Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (Gen 10) vs ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 (2025)
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus against Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 2.57 vs 2.8 kg. Every spec side by side.
Size and weight
Drawn to the same scale. Base configuration.
Price and overview | ||
| Specification | Legion Pro 7i (Gen 10) | ROG Strix Scar 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price (India) | ₹2,49,990 | ₹3,79,990 |
| Starting Configuration | Not published by Lenovo | Core Ultra 9 |
| Announced | January 2025 | January 2025 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home (Windows 11 Pro optional) | Windows 11 Pro |
| Model Numbers | Legion Pro 7 16IAX10H (machine type 83F5) | G635 (G635LR, G635LW, G635LX) |
Design | ||
| Dimensions | 364.38 x 275.94 x 26.65 mm | 354 x 268 x 22.8 to 30.8 mm |
| Thickness | 26.65 mm (21.9 mm at the front) | 30.8 mm |
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 2.8 kg |
| Build | Aluminium lid and base, anodised finish | No info |
| Colours | Eclipse Black (Glacier White in some markets) | No info |
Display | ||
| Size | 16-inch | 16-inch |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 (189 ppi) | 2560 x 1600 (2.5K, 16:10) |
| Panel Type | OLED | Mini LED |
| Anti-Glare | No (glossy) | Yes |
| HDR | True Black 1000, Dolby Vision | Yes (ROG Nebula HDR) |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz, G-Sync, 3 ms |
| Brightness | 500 nits SDR, 1100 nits peak HDR | 1200 nits peak |
| Colour Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Performance | ||
| Processor Options | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (Core Ultra 7 255HX in some markets) | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Top Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, 24-core CPU (8P + 16E), up to 5.5 GHz, 36 MB cache | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 24 cores / 24 threads, up to 5.4 GHz, 36 MB cache |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 12GB (140W) / RTX 5080 16GB (175W) / RTX 5090 24GB (175W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti (12 GB GDDR7, 140 W) / RTX 5080 (16 GB, 175 W) / RTX 5090 (24 GB GDDR7, 175 W), MUX Switch + Advanced Optimus |
| NPU | Intel AI Boost, up to 13 TOPS | Intel AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS |
| RAM Options | 32 GB / 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB or 128 GB (by SKU) |
| RAM Slots | 2 CSODIMM | 2 x SO-DIMM |
| Storage Options | 1 TB / 2 TB | 4 TB (2 x 2 TB, RAID 0) |
| Storage Type | PCIe NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
| M.2 Slots | 2 (1 x PCIe 5.0, 1 x PCIe 4.0) | 2 |
Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 80 Wh (99.9 Wh on some models) | 90 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 6.25 hours local 1080p video playback (99.9 Wh), 4.25 hours (80 Wh) | No info |
| Charger | 400W slim tip adapter | 380 W adapter, USB-C power delivery supported (100 W) |
Ports and wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1) | 2x Thunderbolt 5 (120Gbps, DisplayPort, PD, G-Sync) |
| USB-C | 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 95 to 100W, DisplayPort 2.1) | None |
| USB-A | 2x USB-A 5Gbps, 1x USB-A 10Gbps (always on) | 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 FRL |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm combo jack | 3.5 mm combo jack |
| Charging Port | DC-in (slim tip) | Not published by ASUS |
| Ethernet | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) | 2.5G Ethernet |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (2x2) | Wi-Fi 7 (triple band, 2x2) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
Extras | ||
| Webcam | 5 MP | 1080p |
| IR Camera | Not published by Lenovo | Yes (Windows Hello) |
| Privacy Shutter | E-shutter switch | Not published by ASUS |
| Speakers | 4 speakers | 4 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | Not published by Lenovo | Yes |
| Speaker Power | 4 x 2W (2 woofers, 2 tweeters) | Not published by ASUS |
| Microphones | Dual-array | Array mic, AI noise cancelling |
| Audio Tuning | Nahimic, smart amplifier | Smart Amp, Hi-Res (headphone) |
| Keyboard Backlight | Per-key RGB | RGB |
| Numeric Keypad | Yes | NumberPad on touchpad |
| Key Travel | 1.6 mm | Not published by ASUS |
| Copilot Key | Yes | Yes |
| Per-Key RGB | Yes | Yes |
| IR Face Unlock | Not published by Lenovo | Yes (Windows Hello) |
| TPM | Firmware TPM 2.0 | Firmware TPM |
| Notable Features | RGB Legion logo and front/rear light lenses, Super Rapid Charge (70% in 30 min), Lenovo LA3 AI chip, PCIe 5.0 SSD slot, Pantone validated display | AniMe Vision lid display, Aura Sync light bar, Mini LED HDR panel, dual Thunderbolt 5, MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus |