ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA)
68.2Performance44
78.4Display23.3
42.9Battery36.7
20Portability82.4
7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)2 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 44.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+55) and performance (+24). ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) 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 23
- Stronger battery score: 43 vs 37
- 692% higher charging: 380 W vs 48 W
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
Reasons to pick the ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA)
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 20
- 64% lower weight: 1.2 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 49% lower thickness: 16.4 mm vs 32 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+29% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | IPS-level, anti-glare, non-touch |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+300% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core 7 Processor 350 (up to 4.8GHz, 6C/6T) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X (onboard) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100Top 29% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000Top 16% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+71% | 53 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W+692% | 48 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 1.2 kg+64% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 16.4 mm+49% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | All-metal chassis, MIL-STD-810H tested |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 1 Type-C (DisplayPort / Power Delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p FHD camera |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Windows Hello IR face recognition camera |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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