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ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635
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ROG STRIX SCAR 16

Victory, accelerated.

Dominate Windows 11 Pro gaming with up to Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 275HX and up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU with a 175W max TGP.
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Enjoy effortless Windows 11 Pro gaming performance with the Strix SCAR 16
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Up to Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 275HX with 24 cores and 24 threads at up to 80W TDP
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Up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU with 175W max TGP
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An end-to-end vapor chamber paired with a sandwiched heatsink, Tri-Fan Technology, and Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal on CPU and GPU
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16-inch 2.5K Nebula HDR Display with Mini LED, over 2K dimming zones, 16:10 aspect ratio, 240Hz/3ms, 100% DCI-P3, and ACR technology
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Up to 64GB DDR5 5600 RAM and 4TB PCIe Gen4 SSD in Raid 0, both easily upgradable thanks to a tool-less access design
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THE NEED FOR SPEED

performance
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CALCULATED EXCELLENCE

cooling
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WIN WITH FLAIR

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The best of the best

The 2025 Strix SCAR 16 offers the very best Windows 11 Pro gaming experience, featuring up to Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 275HX and up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU with NVIDIA Max-Q technologies, including Advanced Optimus. This killer hardware is complemented with up to 64GB of 5600MHz DDR5 RAM and 4TB of PCIe 4.0 storage, with the memory slots upgradable to 6400MHz DDR5 RAM and SSD slots both offering full support for PCIe Gen 5, ensuring that you always have the edge on your competition.
Windows 11 Pro
OS
Up to Intel® Core™
Ultra 9 processor
275HX
Up to NVIDIA®
GeForce RTX™ 5090
Laptop GPU
Up to
64GB
DDR5 Memory
Up to
4TB PCIe 4.0
In RAID 0

Ultimate power

Performance requires power, so we’ve cranked the SCAR 16 to the max. In Turbo mode, the max wattage is 55W for the CPU and an incredibly high 175W for the GPU. For those willing to tinker in Manual mode, you have access to an additional 25W for the CPU, for a total system max wattage of 255W. No matter what kind of gamer you are, the raw power on tap with the Strix SCAR 16 will give you a leg up on your opponents.
Max wattage
CPU
55
w
total
230
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GPU
175
w
CPU
80
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total
255
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GPU
175
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Turbo mode
Manual mode
An intel CPU appearing from underneath a laptop keyboard.An intel CPU appearing from underneath a laptop keyboard.

Dominant force

Game with the greatest, backed up by the power of up to Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 275HX. With 8 Performance and 16 Efficient cores, this next-gen silicon can drive high framerates in esports and AAA games alike. The SCAR 16 also has access to AI acceleration in select content creation apps, giving you incredible flexibility on how you can utilize your gaming machine.
24 Cores
16 E-cores + 8 P-cores
24
Threads
Up to
80W
TDP
Up to
5.4 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency
An NVIDIA GPU appearing from underneath a laptop keyboard.An NVIDIA GPU appearing from underneath a laptop keyboard.

Next-gen graphics

Great gaming machines need a great GPU, so we equipped the SCAR 16 with up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU. Featuring a max TGP of 175W, optimized efficiency enabled by NVIDIA Max-Q technologies like Dynamic Boost and Advanced Optimus, and AI-accelerated features like DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation, this GPU can power your gaming to never before seen heights.
Up to NVIDIA®
GeForce RTX™ 5090
Laptop GPU
MAX TGP
175W
with Dynamic boost
1824
AI TOPS
NVIDIA®
Advanced Optimus
NVIDIA®
DLSS 4
24 GB
GDDR7 Memory
Game Changer

GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptops

Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell and Al
Supreme Speed. Superior Visuals.
DLSS 4 massively increases performance and improves image quality for top games using the power of Al.
Game-Winning Responsiveness
NVIDIA Reflex 2 with Frame Warp gives you the ultimate responsiveness, enhancing target acquisition, reaction time, and aim precision.
True-to-Life Graphics
Experience cinematic quality visuals at unprecedented speed with full ray tracing and breakthrough neural rendering technologies.
NVIDIA Geforce RTX Powering Advanced AI

