Lenovo LOQ 15 (15AHP11) / ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2025) G835LX

The same LOQ 15AHP11 platform has other model codes for other regions and with other CPU, GPU and display options; this record covers only the 83TN00ALUS row.

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

Lenovo does not list a separate integrated GPU clock for this model code.

TGP is the GPU’s total power limit; on its own it does not decide sustained gaming performance.

Lenovo lists Advanced Optimus among the key features of the platform’s display options; it is not repeated in this model row’s display line.

Lenovo’s platform document also lists a 400-nit / 180 Hz WQXGA option; this model row is the 300-nit / 165 Hz WUXGA panel.

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.

Memory is socketed; Lenovo’s stated maximum, based on current Lenovo memory offerings, is 32 GB.

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

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.

Lenovo ships only single-SSD configurations; the second slot is for user expansion. The document lists the slots as M.2 2280 and the SSD as M.2 2242.

On the USB-C port, Lenovo’s 140 W (20 V / 7 A) charging protocol needs a dedicated Lenovo adapter.

Bluetooth may run at a lower version than the hardware, depending on the operating system and driver.

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

Lenovo’s maximum battery life claims in the platform document are 8.5 hours (MobileMark 30) and 13.9 hours (local 1080p video); these are manufacturer tests.

Whether the adapter is included depends on the country.

The platform document also lists a 24-zone RGB option; this row lists single-zone.

Height does not include the 1.7 mm bump.

Based on Lenovo lab results; varies with component source.

The platform document also lists Eclipse Black and Surge Green.

The platform document also lists Windows 11 Pro and no-OS options.

ASUS notes that accessories can vary by region.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The carried weight rises noticeably with the adapters.