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ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 vs Gigabyte AORUS 17X: Comparison
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 vs Gigabyte AORUS 17X vram compared
Vram is where these two genuinely part company, ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 24 GB against Gigabyte AORUS 17X 12 GB, a 50% lead for ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18.
Which should you buy, ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 or Gigabyte AORUS 17X?
Buy the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 for desktop-replacement setups where portability is not a priority, though it is not the pick for buyers prioritizing portability or battery life and budget-conscious buyers, this is a flagship-tier price point. It also earns its place with buyers wanting the fastest available mobile GPU for gaming or GPU-accelerated creative work. The Gigabyte AORUS 17X suits max frame-rate 17-inch gaming, though it is not built for portability-focused buyers. Our rating of the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (9.2/10): this 18-inch desktop replacement pairs a Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus with an RTX 50 series GPU carrying 24GB of VRAM and 64GB of DDR5. The 3840 x 2400 Mini LED panel runs at 240Hz, with Thunderbolt 5 and WiFi 7. It suits gaming and GPU-heavy creative work at a desk. At 3.73 kg it is a machine you place and leave. Both RAM and M.2 slots ship full, so upgrades mean swapping parts, and the 90Wh battery will not carry heavy loads far from an outlet.
What ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 and Gigabyte AORUS 17X have in common
Where they agree, they agree completely, region sold, laptop class, operating system, cpu brand and cpu cores included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 14 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 and Gigabyte AORUS 17X differ on series id?
Yes. Series ID reads rog-strix-scar-18-2026 on the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 versus gigabyte-aorus-17x-2024 on the Gigabyte AORUS 17X.
Is the Sustained Power Source the same on the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 and Gigabyte AORUS 17X?
It is. Both are listed at Not Measured, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- ASUS
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- Gigabyte
Series
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- ROG Strix SCAR 18
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- AORUS 17X
Series ID
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- rog-strix-scar-18-2026
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- gigabyte-aorus-17x-2024
SKU Name
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2026) G835LXG-TQ558X, RTX 5090 64GB 8TB
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- AORUS 17X (i9-14900HX, RTX 4080, 32GB)
Chassis Code
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- G835
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- ASF-D3US756SH
Region Sold
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- Global
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- Global
Laptop Class
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- Desktop Replacement
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- Desktop Replacement
Release Year
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- 2026
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- 2024
Operating System
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- Windows 11 Home
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- Windows 11 Home
Weight
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- 3.73 kg
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- 2.9 kgBest
CPU Brand
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- Intel
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- Intel
CPU Model
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- Core i9-14900HX
CPU Cores
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- 24
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- 24
CPU Max Turbo Power
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- 160 W
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- 157 W
Sustained Power Source
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- Not Measured
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- Not Measured
Power Adapter Wattage
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- 450 WBest
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- 330 W
GPU Brand
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- NVIDIA
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- NVIDIA
GPU Model
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU
VRAM
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- 24 GB
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- 12 GB-50%
GPU Max Graphics Power
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- 175 W
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- 150 W
Graphics Switching
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- MUX Switch
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- Advanced Optimus
RAM Capacity
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- 64 GBBest
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- 32 GB
RAM Type
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- DDR5
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- DDR5
RAM Speed
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- 6400 MT/sBest
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- 5600 MT/s
Memory Form Factor
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- SO-DIMM
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- SO-DIMM
Memory Soldered
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- No
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- No
Max RAM Supported
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- 128 GB
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- 64 GB
RAM Slots
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- 2
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- 2
RAM Slots Free
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- 0
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- 0
Storage Slots
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- 2
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- 2
Storage Slots Free
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- 0
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- 0
Storage Form Factor
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- M.2 2280
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- M.2 2280
Storage Interface
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- PCIe 5.0 x4
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- PCIe 4.0 x4
SATA Bay Present
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- No
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- No
Storage Capacity
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- 8000 GBBest
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- 2000 GB
Storage Type
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- NVMe SSD
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- NVMe SSD
Display Size
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- 18 inches
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- 17.3 inches
Resolution Width
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- 3840 px
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- 2560 px
Resolution Height
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- 2400 px
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- 1600 pxBest
Refresh Rate
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- 240 Hz
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- 240 Hz
Panel Type
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- Mini LED
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- IPS
Touchscreen
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- No
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- No
Battery Capacity
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- 90 Wh
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- 99 WhBest
Thunderbolt Support
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- Thunderbolt 5
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- Thunderbolt 4
WiFi Standard
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- WiFi 7
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- WiFi 6E
Which one should you pick?
Choose ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 if you want the higher VRAM (24 GB vs 12 GB) and the higher refresh rate (240 Hz vs 240 Hz).
Choose Gigabyte AORUS 17X if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 | Gigabyte AORUS 17X |
|---|---|---|
| Gigabyte | View on Gigabyte |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
9.2 / 10 Expert Rating
This 18-inch desktop replacement pairs a Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus with an RTX 50 series GPU carrying 24GB of VRAM and 64GB of DDR5.
Gigabyte AORUS 17X
8.8 / 10 Expert Rating
The Aorus 17X is a 17.3-inch desktop replacement with a Core i9-14900HX, an RTX 40 series GPU carrying 12GB of VRAM and 32GB of DDR5 in SO-DIMM slots.