ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs HONOR MagicBook Art 14
68.2Performance43.8
78.4Display44.9
42.9Battery46.7
20Portability92.2
8 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)2 spec wins — HONOR MagicBook Art 14
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 53.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+34) and performance (+24). HONOR MagicBook Art 14 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 45
- 485% higher charging: 380 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
Reasons to pick the HONOR MagicBook Art 14
- Stronger battery score: 47 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 92 vs 20
- 69% lower weight: 1.03 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 60% lower thickness: 12.9 mm vs 32 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HONOR MagicBook Art 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+23% | 14.6 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | OLED (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3120x2080 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+71% | 700 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HONOR MagicBook Art 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | Intel Arc Graphics (8-core) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5x-7467 |
| 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) | HONOR MagicBook Art 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100+34%Top 16% | 2,313Bottom 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000+80%Top 9% | 11,659Bottom 25% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HONOR MagicBook Art 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+50% | 60 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W+485% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HONOR MagicBook Art 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 1.03 kg+69% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 12.9 mm+60% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | Magnesium alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HONOR MagicBook Art 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 5, USB-C 3.2 (DP, 100W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p (detachable, magnetic) |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader (power button) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HONOR MagicBook Art 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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