ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406)
68.2Performance40
78.4Display29.8
42.9Battery66.7
20Portability82
9 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)2 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 50.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+49) and performance (+28). ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) 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 40
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 30
- 485% higher charging: 380 W vs 65 W
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406)
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 20
- 61% lower weight: 1.28 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 53% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 32 mm
- Lower launch price: $850 vs $4,299
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+29% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | OLED touchscreen (100% DCI-P3, VESA HDR True Black 500) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+140% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | AMD Radeon 780M |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| 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 Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100+21%Top 16% | 2,552Bottom 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000+86%Top 9% | 11,279Bottom 21% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+20% | 75 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W+485% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 1.28 kg+61% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 14.9 mm+53% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | All-metal chassis (MIL-STD-810H tested) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 5, USB-C 3.2 (DP, 100W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm | 1x USB4 (40Gbps, DisplayPort/PD), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort/PD), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p FHD IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Windows Hello IR face recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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