ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18" G835LX-XS97 Black 2025
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2025
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18" G835LX-XS97 Black 2025
The ASUS ROG laptop receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its raw power, massive screen, and excellent cooling, calling it a "powerhouse" and a great value for the price. However, significant concerns exist about reliability, with reports of blue screen crashes and a slow cold start on high-end models. While performance for gaming and demanding tasks is often lauded, some users feel the high cost doesn't translate to a flawless experience.
Pros
- Raw performance and power
- Massive and high-quality screen
- Excellent cooling system
- Great value for the price
- Handles AAA gaming with ease
Cons
- Blue screen crashes (BSOD)
- Slow cold start (25 seconds)
- Docking station does not charge
- Not eligible for elite rewards
- High cost for perceived value
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2025
Users are very satisfied with this Surface Laptop, praising its build quality, smooth trackpad, excellent screen brightness, and long battery life. One reviewer noted a printer connectivity issue, but overall sentiment is highly positive.
Pros
- Excellent screen brightness
- Smooth trackpad
- Great battery life
- Solid build quality
- Magnetic charging port
Cons
- Printer connectivity issue
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18" G835LX-XS97 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 24★ | 12 |
| Frequency | 2.7 GHz | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 6 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090★ | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 24 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 18" | 15" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 2496 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1200 nits★ | 600 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | USB4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ethernet | 2.5GbE | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 3.48 kg | 1.66 kg★ |
| Battery | 90 Wh★ | 66 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18" G835LX-XS97 Black 2025
- Strong port selection (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong screen (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong gpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average portability (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (15th percentile)15th %ile
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2025
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average gpu (28th percentile)
Pricing
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18" G835LX-XS97 Black 2025
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2025
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 75 overall, wins 3 of 8 usage categories and 4 of 30 specs.
