ASUS ROG Strix 16" G635LX-XS97 Off Black 2025
ASUS
79 Overall Score
vs
HP Laptop 17.3" 17-cn3019nr Natural Silver
HP
24 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Strix 16" G635LX-XS97 Off Black 2025
85 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
The ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 is overwhelmingly praised for its exceptional gaming performance, vibrant display, and solid build quality. Users highlight its ability to handle demanding games and multitasking with ease, though one developer reports crashes with DX12. Overall, it is seen as a top-tier investment for gamers and power users.
Pros
- Exceptional gaming performance
- Vibrant and deep display
- Solid build quality
- Stable and quiet operation
- Fast and responsive
Cons
- DX12 crashes for game developers
- High price point
- Runs warm during intense gaming
Gaming performance 5
Build quality 4
Display quality 2
Heat management 3
Stability 2
Value for money 2
HP Laptop 17.3" 17-cn3019nr Natural Silver
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Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix 16" G635LX-XS97 | HP Laptop 17.3" 17-cn3019nr | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ | Intel N-Series N305 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.7 GHz★ | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 6 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090★ | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 24 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 17.3" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 1366 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 1200 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 60% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 1.4b |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ethernet | 2.5Gb Ethernet | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.85 kg | 2.08 kg★ |
| Battery | 90 Wh★ | 41 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix 16" G635LX-XS97 Off 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 (9th percentile)9th %ile
HP Laptop 17.3" 17-cn3019nr Natural Silver
- Below average portability (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average screen (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average ram (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average gpu (14th percentile)14th %ile
Verdict
Winner: ASUS ROG Strix 16" G635LX-XS97
Scores 79 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 30 specs.