ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) G615LR / ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2024) G834JZR

The HX series is Intel’s high-power family that brings near-desktop core counts to laptops.

140 W is the maximum total graphics power; the 25 W Dynamic Boost portion is shifted to the GPU when processor load is low. Real power in games varies with profile and temperature.

ASUS adds a 50 MHz overclock to the 2280 MHz boost clock. Dynamic Boost shifts 25 W from the CPU to the GPU depending on load. The GPU is soldered and cannot be replaced.

The MUX switch connects the internal display directly to the NVIDIA GPU to cut latency in games; Advanced Optimus makes that switch without a restart.

Memory is socketed, so it can be upgraded later; the shipped capacity varies by SKU.

Both slots come filled; upgrading means replacing the modules. ASUS notes memory speed can vary by CPU.

The shipped SSD capacity varies by SKU; the second slot can be used to add a drive later.

The second M.2 slot allows an additional SSD.

ASUS also lists FHD+ 165 Hz and 300 Hz panel options in the family; check the panel of the specific SKU being bought.

Mini LED backlighting dims thousands of small LEDs in zones for higher brightness and contrast in HDR; slight halos may be visible around bright objects. ASUS states the display works with a MUX switch and NVIDIA Advanced Optimus.

Which layout ships depends on the SKU; ASUS’s table does not split this per model.

No card reader is listed. ASUS notes the LAN port does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE).

Wi‑Fi 6E can use the less crowded 6 GHz band with compatible routers.

USB-C delivers at most 100 W, below what the 280 W or 380 W adapter supplies.

ASUS notes that whether the adapter is included varies by country and model. The adapter must be connected for full GPU power.

As this version has the RTX 5070 Ti, the GPU also gets liquid metal.

Windows Hello face recognition is not listed for the camera.