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Laptop ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 16 inch Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 32GB 1TB RTX 5090 Windows 11

Laptop ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 16 inch Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 32GB 1TB RTX 5090 Windows 11
Laptop ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 16 inch Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 32GB 1TB RTX 5090 Windows 11
Laptop ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 16 inch Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 32GB 1TB RTX 5090 Windows 11
Laptop ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 16 inch Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 32GB 1TB RTX 5090 Windows 11
Laptop ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 16 inch Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 32GB 1TB RTX 5090 Windows 11
Laptop ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 16 inch Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 32GB 1TB RTX 5090 Windows 11
Laptop ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 16 inch Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 32GB 1TB RTX 5090 Windows 11
Laptop ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 16 inch Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 32GB 1TB RTX 5090 Windows 11
Laptop ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 16 inch Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 32GB 1TB RTX 5090 Windows 11
Laptop ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 16 inch Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 32GB 1TB RTX 5090 Windows 11
Laptop ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 16 inch Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 32GB 1TB RTX 5090 Windows 11
Laptop ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 16 inch Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 32GB 1TB RTX 5090 Windows 11
Laptop ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 16 inch Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 32GB 1TB RTX 5090 Windows 11
Laptop ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 16 inch Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 32GB 1TB RTX 5090 Windows 11
Laptop ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 16 inch Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 32GB 1TB RTX 5090 Windows 11
Laptop ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 16 inch Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 32GB 1TB RTX 5090 Windows 11
Laptop ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 16 inch Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 32GB 1TB RTX 5090 Windows 11
Laptop ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 16 inch Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 32GB 1TB RTX 5090 Windows 11
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The 2025 Strix SCAR 16 is a high-performance gaming laptop equipped with Windows 11 Pro, an Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 275HX processor and an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU with Advanced Optimus. It supports up to 64GB of DDR5 5600MHz RAM (upgradeable to 6400MHz) and up to 4TB PCIe 4.0 SSD storage, ... Read More
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The 2025 Strix SCAR 16 is a high-performance gaming laptop equipped with Windows 11 Pro, an Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 275HX processor and an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU with Advanced Optimus. It supports up to 64GB of DDR5 5600MHz RAM (upgradeable to 6400MHz) and up to 4TB PCIe 4.0 SSD storage, with SSD slots supporting PCIe Gen 5 for future upgrades. The 16" WQXGA Mini LED display delivers 2560 x 1600 resolution in a 16:10 format for detailed visuals during gaming and content creation.

Advantages

High-end CPU and GPU combination provides strong gaming and multitasking performance. Fast DDR5 memory and Gen 4/Gen 5 SSD support offer quick load times and responsive system operation. The Mini LED 16:10 WQXGA screen gives improved contrast and sharpness for immersive visuals. Expandable memory and storage options allow customization to suit demanding workflows and extended gaming sessions.

Key specifications

  • Operating system: Windows 11 Home 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 36MB cache, 24 cores
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU, 24GB GDDR7; NVIDIA G-SYNC; Intel integrated graphics
  • Display: 40.6 cm (16") WQXGA 2560 x 1600 Mini LED, 16:10
  • Memory: 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR5-5600; upgradeable to 64GB and higher-frequency DDR5 (up to 6400MHz supported)
  • Storage: 1 TB SSD (PCIe 4.0); up to 4 TB supported; SSD slots compatible with PCIe Gen 5
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Ethernet LAN (10/100/1000/2500 Mbps), Bluetooth 5.4
  • Battery and power: 90 Wh Li-Ion battery; 380 W power adapter
  • Chassis: Clamshell gaming laptop, black

How to use

Set up the laptop on a stable surface and connect the power adapter for initial charging. Complete Windows 11 initial configuration and install the latest drivers from the manufacturer's support site to enable Advanced Optimus and optimal GPU performance. Use included or recommended software to configure display, profiles, and network settings. For heavy gaming or content creation workloads, ensure adequate cooling and keep ventilation unobstructed.

Recommendations

For best results, update Windows and GPU drivers regularly, consider upgrading RAM to 64GB if you run memory-intensive applications, and use PCIe Gen 5 SSDs when higher storage throughput is required. Maintain proper ventilation and use a quality cooling pad during extended gaming sessions.

