ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs Framework Laptop 13 Pro
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
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+33% | 13.5 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+71% | 700 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB | 2,048 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS 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
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+21% | 74 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | 15.9 h+218% |
| Charging | 380 W+280% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 1.44 kg+56% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 15.9 mm+50% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 5, USB-C 3.2 (DP, 100W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) |
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