Your Ultimate Pit Stop

We’ve completely redesigned the 2025 Strix SCAR 16 to make upgrades easier than ever. This tool-less design allows for simple access to both the RAM, SSD, and fans, and we’ve also brought our latest Q-latch system here for those SSD slots. Like an experienced pit crew, you can remove and replace your SSD and RAM in seconds, having the machine back up and running without missing a lap. A specially designed frame covers the rest of the mainboard to protect the other components, but can easily be removed with a few screws for users who want to tinker further.
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Your Ultimate Pit Stop

We’ve completely redesigned the 2025 Strix SCAR 16 to make upgrades easier than ever. This tool-less design allows for simple access to both the RAM, SSD, and fans, and we’ve also brought our latest Q-latch system here for those SSD slots. Like an experienced pit crew, you can remove and replace your SSD and RAM in seconds, having the machine back up and running without missing a lap. A specially designed frame covers the rest of the mainboard to protect the other components, but can easily be removed with a few screws for users who want to tinker further.

An X-Ray view of an ROG Strix laptop, with fans, storage, and other circuitry shown.

Q-Latch System

M.2 SSDs are incredibly small and versatile, but the traditional mounting system involves tiny standoffs and screws that can be difficult to manipulate. ROG solved this problem with Q-Latch, a system that first debuted on our award-winning desktop motherboards. Q-Latch uses a simple, tool-less plastic hinge to securely retain your M.2 SSDs, no screwdriver required.

A stick of SSD storage inside an ROG Strix laptop.

Storage Upgrade

Take on even the largest projects with confidence thanks to ultra-fast PCIe Gen 4 storage. With raw throughput up to 7000MB/s, massive files and detailed game worlds will load in the blink of an eye. Both SSD slots feature our incredibly simple and tool-less Q-latch system, no standoffs or tiny screws required. For those looking to leverage even faster storage speeds, both SSD slots are PCIe Gen 5 ready.

* The maximum read/write speed of Gen 5 SSDs may vary

Two sticks of RAM inside an ROG Strix laptop.

RAM Upgradability

The SCAR 16 sports up to 64GB of DDR5 6400MHz RAM, offering incredible gaming and multitasking performance. And with two SO-DIMM slots easily accessible without tools, you can easily upgrade the RAM whenever you need more. Go ahead — keep all those tabs open.

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Limitless Connectivity

We’ve also equipped the Strix SCAR 16 with dual Thunderbolt™ 5 ports, which offers the latest in high bandwidth connectivity, up to 3X compared to Thunderbolt™ 4. With a diverse ecosystem of devices and peripherals compatible over USB-C, including support for power delivery, high-resolution display output, and support for the latest docking stations, Thunderbolt™ 5 is the easiest way to turn your SCAR 16 into a true battlestation.

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We’ve completely revamped the cooling solution of the 2025 Strix SCAR 16 with precise calculations in mind to ensure that you get the best gaming experience with your machine, every time. We relocated all of the exhaust vents to the rear of the hinge, keeping warm air away from your mousing hand. The sides and bottom of the machine act as an air intake, creating a natural, efficient path for airflow. Air also flows through the keyboard deck, keeping your hands cooler during intense gaming sessions. When pairing an end-to-end vapor chamber with a sandwiched heatsink, Tri-Fan Technology, and Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal on both CPU & GPU, the 2025 Strix SCAR 16 achieves a lower noise level in Turbo Mode compared to the previous generation, while still offering the same calculated excellence you expect from a Strix SCAR machine.
End-to-end
Vapor Chamber
Tri-Fan
Technology
Sandwiched
Heatsink design
Up to
15°C Cooler
CPU Temperatures
Conductonaut Exteme liquid metal logo

End-to-end Vapor Chamber

We’ve used vapor chambers in our high-end ROG machines before, but the component inside the heart of the 2025 Strix SCAR 16 is truly special. We’ve designed a vapor chamber with different layers to more accurately match the layout of the motherboard, for maximum contact on the CPU and GPU. We also pushed the vapor chamber all the way to the rear of the chassis, sandwiching it between the upper and lower heatsinks to further optimize heat dissipation.

A sketch of SCAR laptop’s vapor chamber and thermal solution.

