ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605
68.2Performance58.3
78.4Display55.5
42.9Battery86.7
20Portability58.5
5 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)2 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 to 56.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+44) and portability (+39). 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 58
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 56
- 140% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 500 nits
- 58% higher charging: 380 W vs 240 W
- 30% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 21,000 vs 16,183
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 59 vs 20
- 46% lower thickness: 17.4 mm vs 32 mm
- 41% lower weight: 1.95 kg vs 3.3 kg
- Lower launch price: $2,800 vs $4,299
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+13% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) |
| 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 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
| 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-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB | 2,048 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 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100+7%Top 16% | 2,885Top 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000+30%Top 9% | 16,183Top 29% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W+58% | 240 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 1.95 kg+41% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 17.4 mm+46% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | CNC-machined aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (DisplayPort, power delivery), 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 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| 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 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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