Review Asus ROG Strix Scar 16 G635 2025 · Core Ultra 9 275HX · RTX 5090
Asus ROG Strix Scar 16 2025 · Core Ultra 9 275HX · RTX 5090
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 (175W) · 64GB DDR5-5600 (2×32GB) · 2TB SSD (WD SN8000S) · 16″ 2560×1600 Mini-LED 240Hz · 2.776 kg
Very high gaming/system performance – RTX 5090 at 175W, brilliant Mini-LED panel,
2× Thunderbolt 5, very good maintenance options.
Loud fans when gaming, no PCIe 5.0, plastic base very susceptible to dirt,
high power consumption.
Full performance and a great display – but RTX 5080 may be better value.
Display – 16″ Mini-LED · 2560×1600 · 240Hz · 100% sRGB · 99.9% P3
Panel: NE160QDM-NM8 – 16″ 2560×1600, Mini-LED, matte, 240Hz, HDR.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brightness (SDR) | ~754 cd/m² |
| Brightness (HDR) | ~1,400 cd/m² |
| Contrast (SDR) | 10771:1 |
| sRGB coverage | 100% |
| AdobeRGB coverage | 88.4% |
| Display P3 coverage | 99.9% |
| Response time (B/W) | 8.4 ms |
| Response time (grey) | 7 ms |
| PWM | 20,555 Hz (high frequency) |
| Finish | Matte |
- 240Hz refresh rate – excellent for gaming
- Brilliant Mini-LED with high brightness
- Accurate color profiles out of the box
- No PWM issues at 20 kHz
Panel FRU: NE160QDM-NM8 (16″ 2560×1600 Mini-LED, 240Hz, matte)
Processor – Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX · 24c/24t · Arrow Lake-HX
- Model: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX – 8× P-Core, 16× E-Core
- Boost: 5.4 GHz (P-core)
- TDP: 165 W PL2 / 145 W PL1 (sustained)
- Cinebench R23 Multi: ~38,039 pts
- Top-tier CPU performance
CPU FRU: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX (Arrow Lake-HX, soldered BGA)
Graphics – NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 (175W) · 24GB GDDR7
- Model: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop – 24 GB GDDR7
- TGP: 175 W (150W + 25W Dynamic Boost)
- 3DMark Time Spy: ~22,241 pts
- Cyberpunk 2077 (FHD Ultra): ~154 fps
- RTX 5080 offers better value for QHD
| Benchmark | Score |
|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy | 22,241 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike | 38,818 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance | 47,965 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (FHD Ultra) | ~154 fps |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (QHD Ultra) | ~108 fps |
GPU FRU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (175W TGP, 24 GB GDDR7, soldered)
Memory – 64GB DDR5-5600 · 2× SO-DIMM · Upgradeable
- Capacity: 64 GB DDR5-5600 (2× 32 GB modules)
- 2× SO-DIMM slots – both occupied
- Upgradeable to 64 GB
RAM is fully upgradeable – a key advantage.
RAM FRU: SO-DIMM DDR5-5600 32GB × 2 – replaceable
Storage – 2TB WD SN8000S · PCIe 4.0 · 2× M.2 slots
- Drive: WD PC SN8000S 2TB – 2 TB, PCIe 4.0 ×4
- Seq. read: ~6,775 MB/s
- Seq. write: ~6,445 MB/s
- 2× M.2 2280 slots – one empty
- No PCIe 5.0 support
SSD FRU: WD PC SN8000S 2TB (2 TB, M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0)
Battery – ~6.5 hours · 90 Wh
- Capacity: 90 Wh
- WiFi surfing (150 nits): ~6.5 hours
- Short battery life – Mini-LED consumes more power
Battery FRU: 90 Wh (internal) – serviceable
AC Adapter FRU: 380W (Asus proprietary)
Chassis & Connectivity – Plastic · Thunderbolt 5 · Wi-Fi 7
- Materials: Plastic chassis (very susceptible to dirt)
- Weight: 2.776 kg (6.12 lbs)
- Dimensions: 354 × 268 × 30.8 mm
- Left: Power, 2.5 Gbps Ethernet, HDMI 2.1, USB-A 3.2 Gen2, 2× Thunderbolt 5 (120 Gbps, DP Alt, PD), 3.5mm audio
- Right: 2× USB-A 3.2 Gen2
- Thunderbolt 5 support
- No ports on rear
- Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE200)
WLAN FRU: Intel BE200 (Wi-Fi 7) – soldered
Serviceability – 2× SO-DIMM · 2× M.2 · easy access (slider lock)
| Component | Replaceable? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SSD | ✅ Yes | 2× M.2 2280 slots – one empty |
| RAM | ✅ Yes | 2× SO-DIMM – upgradeable |
| Wi-Fi | ❌ No | Soldered |
| Battery | ⚠️ Limited | 90 Wh – internal but replaceable |
| CPU/GPU | ❌ No | Soldered BGA |
Good upgradeability – slider lock makes access very easy.
Components FRU / Model Numbers
| Component | FRU / Model |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX (Arrow Lake-HX, soldered) |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (175W TGP, 24 GB GDDR7, soldered) |
| RAM | SO-DIMM DDR5-5600 64GB (2× 32GB) – upgradeable |
| SSD | WD PC SN8000S 2TB (2 TB, M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0) |
| Display Panel | NE160QDM-NM8 (16″ 2560×1600 Mini-LED, 240Hz, matte) |
| WLAN | Intel BE200 (Wi-Fi 7) – soldered |
| Battery | 90 Wh (internal) |
| AC Adapter | 380W (Asus proprietary) |
Procurement & Reseller Recommendations
GPURTX 5090 175W – top-tier 4K gaming
DisplayMini-LED 240Hz – brilliant quality
Ports2× Thunderbolt 5 – future-proof
Battery~6.5h – short runtime
FansLoud – 54 dB(A) in Turbo mode
Value~€4,999 – premium flagship
Key Selling Points vs. Competitors
Strengths
- Very high gaming/system performance
- RTX 5090 Laptop at 175 watts
- Brilliant Mini-LED panel
- 2× Thunderbolt 5
- Very good maintenance options
Weaknesses
- Loud fans when gaming
- No PCIe 5.0
- Plastic base very susceptible to dirt
- High power consumption
- No ports on rear
Pro tip for resellers & repair professionals:
• Highlight the Mini-LED display and RTX 5090 – key selling points.
• Loud fans in Turbo mode (54 dB(A)) – recommend headphones for gaming.
• RTX 5080 offers better value for QHD gaming – the 5090 shines at 4K.
• Easy maintenance – slider lock for bottom cover access.
• Plastic chassis at this price point – set expectations for build quality.
• Highlight the Mini-LED display and RTX 5090 – key selling points.
• Loud fans in Turbo mode (54 dB(A)) – recommend headphones for gaming.
• RTX 5080 offers better value for QHD gaming – the 5090 shines at 4K.
• Easy maintenance – slider lock for bottom cover access.
• Plastic chassis at this price point – set expectations for build quality.