ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 18" G835LR Off Black 2025
ASUS
64 Overall Score
vs
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
MSI
75 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 18" G835LR Off Black 2025
No customer feedback yet
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
85 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The MSI Raider GE68HX is praised for its blazing speed, smooth performance, and stunning display, making it ideal for gaming and demanding tasks. Users love the extensive customization options and futuristic design, though they note the fans can get loud under full load and the laptop is quite heavy. Battery life is decent for normal use but drains quickly during high-performance gaming. Overall, the pros far outweigh the cons for most reviewers.
Pros
- Blazing fast performance
- Smooth gaming experience
- Stunning display quality
- Extensive customization options
- Futuristic design
Cons
- Loud fans under full load
- Heavy and bulky design
- Battery drains quickly during gaming
Performance 4
Display quality 3
Design 3
Customization 2
Battery life 3
Fan noise 2
Scores
Creator
Gaming
Developer
Entertainment
Business
Student
Ai Llm
Compact
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 18" G835LR | MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ | Intel Core i9 14900HX |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24 | 24 |
| Frequency | 2.1 GHz | 2.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB | 36 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 12 GB★ | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 96 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 8 TB★ | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Storage 2 | 8 TB★ | — |
| Storage 2 Type | NVMe SSD★ | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 18" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 3840 px★ |
| Panel | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 144 Hz |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 3 | 3 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ethernet | — | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 3.48 kg | 2.75 kg★ |
| Battery | 90 Wh | 100 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 18" G835LR Off Black 2025
- Strong storage (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong screen (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average portability (1st percentile)1st %ile
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
- Strong port selection (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong cpu (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average portability (9th percentile)9th %ile
Verdict
Winner: MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247
Scores 75 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 6 of 31 specs.