ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024)
68.2Performance48.5
78.4Display41.5
42.9Battery64
20Portability69.8
9 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)2 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 54, pulling ahead mainly in display (+37) and performance (+20). ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) 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 49
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 42
- 200% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 400 nits
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024)
- Stronger battery score: 64 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 70 vs 20
- 56% lower weight: 1.46 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 38% lower thickness: 19.9 mm vs 32 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,500 vs $4,299
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+29% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | IPS-level, anti-glare (100% sRGB, G-Sync) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+45% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+200% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 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) | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100+9%Top 16% | 2,846Top 39% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000+52%Top 9% | 13,799Top 45% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+23% | 73 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W+90% | 200 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 1.46 kg+56% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 19.9 mm+38% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | Aluminum lid and bottom panel, plastic keyboard deck (MIL-STD-810H tested) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 5, USB-C 3.2 (DP, 100W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm | 1x USB4 (DisplayPort/PD), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, microSD reader (UHS-II), 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p FHD IR camera |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Windows Hello IR face recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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