eligibility varies by region, device, and time. Terms and conditions apply. See promotion pages for details. XBOX Game Pass Premium_2 months (*XBOX Game Pass Premium_2 months (*Terms and exclusions apply. Offer only available in eligible markets for XBOX Game Pass Premium. Eligible markets are determined at activation. Game catalog varies by region, device, and time.)
Batteryidentical
Fast chargingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fast charging time (50%)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 min
Power3 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers280 W450 W
AC adapter output currentDiffers19 A21.45 A
AC adapter output voltageDiffers20 V21 V
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Type-C required charging power (max)Known for one100 WUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C required charging power (min)Known for one45 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.65 kg3.73 kg
WidthDiffers354 mm399 mm
DepthDiffers268 mm298 mm
Height (front)Differs2.28 cm2.35 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.08 cm3.5 cm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source510 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source110 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source355 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.68 kg

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