ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs Dell 14 (DC14250)
68.2Performance44
78.4Display23.3
42.9Battery38.7
20Portability68.2
6 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)2 spec wins — Dell 14 (DC14250)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 42, pulling ahead mainly in display (+55) and performance (+24). Dell 14 (DC14250) 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 23
- Stronger battery score: 43 vs 39
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 300% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 300 nits
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 (DC14250)
- Stronger portability score: 68 vs 20
- 53% lower weight: 1.56 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 41% lower thickness: 18.9 mm vs 32 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+29% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | IPS (WVA), anti-glare |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+300% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core 5 120U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2230) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100Top 16% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000Top 9% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+67% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W | — |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 1.56 kg+53% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 18.9 mm+41% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| 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-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm headset jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 (Realtek RTL8852BE) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | FHD (1080p) with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader (power button) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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