ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) G615LM-BS73-CB (Core Ultra 7 255HX, RTX 5060) / ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635LX

ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) G615LM-BS73-CB (Core Ultra 7 255HX, RTX 5060): G615LM-BS73-CB: Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU 8 GB, 16 GB DDR5-5600 (single module), 512 GB SSD, 16-inch FHD+ 165 Hz display, Eclipse Gray. The G615LM name is also sold elsewhere with a Core Ultra 9 275HX and a 2.5K 240 Hz panel; the G615LP (RTX 5070), G615LR (RTX 5070 Ti) and G615LW (RTX 5080) are different configurations.

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635LX: G635LX · RTX 5090 Laptop GPU · 32 GB / 1 TB or 2×16 GB / 2 TB

SpecificationASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) G615LM-BS73-CB (Core Ultra 7 255HX, RTX 5060)ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635LX
Release year20252025
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 255HX; 20 cores / 20 threads, 2.4 GHz base, up to 5.2 GHz, 30 MB cache; Intel AI Boost NPU (up to 13 TOPS) ASUSIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX; 24 cores (8 P + 16 E), 24 threads, up to 5.4 GHz, 36 MB cache

Intel rates the chip at 55 W base and 160 W maximum turbo power. In this laptop ASUS allocates 55 W to the CPU in Turbo mode and an extra 25 W in Manual mode; its graphic shows up to 80 W for the CPU.

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GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU; 8 GB GDDR7; ROG Boost 1610 MHz at 115 W (100 W + 15 W Dynamic Boost)

115 W is the highest total power the GPU can draw: 15 W of Dynamic Boost is added to the 100 W base limit when the processor is lightly loaded. 1610 MHz is the 1560 MHz boost clock plus a 50 MHz factory overclock. GPUs in the stronger G615 versions go up to 140 W.

ASUS		NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU; ROG Boost 1647 MHz at 175 W (150 W + 25 W Dynamic Boost); 24 GB GDDR7

175 W is the ceiling including 25 W Dynamic Boost shifted to the GPU when the CPU is lightly loaded; it is not a constant draw in every game. The RTX 5090 Laptop GPU is not the desktop RTX 5090. Graphics memory is soldered.

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Display16-inch FHD+ 16:10 (1920 × 1200) IPS-level, anti-glare; 165 Hz; 3 ms; 100% sRGB

165 Hz means smooth motion up to 165 frames per second; the 3 ms response time describes how fast pixels change colour. The family also includes 2.5K 240 Hz versions; this SKU uses the FHD+ panel.

ASUS		16-inch 2560×1600 (16:10) ROG Nebula HDR Mini LED; 240 Hz, 3 ms, 100% DCI-P3, anti-glare

ASUS quotes more than 2,000 local dimming zones and 1,200 nits peak; the peak applies to small HDR highlights, not sustained full-screen brightness. The panel is Pantone Validated.

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Memory16 GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM; two SO-DIMM slots, up to 64 GB, dual-channel capable

This SKU has a single 16 GB module; adding a second module lets the memory run in dual channel. Memory speed may vary with what the processor supports.

ASUS		DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM, two slots, dual channel; 1×32 GB or 2×16 GB; up to 64 GB

SO-DIMM modules are not soldered and can be swapped under the bottom cover. The single 32 GB module configuration runs single-channel until the second slot is filled. The product page mentions DDR5-6400 elsewhere; the spec sheet value of 5600 is used here.

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Storage512 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD; two M.2 PCIe slots

Both SSD slots use the screwless Q-Latch retainer. ASUS says both slots are PCIe Gen 5 ready; the bundled SSD is PCIe 4.0.

ASUS		1 TB or 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD; two M.2 slots

SSDs are held by tool-less Q-Latch clips. The ASUS product page calls the slots “PCIe Gen 5 ready”, but the spec sheet says PCIe 4.0 and one independent test reported no 5.0 support. Because of nearby components, only single-sided SSDs are supported.

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Ports3 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10 Gbit/s); 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10 Gbit/s, DisplayPort, power delivery, G-Sync); 1 × Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, power delivery); HDMI 2.1 FRL; RJ45; 3.5 mm audio

G-Sync support is listed on the USB-C port, so that is the port to use for variable refresh on an external monitor.

