Alienware 18 Area-51 vs ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
64.4Performance68.2
64.1Display78.4
94.7Battery42.9
23.6Portability20
3 spec wins — Alienware 18 Area-516 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware 18 Area-51 wins this laptop face-off, 63.6 to 56.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+52) and portability (+4). ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Alienware 18 Area-51
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 24 vs 20
- 25% higher Refresh rate: 300 Hz vs 240 Hz
- 24% lower thickness: 24.3 mm vs 32 mm
- Lower launch price: $3,400 vs $4,299
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 64
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 64
- 140% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 500 nits
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 20% lower weight: 3.3 kg vs 4.12 kg
Display
| Spec | Alienware 18 Area-51 | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″ | 18 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 300 Hz+25% | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1,200 nits+140% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 18 Area-51 | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop (RTX 5060, RTX 5070, RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5090 optional) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (SODIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | M.2 NVMe SSD (PCIe 4.0/5.0) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 18 Area-51 | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,057Top 20% | 3,100+1%Top 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,869Top 14% | 21,000+6%Top 9% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 18 Area-51 | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+7% | 90 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 5 h |
| Charging | 360 W | 380 W+6% |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 18 Area-51 | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 4.12 kg | 3.3 kg+20% |
| Thickness | 24.3 mm+24% | 32 mm |
| Material | Anodized aluminum | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 18 Area-51 | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5 (DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery; Thunderbolt 4 on RTX 5070 and below), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 5Gbps RJ-45, SD card reader, 3.5mm audio jack | 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 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR camera (4K option) | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 18 Area-51 | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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