Key Highlights
  • Windows 11 Home 64-bit
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX (36MB Cache)
  • 40.6 cm (16") WQXGA 2560 x 1600 Mini LED, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 (24GB GDDR7)
  • 32GB (5600MHz) DDR5-SDRAM (2 x 16) & 1000GB SSD
  • Gaming Laptop Clamshell Black
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Processor cores: 24
  • 40.6 cm (16") WQXGA 2560 x 1600 pixels Mini LED 16:10
  • 32 GB DDR5-SDRAM 5600 MHz 2 x 16 GB
  • 1 TB SSD
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 24 GB NVIDIA G-SYNC Intel® Graphics
  • Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Ethernet LAN 10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s Bluetooth 5.4
  • Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) 90 Wh 380 W
  • Windows 11 Home 64-bit
Specifications
AC adapter frequency
50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter included
Yes
AC adapter input voltage
100 - 240 V
AC adapter output current
19 A
AC adapter output voltage
20 V
AC adapter power
380 W
AI software frameworks supported by NPU
DirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN
Antenna type
2x2
Anti-glare screen
Yes
Audio system
Smart Amp
Battery capacity
90 Wh
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Bluetooth
Yes
Bluetooth version
5.4
Built-in microphone
Yes
Card reader integrated
No
Colour gamut
100%
Colour name
Off Black
Combo headphone/mic port
Yes
DC-in jack
Yes
Depth
268 mm
Discrete GPU manufacturer
NVIDIA
Discrete graphics card
Yes
Discrete graphics card memory
24 GB
Discrete graphics card model
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
Discrete graphics memory type
GDDR7
Display diagonal
40.6 cm (16")
Display resolution
2560 x 1600 pixels
Display response rise/fall
3 ms
Efficient cores
16
Efficient-core base frequency
2.1 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
Ethernet LAN
Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
1
Ethernet LAN data rates
10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
Face recognition
Yes
Fast charging
Yes
Fast charging time (50%)
30 min
Form factor
Clamshell
Front camera
Yes
Front camera HD type
Full HD
GPU performance up to
8 TOPs
HD type
WQXGA
HDMI ports quantity
1
HDMI version
2.1
Height (front)
2.28 cm
Height (rear)
3.08 cm
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported
Yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology
Dolby Vision
Infrared (IR) camera
Yes
Intel® Thunderbolt 5
Yes
Internal memory
32 GB
Internal memory type
DDR5-SDRAM
Introduction year
2025
Keyboard backlit
Yes
Keyboard backlit colour
RGB
Keyboard backlit zone
Per-key RGB
Keyboard language
German
Keyboard layout
QWERTZ
Market positioning
Gaming
Maximum display brightness (HDR)
1200 cd/m²
Maximum internal memory
64 GB
Maximum refresh rate
240 Hz
Maximum turbo power
160 W
Memory channels
Dual-channel
Memory clock speed
5600 MHz
Memory form factor
SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)
2 x 16 GB
Memory slots
2x SO-DIMM
Mobile network connection
No
Motherboard chipset
Intel HM870 Express
Native aspect ratio
16:10
Neural processor unit (NPU)
Intel AI Boost
NPU performance up to
13 TOPs
Number of battery cells
4
Number of built-in speakers
4
Number of SSDs installed
1
Numeric keypad
No
NVIDIA G-SYNC
Yes
NVMe
Yes
On-board GPU manufacturer
Intel
On-board graphics card
Yes
On-board graphics card family
Intel® Graphics
On-board graphics card model
Intel® Graphics
Operating system architecture
64-bit
Operating system installed
Windows 11 Home
Optical drive type
No
Package depth
99 mm
Package height
325 mm
Package weight
3.05 kg
Package width
460 mm
Panel type
Mini LED
Password protection
Yes
Password protection type
BIOS, User
Performance cores
8
Performance-core base frequency
2.7 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
5.4 GHz
Pointing device
NumberPad
Processor base power
55 W
Processor boost frequency
5.4 GHz
Processor cache
36 MB
Processor cores
24
Processor family
Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor generation
Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor manufacturer
Intel
Processor model
275HX
Processor threads
24
Product colour
Black
Product type
Laptop
Repairability index
9.9
RGB colour space
DCI-P3
Sparsity support
Yes
SSD capacity
1 TB
SSD form factor
M.2
SSD interface
PCI Express 4.0
Storage media
SSD
Thunderbolt 5 ports quantity
2
Top Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Total processor performance up to
36 TOPs
Total SSDs capacity
1 TB
Total storage capacity
1 TB
Touchscreen
No
Trial software
Microsoft 365 30 days
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantity
0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity
0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
3
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)
Yes
USB Type-C charging port
Yes
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode
Yes
Weight
2.8 kg
Wi-Fi standards
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Width
354 mm
Windows Hello
Yes
Windows Studio effects support
Yes

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