ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18" G835LX-XS98 Off Black 2025
Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Eclipse Black 2025
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18" G835LX-XS98 Off Black 2025
The ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 is a high-end gaming laptop with a 240 Hz display, 64GB DDR5-5600 RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 24GB GDDR7 GPU. Users appreciate its powerful performance and advanced cooling system, though some note the lack of detailed warranty information. Overall, it receives positive sentiment for its gaming capabilities.
Pros
- 240 Hz display
- 64GB DDR5-5600 RAM
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 GPU
- Advanced cooling system
- High-end gaming performance
Cons
- Lack of detailed warranty information
- No mention of G-Sync support
- Limited upgrade information for RAM
Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Eclipse Black 2025
This laptop receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its performance in gaming and CAD design, with users praising its RGB lighting, cooling system, and OLED display. The only notable complaint is a scratched touchpad on one unit, though the reviewer acknowledged this might be a shipping issue. Overall, it is considered a top-tier machine that handles demanding tasks with ease.
Pros
- Excellent gaming performance
- Great for CAD design
- OLED display quality
- Effective cooling system
- RGB lighting
Cons
- Scratched touchpad on some units
- No AMD CPU option
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18" G835LX-XS98 | Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24 | 24 |
| Frequency | 2.7 GHz★ | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB | 36 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 24 GB | 24 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 18" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 2560 px |
| Panel | — | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 2★ |
| USB Ports | — | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | 2.5Gb LAN | 2.5G Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 3.30 kg★ | 4.89 kg |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18" G835LX-XS98 Off Black 2025
- Strong ram (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average portability (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average port selection (25th percentile)
Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Eclipse Black 2025
- Strong port selection (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average portability (7th percentile)7th %ile
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 6 of 31 specs.