ASUS		2× Thunderbolt 5 (120 Gbit/s; DisplayPort, power delivery, G-SYNC); 3× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10 Gbit/s); HDMI; 2.5G LAN; 3.5 mm audio

120 Gbit/s is the Thunderbolt 5 one-way Bandwidth Boost rate; the normal bidirectional bandwidth is 80 Gbit/s. There is no card reader. The HDMI version is not stated on the spec sheet.

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WirelessWi-Fi 7 (802.11be) triple band 2 × 2; Bluetooth 5.4 ASUSWi-Fi 7 (802.11be) tri-band 2×2; Bluetooth 5.4 ASUS
CoolingEnd-to-end vapor chamber, sandwiched heatsink, tri-fan; Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal on the CPU

According to ASUS, liquid metal is applied to the GPU only on RTX 5080 and RTX 5070 Ti versions, so this RTX 5060 version has none on the GPU. Hot air exits behind the hinge.

ASUS		End-to-end vapor chamber, sandwiched heatsink, three fans; liquid metal on CPU and GPU

The third auxiliary fan moves heat from the GPU and VRAM to the heatsinks. The up-to-15 °C drop ASUS quotes for liquid metal comes from its internal test against the previous-generation compound.

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Service accessTool-less bottom access to RAM, SSD and fans

The rest of the motherboard is covered by a screwed-down protective frame.

ASUS		Tool-less bottom cover: access to two SO-DIMM slots, two M.2 slots and fans

ASUS says the mainboard frame comes off with a few screws. An independent test reported that the Wi-Fi module is soldered.

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Battery and power90 Wh, 4-cell lithium-ion; 280 W adapter (20 V, 14 A)

Whether the adapter is included can vary by country and model.

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Keyboard, camera and audioBacklit 4-zone RGB keyboard with Copilot key; 1080p IR camera for Windows Hello; 2-speaker system with Smart Amp, Dolby Atmos; Aura Sync light bar ASUS—
Operating systemWindows 11 Home ASUSWindows 11 Home or Windows 11 Pro (depending on configuration) ASUS
Size and weight35.4 × 26.8 × 2.28–3.08 cm; 2.65 kg ASUS35.4 × 26.8 × 2.28–3.08 cm; 2.80 kg

Adapter weight not included.

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Model and configuration—G635LX · Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX · RTX 5090 Laptop GPU

ASUS's US spec page shows two G635LX configurations: Windows 11 Home, 1×32 GB, 1 TB, and Windows 11 Pro, 2×16 GB, 2 TB. The G635LW with the RTX 5080 Laptop GPU is a separate model.

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NPU—Intel AI Boost, up to 13 TOPS

TOPS is trillions of operations per second the neural accelerator can perform (Int8). 13 TOPS is below the 40 TOPS Microsoft asks for Copilot+ PCs.

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GPU switching—NVIDIA Advanced Optimus and Dynamic Boost (Max-Q technologies)

Advanced Optimus can route the panel straight to the discrete GPU when a game starts without a reboot, and fall back to integrated graphics on the desktop to save battery.

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Variable refresh and HDR—NVIDIA G-SYNC; Dolby Vision

G-SYNC matches the panel refresh to the GPU frame rate to reduce tearing. The spec sheet also lists G-SYNC for external displays connected over Thunderbolt 5.

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Panel coating—Dual ACR (anti-reflection) layer

ASUS says the layer reduces reflections and improves contrast by 4.5x; this is a manufacturer claim.

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Power modes—Turbo: CPU 55 W + GPU 175 W (230 W total); Manual: CPU 80 W + GPU 175 W (255 W total)

These are the manufacturer ceilings under simultaneous full load; in Silent mode the GPU runs at a far lower limit.

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Keyboard—Per-key RGB chiclet keyboard, ROG Overstroke; NumberPad on the touchpad; Copilot key

Overstroke registers a press earlier in the key travel. ASUS rates the switches for 20 million presses and lists n-key rollover.

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Lighting—AniMe Vision lid display (810 LEDs), wraparound light bar, AURA Sync logo

All lighting can be switched off.

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Camera and audio—1080p FHD IR camera (Windows Hello); four speakers, Smart Amp, Dolby Atmos; array microphone

The camera has no mechanical shutter.

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Battery and adapter—90 Wh, 4-cell lithium-ion; 380 W adapter (20 V/19 A)

The Thunderbolt 5 ports accept power delivery; with a lower-power USB-C charger the battery can still drain under gaming load.

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Security—Firmware TPM, BIOS password ASUS