ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
68.2Performance41.5
78.4Display23.3
42.9Battery65.7
20Portability56.6
8 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)4 spec wins — Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 45, pulling ahead mainly in display (+55) and performance (+27). Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) 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 42
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 23
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 300% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 300 nits
- 192% higher charging: 380 W vs 130 W
Reasons to pick the Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
- Stronger battery score: 66 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 57 vs 20
- 100% higher Web browsing endurance: 10 h vs 5 h
- 41% lower weight: 1.94 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 40% lower thickness: 19.1 mm vs 32 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,449 vs $4,299
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+13% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | IPS (QHD+) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+300% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100+33% | 2,330 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000+67% | 12,600 |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 100 Wh+11% |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | 10 h+100% |
| Charging | 380 W+192% | 130 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 1.94 kg+41% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 19.1 mm+40% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 5, USB-C 3.2 (DP, 100W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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