ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024)
68.2Performance49.3
78.4Display55
42.9Battery86.7
20Portability42.5
5 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)2 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) scores 56.5 against 57.7 for ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024). Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) edges ahead in battery and portability, or by price.
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 55
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 45% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 165 Hz
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024)
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 43 vs 20
- 31% lower weight: 2.27 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 31% lower thickness: 22.1 mm vs 32 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+13% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | IPS-level, anti-glare, G-Sync |
| 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 A16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6, 140W) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5200 (SO-DIMM, 2 slots, up to 64GB) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100Top 16% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000Top 9% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W+36% | 280 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 2.27 kg+31% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 22.1 mm+31% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, G-SYNC; one with power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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