ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) vs ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
63.4Performance68.2
55.5Display78.4
86.7Battery42.9
24.5Portability20
2 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)5 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 59.5 to 56.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+44) and portability (+5). 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 ROG Strix G16 (2025)
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 25 vs 20
- 20% lower weight: 2.65 kg vs 3.3 kg
- Lower launch price: $2,700 vs $4,299
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 63
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 56
- 140% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 500 nits
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 13% higher Screen size: 18 ″ vs 16 ″
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 18 ″+13% |
| Panel type | IPS-level anti-glare (ROG Nebula, G-SYNC) | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1,200 nits+140% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2x16GB, up to 64GB) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,012Top 34% | 3,100+3%Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,535Top 23% | 21,000+7%Top 16% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 5 h |
| Charging | 380 W | 380 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.65 kg+20% | 3.3 kg |
| Thickness | 30.8 mm+4% | 32 mm |
| Material | Plastic | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 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 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD + IR | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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