ASUS
G835LX-XS97
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HXCPU (Score: 55.840)
GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPUGPU (Score: 28.265)
69VALUE SCORE
32 GBRAM
2 TBSTORAGE
18" DISPLAY
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ASUS ROG Strix 18 (2025) Gaming Laptop, 18” ROG Nebula HDR 16:10 2.5K 240Hz/3ms, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB DDR5, 1TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD, Wi-Fi 7, Win 11 Home
£2223.80
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Deterministic performance ratings and market evaluation based on verified benchmarks.
Hardware Capability:9.6/10
Fair Market Price
Editorial Executive Summary
How we evaluateG835LX-XS97 is a high-performance gaming laptop engineered for demanding 3D titles and high-framerate gameplay, powered by the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX paired with dedicated GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU graphics, 32GB RAM for seamless multitasking. With an impressive Value Score of 69/100 at £2223.80, it delivers outstanding hardware return per pound. Given its performance-focused cooling and chassis, battery life and travel weight are the main trade-offs compared to slim ultrabooks.
Gaming Performance
9.7/10Work & Productivity
9.8/10Creation & Media
9.5/10Portability & Commute
4.8/10Key Strengths
- Strong price-to-performance ratio (69/100 Value Score, ranking in top 15% of UK laptops)
- Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor achieves an impressive 55,840 CPU score for demanding workloads
- Discrete GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU GPU delivers dedicated graphics horsepower (28,265 benchmark rating)
- 32GB system RAM ensures reliable multitasking and future-proof operation
Trade-offs to Consider
- Features standard IPS display; lacks the true inky blacks and infinite contrast of OLED panels
- Substantial 18" chassis has a larger desk footprint and requires a spacious backpack for travel
* Consistent with typical UK pricing (30-day median: £2188.04).
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Technical Specifications
Design
- Colour nameOff Black
- Product typeLaptop
- Product colourBlack
- Form factorClamshell
- Market positioningGaming
- Introduction year2025
Display
- Display diagonal45.7 cm (18")
- Display resolution2560 x 1600 pixels
- TouchscreenNo
- HD type2.5K
- LED backlightYes
- Native aspect ratio16:10
- Anti-glare screenYes
- RGB colour spaceDCI-P3
- Colour gamut100%
- Maximum refresh rate240 Hz
- High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedYes
Processor
- Processor manufacturerIntel
- Processor familyIntel Core Ultra 9
- Processor generationIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)
- Processor model275HX
- Processor cores24
- Processor threads24
- Processor boost frequency5.4 GHz
- Performance cores8
- Efficient cores16
- Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency5.4 GHz
- Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency4.6 GHz
- Performance-core base frequency2.7 GHz
- Efficient-core base frequency2.1 GHz
- Processor cache36 MB
- Processor base power55 W
- Maximum turbo power160 W
Neural processor unit (NPU)
- Neural processor unit (NPU)Intel AI Boost
- Sparsity supportYes
- Windows Studio effects supportYes
- AI software frameworks supported by NPUDirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN
- Total processor performance up to36 TOPs
- NPU performance up to13 TOPs
- GPU performance up to8 TOPs
Memory
- Internal memory32 GB
- Internal memory typeDDR5-SDRAM
- Memory clock speed5600 MHz
- Memory form factorSO-DIMM
- Memory layout (slots x size)2 x 16 GB
- Memory slots2x SO-DIMM
- Maximum internal memory64 GB
- Memory channelsDual-channel
Storage
- Total storage capacity2 TB
- Storage mediaSSD
- Total SSDs capacity2 TB
- Number of SSDs installed1
- SSD capacity2 TB
- SSD interfacePCI Express 4.0
- NVMeYes
- SSD form factorM.2
- Optical drive typeNo
- Card reader integratedNo
Graphics
- Discrete GPU manufacturerNVIDIA
- Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
- Discrete graphics card memory24 GB
- Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR7
- On-board graphics cardYes
- On-board GPU manufacturerIntel
- Discrete graphics cardYes
- On-board graphics card familyIntel® Graphics
- On-board graphics card modelIntel® Graphics
- NVIDIA G-SYNCYes
Audio
- Audio systemSmart Amp
- Number of built-in speakers4
- Built-in microphoneYes
Camera
- Front cameraYes
- Front camera resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
- Front camera HD typeFull HD
- Infrared (IR) cameraYes
Network
- Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- Mobile network connectionNo
- Antenna type2x2
- Ethernet LANYes
- Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
- BluetoothYes
- Bluetooth version5.4
Ports & interfaces
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity3
- Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
- HDMI ports quantity1
- HDMI version2.1
- Thunderbolt 5 ports quantity2
- Intel® Thunderbolt 5Yes
- Combo headphone/mic portYes
- USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeYes
Performance
- Motherboard chipsetIntel HM870 Express
- Repairability index9.9
Keyboard
- Pointing deviceTouchpad
- Numeric keypadYes
- Keyboard backlitYes
- Keyboard backlit colourRGB
- Keyboard backlit zonePer-key RGB
- Copilot keyYes
Software
- Operating system architecture64-bit
- Microsoft CopilotYes
- Trial software1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required.
- Operating system installedWindows 11 Pro
- Bundled softwareXbox Game Pass for PC_3 months (*Terms and exclusions apply. Offer only available in eligible markets for Xbox Game Pass for PC. Eligible markets are determined at activation. Game catalog varies by region, device, and time.)
Battery
- Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
- Number of battery cells4
- Battery capacity90 Wh
Power
- AC adapter power380 W
- AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz
- AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V
- AC adapter output current19 A
- AC adapter output voltage20 V
- USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Yes
Security
- Face recognitionYes
- Windows HelloYes
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Yes
- Password protectionYes
- Password protection typeBIOS, User
Weight & dimensions
- Width399 mm
- Depth298 mm
- Height (front)2.35 cm
- Height (rear)3.2 cm
- Weight3.48 kg
Packaging content
- AC adapter includedYes
Product Identifiers
- Manufacturer Part No (MPN)G835LX-XS97
- Barcode (EAN)197105612617