ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)
68.2Performance68
78.4Display55
42.9Battery50.7
20Portability38.2
4 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)2 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) scores 56.5 against 55.6 for ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026). Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) edges ahead in display and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 55
- 153% higher charging: 380 W vs 150 W
- 45% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 165 Hz
- 43% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 63 Wh
- 13% higher Screen size: 18 ″ vs 16 ″
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)
- Stronger battery score: 51 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 38 vs 20
- 33% lower weight: 2.2 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 16% lower thickness: 26.9 mm vs 32 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+13% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | IPS-level, anti-glare, 100% sRGB |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+45% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core i7-14650HX (up to 5.2GHz, 16C/24T) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, 85W (8GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots, upgradeable to 64GB) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB | 2,048 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100Top 29% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000Top 16% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+43% | 63 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W+153% | 150 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 2.2 kg+33% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 26.9 mm+16% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | All-black chassis with an anti-fingerprint coating, MIL-STD-810H tested |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 5, USB-C 3.2 (DP, 100W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort / Power Delivery), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 720p HD camera |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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