Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 vs Lenovo Yoga Book 9i 14 Gen 10, 2025 Comparison

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Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 vs Lenovo Yoga Book 9i 14 Gen 10, 2025 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 and Yoga Book 9i 14 Gen 10, 2025, two laptops from Asus and Lenovo. Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 was introduced to market in January 2025 and Lenovo Yoga Book 9i 14 Gen 10, 2025 was launched in January 2025. Both ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 and Yoga Book 9i 14 Gen 10, 2025 were launched within the same month so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and available technology level.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 and Lenovo Yoga Book 9i 14 Gen 10, 2025 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 Yoga Book 9i 14 Gen 10, 2025 Key Specs

Launched in January 2025
14.0" Touchscreen - OLED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 255H
GPU: Intel Arc 140T
16GB Ram
315.09 x 209.56 x 15.5-15.95 mm (12.41 x 8.25 x 0.61-0.63 inches)
Weight: 1.22 kg (2.69 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 and Yoga Book 9i 14 Gen 10, 2025 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 Yoga Book 9i 14 Gen 10, 2025

Side Bezel Thickness	5.7 mm vs 6.8 mm	1.1 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	18 inches vs 14 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	240 Hz vs 120 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
Max Brightness	1200 nits vs 750 nits	Brighter Screen
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 5 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	23 TFLOPS vs 4.6-4.8 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	Connect to external monitors directly via HDMI cable
HDMI Port	1x HDMI 2.1 vs No	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 Yoga Book 9i 14 Gen 10, 2025 over Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835

Weight	1.22 kg vs 3.48 kg	2.26 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~86.1% vs ~79%	Larger screen area ratio
Screen PPI	243 ppi vs 168 ppi	More pixels per inch
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Interact with your fingers
Screen Resolution	2880 x 1800 pixels vs 2560 x 1600 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Response Time	1 ms vs 3 ms	Faster Response screen
Charging Port Position	Left, Right vs Left	Flexible cable positions
Webcam Resolution	2560 x 1440 vs 1920 x 1080	Higher Resolution Camera
Number of USB-C Ports	3x USB 4.0 vs 2x USB 4.0	Connect more device at the same time

Common Strengths of Lenovo Yoga Book 9i 14 Gen 10, 2025 and Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835

Launch Dates	January 2025 vs January 2025	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Technology	Mini LED vs OLED	High Screen Quality
HDR Support	Yes, Dolby Vision vs Yes, Dolby Vision	Watch HDR Clips
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
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
Thunderbolt Port	v5 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable

Common Weaknesses of Lenovo Yoga Book 9i 14 Gen 10, 2025 and Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835

Fingerprint Sensor	No vs No	No fingerprint login feature

Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 vs Lenovo Yoga Book 9i 14 Gen 10, 2025: 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 Yoga Book 9i 14 Gen 10, 2025.

Physical Specs
Weight	3.48 kg (7.67 lbs)	1.22 kg (2.69 lbs)
Surface Area	1189 cm2 (184.3 inches2)	660 cm2 (102.4 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~79%	~86.1%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.7 mm	~6.8 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.19 kg/inch	0.09 kg/inch
	0.418 lbs/inch	0.198 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Green

Comparison of the Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 and the Lenovo Yoga Book 9i 14 Gen 10, 2025 External Dimensions

Weight

ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 weighs 3.48 kg (7.67 lbs), whereas the Yoga Book 9i 14 Gen 10, 2025 weighs 1.22 kg (2.69 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

Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 3.48 kg

Avg: larger than 17.0" 2.74 kg

Lenovo Yoga Book 9i 14 Gen 10, 2025 1.22 kg

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 1.42 kg

Thickness Comparison

Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 32.00 mm

Avg: larger than 17.0" 24.26 mm

Lenovo Yoga Book 9i 14 Gen 10, 2025 15.95 mm

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 17.12 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 Yoga Book 9i 14 Gen 10, 2025 is 0.09 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 Yoga Book 9i 14 Gen 10, 2025: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX	Intel Core Ultra 7 255H
Base Frequency	2.7 GHz	2.0 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5.4 GHz	5.1 GHz
Number of Cores	Arc Graphics (4-	16 (6P + 10E)
Number of Threads	24	16
L3 Cache	36 MB	24 MB
Integrated GPU	Arc Graphics (4-Cores)	Arc Graphics 140T
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm	3 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 Yoga Book 9i 14 Gen 10, 2025.

