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ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 gaming laptop in Off Black finish

ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 G635LX-XS97-HID2 gaming laptop

SKU CH-26K5-SXQQM

A 16-inch WQXGA 240Hz Mini LED gaming laptop with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 24-core processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 graphics with 24GB GDDR7, 32GB DDR5 memory and 4TB NVMe storage

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size32 GB
  • Storage drive4 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution2560 × 1600

Screen Size 16.0"

GPU GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU

Memory 32GB

SSD 4 TB

  • Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 24-core CPU reaches 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 with 24 GB GDDR7 drives high-frame-rate gaming
  • 16 inch WQXGA Mini LED panel at 240 Hz delivers smooth motion clarity
  • 32 GB DDR5 5600 dual-channel memory handles multitasking and large assets
  • 4 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage in dual 2 TB modules loads games fast

Core Hardware and Audience

The ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 G635LX-XS97-HID2 is a 16-inch gaming laptop built around an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor with 24 cores and a 5.5 GHz maximum turbo frequency. It pairs that CPU with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card carrying 24 GB of GDDR7 video memory. The system targets enthusiasts who need desktop-class compute and graphics throughput in a portable chassis.

Display and Memory Fit

A 16-inch WQXGA Mini LED panel running at 240 Hz with a 2560 by 1600 resolution serves competitive players and content creators who value motion clarity and colour volume. The 32 GB DDR5 5600 MHz dual-channel kit and 4 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe storage support heavy multitasking and large project libraries. Buyers seeking a lighter ultraportable or a lower-cost configuration should evaluate other models.

Sustained Thermal Behaviour

HIDevolution applies Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut on the CPU and Gelid GC Extreme on the GPU as part of their build-to-order service. These high-conductivity interface materials are intended to lower peak temperatures during extended gaming or rendering sessions. The laptop also ships with updated BIOS firmware and has undergone burn-in stress testing to verify thermal stability before dispatch.

How it compares

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Price $3,815.99
Pricier than about 86% 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-HID2
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 size32 GB
RAM type and speedDDR5 5600 MHz
Memory configuration2 × 16 GB
Total memory slots2
Free memory slots0
Maximum supported memory128 GB
Storage
Storage drive4 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
SSD storage4 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration4 TB (2 × 2 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
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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