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ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 vs Razer Blade 16 2025: Comparison
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 vs Razer Blade 16 2025: the series id difference
Series id is the dividing line, ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 rog-strix-scar-18-2026 against Razer Blade 16 2025 razer-blade-16-2025.
Who each one is for
The ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 suits 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 is equally the pick for buyers wanting the fastest available mobile GPU for gaming or GPU-accelerated creative work. Buy the Razer Blade 16 2025 for high-end gaming and content creation, though it is the wrong buy for buyers wanting upgradable RAM and extreme battery-life-first use. 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.
Where the two are identical
Everything else lines up. Region sold, operating system, gpu brand, vram and ram capacity read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 8 further specifications as well.
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Do the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 and Razer Blade 16 2025 differ on sku name?
Yes. SKU Name reads ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LXG-TQ558X, RTX 5090 64GB 8TB on the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 versus Razer Blade 16 , Ryzen AI 9 HX 370,... on the Razer Blade 16 2025.
Is the RAM Slots Free the same on the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 and Razer Blade 16 2025?
It is. Both are listed at 0, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- ASUS
- Razer Blade 16 2025
- Razer
Series
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- ROG Strix SCAR 18
- Razer Blade 16 2025
- Blade 16
Series ID
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- rog-strix-scar-18-2026
- Razer Blade 16 2025
- razer-blade-16-2025
SKU Name
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2026) G835LXG-TQ558X, RTX 5090 64GB 8TB
- Razer Blade 16 2025
- Razer Blade 16 (2025), Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, RTX 5090, 64GB, 2TB
Chassis Code
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- G835
- Razer Blade 16 2025
- 2025
Region Sold
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- Global
- Razer Blade 16 2025
- Global
Laptop Class
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- Desktop Replacement
- Razer Blade 16 2025
- Gaming
Release Year
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- 2026
- Razer Blade 16 2025
- 2025
Operating System
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- Windows 11 Home
- Razer Blade 16 2025
- Windows 11 Home
Weight
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- 3.73 kg
- Razer Blade 16 2025
- 2.14 kgBest
CPU Brand
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- Intel
- Razer Blade 16 2025
- AMD
CPU Model
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
- Razer Blade 16 2025
- Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
CPU Cores
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- 24Best
- Razer Blade 16 2025
- 12
Sustained Power Source
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- Not Measured
- Razer Blade 16 2025
- Vendor Published
Power Adapter Wattage
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- 450 WBest
- Razer Blade 16 2025
- 330 W
GPU Brand
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- NVIDIA
- Razer Blade 16 2025
- NVIDIA
GPU Model
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop
- Razer Blade 16 2025
- GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
VRAM
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- 24 GB
- Razer Blade 16 2025
- 24 GB
GPU Max Graphics Power
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- 175 W
- Razer Blade 16 2025
- 160 W
RAM Capacity
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- 64 GB
- Razer Blade 16 2025
- 64 GB
RAM Type
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- DDR5
- Razer Blade 16 2025
- LPDDR5X
RAM Speed
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- 6400 MT/s
- Razer Blade 16 2025
- 8000 MT/sBest
Memory Form Factor
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- SO-DIMM
- Razer Blade 16 2025
- Soldered
Memory Soldered
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- No
- Razer Blade 16 2025
- Yes
Max RAM Supported
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- 128 GB
- Razer Blade 16 2025
- 64 GB
RAM Slots
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- 2
- Razer Blade 16 2025
- 0
RAM Slots Free
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- 0
- Razer Blade 16 2025
- 0
Storage Slots
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- 2
- Razer Blade 16 2025
- 2
Storage Slots Free
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- 0
- Razer Blade 16 2025
- 1
Storage Form Factor
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- M.2 2280
- Razer Blade 16 2025
- M.2 2280
SATA Bay Present
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- No
- Razer Blade 16 2025
- No
Storage Capacity
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- 8000 GBBest
- Razer Blade 16 2025
- 2000 GB
Storage Type
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- NVMe SSD
- Razer Blade 16 2025
- NVMe SSD
Display Size
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- 18 inches
- Razer Blade 16 2025
- 16 inches
Resolution Width
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- 3840 px
- Razer Blade 16 2025
- 2560 px
Resolution Height
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- 2400 px
- Razer Blade 16 2025
- 1600 pxBest
Refresh Rate
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- 240 Hz
- Razer Blade 16 2025
- 240 Hz
Panel Type
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- Mini LED
- Razer Blade 16 2025
- OLED
Touchscreen
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- No
- Razer Blade 16 2025
- No
Thunderbolt Support
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- Thunderbolt 5
- Razer Blade 16 2025
- Thunderbolt 4
WiFi Standard
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- WiFi 7
- Razer Blade 16 2025
- WiFi 7
Which one should you pick?
Choose ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 if you want the higher VRAM (24 GB vs 24 GB) and the higher refresh rate (240 Hz vs 240 Hz).
Choose Razer Blade 16 2025 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
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.
Razer Blade 16 2025
9 / 10 Expert Rating
The Blade 16 2025 pairs a Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with RTX 50 series graphics and 24GB of VRAM in a 2.14 kg body.