Sandwiched heatsink

The entire rear portion of the Strix SCAR 16 is dedicated to its full-width heatsink. The upper and lower sections are built from 0.1mm thick copper fins, for a total surface area of 169388 mm². This sandwiched design uses all available space for the densely packed fins, giving the SCAR 16 ultra-efficient thermal performance without increasing bulk.

A sketch of SCAR laptop’s heatsink system.

Tri-Fan Technology

Our cutting-edge Tri-Fan Technology directs air though precisely calculated cutouts in the chassis, sending airflow directly towards internal components to keep them cool in all conditions. A third auxiliary fan sends additional heat from the GPU and VRAM directly to the heatsinks, keeping the machine cool during long video renders or gaming sessions.

A sketch of SCAR laptop’s Arc Flow Fan.

Conductonaut Extreme Liquid Metal

The Strix SCAR 16 features Thermal Grizzly’s cutting-edge Conductonaut Extreme, which improves upon the already incredible heat transfer found in standard liquid metals. Compared to traditional thermal pastes, this indium- and gallium-based compound offers 17X higher conductivity, in addition to CPU and GPU temperature reductions of up to 15 degrees. Used exclusively by ROG, this material offers the highest thermal transfer available on a laptop.

*Temperature improvements compared to the previous gen thermal compound, as tested internally by ASUS. Thermal conductivity compared to industry standard.

Thermal Grizzly logo and Conductonaut Exteme liquid metal logo

Ambient cooling

The new rear facing exhaust, redesigned vapor chamber, and 2nd Gen Arc Flow Fans allowed us to bring the operating volume in Turbo Mode down from last generation.

A chart showing the noise levels of the various performance modes.

0.1mm ultra-thin fins

The Strix SCAR 16’s heatsink features ultra-thin 0.1mm copper fins, providing the perfect balance between airflow and density to keep heat dissipation optimal.

A sketch of a Close-up image of the SCAR laptop’s cooling solution.

CoolZone keyboard

Extended gaming sessions can heat up internal components and make the keyboard warm to the touch. The SCAR 16 boasts the largest airflow cutouts we’ve ever added to a laptop, which allows the fans to draw in fresh air from above and through the keyboard deck. This keeps your fingers cool during marathon gaming sessions, while also improving overall system airflow.

A heatmap of SCAR laptop’s keyboard, highlighting the warm and cool areas.

Dust Filter

The ROG Strix SCAR 16 features a dust filter on its intake vents. Dust and fibers can collect inside the machine, trapping heat and causing degraded performance over time. A filter helps keep dust out, allowing the CPU and GPU to breathe easier for years of smooth and stable operation.

*Internal testing in a simulated dusty environment.

Close up image of the dust filter.

Scenario Profiles

Our Silent, Performance, and Turbo modes are just the beginning. Scenario Profiles allow your system to automatically switch between these modes based on the application you're running, alongside other vital system settings. Switch between lighting configurations automatically, disable the Windows key and touchpad during games, and automate to your heart's content. Armoury Crate makes adjustments in an instant to best fit the task at hand.

A chart showing the noise levels of the various performance modes.
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Your laptop’s display is a window into new worlds, which is why we put the absolute best on our ROG Strix SCAR 16. This ROG Nebula HDR display with Mini LED technology features over 2000 dimming zones, 1200 nits of peak brightness, and beautiful colors thanks to 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 color space. The 2025 SCAR 16 has also been upgraded with a brand-new dual ACR layer, which reduces reflections and enhances contrast by 4.5X for incredibly vivid colors. When combined with our own Nebula HDR engine, this display ensures every game and movie is done true justice. And with a blazing fast refresh rate of 240Hz and full NVIDIA G-SYNC support, motion will be incredibly smooth, allowing you to see every enemy before they see you.
Nebula HDR
Nebula Display
Mini LED
Panel
1200 nits
Peak Brightness
Over
2000
dimming zones
240Hz / 3ms
Refresh Rate
ACR
Technology
100% DCI-P3
Technology
NVIDIA G-SYNC logo DisplayHDR™1000 logo Dolby Vision logo Pantone Validated
240Hz / 3ms
Refresh Rate
100% DCI-P3
Technology
Adaptive Sync
Technology
Pantone Validated Dolby Vision logo NVIDIA G-SYNC logo
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Nebula HDR Engine

The Nebula HDR engine is a purpose-built local dimming algorithm that produces stunning highlights with unparalleled depth. Trained on an instruction set of more than 150 videos and over 2000 still photos, the algorithm can dynamically adjust the HDR lighting needed to minimize blooming around individual dimming zones by 25%.

