ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs Framework Laptop 12
68.2Performance30.7
78.4Display26.5
42.9Battery—
20Portability83.2
5 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)1 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 41.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+52) and performance (+38). Framework Laptop 12 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 31
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 27
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12
- Stronger portability score: 83 vs 20
- 61% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 3.3 kg
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $4,299
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+48% | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+200% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | — |
| RAM | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | — |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100Top 18% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000Top 6% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | — |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W | — |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 1.3 kg+61% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | — |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | Recycled aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 5, USB-C 3.2 (DP, 100W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | — |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | — |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 / Linux |
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