ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
68.2Performance46.6
78.4Display55.5
42.9Battery86.7
20Portability62.8
7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)2 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 56.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+44) and portability (+43). 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 Scar 18 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 47
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 56
- 140% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 500 nits
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 63 vs 20
- 49% lower thickness: 16.4 mm vs 32 mm
- 44% lower weight: 1.85 kg vs 3.3 kg
- Lower launch price: $2,000 vs $4,299
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+13% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | OLED (ROG Nebula HDR) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+140% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100+23%Top 29% | 2,525Bottom 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000+44%Top 16% | 14,588Top 48% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W+90% | 200 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 1.85 kg+44% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 16.4 mm+49% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | CNC aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 5, USB-C 3.2 (DP, 100W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm | Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader (UHS-II), 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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