ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs Dell XPS Googlebook
68.2Performance44
78.4Display38.4
42.9Battery—
20Portability93.7
5 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)2 spec wins — Dell XPS Googlebook
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 53.7, pulling ahead mainly in display (+40) and performance (+24). Dell XPS Googlebook 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 44
- 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 Googlebook
- Stronger portability score: 94 vs 20
- 70% lower weight: 0.99 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 60% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 32 mm
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $4,299
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell XPS Googlebook |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+38% | 13 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | — |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| 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 Googlebook |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell XPS Googlebook |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100Top 29% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000Top 16% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell XPS Googlebook |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | — |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W | — |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell XPS Googlebook |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 0.99 kg+70% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 12.7 mm+60% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | Machined aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell XPS Googlebook |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 5, USB-C 3.2 (DP, 100W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps, DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | — |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | — |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint sensor |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Dell XPS Googlebook |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Googlebook OS |
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