Apple MacBook Neo vs ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
40.4Performance68.2
29.8Display78.4
20Battery42.9
86.4Portability20
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo8 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+49) and performance (+28). Apple MacBook Neo still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Neo
- Stronger portability score: 86 vs 20
- 63% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 60% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 32 mm
- 14% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,535 vs 3,100
- Lower launch price: $599 vs $4,299
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 40
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 43 vs 20
- 1800% higher charging: 380 W vs 20 W
- 700% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 256 GB
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 18 ″+38% |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) |
| Resolution | 2408x1506 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz+300% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1,200 nits+140% |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro (6-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop |
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 2,048 GB+700% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,535+14%Top 24% | 3,100Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,920Bottom 6% | 21,000+135%Top 16% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 37 Wh | 90 Wh+147% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 5 h |
| Charging | 20 W | 380 W+1800% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.23 kg+63% | 3.3 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+60% | 32 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 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 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID (512GB model only) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 |
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