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ACR Technology

This year, we even added two layers of Ambient Contrast Ratio film to the display, which reduces reflections by 55% and provides up to 4.5x better contrast, ensuring the image stays punchy, vivid, and accurate. A second layer boosts viewing angle for a 180° ultra-clear view, providing an image that looks just as good off-center as it does straight on. This machine doesn't just perform at a high level – it draws you into the visuals, with colors so realistic it’s as if you were right in the middle of the action.

A chart showing that Dolby Vision Technology improves high dynamic range 4K video.

Dolby Vision Technology

Scene to scene, frame to frame, Dolby Vision makes media look better. The technology improves on standard 4K high dynamic range (HDR) video, dynamically adjusting visuals to make every image in front of you richer, brighter, and livelier. Creators can film and edit their streams, videos, and other content in a format commonly used by industry professionals.

A laptop with rich and colorful content on the screen.

Pantone Color Validation

Each IPS-level display is factory-calibrated to ensure that colors are accurate to the Pantone® palette. Artists, designers, and content creators can add high-quality content to their portfolios and enjoy richer gaming visuals all on the same machine.

A chart showing that DCI-P3 covers a wider color gamut.

100% DCI-P3 Color Coverage

While the sRGB color space is the standard for most digital visuals, it only represents about 75% of the DCI-P3 spectrum used for professional filmmaking. Displays with complete DCI-P3 coverage offer a wide color gamut for more vibrant images, letting you see films and other media exactly the way they were meant to be experienced.

A comparison image showing the difference that the refresh rate can synchronize with GPU’s frame rate with Adaptive Sync Technology reducing motion tearing.

NVIDIA G-SYNC

Nothing breaks in-game immersion like stuttering and tearing. GPUs render frames at variable rates, but displays usually refresh at a constant clip, so they can get out of sync, causing visible hitching and artifacts that pull you out of the action. With Adaptive Sync, the refresh rate of the display synchronizes with the GPU’s frame rate to eliminate visual tearing, minimize stuttering, and reduce input lag. Get ready to experience gameplay that looks and feels more natural than ever.

A side-by-side comparison of two images, with the left image being HDR with accentuated highlights and contrast, and the right side being SDR, with more muted and washed out colors.

DisplayHDR™1000

Supports HDR technology across a range of luminance (up to 1000cd/m2) to deliver a wider color range and higher contrast than traditional monitors. The brightest whites and the darkest blacks bring out details like never before. This monitor delivers contrast performance that passes DisplayHDR™ 1000 certification. To ensure color accuracy, each ROG monitor is factory pre-calibrated.

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TÜV Rheinland Certification

Displays emit light across a broad spectrum that unfortunately includes some less desirable wavelengths. Our Nebula Display protects your eyes by reducing blue light before it leaves the screen, preventing eyestrain during long gaming or content creation sessions.

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Win with Flair

The 2025 Strix lineup has been redesigned from the ground up, built for powerful performance, maximum speed, and calculated movement, with a shape inspired by automotive racing, an emphasis on smooth lines define the Strix SCAR 16, representing speed and aerodynamics.
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Full-surround Aura

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ROG Strix machines have always been loud and proud with RGB, but the 2025 ROG Strix SCAR 16 truly raises the bar. For the first time ever, this laptop features a full-surround RGB lightbar along the bottom of the chassis, giving you full 360-degree and distinct glow that almost makes your machine float off your desk.
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AniMe Vision

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Originally pioneered on our famous Zephyrus series, the Strix SCAR 16 sports an AniMe Vision display on the laptop’s lid. With an array of 810 LEDs shining through 8,354 precision-milled holes, you can show off your style with a wide selection of pre-made animations, import a GIF of your choice, or animate your own image from scratch.
The rear edge of an ROG Strix laptop.

