ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
68.2Performance45
78.4Display38.3
42.9Battery54.3
20Portability44.2
8 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)3 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in display (+40) and performance (+23). ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (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 45
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 38
- 300% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 300 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 A15 (2024)
- Stronger battery score: 54 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 44 vs 20
- 60% higher Web browsing endurance: 8 h vs 5 h
- 33% lower weight: 2.2 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 30% lower thickness: 22.4 mm vs 32 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $4,299
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+15% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | IPS (2.5K) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1440 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+45% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+300% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | AMD Ryzen 9 8945H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| 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 TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100+17% | 2,650 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000+64% | 12,800 |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | 8 h+60% |
| Charging | 380 W+58% | 240 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 2.2 kg+33% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 22.4 mm+30% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (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 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 100W PD), 1x USB4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 720p |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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