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ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs Framework Laptop 13 Pro

ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
56.5Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Framework Laptop 13 Pro
63.5Inno Score
68.2Performance61.1
78.4Display44.9
42.9Battery78.5
20Portability75.9
7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)4 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro

InnoReviews verdict

Framework Laptop 13 Pro wins this laptop face-off, 63.5 to 56.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+56) and battery (+36). ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) 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 61
  • Stronger display score: 78 vs 45
  • 280% higher charging: 380 W vs 100 W
  • 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 71% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 700 nits

Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 Pro

  • Stronger battery score: 79 vs 43
  • Stronger portability score: 76 vs 20
  • 218% higher Web browsing endurance: 15.9 h vs 5 h
  • 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
  • 56% lower weight: 1.44 kg vs 3.3 kg
  • Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $4,299

Display

Display comparison: ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) versus Framework Laptop 13 Pro
SpecASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)Framework Laptop 13 Pro
Screen size18 ″+33%13.5 ″
Panel typeMini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR)LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen)
Resolution2560x16002880x1920
Refresh rate240 Hz+100%120 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits+71%700 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) versus Framework Laptop 13 Pro
SpecASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)Framework Laptop 13 Pro
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 275HXIntel Core Ultra X9 388H
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 LaptopIntel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores)
RAM32 GB64 GB+100%
RAM typeDDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM)LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2)
Storage2,048 GB2,048 GB
Storage typePCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots)PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) versus Framework Laptop 13 Pro
SpecASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)Framework Laptop 13 Pro
Geekbench 6 (single)3,100+5%Top 17%2,952Top 28%
Geekbench 6 (multi)21,000+40%Top 6%14,965Top 19%

Battery

Battery comparison: ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) versus Framework Laptop 13 Pro
SpecASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)Framework Laptop 13 Pro
Capacity90 Wh+21%74 Wh
Web browsing endurance5 h15.9 h+218%
Charging380 W+280%100 W

Design

Design comparison: ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) versus Framework Laptop 13 Pro
SpecASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)Framework Laptop 13 Pro
Weight3.3 kg1.44 kg+56%
Thickness32 mm15.9 mm+50%
MaterialAluminum lid + polycarbonateCNC-machined 6063 aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) versus Framework Laptop 13 Pro
SpecASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)Framework Laptop 13 Pro
PortsThunderbolt 5, USB-C 3.2 (DP, 100W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211)
Bluetooth5.46.0
Webcam1080p + IR1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch
BiometricsIR face (Windows Hello)Fingerprint reader

Software

Software comparison: ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) versus Framework Laptop 13 Pro
SpecASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)Framework Laptop 13 Pro
Operating systemWindows 11Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available)

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