ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs Chuwi MiniBook X U300
68.2Performance44
78.4Display25.7
42.9Battery20
20Portability89.7
6 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)2 spec wins — Chuwi MiniBook X U300
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 42.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+53) and performance (+24). Chuwi MiniBook X U300 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 26
- Stronger battery score: 43 vs 20
- 956% higher charging: 380 W vs 36 W
- 300% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 300 nits
Reasons to pick the Chuwi MiniBook X U300
- Stronger portability score: 90 vs 20
- 72% lower weight: 0.92 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 46% lower thickness: 17.2 mm vs 32 mm
- Lower launch price: $469 vs $4,299
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+71% | 10.5 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | IPS LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+300% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Processor U300 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | Intel UHD Graphics (48EU) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100Top 29% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000Top 16% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+212% | 29 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W+956% | 36 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 0.92 kg+72% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 17.2 mm+46% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 |
|---|---|---|
| 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-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data, PD charging, DisplayPort out), 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 2MP |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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