Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LXG-TQ481W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop vs MSI RAIDER 16 U7 251HX 16GB 1TB 5070TI

100specifications compared
31differ
69identical
57known for one product only

Key differences

Colour name
- ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LXG-TQ481W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop:Off Black
- RAIDER 16 U7 251HX 16GB 1TB 5070TI:Core Black
Display diagonal
- ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LXG-TQ481W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop:45.7 cm (18")
- RAIDER 16 U7 251HX 16GB 1TB 5070TI:40.6 cm (16")
Display resolution
- ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LXG-TQ481W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop:3840 x 2400 pixels
- RAIDER 16 U7 251HX 16GB 1TB 5070TI:2560 x 1600 pixels
HD type
- ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LXG-TQ481W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop:4K Ultra HD
- RAIDER 16 U7 251HX 16GB 1TB 5070TI:Quad HD+
Panel type
- ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LXG-TQ481W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop:Mini LED
- RAIDER 16 U7 251HX 16GB 1TB 5070TI:IPS-Level
Processor family
- ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LXG-TQ481W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop:Intel Core Ultra 9
- RAIDER 16 U7 251HX 16GB 1TB 5070TI:Intel Core Ultra 7
Processor model
- ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LXG-TQ481W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop:290HX Plus
- RAIDER 16 U7 251HX 16GB 1TB 5070TI:251HX
Processor cores
- ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LXG-TQ481W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop:24
- RAIDER 16 U7 251HX 16GB 1TB 5070TI:14

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Comparison of G835LXG-TQ481W, RAIDER 16 U7 251HX 16GB 1TB 5070TI
157 specifications	A ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LXG-TQ481W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop Model G835LXG-TQ481W View product	B MSI RAIDER 16 U7 251HX 16GB 1TB 5070TI View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Colour nameDiffers	Off Black	Core Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Gaming	Unknown — not stated by the source
Introduction yearKnown for one	2026	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Original brand nameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MSI
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	45.7 cm (18")	40.6 cm (16")
Display resolutionDiffers	3840 x 2400 pixels	2560 x 1600 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeDiffers	4K Ultra HD	Quad HD+
Panel typeDiffers	Mini LED	IPS-Level
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	16:10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Anti-glare screenKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one	1200 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour gamut	100%	100%
RGB colour space	DCI-P3	DCI-P3
Maximum refresh rate	240 Hz	240 Hz
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	100000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DisplayHDR True Black 1000
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel Core Ultra 9	Intel Core Ultra 7
Processor generation	Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)	Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor modelDiffers	290HX Plus	251HX
Processor coresDiffers	24	14
Processor threads	24	24
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	5.5 GHz	5.4 GHz
Performance cores	8	8
Efficient cores	16	16
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers	5.5 GHz	5.4 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers	4.7 GHz	4.6 GHz
Performance-core base frequency	2.7 GHz	2.7 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	2.1 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	36 MB	24 MB
Maximum turbo power	160 W	160 W
Processor base power	55 W	55 W
Processor frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.9 GHz
Low Power Efficient-coresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Processor cache typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BGA 2114
Neural processor unit (NPU)identical
Neural processor unit (NPU)	Intel AI Boost	Intel AI Boost
Sparsity support	Yes	Yes
Windows Studio effects support	Yes	Yes
AI software frameworks supported by NPU	DirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN	DirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN
Total processor performance up to	36 TOPs	36 TOPs
NPU performance up to	13 TOPs	13 TOPs
GPU performance up to	8 TOPs	8 TOPs
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	64 GB	16 GB
Internal memory type	DDR5-SDRAM	DDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	6400 MHz	6400 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for one	SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 32 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	128 GB	128 GB
Memory channelsKnown for one	Dual-channel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	2 TB	1 TB
Storage media	SSD	SSD
Total SSDs capacityDiffers	2 TB	1 TB
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacityDiffers	2 TB	1 TB
NVMe	Yes	Yes
SSD interface	PCI Express 4.0	PCI Express 4.0
SSD form factor	M.2	M.2
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integratedDiffers	No	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete GPU manufacturer	NVIDIA	NVIDIA
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090	NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	24 GB	12 GB
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR7	GDDR7
On-board GPU manufacturer	Intel	Intel
On-board graphics card family	Intel® Graphics	Intel® Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® Graphics	Intel® Graphics
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Smart Amp	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera HD type	Full HD	Full HD
Front camera resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Infrared (IR) camera	Yes	Yes
Privacy cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Privacy typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Privacy shutter
Network1 differ
Mobile network connection	No	No
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Antenna typeKnown for one	2x2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s	10,100,10000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.4	5.4
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	0	3
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	3	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDMI version	2.1	2.1
Thunderbolt 5 ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Thunderbolt 5Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode	Yes	Yes
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Intel® Thunderbolt 4Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel HM870 Express	Intel HM870
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlit	Yes	Yes
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Keyboard backlit colour	RGB	RGB
Keyboard backlit zoneDiffers	Per-key RGB	24-zone RGB
Copilot key	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microsoft CopilotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for one	1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers; McAfee 30 days free trial	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	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.)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cells	4	4
Battery capacityDiffers	90 Wh	91.8 Wh
Fast chargingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fast charging time (50%)Known for one	30 min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	450 W	280 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	21.45 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	21 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C charging port	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)	Yes	Yes
USB Type-C required charging power (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	140 W
USB Type-C required charging power (min)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 W
Securityidentical
Face recognitionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows HelloKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	Yes	Yes
Password protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, User	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	3.73 kg	2.45 kg
WidthDiffers	399 mm	363 mm
DepthDiffers	298 mm	269.7 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.35 cm	2.19 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.5 cm	2.58 cm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Power cord includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	567 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	103 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	339 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	339 g

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