Forget the RTX 5090? - Asus ROG Scar 16 vs. Strix G16 Review

NotebookcheckReviews July 27, 2025
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With the ROG Scar 16, Asus has scaled down the already excellent 18" version into a much more portable form, all while maintaining the same "clean" design, fantastic Mini-LED display, great port selection, and impressive performance. However, there is also the Strix G16, which features a standard IPS panel but generally shares the same qualities. In its RTX 5080 configuration, it once again raises the value question compared to RTX 5090 laptops. Please enjoy our video, and for more information and results, please check out our written review: Scar 16 - EN: https://www.notebookcheck.net/The-RTX-5090-Laptop-and-mini-LED-inside-a-gaming-laptop-Asus-ROG-Strix-SCAR-16-2025-review.1012778.0.html Scar 16 - DE: https://www.notebookcheck.com/Nvidia-RTX-5090-Laptop-und-Mini-LED-im-Gaming-Laptop-Asus-ROG-Strix-SCAR-16-2025-im-Test.1001499.0.html Strix G16 - EN: https://www.notebookcheck.net/The-RTX-5080-Laptop-is-optimal-for-Gaming-in-WQHD-Asus-ROG-Strix-G16-G615-review.1005904.0.html Strix G16 - DE: https://www.notebookcheck.com/Die-RTX-5080-Laptop-ist-optimal-fuer-Gaming-in-WQHD-Asus-ROG-Strix-G16-G615-im-Test.1002814.0.html Time Stamps: 0:00 – Intro 1:04 – Specs, Overview 1:53 – Chassis, Design 3:05 – Ports, Maintenance, Webcam, Inputs 4:40 – Display 5:40 – CPU/System Performance + Benchmarks 7:00 – GPU/Gaming Performance + Benchmarks 8:12 – Fan Noise/Temps/Powerlevels, Speaker Samples 9:41 – Battery life 9:54 – Summary Please consider subscribing for future review videos of laptops, desktop hardware, smartphones, tablets, and general tech content. Head over to https://www.notebookcheck.com/ to stay up to date on all things tech! Follow us! INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/dgtlcraft_postproduction https://www.instagram.com/notebookcheck_net FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Notebookchecknet #asusrogscar16 #asusrogstrixg16 #asusrog #roglaptop #rtx5090laptop #rtx580vs5090#rtx5080laptop #gaminglaptop #notebookcheckreview

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