Compare ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 (G635LX-DS96) vs other laptops

ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 (G635LX-DS96)

$4,299.00
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Laptop summary

ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card that is superb great for playing games. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has an ok Intel processorplus not that much memory for its price. Only Quad HD resolution is underwhelming for the 16-inch 240 Hz display. The 1000gb SSD storage is reasonable but could be higher. It is quite heavy at 6.17 lbs (2.8 kg).

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16″
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16″
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18″
Compare ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 (G635LX-DS96) vs Razer Blade 18 (K12-18)
Razer Blade 18
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Runs 90% of new games on recommended RTX 5080 GPU2026 model32 GB RAMHigh resolution
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16″
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Runs 90% of new games on recommended RTX 5090 GPU2026 model32 GB RAMHigh resolutionSD card reader
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18″
Compare ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 (G635LX-DS96) vs ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (G835LXG-DB96)
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18
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ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 (G635LX-DS96) technical specifications

ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 (G635LX-DS96)

2026 modelHigh resolution

Specifications

ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 (G635LX-DS96)
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 275HX
Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop.
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32gb
Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs.
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GeForce RTX 5090
Screen size
16″
Screen resolution
Quad HD (2560 x 1440 pixels)
Weight
6.17 lbs (2.8 kg)
Size (length x width x height)
13.94 x 10.55 x 1.21 inches
(35.41 x 26.8 x 3.07 cm)
Operating system (OS)
Windows 11
Hard drives
1000gb SSD
Release date
July 27, 2026
Amazon.com List Price
$4,299.00
Amazon.com Lowest New Price
$4,299.00
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Laptop Dimensions

ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 (G635LX-DS96)

13.94 in
35.41 cm
10.55 in
26.8 cm
Thickness: 1.21 in (3.07 cm)
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 (G635LX-DS96) viewed from another angle

ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 (G635LX-DS96) summary

ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 (2025) Gaming Laptop, 16” ROG Nebula HDR 16:10 2.5K 240Hz/3ms, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX, 32GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, Wi-Fi 7, Win11 Home, G635LX-DS96

BEST-IN-CLASS PERFORMANCE – Achieve unrivaled performance with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU.

HIGH-PERFORMANCE MEMORY AND STORAGE – Multitask seamlessly with 32GB of DDR5-5600MHz memory and store all your game library on 1TB of PCIe Gen 4 SSD.

PREMIUM ROG NEBULA DISPLAY HDR – Experience 2.5K breathtaking visuals for gaming, creating, and entertainment, a 240Hz refresh rate, 3ms response time, and 100% DCI-P3 color for vibrant, lifelike imagery.

STATE-OF-THE-ART ROG INTELLIGENT COOLING – ROG’s advanced thermals keep your system cool, quiet and comfortable. State of the art cooling equals best in class performance. Featuring an end-to-end vapor chamber, tri-fan technology and Conductonaut extreme liquid metal applied to the chipset delivers fast gameplay.

SHOW OFF YOUR STYLE – Express yourself with the customizable AniMe Vision, showcasing text, animations, or your own creations on the lid of your laptop. The full-surround RGB light bar creates a striking 360° glow, while Stealth Mode turns off all lighting for a sleek, professional look around the base.

UPGRADE WITH TOOL-FREE ACCESS - Forget about a screwdriver, and customize RAM, SSD, and fans by sliding a latch on the bottom half of the device. A removable frame protects other hardware and offers deeper access for advanced users.

MUX SWITCH WITH ADVANCED OPTIMUS – A MUX Switch boosts gaming performance by 5-10% by routing frames directly from the dGPU. Advanced Optimus improves battery life by automatically switching between the iGPU and dGPU depending on the task, without restarting.

3-MONTH PC GAME PASS INCLUDED – Enjoy a free 3-month pass and access over 100 high-quality games. With new games added regularly, there’s always something fresh to play.

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ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16