Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) vs ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
67.1Performance68.2
74.3Display78.4
63.2Battery42.9
73.1Portability20
4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5)7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) wins this laptop face-off, 69.1 to 56.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+53) and battery (+20). 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 Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5)
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 73 vs 20
- 53% lower weight: 1.55 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 52% lower thickness: 15.5 mm vs 32 mm
- 38% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 4,288 vs 3,100
- Lower launch price: $1,599 vs $4,299
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 74
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 296% higher charging: 380 W vs 96 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 18 ″+27% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+33% | 1,200 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 (10-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | Apple M5 10-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 2,048 GB+300% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,288+38%Top 9% | 3,100Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,926Top 31% | 21,000+17%Top 16% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh | 90 Wh+24% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 5 h |
| Charging | 96 W | 380 W+296% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.55 kg+53% | 3.3 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+52% | 32 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 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 | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 |
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