ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
68.2Performance41.4
78.4Display31.8
42.9Battery65
20Portability71.1
9 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)3 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+47) and performance (+27). Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) 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 41
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 32
- 485% higher charging: 380 W vs 65 W
- 300% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 300 nits
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
- Stronger battery score: 65 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 20
- 168% higher Web browsing endurance: 13.4 h vs 5 h
- 53% lower weight: 1.55 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 47% lower thickness: 17 mm vs 32 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $4,299
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+29% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | IPS (anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+300% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (QLC) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100+14%Top 16% | 2,728Top 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000+89%Top 9% | 11,085Bottom 17% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+41% | 64 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | 13.4 h+168% |
| Charging | 380 W+485% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 1.55 kg+53% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 17 mm+47% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palmrest and bezel |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 5, USB-C 3.2 (DP, 100W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm | Thunderbolt 4, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery), USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p + IR, privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader (power button) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) |
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