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

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  • 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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157 specifications
Design1 differ
Colour nameDiffersOff BlackCore Black
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Introduction yearKnown for one2026Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Original brand nameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMSI
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers45.7 cm (18")40.6 cm (16")
Display resolutionDiffers3840 x 2400 pixels2560 x 1600 pixels
HD typeDiffers4K Ultra HDQuad HD+
Panel typeDiffersMini LEDIPS-Level
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for one16:10Unknown — not stated by the source
Anti-glare screenKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one1200 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one100000:1Unknown — not stated by the source
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDisplayHDR True Black 1000
Processor8 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel Core Ultra 9Intel Core Ultra 7
Processor modelDiffers290HX Plus251HX
Processor coresDiffers2414
Processor boost frequencyDiffers5.5 GHz5.4 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers5.5 GHz5.4 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers4.7 GHz4.6 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.1 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers36 MB24 MB
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 GHz
Low Power Efficient-coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 2114
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers64 GB16 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory channelsKnown for oneDual-channelUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers2 TB1 TB
Total SSDs capacityDiffers2 TB1 TB
SSD capacityDiffers2 TB1 TB
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers24 GB12 GB
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneSmart AmpUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Privacy cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Privacy typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePrivacy shutter
Network1 differ
Antenna typeKnown for one2x2Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s10,100,10000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers03
Thunderbolt 5 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Thunderbolt 5Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Intel® Thunderbolt 4Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM870 ExpressIntel HM870
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard backlit zoneDiffersPer-key RGB24-zone RGB
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Microsoft CopilotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for one1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers; McAfee 30 days free trialUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneXbox 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 oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityDiffers90 Wh91.8 Wh
Fast chargingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Fast charging time (50%)Known for one30 minUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers450 W280 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one21.45 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one21 VUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C required charging power (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source140 W
USB Type-C required charging power (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 W
Securityidentical
Face recognitionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows HelloKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3.73 kg2.45 kg
WidthDiffers399 mm363 mm
DepthDiffers298 mm269.7 mm
Height (front)Differs2.35 cm2.19 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.5 cm2.58 cm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source567 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source339 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source339 g

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