ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs Dell XPS 16 (2026)
68.2Performance58.1
78.4Display38.4
42.9Battery60
20Portability67.5
8 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)2 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) scores 56.5 against 55.3 for Dell XPS 16 (2026). Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) edges ahead in display and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 58
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 38
- 280% higher charging: 380 W vs 100 W
- 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 16 (2026)
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 68 vs 20
- 52% lower thickness: 15.4 mm vs 32 mm
- 47% lower weight: 1.74 kg vs 3.3 kg
- Lower launch price: $2,200 vs $4,299
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+13% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | IPS LCD (3.2K tandem OLED touchscreen 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 16 (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 (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 XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100+7%Top 16% | 2,903Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000+24%Top 9% | 16,943Top 28% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell XPS 16 (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 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 1.74 kg+47% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 15.4 mm+52% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell XPS 16 (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) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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