ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
68.2Performance42.9
78.4Display31.8
42.9Battery52
20Portability61.4
9 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)2 spec wins — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+47) and performance (+25). Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) 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 43
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 32
- 485% higher charging: 380 W vs 65 W
- 300% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 300 nits
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
- Stronger battery score: 52 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 61 vs 20
- 47% lower thickness: 17 mm vs 32 mm
- 43% lower weight: 1.87 kg vs 3.3 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,200 vs $4,299
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+13% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | IPS |
| 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 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| 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+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100+12%Top 16% | 2,763Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000+94%Top 9% | 10,803Bottom 14% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+41% | 64 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W+485% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 1.87 kg+43% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 17 mm+47% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palm rest |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 5, USB-C 3.2 (DP, 100W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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