Acer Aspire X 16 AI AX16-I71M vs ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
61.8chipPerformancespec-based69.8
72.5chipGraphics100
38.4Displayspec-based78.4
78.7Batteryspec-based42.9
71Portabilityspec-based20
2 spec wins — Acer Aspire X 16 AI AX16-I71M4 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Aspire X 16 AI AX16-I71M scores 62.8 against 62.7 for ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Aspire X 16 AI AX16-I71M
- 52% lower weight: 1.6 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 50% lower thickness: 15.9 mm vs 32 mm
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
- Stronger graphics score: 100 vs 73
- 140% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 500 nits
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 13% higher Screen size: 18 ″ vs 16 ″
Display
| Spec | Acer Aspire X 16 AI AX16-I71M | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 18 ″+13% |
| Panel type | OLED | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1,200 nits+140% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Aspire X 16 AI AX16-I71M | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB | 2,048 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Aspire X 16 AI AX16-I71M | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,158Top 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 21,668Top 5% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 25,090Top 1% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Aspire X 16 AI AX16-I71M | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 84 Wh | 90 Wh+7% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 5 h |
| Charging | — | 380 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Aspire X 16 AI AX16-I71M | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.6 kg+52% | 3.3 kg |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm+50% | 32 mm |
| Material | — | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Aspire X 16 AI AX16-I71M | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack, RJ-45 | Thunderbolt 5, USB-C 3.2 (DP, 100W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer AX1675i) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p IR | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | IR camera face sign-in | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Aspire X 16 AI AX16-I71M | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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