ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406)
68.2Performance44
78.4Display48
42.9Battery60
20Portability—
5 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)0 spec wins — ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+30) and performance (+24). ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) 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 48
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 67% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 144 Hz
Reasons to pick the ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406)
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 43
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+29% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | — |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+67% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | AMD Radeon 860M |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5 |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100Top 18% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000Top 6% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+29% | 70 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W | — |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | — |
| Thickness | 32 mm | — |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 5, USB-C 3.2 (DP, 100W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | — |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | — |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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