Seamless design

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The 2025 ROG Strix SCAR 16 chassis now features a smoother texture for an extra premium feel, and the corners have been chamfered to give it a more elegant and contemporary look. With rounded edges, a streamlined shape, and reduced seams, the 2025 ROG Strix SCAR 16 is sleeker than ever.
The corner of the lid of an ROG Strix laptop.

Stealth mode

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While standout lighting effects are awesome when gaming with friends, you may want a more subtle, sophisticated look when you’re in class or at the office. So our Stealth Mode turns all the lights off, revealing a polished layer of black chromium plating under the logo for an ultra-sleek feel.
A view of the keyboard, showing Aura lighting effects.
Static
Breathing
Strobing
Color cycle
Rainbow
Music
Smart
Starry night

Press the Attack

The difference between victory and defeat can be separated by a single keystroke, so the Strix SCAR 16 has a professional esports-grade keyboard designed to secure the win. Built to last, the Strix SCAR 16's keyboard switches are rated to last over 20 million presses, and n-key rollover guarantees your system will never miss a command even if you’re pressing multiple keys at once. The Strix SCAR 16 has a full-sized keyboard, with dedicated media controls and customizable hotkeys for different Armoury Crate functions. And with per-key RGB and full Aura Sync customization, the Strix SCAR 16 will always have the looks to match your mood.
 
Per-Key
RGB
Full-Size
Keyboard
Gaming
Hotkeys
ASUS Aura Sync
The shape of the SCAR laptop’s touchpad is highlighted.

Large touchpad

We know you aren’t always gaming, so we’ve increased the size of the touchpad by 36% from the previous generation for effortless scrolling even when your mouse is tucked away. A larger touchpad also makes multi-touch inputs easier, giving you a smoother experience with the machine even when you’re just browsing the web.

A closeup of the ROG hotkey design on the SCAR laptop’s keyboard.

Dedicated hotkeys

Dedicated gaming hotkeys sit just above the left side of the keyboard for quick access to volume, mic mute, operating modes, and Armoury Crate. They are also fully customizable, and can be programmed to launch apps, set as a function key, or used as a macro. The Strix SCAR 16 has all the tools you need for victory.

A series of keyboard keys flying off a laptop keyboard in various colors.

Overstroke technology

Exclusive ROG Overstroke technology registers keypresses earlier in the stroke, enabling a more responsive experience for serious gaming and work. Triggering earlier means faster, effortless inputs with greater accuracy.

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Studio-quality Sound

Dolby Atmos-powered speakers include two tweeters and two downward firing woofers to create an authentic sound stage for your games. Hi-Res audio ensures you hear your music in the same quality it was recorded. Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation processes both incoming and outgoing audio to filter any errant background noises, making sure that your calls, chats and streams come through without distraction.
Smart Amp
Technology
5.1.2 Channel
Virtual Surround Sound
Two-Way
AI Noise Cancelation
Dolby Atmos logo Hi-Res Audio logo
An ROG Strix Laptop with a video editing program showing on-screen.An ROG Strix Laptop with a video editing program showing on-screen.
Sound waves behind a glowing orb.

Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation

Our advanced Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation technology runs on the CPU, which frees up the GPU to hit higher FPS. It works with any input device and also with downstream connections, letting you remove noise from both your own mic input and from incoming feeds. Noise-canceling settings can even be customized per program, filtering specific apps like voice chat without affecting game audio you want to remain untouched.

The Dolby Atmos icon in front of purple sound waves.

Quad Speakers With Dolby Atmos

Two tweeters and two woofers powered by Smart Amp offer richer sound with 199% more volume, 190% more powerful bass, and up to 8.58db dynamic range. This quad-speaker setup delivers immersive surround sound optimized by Dolby Atmos technology to deliver balanced, multidimensional audio across the full spectrum without losing clarity or detail.

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An ROG Strix laptop with the lid partially opened.An ROG Strix laptop with the lid partially opened.

