Alienware x16 R2 vs ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
49.3Performance68.2
49Display78.4
86.7Battery42.9
35.5Portability20
2 spec wins — Alienware x16 R24 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 55, pulling ahead mainly in display (+29) and performance (+19). Alienware x16 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 x16 R2
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 36 vs 20
- 42% lower thickness: 18.6 mm vs 32 mm
- 19% lower weight: 2.66 kg vs 3.3 kg
- Lower launch price: $2,100 vs $4,299
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 49
- 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 x16 R2 | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 18 ″+13% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | 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 x16 R2 | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Core Ultra 9 185H optional) | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (RTX 4070, RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 optional) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,100Top 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 21,000Top 9% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 5 h |
| Charging | — | 380 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.66 kg+19% | 3.3 kg |
| Thickness | 18.6 mm+42% | 32 mm |
| Material | All-metal chassis | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, mini DisplayPort, microSD, 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 (HDR) + IR camera | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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