ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs Dell Latitude 5450
68.2Performance35.5
78.4Display21.6
42.9Battery38.7
20Portability70.1
9 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)2 spec wins — Dell Latitude 5450
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 39, pulling ahead mainly in display (+57) and performance (+33). Dell Latitude 5450 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 36
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 22
- Stronger battery score: 43 vs 39
- 485% higher charging: 380 W vs 65 W
- 380% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 250 nits
Reasons to pick the Dell Latitude 5450
- Stronger portability score: 70 vs 20
- 58% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 34% lower thickness: 21 mm vs 32 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell Latitude 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+29% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | IPS (FHD, anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+380% | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell Latitude 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (SODIMM) |
| 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 Latitude 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100+33%Top 16% | 2,338Bottom 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000+113%Top 9% | 9,846Bottom 8% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell Latitude 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+67% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W+485% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell Latitude 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 1.4 kg+58% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 21 mm+34% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | Carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (lid and base) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell Latitude 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (USB-C, DisplayPort, Power Delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, RJ45 Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel AX211) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p HDR with privacy shutter (IR optional) |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Optional fingerprint reader (power button), optional IR camera |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell Latitude 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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