All Day Endurance

We equipped the Strix SCAR 16 with a large 90Wh battery, which provides plenty of endurance for video playback and web browsing. If you’re traveling without the included power supply, it also supports USB Type-C power delivery up to 100W, allowing you easily top up a charge while on the go.
90Wh
Battery
Rapid
Type-C
Charging

All the bandwidth

Connectivity is everything in a high-performance machine, so we’ve spared no expense with the Strix SCAR 16’s feature set. With support for the latest Wi-Fi 7 standard, offering download speeds up to 2.4X times faster than Wi-Fi 6, onboard 2.5G ethernet, and dual Thunderbolt™ 5 ports, this machine puts even many desktop battlestations to shame. We’ve also included a FHD camera with Windows Hello support, allowing you to unlock the machine possible with just a smile. Windows Hello also provides better cybersecurity thanks to facial recognition. Only your face grants access, keeping your data safe and secure.
2.4X Faster
Wi-Fi 7
 
2.5G Lan
Faster Internet
3X Faster
TBT 5
FHD+IR Camera
With Windows Hello

Incredible I/O

Ports allow you to connect your mouse, headset, or even an external monitor, so we gave the Strix SCAR 16 an incredibly flexible I/O that can adapt to any situation. On the right side you’ll find two USB-A ports, but the left side offers the bulk of the connections, with an audio jack, dual Thunderbolt™ 5 ports (USB Type-C), a single USB-A, HDMI 2.1, a 2.5G ethernet port, and the power port. If you can imagine your ideal battlestation, the Strix SCAR 16 can make it a reality.
USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
x3
2.5G ethernet port
power port
HDMI 2.1
Thunderbolt™ 5 (USB Type-C)
x2
audio jack
Two back-to-back ROG Strix laptops with the lids open and an ROG logo visible on screen, with Windows Hello text above the webcam.

Endless Customization

When you want to tweak settings, monitor temperatures, or tinker with your laptop, Armoury Crate is your command center. Real-time monitoring allows you to see what your GPU, CPU and memory are doing. RGB can be adjusted on a game-by-game basis with Aura Sync. Fan and power profiles allow you to change the acoustics, power delivery, and thermal characteristics of the laptop on the fly. And exclusive game deals keep your library topped off at all times.
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Aura Creator
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Scenario Profiles
More than just simple fan curves, Armoury Crate’s performance modes serve to transform your machine from a silent, power sipping web browser to a full gaming battlestation with maximum horsepower. And for those that require even more granular control, Manual mode removes all limiters and lets you make a custom profile that suits your exact needs. For more information on Performance Modes, check out our full guide here.
Armoury Crate also supports full customization of the dedicated hotkeys. By default they act as volume control, microphone mute and a quick launch for Armoury Crate, but with a few adjustments you can make them work for you. Create a function key for quick toggle when needed, a macro for complicated button combinations, or even a quick launch button for the application of your choice. Make your machine uniquely yours.
AniMe Vision allows you to choose and create custom lighting animations that stand out from the crowd through Armoury Crate on your device. If you have two or more AniMe Vision capable devices, you can easily unlock and apply AniMe Vision Sync to display themed animations across your entire setup. Choose from preloaded animations within the Content Library, download more from our online library, or upload your own custom animations to make your machine one-of-a-kind.
ROG GameVisual software offers six expertly tuned graphic modes designed to optimize your visual experience for specific game genres. First Person Shooter (FPS) mode, for example, enhances visibility in dark environments, allowing you to get the drop on any enemies lurking in the shadows. Use GameVisual to get the best experience for every game in your library.
Customize the RGB lighting on Aura-compatible peripherals to suit your gaming style. Aura Creator’s easy-to-use control panel allows you to alter a brilliant spectrum of lighting effects and colors, in addition to swapping preset lighting modes, you can also activate Aura Sync to match colors and effects across multiple devices. Check out our full RGB lighting guide for ROG machines here.
This brand-new feature in Armoury Crate 5.0 allows you to synchronize an animated desktop wallpaper with your laptop's RGB lighting. Choose between multiple ROG-themed wallpapers and RGB effects to give your rig a completely unified look. Additional wallpapers can be downloaded directly from Armoury Crate, and the application can easily be controlled from the Windows system tray.
Automatic switching between Silent, Performance, and Turbo modes is just the beginning for Scenario Profiles. You can also define application-specific preferences for other vital system settings, like the lighting configuration and whether the Windows key or touchpad are enabled. Armoury Crate makes adjustments in an instant to best fit the task at hand, and you can configure each profile exactly how you want. Check out the full guide here.
The user interface of Armoury Crate software, showing the system status overview. The user interface showing where users can customize the function of hotkeys. The user interface showing where users can customize Anime Vision lighting effects. The user interface showing where users can choose from custom tuned graphics presets. The user interface showing where users can adjust and sync all their ROG Aura Sync devices. The user interface showing where users can download and apply Aura wallpapers. The user interface showing where users can define their own preferences for different scenarios.

