ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA)
68.2Performance44
78.4Display35.3
42.9Battery36.7
20Portability72.7
7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)2 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 45.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+43) and performance (+24). ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA) 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 35
- Stronger battery score: 43 vs 37
- 692% higher charging: 380 W vs 48 W
- 300% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 300 nits
Reasons to pick the ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA)
- Stronger portability score: 73 vs 20
- 55% lower weight: 1.5 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 47% lower thickness: 16.9 mm vs 32 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+13% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | IPS-level, anti-glare, non-touch (100% sRGB) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+67% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+300% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core 7 Processor 350 (6-core, up to 4.8GHz, 17 TOPS NPU) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X (onboard, not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100Top 29% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000Top 16% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 S16 (S5652MA) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 1.5 kg+55% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 16.9 mm+47% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | All-metal chassis, MIL-STD-810H military-grade durability testing |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 IR camera with Windows Hello support |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Windows Hello IR camera (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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