ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs Chuwi NeoBook Plus
68.2Performance44
78.4Display20
42.9Battery42.7
20Portability72
6 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)2 spec wins — Chuwi NeoBook Plus
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 42.7, pulling ahead mainly in display (+58) and performance (+24). Chuwi NeoBook Plus 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 20
- 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 Chuwi NeoBook Plus
- Stronger portability score: 72 vs 20
- 55% lower weight: 1.5 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 46% lower thickness: 17.4 mm vs 32 mm
- Lower launch price: $539 vs $4,299
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Chuwi NeoBook Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+15% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Chuwi NeoBook Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core 3 100U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | Intel Graphics (64EU) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | — |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | — |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Chuwi NeoBook Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100Top 29% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000Top 16% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Chuwi NeoBook Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+58% | 57 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W+485% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Chuwi NeoBook Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 1.5 kg+55% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 17.4 mm+46% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | Aluminum alloy (top cover) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Chuwi NeoBook Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (PD charging, 4K@60Hz video), 3x USB-A, HDMI (4K@30Hz), 1Gb Ethernet, TF card slot, 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Chuwi NeoBook Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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