Gear UP

Gear up with a huge array of peripherals from ROG. From wireless gaming mice to keyboards, headsets, and more, ROG has all the tools you need to assemble the ultimate battlestation.
*Bundled peripherals may vary according to regions. Please check with local vendors for exact offers.
From left to right; an ROG Archer ErgoAir Gaming Backpack, ROG Delta II headset, SCAR 16, and ROG Harpe Ace Extreme mouse.From left to right; an ROG Archer ErgoAir Gaming Backpack, ROG Delta II headset, SCAR 16, and ROG Harpe Ace Extreme mouse.
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Awards

World's Best Brands

Republic of Gamers (ROG) announced that it has been awarded as one of the World’s Best Brands 2024 by TIME in the United States in the Consumer Electronics and Gaming Hardware and Peripherals category.

PC Guia Recommended

The ROG Strix SCAR 16 is a good gaming machine, but given its weight and dimensions, in my opinion, it's not a true laptop. It's more of a desktop PC that you can take on vacation. Despite having excellent graphics and a top-notch processor, it's a machine that costs too much, especially if you're going to use it exclusively for gaming.

Performance

Much easier access to the notebook’s internals

Red Dot Award 2025

The ROG Strix laptop series convincingly stands out thanks to its powerful performance and a high degree of customisability.

Video Reviews

Asus was right! This is the best laptop I've ever tested! But I couldn't believe it when I read it! I'll explain everything in this video! Discover the Asus ROG Strix SCAR 16 with RTX 5080 and Intel Core Ultra 9 in this unboxing and review video in European Portuguese (pt)!

This new generation has a facelift and a major upgrade in terms of upgradability, yet it has amazing performance to boot! 🤯

8 Year Gap can make THIS MUCH of a difference...

It's not everyday that we get to see a laptop manufacturer improving the ways that we can perform upgrades to our laptop - and ROG showed us how to do it properly with the new Strix SCAR 16 and Strix SCAR 18 laptops.

ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 (RTX 5090) - Best Gaming Laptop 16" 2025!

The ROG Strix Scar 16 is one of the most powerful laptops I've used—it confidently replaced my personal device without any disappointment

The All-In-One Laptop that can answer everything. Prestigious and Excellent in Performance, Display, and Cooling.

The ROG Strix Scar 16 is one of the most powerful laptops I've used—it confidently replaced my personal device without any disappointment

360-degree surround lighting effects + one-click quick-release for RAM and SSD upgrades, allowing for full utilization of DLSS and high-quality 4K performance

Review ROG Strix Scar 16 (G635LW)

Asus ROG STRIX SCAR 16 laptops are available in a range of variants. Although they are primarily gaming laptops, you can also use them for demanding work—and not only that, they are also easy to upgrade!

Media Reviews

EFTM

ASUS have nailed it with the ROG Strix Scar 16. For gamers, or anyone needing high-end performance, the combo of Intel, NVIDIA, fast memory and storage, with some excellent cooling makes this a powerful system for gaming, and well, anything.

PCGamesN

one seriously impressive gaming laptop

saltynewsnetwork

They offer a no-compromise experience for gamers who demand the absolute best.

GameClopedia

The SCAR series continues ROG's consistent highly recognizable esports style, inspired by race cars, with smooth body lines and highly detailed design.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

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  • The standard Asus test environment for battery life is as follows: Windows operating system, display module with 150 nits of brightness, lighting off, and other application settings.
  • Video Playback: Testing is done with Wi-Fi/Bluetooth off, Windows Power Plan set to Balanced, Taskbar Power Mode set to Battery Saver, system volume at 67%, and video at full screen, 1080p resolution
  • Web Browsing: Testing is done with Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, Windows Power Plan set to Balanced, Taskbar Power Mode set to Better Battery, and using the Weblooper Top50 website in Google Chrome to play the video with a refresh time of 10 seconds.
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