ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs Asus Vivobook 15
68.2Performance44
78.4Display21.6
42.9Battery22.7
20Portability65.3
7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)2 spec wins — Asus Vivobook 15
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 37.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+57) and performance (+24). Asus Vivobook 15 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 22
- Stronger battery score: 43 vs 23
- 744% higher charging: 380 W vs 45 W
- 380% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 250 nits
Reasons to pick the Asus Vivobook 15
- Stronger portability score: 65 vs 20
- 48% lower weight: 1.7 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 44% lower thickness: 17.9 mm vs 32 mm
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $4,299
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Asus Vivobook 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+15% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+380% | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Asus Vivobook 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR4 |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Asus Vivobook 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100Top 18% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000Top 6% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Asus Vivobook 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+114% | 42 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W+744% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Asus Vivobook 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 1.7 kg+48% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 17.9 mm+44% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Asus Vivobook 15 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 1, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 2.0, 1x HDMI 1.4, 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 720p HD with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint sensor |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Asus Vivobook 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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