ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs Dell 15 (DC15250)
68.2Performance26.6
78.4Display30.2
42.9Battery21.3
20Portability66.3
9 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)2 spec wins — Dell 15 (DC15250)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 33.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+48) and performance (+42). Dell 15 (DC15250) 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 27
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 43 vs 21
- 485% higher charging: 380 W vs 65 W
- 380% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 250 nits
Reasons to pick the Dell 15 (DC15250)
- Stronger portability score: 66 vs 20
- 51% lower weight: 1.62 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 41% lower thickness: 19 mm vs 32 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+15% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+380% | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core i5-1334U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | Intel UHD Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR4 or DDR5 (varies by configuration) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100+45%Top 16% | 2,139Bottom 3% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000+298%Top 9% | 5,278Bottom 2% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+120% | 41 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W+485% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 1.62 kg+51% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 19 mm+41% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | Plastic (aluminum optional) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 5, USB-C 3.2 (DP, 100W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm | USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, USB-A 2.0, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only on plastic models), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 720p HD (1080p on aluminum chassis) |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | None (fingerprint reader optional) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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