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

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GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop 16GB GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop 24GB	Intel Arc 140T
Base Clock Frequency	975 MHz	800 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1500 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	175 W
Nvidia Optimus	MUX
Type	Dedicated	Integrated
FLOPS	23 TFLOPS	4.6-4.8 TFLOPS
Memory Size	16 GB	System Shared
Memory Type	GDDR7	LPDDR5X
Memory Bus	256 bit
Memory Speed	~25.4 Gbps	8.53 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	7680	1024
TMUs	240
ROPs	120

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 Yoga Book 9i 14 Gen 10, 2025 ' has a FLOPS value of 4.6-4.8 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Lenovo Yoga Book 9i 14 Gen 10, 2025 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB 64GB	16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	5600 MHz	8533 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	LPDDR5X
Upgradable	Yes	No
Max RAM Size	64 GB
Total Slots	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 and the Yoga Book 9i 14 Gen 10, 2025, come with similar RAM capacities of 16 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

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 Yoga Book 9i 14" (Gen 10, 2025)
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.	✔ Good performance.
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	88 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	No
Charging Port Position	Left	Left, Right
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 Yoga Book 9i 14 Gen 10, 2025's88 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 90 Wh

Avg: larger than 17.0" 76.88 Wh

Lenovo Yoga Book 9i 14 Gen 10, 2025 88 Wh

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 55.79 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 Yoga Book 9i 14 Gen 10, 2025's max. storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB, 8 TB	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 Yoga Book 9i 14 Gen 10, 2025: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 and Lenovo Yoga Book 9i 14 Gen 10, 2025 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, Yoga Book 9i 14 Gen 10, 2025 has a smaller 14.0" display.The total usable screen area of the ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 is 939cm² / 146inch² whereas the Yoga Book 9i 14 Gen 10, 2025's total usable screen area is 568cm² / 88inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Yoga Book 9i 14 Gen 10, 2025 features a higher pixel density with 243 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 168 PPI

Avg: larger than 17.0" 141 PPI

Lenovo Yoga Book 9i 14 Gen 10, 2025 243 PPI

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 173 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.

Furthermore, the Yoga Book 9i 14 Gen 10, 2025 boasts a faster response time of 1.0 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

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

Brightness Comparison

Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 1200 nits

Avg: larger than 17.0" 368 nits

Lenovo Yoga Book 9i 14 Gen 10, 2025 750 nits

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 383 nits

Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 vs Lenovo Yoga Book 9i 14 Gen 10, 2025 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 and Yoga Book 9i 14 Gen 10, 2025 support the latest Wi-Fi standard v7.

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
ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 is equipped with 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports. Yoga Book 9i 14 Gen 10, 2025 does not have USB-A ports.
Both ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 and Yoga Book 9i 14 Gen 10, 2025 have USB Type-C ports. ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while Yoga Book 9i 14 Gen 10, 2025 has 3x USB 4.0 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
Both ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 and Yoga Book 9i 14 Gen 10, 2025 feature Thunderbolt ports. ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 has Thunderbolt 5, while Yoga Book 9i 14 Gen 10, 2025 has Thunderbolt 4.

HDMI
ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 features an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors. Yoga Book 9i 14 Gen 10, 2025 does not have an HDMI port.

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
Neither ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 nor Yoga Book 9i 14 Gen 10, 2025 has an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 G835 and Yoga Book 9i 14 Gen 10, 2025 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	v7
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.4	v5.4
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	3x USB 3.2	No
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	3x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 5	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	No
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	No
SD CardReader	No	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	No