Alienware m16 R2 vs ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
42.1Performance68.2
49Display78.4
86.7Battery42.9
30.4Portability20
2 spec wins — Alienware m16 R27 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 51.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+29) and performance (+26). Alienware m16 R2 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Alienware m16 R2
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 30 vs 20
- 27% lower thickness: 23.5 mm vs 32 mm
- 21% lower weight: 2.61 kg vs 3.3 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $4,299
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 49
- 300% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 300 nits
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
Display
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 18 ″+13% |
| Panel type | IPS (G-Sync, Advanced Optimus) | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 1,200 nits+300% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (RTX 4060 / 4070 optional) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,383Bottom 18% | 3,100+30%Top 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,670Bottom 42% | 21,000+66%Top 9% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 5 h |
| Charging | 240 W | 380 W+58% |
Design
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.61 kg+21% | 3.3 kg |
| Thickness | 23.5 mm+27% | 32 mm |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, soft-touch deck | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort 1.4, 15W PD), USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5GbE RJ-45, microSD, 3.5mm combo | 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 (Wi-Fi 7 optional) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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