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ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 G635LX-XS97-HID15 gaming laptop

SKU CH-JG63-QYW5X

A 16 inch 2.5K 240Hz Mini LED gaming laptop with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 24 core processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 24GB GDDR7 graphics, 128GB DDR5 memory and 8TB NVMe storage

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size128 GB
  • Storage drive8 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution2560 × 1600

Screen Size 16.0"

GPU GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU

Memory 128GB

  • 24-core Ultra 9 275HX hits 5.5 GHz for heavy workloads
  • RTX 5090 with 24 GB GDDR7 drives high-frame-rate gaming
  • 16" 2560 x 1600 Mini LED at 240 Hz shows sharp motion
  • 128 GB DDR5 5600 MHz and 8 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe handle large projects
  • Conductonaut plus Gelid GC Extreme keeps temperatures lower under load

16-inch WQXGA Mini LED gaming laptop

The ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 G635LX-XS97-HID15 is a 16-inch gaming laptop built around a 2560 x 1600 Mini LED panel running at 240 Hz. It ships with Windows 11 Pro and targets enthusiasts who need desktop-class throughput in a portable chassis. The Off Black finish covers a frame measuring 13.94 by 10.55 by 0.90 to 1.21 inches and weighing 6.28 lbs.

Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX with RTX 5090 graphics

The processor is a 24-core Arrow Lake design (8P+16E) clocked at 2.1 GHz base with a 5.5 GHz max turbo and 36 MB L3 cache. Graphics come from an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 equipped with 24 GB of GDDR7 video memory. This CPU and GPU combination drives the high-refresh WQXGA display for demanding titles and content-creation workloads.

128 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory

HIDevolution populates two slots with 64 GB modules for 128 GB of dual-channel DDR5 at 5600 MHz, subject to system capability. Storage is configured as two 4 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSDs for 8 TB total capacity. Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut on the CPU and Gelid GC Extreme on the GPU are applied to lower operating temperatures under sustained load.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Gaming Laptop Computers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $6,567.99
Pricier than about 92% of the 5,382 comparable items (median $1,978.99).
Screen size 16.0 in (40.6 cm)
Typical for this category: the median of 5,361 items is 16 in.
Refresh frequency 240 Hz
Higher than about 70% of the 2,443 comparable items (median 165 Hz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Product lineROG Strix SCAR 16
Model nameG635LX-XS97
Part numberG635LX-XS97-HID15
Product colorOff Black
Design styleThin and Light
Product typeGaming & Entertainment
Recommended useConsumer
Processor
ProcessorIntel® Core Ultra 9-275HX
Processor modelIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX
CPU cores24-core (8P+16E) Processor
Turbo clock speed5.5 GHz
Processor codenameArrow Lake
L3 cache size36 MB
Memory
Memory size128 GB
RAM type and speedDDR5 5600 MHz
Memory configuration2 × 64 GB
Total memory slots2
Free memory slots0
Maximum supported memory128 GB
Storage
Storage drive8 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
SSD storage8 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration8 TB (2 × 4 TB) M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
Display
Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
Display resolution2560 × 1600
Refresh frequency240 Hz
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display16 in WQXGA
Display formatWQXGA
Color gamut coverage100% DCI-P3
Screen features2.5K 240 Hz Mini LED
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
Video RAM24 GB
GPU modelNVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 5090
Graphics typeDedicated Card
Audio & video
SoundSmart Amp Technology, Dolby Atmos, AI noise-canceling technology, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Built-in array microphone
Speakers4-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology
Web camera1080P FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7(802.11be) (Triple band) 2 × 2
Bluetooth supportBluetooth® 5.4
Ports & slots
USB ports3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (data speed up to 10 Gbit/s)
Thunderbolt ports2x Thunderbolt™ 5 with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery / G-SYNC (data speed up to 120 Gbit/s)
HDMI ports1x HDMI 2.1 FRL
Audio jacks3.5 mm Combo Audio Jack
Memory card readerNone
Power
Power adapterRectangle Conn, 380 W AC Adapter, Output: 20 V DC, 19A, 380 W, Input: 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz universal
Battery pack90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion
Size & build
Overall dimensions13.94 in × 10.55 in × 0.9 in ~ 1.21 in
Product weight6.28 lb (2.85 kg)
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
More details
Pointing deviceYes
KeyboardBacklit Chiclet Keyboard Per-Key RGB
Keyboard backlightBacklit

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Questions about this item

How does the 2.1 GHz base clock on the Core Ultra 9 275HX behave under load in this laptop?

The 24-core Arrow Lake processor can reach a 5.5 GHz max turbo frequency, so sustained speeds will sit well above the 2.1 GHz base when thermals allow.

What does the PCIe 4.0 x4 interface mean for the 8 TB of storage in daily use?

Each 4 TB NVMe drive runs at PCIe 4.0 x4 speeds, giving sequential throughput that saturates the bus for fast game loads and large-file transfers.

Will the 13.94 by 10.55 inch footprint and 0.90 to 1.21 inch height fit in a standard 16-inch laptop sleeve?

At 6.28 lbs and those dimensions the chassis matches typical 16-inch form factors, so most sleeves rated for 16-inch devices will accommodate it.

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