Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 vs Lenovo V17 Gen 4 Comparison

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Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 vs Lenovo V17 Gen 4 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 and V17 Gen 4, two laptops from Asus and Lenovo. Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 was introduced to market in January 2025 and Lenovo V17 Gen 4 was launched in April 2023. There is 21 months difference between ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 and V17 Gen 4 so it would still give an advantage to younger ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 and Lenovo V17 Gen 4 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 Key Specs

Launched in January 2025
18.0" Mini LED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
GPU: GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop 16GB
16GB Ram
399 x 298 x 23.5-32 mm (15.71 x 11.73 x 0.93-1.26 inches)
Weight: 3.48 kg (7.67 lbs)

Lenovo V17 Gen 4 Key Specs

Launched in April 2023
17.3" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Processor U300
GPU: Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 (48 EU)
8GB Ram
399 x 274 x 19.9 mm (15.71 x 10.79 x 0.78 inches)
Weight: 2.02 kg (4.45 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 and V17 Gen 4 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 over Lenovo V17 Gen 4

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~79% vs ~75.5%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.7 mm vs 8 mm	2.3 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	18 inches vs 17.3 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	240 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen PPI	168 ppi vs 127 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2560 x 1600 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Max Brightness	1200 nits vs 300 nits	Brighter Screen
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	23 TFLOPS vs 0.84 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	Faster RAM Type
RAM Type	DDR5 vs DDR4	Higher RAM potential
Max Total RAM	64 GB vs 16 GB	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
WiFi Standard	v7 vs v6	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.4 vs v5.2	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 4.0 vs 1x USB 3.2	Faster USB-C connection
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
Thunderbolt	v5 vs No	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 1.4	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Easily see the keys under low light
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs No

Reasons to choose Lenovo V17 Gen 4 over Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835

Weight	2.02 kg vs 3.48 kg	1.46 kg lighter
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers

Common Strengths of Lenovo V17 Gen 4 and Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835

Launch Dates	January 2025 vs April 2023	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the RAM size
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Dolby Atmos Support	Yes vs Yes	3D Surround Sound Support
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable

Common Weaknesses of Lenovo V17 Gen 4 and Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 vs Lenovo V17 Gen 4: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 and the Lenovo V17 Gen 4.

Physical Specs
Weight	3.48 kg (7.67 lbs)	2.02 kg (4.45 lbs)
Surface Area	1189 cm2 (184.3 inches2)	1093 cm2 (169.5 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~79%	~75.5%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.7 mm	~8 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.19 kg/inch	0.12 kg/inch
	0.418 lbs/inch	0.264 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Gray

Comparison of the Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 and the Lenovo V17 Gen 4 External Dimensions

Weight

ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 weighs 3.48 kg (7.67 lbs), whereas the V17 Gen 4 weighs 2.02 kg (4.45 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 3.48 kg

Lenovo V17 Gen 4 2.02 kg

Min 1.29 kg

Average 2.74 kg

Max 4.23 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 32.00 mm

Lenovo V17 Gen 4 19.90 mm

Min 8.60 mm

Average 24.26 mm

Max 38.00 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 is 0.19 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Lenovo V17 Gen 4 is 0.12 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 vs Lenovo V17 Gen 4: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX	Intel Processor U300 Intel Core i3 1315U Intel Core i5 1335U Intel Core i5 13420H Intel Core i7 1355U
Base Frequency	2.7 GHz	1.2 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5.4 GHz	4.4 GHz
Number of Cores	Arc Graphics (4-	5 (1P + 4E)
Number of Threads	24	6
L3 Cache	36 MB	8 MB
Integrated GPU	Arc Graphics (4-Cores)	Intel UHD Graphics (48EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm	10 nm

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 and Lenovo V17 Gen 4.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX

Laptops with: Intel Processor U300

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop 16GB GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop 24GB	Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 (48 EU)
Base Clock Frequency	975 MHz	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1500 MHz	1100 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	175 W	15 W
Nvidia Optimus	MUX
Type	Dedicated	Integrated
FLOPS	23 TFLOPS	0.84 TFLOPS
Memory Size	16 GB	System Shared
Memory Type	GDDR7	DDR4
Memory Bus	256 bit
Memory Speed	~25.4 Gbps	3.2 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	7680	384
TMUs	240	24
ROPs	120	12

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 has a FLOPS value of 23 TFLOPS whereas the Lenovo V17 Gen 4 ' has a FLOPS value of 0.84 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB 64GB	8GB 16GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	1x8 GB
RAM Clock	5600 MHz	3200 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	DDR4
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	64 GB	16 GB
Total Slots	2	1
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

With a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, the ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 offers an advantage for multitasking and resource-intensive applications compared to the V17 Gen 4's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2025) G835	Lenovo V17 Gen 4
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✔ Good performance.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✔ Runs smoothly on GPU.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	90 Wh	45 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	380 W	65 W

Moreover, the ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 boasts a larger battery capacity of 90 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the V17 Gen 4's45 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 90 Wh

Lenovo V17 Gen 4 45 Wh

Min 37.00 Wh

Average 76.88 Wh

Max 100.00 Wh

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 8 TB, the ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the V17 Gen 4's max. storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB, 8 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 vs Lenovo V17 Gen 4: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 and Lenovo V17 Gen 4 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 has a display size of 18.0".On the other hand, V17 Gen 4 has a smaller 17.3" display.The total usable screen area of the ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 is 939cm² / 146inch² whereas the V17 Gen 4's total usable screen area is 825cm² / 128inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 features a higher pixel density with 168 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 168 ppi

Lenovo V17 Gen 4 127 ppi

Min 106 PPI

Average 141 PPI

Max 266.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
The ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 offers a higher refresh rate of 240 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
The ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 offers a higher maximum brightness of 1200 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 1200 nits

Lenovo V17 Gen 4 300 nits

Min

200 nits

Average 368 nits

Max 1200.00 nits

Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 vs Lenovo V17 Gen 4 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v7, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to V17 Gen 4 (v6).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 and V17 Gen 4 have USB-A ports. ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while V17 Gen 4 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 and V17 Gen 4 have USB Type-C ports. ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while V17 Gen 4 has 1x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 is equipped with Thunderbolt 5 port. V17 Gen 4 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 and V17 Gen 4 feature an HDMI port. ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 offers 1x HDMI 2.1, while V17 Gen 4 offers 1x HDMI 1.4.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
V17 Gen 4 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 and V17 Gen 4 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v7	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.4	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	3x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	1x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 5	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 1.4
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	Optional
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	No
SD CardReader	No	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes