ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs Dell XPS 16 (9640)
68.2Performance42.4
78.4Display38.4
42.9Battery99.3
20Portability51.3
8 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)3 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) scores 56.5 against 55.5 for Dell XPS 16 (9640). 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 42
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 38
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 192% higher charging: 380 W vs 130 W
- 140% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 500 nits
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (9640)
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 51 vs 20
- 42% lower thickness: 18.7 mm vs 32 mm
- 35% lower weight: 2.13 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 11% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 90 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,899 vs $4,299
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+10% | 16.3 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | IPS (4K 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 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-6400 (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 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100+28%Top 16% | 2,418Bottom 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000+54%Top 9% | 13,656Top 47% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 100 Wh+11% |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W+192% | 130 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 2.13 kg+35% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 18.7 mm+42% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| 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, microSD, 3.5mm |
| 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 (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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