ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite)
VS
68.2Performance44.1
78.4Display41.6
42.9Battery65.7
20Portability78
9 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)3 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 54.3, pulling ahead mainly in display (+37) and performance (+24). ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) 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 42
- 322% higher charging: 380 W vs 90 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 600 nits
Reasons to pick the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite)
- Stronger battery score: 66 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 78 vs 20
- 160% higher Web browsing endurance: 13 h vs 5 h
- 57% lower weight: 1.42 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 54% lower thickness: 14.7 mm vs 32 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,299 vs $4,299
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+15% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | OLED (Lumina) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1620 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+100% | 600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-8448 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100+28%Top 29% | 2,430Bottom 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000+54%Top 16% | 13,600Bottom 50% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+29% | 70 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | 13 h+160% |
| Charging | 380 W+322% | 90 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 1.42 kg+57% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 14.7 mm+54% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 5, USB-C 3.2 (DP, 100W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm | 2x USB4 Type-C, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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