ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025)
68.2Performance54.4
78.4Display38.4
42.9Battery51.6
20Portability74
8 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)3 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 53.3, pulling ahead mainly in display (+40) and performance (+14). ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (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 Scar 18 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 54
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 38
- 140% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 500 nits
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025)
- Stronger battery score: 52 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 74 vs 20
- 80% higher Web browsing endurance: 9 h vs 5 h
- 55% lower weight: 1.5 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 50% lower thickness: 15.9 mm vs 32 mm
- Lower launch price: $2,499 vs $4,299
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+29% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | OLED (ROG Nebula) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+140% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-7500 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100+8%Top 29% | 2,870Top 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000+42%Top 16% | 14,800Top 43% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+23% | 73 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | 9 h+80% |
| Charging | 380 W+90% | 200 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 1.5 kg+55% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 15.9 mm+50% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 5, USB-C 3.2 (DP, 100W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm | USB4, USB-C 3.2, 2x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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