ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607
68.2Performance44
78.4Display37.4
42.9Battery86.7
20Portability35.9
6 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)2 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 50.3, pulling ahead mainly in display (+41) and performance (+24). ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607 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 44
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 37
- 340% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 273 nits
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 36 vs 20
- 31% lower weight: 2.27 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 12% lower thickness: 28.2 mm vs 32 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+13% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | IPS-level (G-Sync) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+45% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+340% | 273 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core i7-13650HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 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 F16 (2024) FX607 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100Top 16% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000Top 9% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 2.27 kg+31% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 28.2 mm+12% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | Aluminum lid, plastic base |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, RJ45 Ethernet, 3.5mm combo audio |
| 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) | None |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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