ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025)
68.2Performance62.7
78.4Display55
42.9Battery86.7
20Portability50.3
4 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)2 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 63.8 to 56.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+44) and portability (+30). ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) 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 63
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 55
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 45% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 165 Hz
- 36% higher charging: 380 W vs 280 W
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025)
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 50 vs 20
- 44% lower thickness: 17.9 mm vs 32 mm
- 33% lower weight: 2.2 kg vs 3.3 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+13% | 16 ″ |
| 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 | — |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX (24C/24T, up to 5.4GHz) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, 115W (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+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100Top 16% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000Top 9% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 F16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 2.2 kg+33% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 17.9 mm+44% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | Aluminum lid, MIL-STD-810H tested |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 5, USB-C 3.2 (DP, 100W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort / Power Delivery / G-SYNC), 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p FHD IR camera |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR camera with Windows Hello face recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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