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Asus ROG Strix Scar 16 2025

Specifications

Asus ROG Strix Scar 16 2025
Asus ROG Strix Scar 16 2025
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 24 x 2.1 - 5.4 GHz, 165 W PL2 / Short Burst, 145 W PL1 / Sustained, Arrow Lake-HX
Graphics adapter
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop - 24 GB VRAM, Core: 2482 MHz, RAM: 1763 MHz, 175 W TDP ( including 25 W Dynamic Boost), GDDR7, 572.84, Advanced Optimus
Memory
64 GB 
, DDR5-5600, Dual-Channel, 2 Slots, max. 64 GB
Display
16.00 inch 16:10, 2560 x 1600 pixel 189 PPI, NE160QDM-NM8, Mini-LED, glossy: no, HDR, 240 Hz
Mainboard
Intel HM870 (Arrow Lake-HX PCH)
Storage
WD PC SN8000S 2TB, 2048 GB 
, 1772 GB free
Soundcard
Intel Arrow Lake-S PCH - ACE (Audio Context Engine)
Connections
3 USB 3.1 Gen2, 2 USB 4.0 40 Gbps, 2 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 2 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm Stereo
Networking
Realtek RTL8125 2.5GBe Family Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000/2500MBit/s), Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 320MHz (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz be = Wi-Fi 7), Bluetooth 5.4
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 30.8 x 354 x 268 ( = 1.21 x 13.94 x 10.55 in)
Battery
90 Wh, 5800 mAh Lithium-Polymer
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 11 Home
Camera
Webcam: 1080p + IR
Primary Camera: 2 MPix
Additional features
Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, 380W PSU, ArmouryCrate, Xbox Game Pass (3-month), 24 Months Warranty
Weight
2.776 kg ( = 97.92 oz / 6.12 pounds), Power Supply: 1.004 kg ( = 35.42 oz / 2.21 pounds)
Price
4999 Euro

 

Price comparison

Average Score: 88.4% - very good
Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 94%, features: 70%, display: 94% mobility: 63%, workmanship: 84%, ergonomy: 88%, emissions: 75%

Reviews for the Asus ROG Strix Scar 16 2025

88.4% The RTX 5090 Laptop and mini LED inside a gaming laptop - Asus ROG Strix SCAR 16 2025 review | Notebookcheck
The ROG Strix SCAR 16 is Asus' 16-inch gaming flagship fitted with the Core Ultra 275HX, the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop with 24 GB VRAM and a 240 Hz mini LED display.
Asus ROG Strix Scar 16 2025 Von Kopf bis Fuß auf Gaming eingestellt?
Source: Inside Handy German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/15/2025

Comment

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop: The GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile uses the GB203 chip and utilizes 10,496 shaders / CUDA cores of the maximum 10,752 that the chip has. This makes the RTX 5090 Laptop more similar to the RTX 5080 desktop variant (same chip) than the Desktop RTX 5090 with 20,760 cores and higher clock rates.

These graphics cards are able to play the latest and most demanding games in high resolutions and full detail settings with enabled Anti-Aliasing.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


Ultra 9 275HX: Mobile high-end CPU for gaming notebooks based on the Arrow Lake architecture. Offers 24 cores consisting of 8 fast performance cores with up to 5.4 GHz and 16 smaller efficiency cores with up to 4.6 GHz clock speed. The CPU can access 40 MB L2 cache and 36 MB L3 cache and is specified with a TDP of 55 watts. The SoC integrates a small dedicated NPU called AI Boost with 13 TOPS (Int8) and optionally supports vPro Essentials.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


16.00":

15-inch display variants are the standard and are used for more than half of all laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, often allows high resolutions and thus offers rich details on the screen, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact - simply the standard compromise.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


2.776 kg:

With this weight, a laptop is rather heavier than average. Devices in this range shine more with screen size and performance than with mobility.


Asus: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. is a major Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer based in Taipei, founded in 1989. Under the Asus brand name, the company manufactures a wide range of products, including laptops, desktops, motherboards, graphics cards, monitors, smartphones and networking equipment, complete systems and PC components for end users.

Under the ROG (Republic of Gamers) brand name, ASUS manufactures gaming laptops known by gamers for their powerful specifications, dedicated graphics cards, high refresh rate displays and advanced cooling systems.

Beyond gaming, a wide range of notebooks are offered for different needs and budgets, from ultra-slim and lightweight ultrabooks to versatile 2-in-1 convertibles and budget-friendly options. In 2023, Asus had a 7% global market share of the PC market.

Customer satisfaction with ASUS notebooks concerns performance, the features, and the good price-performance ratio of ASUS notebooks. However, as with any brand, there are occasional reports of problems such as overheating, driver compatibility, or build quality issues.


88.4%: This is an above-average rating. Nevertheless, it should not be forgotten that about one fifth of all tested models receive a better rating.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Stefan Hinum, 2025-07-20 (Update: 2025-07-20)