ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
68.2Performance50.9
78.4Display38.4
42.9Battery50.9
20Portability80
8 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)3 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 53, pulling ahead mainly in display (+40) and performance (+17). Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) 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 51
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 38
- 533% higher charging: 380 W vs 60 W
- 140% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 500 nits
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
- Stronger battery score: 51 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 80 vs 20
- 100% higher Web browsing endurance: 10 h vs 5 h
- 61% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 50% lower thickness: 15.9 mm vs 32 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,599 vs $4,299
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+33% | 13.5 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | IPS (matte) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+140% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | AMD Radeon 860M |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100+11%Top 18% | 2,790Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000+60%Top 6% | 13,100Top 46% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+48% | 61 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | 10 h+100% |
| Charging | 380 W+533% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 1.3 kg+61% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 15.9 mm+50% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (USB4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, microSD), 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p with privacy switches |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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