ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405)
68.2Performance41.6
78.4Display41.6
42.9Battery67.6
20Portability83.8
9 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)3 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 54.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+37) and performance (+27). ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) 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 42
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 42
- 485% higher charging: 380 W vs 65 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 Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405)
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 20
- 160% higher Web browsing endurance: 13 h vs 5 h
- 63% lower weight: 1.22 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 53% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 32 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,299 vs $4,299
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+29% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | OLED (Lumina) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+100% | 600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| 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-7467 (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 Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100+32%Top 29% | 2,340Bottom 12% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000+67%Top 16% | 12,600Bottom 28% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+20% | 75 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | 13 h+160% |
| Charging | 380 W+485% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 1.22 kg+63% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 14.9 mm+53% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| 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, USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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