Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX
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Primary Camera: 2 MPix
Price comparison
Average of 13 scores (from 18 reviews)
Reviews for the Asus Strix Scar 18 G835LX
Asus has updated its gaming flagship Strix SCAR 18 with the Core Ultra 9 275HX, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop and an outstanding mini LED display at 240 Hz. In addition, access to the device's components has been made much easier and there are plenty of lighting elements.
Together with the new RTX 5000 laptop GPUs, the new HX CPUs from AMD and Intel have arrived as well. We compare the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX with the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and compare not only the pure CPU performance but also the gaming performance in conjunction with the new RTX 5090 Laptop GPU.
Source: Hot Hardware
It's always hard to write conclusions about systems like this because most people will never, ever have a machine this powerful. To put it bluntly, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 excellent. The CPU is lightning fast in productivity tasks, the GPU is currently the fatest mobile graphics solution on the market, the screen is beautiful and vibrant, the keyboard is joyous to use, and the machine is easily upgradeable thanks to toolless internal bay access. The few quibbles we could make come down to a some design decisions that are completely justifiable. ASUS picked a proprietary power connector because you can't slam 380W through a USB Type-C port. The excess of decorative lighting on the machine is a bonus feature to a lot of users, even if it isn't everyone's taste.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/07/2025
Source: Laptop Media
The ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835 (2025) marks a significant step forward, presenting a heavily redesigned powerhouse aimed squarely at gamers and creators who demand top-tier performance above all else. Its bold aesthetic, highlighted by the customisable AniMe Matrix lid and extensive RGB lighting, certainly makes a statement, though the finish does readily attract fingerprints. While undeniably large and heavy, the chassis feels reassuringly solid, exhibiting minimal flex despite its plastic construction, and houses an impressive array of components without compromise. Performance is undoubtedly the star here. Fueled by the potent Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and, in our test unit, the formidable NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, backed by blazing-fast RAID0 SSD storage, the SCAR 18 chews through demanding games and workloads with ease.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/29/2025
Source: Ultrabook Review
I'm not drawing conclusions on this 2025 Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 yet. So far, I appreciate the refreshed design, although ergonomics still leave plenty to be desired. The gains in performance are within 15-25% on the CPU side and more or less 10-15% on the GPU side over the previous Scar 18 generation, but the overall behavior is improved, thanks to the refined thermal module and power profiles. That 20+% price increase between generations, though...
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/04/2025
Rating: Total score: 85%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Gamestar
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/17/2025
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Game IT
ES→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/12/2025
Rating: Total score: 100% performance: 100% workmanship: 100%
Source: MuyComputer
ES→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/25/2025
Rating: Total score: 87% price: 80% performance: 95% mobility: 60% workmanship: 95%
Source: Profesional Review
ES→ENPositive: Big screen; excellent display; powerful CPU & GPU; high gaming performance; nice cooling and silent system; stereo speakers; great connectivity. Negative: Average battery life; without SD card slot; expensive.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/01/2025
Source: Noticias 3D
ES→ENPositive: High gaming performance; excellent cooling and silent system; powerful hardware; great connectivity. Negative: Heavy and bulky; no 4K optional display; mediocre speakers.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/25/2025
Source: HDblog.it
IT→ENPositive: High performance; beautiful mini LED display; elegant design. Negative: No SD card reader; bulky; easy getting fingerprints; expensive.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/12/2025
Source: Frandroid
FR→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/06/2025
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 60% workmanship: 90%
Source: Les Numeriques
FR→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/25/2025
Rating: Total score: 100% performance: 100% display: 100% mobility: 20% workmanship: 80%
Source: Android.com.pl
PL→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/14/2025
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 100% display: 90% mobility: 60% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 90%
Source: PurePC
PL→ENPositive: Powerful processor; high gaming performance; good cooling and silent system; beautiful display; good ergonomics; Thunderbolt 5 ports; solid workmanship. Negative: Average GPU; short battery life; high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/06/2025
Source: ITC UA
RU→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/01/2025
Rating: Total score: 89% price: 80% performance: 100% display: 90% mobility: 95% workmanship: 95% ergonomy: 95%
Source: Zive
CZ→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/18/2025
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Smartmania.cz
CZ→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/16/2025
Rating: Total score: 91% features: 98% display: 95% mobility: 79% workmanship: 95%
Source: Unlimited Tech
→ENPositive: Powerful processor; excellent gaming performance; 64GB RAM; 4TB SSD storage; impressive cooling system; beautiful display; premium design; great connectivity. Negative: Heavy and bulky; short battery life; expensive.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/03/2025
Source: Giz.ro
→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/11/2025
Rating: Total score: 85%
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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.
18.00": This display size is a standard format for desktop replacements (DTR). The DTR laptops are heavier to carry, need more power, but texts are easy to read and high resolutions are no problem. DTR are mainly intended for stationary desk use, where weight and energy hunger don't matter. In return, you enjoy the advantages of high resolutions (more details, better legibility).» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
3.307 kg:
A laptop with this weight is comparatively heavy and less designed for mobility than for use at the desk. Therefore, the devices tend to shine less with battery life than with a large screen and higher performance.
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.
89.69%: There are not very many models that are rated better. Most of the assessments are in percentage ranges below that. The tested product is not considered perfect, but the sources give a clear purchase recommendation.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.
