ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LW-XS97 vs ASUS Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-060US

Benchmark-weighted head-to-head · data updated 2026-09-10

Winner: ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LW-XS97

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LW-XS97 takes 6.8 weighted points vs 4.5, winning on GPU Benchmark, Thickness, Amazon Rating. The ASUS Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-060US counters in a higher tier — worth it if its strengths match your needs.

Winner

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LW-XS97

Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX · NVIDIA RTX 5080

Under $4000
4.4 (262)
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ASUS Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-060US

Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX · NVIDIA RTX 5070Ti

Under $3000
4.2 (51)
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Use-Case Scores

CategoryROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LW-XS97Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-060US
Gaming8.4/107.8/10
Productivity6.4/106.2/10
Programming6.9/106.9/10
Engineering / 3D7.9/107.4/10
Student5.3/105.3/10
Travel / Portability4.9/104.3/10
AI Workloads7.8/107.3/10
Value for Money8.7/108.6/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

SpecROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LW-XS97Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-060US
CPUIntel Core Ultra 9 275HXIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX
PassMark Score56,48856,488
CPU Cores8P+16E8P+16E
GPUNVIDIA RTX 5080NVIDIA RTX 5070Ti
G3DMark Score27,93523,094
RAM32 GB DDR532 GB DDR5
RAM UpgradeableYesYes
Storage2 TBSSD2 TBSSD
Display18″ Mini LED16″ IPS
Resolution2560x16002560x1600
Refresh Rate240 Hz240 Hz
Pixel Density168 PPI189 PPI
TouchscreenNoNo
Weight6.28 lbs6 lbs
Thickness0.93″1.12″
Amazon Rating4.4 ★ (262)4.2 ★ (51)
Value Score8.7/108.6/10

CPU Comparison

Both run near-identical CPU performance (56,488 PassMark).

GPU & Gaming

The RTX 5080 in the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LW-XS97 is ~21% faster (27,935 vs 23,094 G3DMark) — a modest but real FPS edge.

Productivity & Battery

Office scores: 6.4/10 vs 6.2/10. Battery isn't in our dataset, but both share a similar power class, so expect comparable endurance.

Display

ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LW-XS97: 18″ Mini LED 2560x1600 @ 240 Hz. Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-060US: 16″ IPS 2560x1600 @ 240 Hz. The ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LW-XS97's Mini LED panel is the clear quality win.

RAM, Storage & Upgradeability

ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LW-XS97: 32 GB DDR5 (upgradeable) + 2 TBSSD. Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-060US: 32 GB DDR5 (upgradeable) + 2 TBSSD.

Build & Portability

6.28 lbs / 0.93″ vs 6 lbs / 1.12″. Effectively identical to carry. Travel scores: 4.9 vs 4.3.

Value

Value scores land 8.7/10 vs 8.6/10. The ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LW-XS97 extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

Buy the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LW-XS97 — it wins the weighted spec battle. Choose the ASUS Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-060US only if its specific strengths matter more to you.

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