Comparison of Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE) vs ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 (G635LX)
Comparison of ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 (G635LX) vs Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE)

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE) vs ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 (G635LX)

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Comparison summary

  • Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ is outright winner while also being better priced.
  • For performance ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 has a lot superior processor. ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 contains more memory.
  • The laptops have different operating systems, ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 has Windows and ROG Strix Scar 16 has Windows 11 Pro.
  • For displaying graphics ROG Strix Scar 16 has a lot better performing graphics card.
  • ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 features a higher resolution screen (3.2K).
  • For portability ROG Strix Scar 16 is lighter. Its also slimmer and smaller in size.
  • ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 has a larger SSD for storage.
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Compare technical specifications of ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 (G635LX)

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE)

ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 (G635LX)

2026 modelTrusted brandThin120hz screenHigh resolutionFingerprint Reader
2026 modelHigh resolutionFingerprint Reader

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Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE)ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 (G635LX)
Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs.
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Intel Core Ultra 9 386HIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop.
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64gb32gb
Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs.
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RTX PRO 2000 BlackwellGeForce RTX 5090
Screen size
16″16″
Screen resolution
3.2K (3200 x 2000 pixels)Quad HD (2560 x 1440 pixels)
Weight
8 lbs (3.63 kg)6.17 lbs (2.8 kg)
Size (length x width x height)
13.95 x 9.49 x 0.62 inches13.94 x 10.55 x 0.9 inches
(35.43 x 24.1 x 1.57 cm)(35.41 x 26.8 x 2.29 cm)
Operating system (OS)
WindowsWindows 11 Pro
Hard drives
4000gb SSD2000gb SSD
Release date
October 6, 2026October 29, 2026
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Laptop Dimensions

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE)

13.95 in
35.43 cm
9.49 in
24.1 cm
Thickness: 0.62 in (1.57 cm)

ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 (G635LX)

13.94 in
35.41 cm
10.55 in
26.8 cm
Thickness: 0.9 in (2.29 cm)

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Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE) summary

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 is a Windows laptop released in 2026. It doesn't come with the top Intel CPU plus also less memory than competitors for its price. The laptop is quite bulky at 8 lbs (3.63 kg). 3.2K resolution is adequate for the 16-inch 120 Hz monitor. The 4000gb SSD storage is adequate.

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H vPro, 16C, 16" 3.2K (3200 x 2000), Tandem OLED 64GB RAM CAMM2, 4TB SSD, NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell 8GB Backlit KYB, Fingerprint Reader, Windows Pro

Processor : Intel Core Ultra 9 386H vPro Processor (E-cores up to 3.70 GHz P-cores up to 4.90 GHz)

Memory : 64 GB LPDDR5(CAMM) Storage : 4 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 Performance

Display :16" 3.2K (3200 x 2000), Tandem OLED, Anti-Glare/Anti-Reflection/Anti-Smudge, Touch, HDR 600, 100%DCI-P3, 1500 nits (HDR Peak)/600 nits (SDR Typical), VRR 40-120Hz ; Graphic Card: NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR7

Dimensions: Dimensions (H (front-to-back) x W x D) 9.87 - 15.8mm x 354.40mm x 241.2mm / 0.39 - 0.62ʺ x 13.95ʺ x 9.49ʺ Weight: Starting at less than 2kg/ 4.41lbs

[Upgrade] will open the box to upgrade the RAM and the hard drive to PCIe-NVMe Solid State Drive. The hard drive upgrade won't affect manufacture warranty.

ASIN: B0HLB431T1

ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 (G635LX) summary

ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 is a gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 5090 video card that is fantastic great for gaming. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has a fine Intel processorand not that much RAM for its price. Just Quad HD resolution is not the best for the 16″ 240 Hz display. The 2000gb SSD storage is fine but could be higher. It is quite hefty at 6.17 lbs (2.8 kg).

ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 2.5K RTX 5090 Gaming Laptop | 32GB DDR5, 2+2TB SSD, 16" 240Hz Nebula HDR 16:10 Display, Per-Key RGB KB, Fingerprint Reader, 90Whrs Battery, Windows 11 Pro

【High Speed RAM And Enormous Space】32GB high-bandwidth DDR5 RAM to smoothly run multiple applications and browser tabs all at once; (2+2)TB PCIe M.2 Solid State Drive allows to fast bootup and data transfer

【Processor】Powered by Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX (24 Cores, 24 Threads, 36MB L3 Cache, 2.10GHz base frequency, up to 5.40GHz max turbo frequency), built to handle the latest and greatest games.Windows 11 pro: Optimized for gaming and multitasking, making it ideal for work, school, and play.

【Creative Graphics】 The gaming laptop comes with the GeForce RTX 5090 (24GB GDDR7) GPU, providing a quantum leap in performance and enabling unparalleled game experiences through improved ray tracing, AI-enhanced DLSS 5 in modern AAA titles. It also accelerates creative workflows such as video editing, 3D rendering, and graphic design.

【Display】ROG Nebula HDR Display, 16" WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 16:10 aspect ratio, Anti-glare, 100% DCI-P3, 240Hz, 3ms Response Time

【Tech Specs】2 x Thunderbolt 5, 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 x RJ-45, 1 x HDMI, 1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo; RGB Backlit Keyboard (Fn+F2&F3); Fingerprint Reader; Webcam; Wi-Fi 7 & Bluetooth

【Operating System】Windows 11 Pro - Get all the features of Windows 11 Home operating system plus Mobile device management, Group Policy, Enterprise State Roaming, Assigned Access, Dynamic Provisioning, Windows Update for Business, Kiosk mode, and Active Directory/Azure AD

【Bundle】PCOnline Co-brand 7-in-1 USB-C Hub BDL — High-speed data transmission and stable expansion.

ASIN: B0HN3XVGNQ

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″
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