HP 255 G6 Notebook vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HP 255 G6 Notebook and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

expandable storage options

advanced thermal management

RGB keyboard lighting

heavy and bulky

short battery life

high price point

limited port variety

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP 255 G6 Notebook and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
86 % - Design
87 % - Display
92 % - Performance
87 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP 255 G6 Notebook vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP 255 G6 Notebook ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38 cm x 25.38 cm x 2.38 cm 39.9 cm x 29.4 cm x 3.08 cm
Weight 1.86 kg 3.1 kg
Colour Jet black Black
DISPLAY HP 255 G6 Notebook ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 18"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
Pixel Density (ppi) 100 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Slim Design, HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, IPS-level, 89% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR HP 255 G6 Notebook ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
CPU AMD A6 9220 / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 24-core
Cache L2 - 1 MB 36 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP 255 G6 Notebook ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB (non customer accessible / upgradeable)) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz / PC4-19200 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE HP 255 G6 Notebook ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Total Capacity - 2 TB
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s - HP Value 2 x 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
RAID Level - RAID 0
Optical Drive DVD-Writer -
AUDIO & VIDEO HP 255 G6 Notebook ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R4 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera - Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Four speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amp; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS HP 255 G6 Notebook ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED -
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP 255 G6 Notebook ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 31 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP 255 G6 Notebook ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 330 Watt, 20 V, 16.5 A
INPUT HP 255 G6 Notebook ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, touchpad with gesture support Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, 2mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP 255 G6 Notebook ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (0 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
VGA
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE HP 255 G6 Notebook ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included HP Support Assistant, Bing Toolbar, HP ePrint, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI, Recovery Manager Installer, Microsoft Push Button Recovery, CyberLink Power Media Player, HP Touchpoint Manager, HP System Event Utility, HP JumpStart Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months)
MISCELLANEOUS HP 255 G6 Notebook ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - System password, Aura Sync light bar, Aura Sync logo, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Aura Sync Rear Glow, ROG Nebula Display
Compliant Standards - TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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Model Number - N6005W
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