ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2025) G835LX / Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (83F50012US)

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2025) G835LX: G835LX-SA129X variant: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU (24 GB), 64 GB DDR5 and 2 × 2 TB SSDs in RAID 0, Windows 11 Pro. The RTX 5080 G835LW and the 16-inch SCAR 16 are separate models; within the G835LX family memory, storage and operating system can differ by country.

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (83F50012US): Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10H), MTM 83F50012US: Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080 Laptop GPU 16 GB, 32 GB DDR5-6400, 1 TB PCIe Gen5 SSD, 16-inch 2.5K OLED 240 Hz, Eclipse Black, Windows 11 Home. MTMs on the same platform with an RTX 5070 Ti / 5090, Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus or 80 Wh battery are separate.

SpecificationASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2025) G835LXLenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (83F50012US)
Release year20252025
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX (24 cores / 24 threads, up to 5.4 GHz, 36 MB cache, 13 TOPS NPU)

The cores are a mix of performance and efficiency cores; there is no Hyper-Threading, so core and thread counts are equal.

ASUS		Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX; 24 cores (8 P + 16 E), up to 5.4 GHz on P-cores

The HX series is a desktop-class laptop processor that runs at high sustained power; its Intel AI Boost NPU offers up to 13 TOPS of AI processing.

Lenovo
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU; 24 GB GDDR7; ROG Boost 1647 MHz; 175 W (150 W TGP + 25 W Dynamic Boost)

1647 MHz is the 1597 MHz boost clock plus a 50 MHz ASUS overclock. 175 W is the highest total graphics power; the 25 W Dynamic Boost share moves to the GPU when CPU load is low. The GPU is soldered and cannot be upgraded.

ASUS		NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU, 16 GB GDDR7; 175 W TGP; 2287 MHz boost

TGP is the maximum power the graphics card can draw; 175 W is the highest tier for this GPU. The GPU is soldered and cannot be upgraded. The laptop RTX 5080 is not the same as the desktop RTX 5080.

Lenovo
GPU switchingMUX Switch and NVIDIA Advanced Optimus

The MUX switch connects the internal display directly to the NVIDIA GPU to reduce latency in games; Advanced Optimus does this switch without a restart.

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Display18-inch ROG Nebula HDR Mini LED; 2560 × 1600 (16:10); 240 Hz; 100% DCI-P3; G-Sync; anti-glare low-reflection (AGLR) surface; Pantone Validated

The Mini LED backlight dims in many small zones independently, which keeps dark areas dark in HDR content; it is not as precise as pixel-level OLED control.

ASUS		16-inch WQXGA (2560 × 1600) OLED, glossy, 240 Hz; DisplayHDR True Black 1000; 100% DCI-P3

Typical 500 nits SDR and 1,100 nits peak HDR; Dolby Vision, NVIDIA G-SYNC and X-Rite factory calibration. TÜV Rheinland low blue light and flicker-free certified. The glossy finish boosts contrast but can reflect in bright rooms.

Lenovo
Memory64 GB (2 × 32 GB) DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM; 2 slots; up to 64 GB

Both slots are filled in this variant and ASUS’s stated maximum is already reached; an upgrade means replacing the modules.

ASUS		32 GB (2 × 16 GB) DDR5-6400 SO-DIMM

The two SO-DIMM slots run in dual channel; Lenovo supports up to 64 GB on the platform.

Lenovo
Storage2 TB + 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD, RAID 0; 2 × M.2 slots

RAID 0 combines the two drives into one fast volume; if either drive fails all data can be lost, so regular backups matter. ASUS states that only single-sided SSDs are supported.

ASUS		1 TB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen5 SSD (TLC)

The platform has two M.2 slots, one PCIe 5.0 x4 and one PCIe 4.0 x4, so a second SSD can be added. There is no card reader.

Lenovo
Ports2 × Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C; DisplayPort, Power Delivery, G-SYNC); 3 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A; HDMI 2.1 FRL; 2.5G LAN; 3.5 mm combo audio jack

Thunderbolt 5 can offer up to 120 Gb/s in one direction, useful for fast external storage and high-resolution monitors. Independent testing criticised the lack of rear ports.

ASUS		1 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 (40 Gb/s, DisplayPort 2.1); 1 × USB-C 10 Gb/s (PD 95–100 W, DisplayPort 2.1); 3 × USB-A (one 10 Gb/s); HDMI 2.1; 2.5 GbE RJ45; 3.5 mm jack

HDMI 2.1 outputs up to 8K at 60 Hz, and four displays including the built-in one can be driven. USB-C charging is limited to 95–100 W; full performance needs the 400 W adapter.

Lenovo
WirelessWi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band, 2 × 2); Bluetooth 5.4

A compatible router is needed to benefit from Wi-Fi 7 speeds.

ASUS		Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be 2×2); Bluetooth 5.4 Lenovo
Keyboard and cameraPer-key RGB keyboard with numeric keypad and Copilot key; 1080p IR camera (Windows Hello) ASUS—
Audio4 speakers; Dolby Atmos; Hi-Res audio; AI noise cancelation ASUS—
Battery and power90 Wh 4-cell lithium-ion battery; 380 W adapter; plus a 100 W USB-C adapter

The 380 W adapter is needed for gaming performance; the 100 W USB-C adapter is for light use and charging on the go. ASUS notes that box contents can vary by region.

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Operating systemWindows 11 Pro ASUSWindows 11 Home (64-bit) Lenovo
LightingAniMe Vision dot-matrix display on the lid; Aura Sync light bar ASUS—
Size and weight39.9 × 29.8 × 2.35–3.20 cm; 3.30 kg

The carried weight rises noticeably with the adapters.

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In the boxROG backpack, ROG Fusion II 300 headset, ROG Gladius III Mouse P514

ASUS notes that accessories can vary by region.

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Keyboard—6-row with number pad, per-key RGB; 1.6 mm travel; Copilot key; swappable keycaps in the box Lenovo
Battery and adapter—80 or 99.9 Wh lithium-ion (by MTM); 400 W slim-tip adapter; Super Rapid Charge

Lenovo’s MobileMark 30 figure is about 2.9 hours at 250 nits; high-power components shorten battery life in gaming laptops.

Lenovo
Camera and audio—5MP camera with e-shutter; four speakers; dual microphones Lenovo
Chassis, size and weight—Aluminium top and bottom covers; 364.38 × 275.94 × 21.9–26.65 mm; from 2.57 kg Lenovo