ASUS Googlebook 14 vs ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
44Performance68.2
54.7Display78.4
60Battery42.9
96.1Portability20
2 spec wins — ASUS Googlebook 147 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Googlebook 14 wins this laptop face-off, 59.6 to 56.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+76) and battery (+17). 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 ASUS Googlebook 14
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 96 vs 20
- 70% lower weight: 0.99 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 66% lower thickness: 10.9 mm vs 32 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,300 vs $4,299
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 55
- 485% higher charging: 380 W vs 65 W
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 18 ″+29% |
| Panel type | OLED touchscreen (Gorilla Glass Victus) | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,200 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 Processor 325 | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (7467 MT/s) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 2,048 GB+300% |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,100Top 17% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 21,000Top 6% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 90 Wh+29% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 5 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 380 W+485% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.99 kg+70% | 3.3 kg |
| Thickness | 10.9 mm+66% | 32 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined magnesium-aluminum alloy with Nano Ceramic Technology | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 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 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with shutter | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor in power key | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Googlebook OS | Windows 11 |
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