ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606)
68.2Performance37.8
78.4Display41.6
42.9Battery66.7
20Portability74
9 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)2 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 51.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+37) and performance (+30). ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) 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 38
- 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 16 OLED (S5606)
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 74 vs 20
- 55% lower weight: 1.5 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 50% lower thickness: 15.9 mm vs 32 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+13% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | OLED, glossy, non-touch (100% DCI-P3, VESA HDR True Black 600) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3200x2000 |
| 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 16 OLED (S5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 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 S 16 OLED (S5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100+43%Top 16% | 2,173Bottom 4% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000+86%Top 9% | 11,273Bottom 20% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+20% | 75 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W+322% | 90 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 1.5 kg+55% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 15.9 mm+50% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | Metal chassis (MIL-STD-810H tested) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 5, USB-C 3.2 (DP, 100W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort/PD), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, microSD reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p FHD IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Windows Hello IR face recognition (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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