ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs Dell XPS 14 (2026)
69.8Performance58.6
78.4Display38.4
42.9Battery60
20Portability78.6
8 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)2 spec wins — Dell XPS 14 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) scores 57.1 against 57.4 for Dell XPS 14 (2026). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell XPS 14 (2026) edges ahead in portability and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 70 vs 59
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 38
- 280% higher charging: 380 W vs 100 W
- 140% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 500 nits
- 105% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,000 GB
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 14 (2026)
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 79 vs 20
- 58% lower weight: 1.38 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 52% lower thickness: 15.2 mm vs 32 mm
- Lower launch price: $2,050 vs $4,299
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+29% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | IPS LCD |
| 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 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | Intel Arc B390 |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-9600 |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+105% | 1,000 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 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,158+8%Top 10% | 2,927Top 27% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,668+27%Top 5% | 17,121Top 24% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+29% | 70 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W+280% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 1.38 kg+58% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 15.2 mm+52% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 5, USB-C 3.2 (DP, 100W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Windows Hello facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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