ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs Dell XPS 13 (9345)
68.2Performance47.7
78.4Display38.4
42.9Battery40
20Portability84.2
8 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)2 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (9345)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 50.2, pulling ahead mainly in display (+40) and performance (+21). Dell XPS 13 (9345) 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 48
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 38
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 140% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 500 nits
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 13 (9345)
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 20
- 64% lower weight: 1.19 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 52% lower thickness: 15.3 mm vs 32 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,299 vs $4,299
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell XPS 13 (9345) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+34% | 13.4 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | IPS (2.8K OLED touch optional) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+140% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell XPS 13 (9345) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-8448 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell XPS 13 (9345) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100+10%Top 16% | 2,825Top 42% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000+46%Top 9% | 14,393Top 41% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell XPS 13 (9345) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+64% | 55 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W | — |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell XPS 13 (9345) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 1.19 kg+64% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 15.3 mm+52% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell XPS 13 (9345) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 5, USB-C 3.2 (DP, 100W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm | 2x USB4 (40Gbps, DisplayPort, Power Delivery) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| 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 XPS 13 (9345) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 (Copilot+ PC) |
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