ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635LX / Razer Blade 14 (2025) RTX 5070

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

Razer Blade 14 (2025) RTX 5070: Blade 14 (2025, RZ09-0530 family) configuration with Ryzen AI 9 365 and RTX 5070 Laptop GPU; the black 32 GB / 1 TB model at Best Buy Canada is RZ09-05306ES3-R3U1. Versions with the RTX 5060 Laptop GPU, 16 or 64 GB, and the Blade 14 (2024, RZ09-0508) are separate.

SpecificationASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635LXRazer Blade 14 (2025) RTX 5070
Release year20252025
Model and configurationG635LX · 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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Operating systemWindows 11 Home or Windows 11 Pro (depending on configuration) ASUS—
ProcessorIntel 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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AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (10 cores / 20 threads, up to 5.0 GHz); 50 TOPS NPU

The NPU runs Copilot+ AI features at low power, separately from the CPU and GPU.

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NPUIntel 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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GraphicsNVIDIA 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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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU; 8 GB GDDR7; 100 W sustained TGP, 115 W with Dynamic Boost

The RTX 5070 Laptop is the strongest option in the Blade 14; RTX 5060 Laptop versions are also sold. Dynamic Boost shifts 15 W of the power budget to the GPU when CPU load is low. G-Sync is enabled in the NVIDIA Control Panel.

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GPU switchingNVIDIA 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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Display16-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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14-inch 3K (2880 × 1800) OLED, 16:10; 120 Hz; 0.2 ms response time; Calman Verified colour profiles

Ready profiles for Rec. 709, DCI-P3, sRGB and Adobe RGB lock the screen to that colour space for colour-critical work. 120 Hz is lower than the previous 240 Hz IPS, but OLED response is very fast.

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Variable refresh and HDRNVIDIA 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 coatingDual 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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MemoryDDR5-5600 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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LPDDR5X 8000 MHz, up to 64 GB; soldered (cannot be upgraded later)

The Best Buy Canada configuration on this page has 32 GB; memory must be chosen at purchase.

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Storage1 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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PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (up to 2 TB); single M.2 slot, upgradable to a single-sided drive up to 4 TB

There is no second SSD slot; upgrading replaces the existing drive. Double-sided M.2 drives may not fit the thin chassis.

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Ports2× 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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2 × USB4 Type-C (PD 3.0, up to 100 W charging); 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A; HDMI 2.1; UHS-II microSD; 3.5 mm audio; security lock slot

The USB4 ports also work with Thunderbolt 4 docks and accessories. 100 W USB-C charging needs a 20 V capable adapter and does not replace the 200 W adapter for gaming.

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WirelessWi-Fi 7 (802.11be) tri-band 2×2; Bluetooth 5.4 ASUSWi-Fi 7; Bluetooth 5.4 Razer
CoolingEnd-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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Vapor chamber, dual fans, thermal hood cover, 0.05 mm fins; Honeywell PTM7958 thermal gel

The phase-change thermal gel is used to keep heat transfer between the chip and heatsink stable over time without drying out.

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Power modesTurbo: 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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Service accessTool-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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KeyboardPer-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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Per-key RGB lighting; Snap Tap via Synapse 4

Snap Tap prioritises the most recent of two selected keys, speeding up direction changes in games.

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LightingAniMe Vision lid display (810 LEDs), wraparound light bar, AURA Sync logo

All lighting can be switched off.

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Camera and audio1080p 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 adapter90 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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Size and weight35.4 × 26.8 × 2.28–3.08 cm; 2.80 kg

Adapter weight not included.

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15.8–16.2 mm thick; about 1.63 kg Razer
SecurityFirmware TPM, BIOS password ASUS—
Battery and charging—72 Wh; about 50% in 30 minutes with the 200 W adapter; Battery Health Optimizer in Synapse

Battery Health Optimizer lowers the charge limit for always-plugged-in use to reduce long-term battery wear. Razer quotes up to 11 hours of battery life.

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Audio and camera—Six speakers (four upward, two downward firing); 1080p IR webcam (Windows Hello) Razer
Chassis—CNC-milled, anodised T6 aluminium unibody Razer
Warranty—1-year manufacturer warranty; 2-year limited battery warranty

Drops and spills are not covered by the standard warranty; RazerCare plans are sold separately.

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