ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024
68.2Performance57.1
78.4Display44.8
42.9Battery66.7
20Portability59.9
6 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)2 spec wins — HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) scores 56.5 against 56.6 for HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024. Pick by the categories that matter to you — HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 edges ahead in portability and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 57
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 45
- 140% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 500 nits
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 45% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 165 Hz
Reasons to pick the HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 60 vs 20
- 46% lower weight: 1.79 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 38% lower thickness: 19.9 mm vs 32 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+13% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3072x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+45% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+140% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB+33% | 24 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-6400 |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100Top 16% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000Top 9% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+20% | 75 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W | — |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 1.79 kg+46% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 19.9 mm+38% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | Aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 5, USB-C 3.2 (DP, 100W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm | Thunderbolt 4 USB-C, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p Full HD |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint (power button) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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