Acer Nitro V 15 vs ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
38.9Performance68.2
35.3Display78.4
36Battery42.9
42.5Portability20
3 spec wins — Acer Nitro V 159 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 38, pulling ahead mainly in display (+43) and performance (+29). Acer Nitro V 15 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Nitro V 15
- Stronger portability score: 43 vs 20
- 36% lower weight: 2.1 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 30% higher Web browsing endurance: 6.5 h vs 5 h
- 19% lower thickness: 25.9 mm vs 32 mm
- Lower launch price: $899 vs $4,299
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 39
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 35
- Stronger battery score: 43 vs 36
- 300% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 300 nits
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
Display
| Spec | Acer Nitro V 15 | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 18 ″+15% |
| Panel type | IPS | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 240 Hz+67% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 1,200 nits+300% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Nitro V 15 | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-13620H | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 2,048 GB+300% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Nitro V 15 | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,430 | 3,100+28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,400 | 21,000+84% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Nitro V 15 | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 57 Wh | 90 Wh+58% |
| Web browsing endurance | 6.5 h+30% | 5 h |
| Charging | 135 W | 380 W+181% |
Design
| Spec | Acer Nitro V 15 | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.1 kg+36% | 3.3 kg |
| Thickness | 25.9 mm+19% | 32 mm |
| Material | Plastic | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Nitro V 15 | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 2.5G, 3.5mm | 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 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | None | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Nitro V 15 | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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