ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs HP EliteBook X Flip 14 (G2i)
68.2Performance62.5
78.4Display40
42.9Battery—
20Portability—
3 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)0 spec wins — HP EliteBook X Flip 14 (G2i)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 53.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+38) and performance (+6). HP EliteBook X Flip 14 (G2i) 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 63
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 40
- 105% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,000 GB
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 29% higher Screen size: 18 ″ vs 14 ″
Reasons to pick the HP EliteBook X Flip 14 (G2i)
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HP EliteBook X Flip 14 (G2i) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+29% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | — |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HP EliteBook X Flip 14 (G2i) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | Intel Arc B390 |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+105% | 1,000 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe Gen 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HP EliteBook X Flip 14 (G2i) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100Top 29% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000Top 16% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HP EliteBook X Flip 14 (G2i) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | — |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W | — |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HP EliteBook X Flip 14 (G2i) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | — |
| Thickness | 32 mm | — |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HP EliteBook X Flip 14 (G2i) |
|---|---|---|
| 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-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 5MP IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello IR facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HP EliteBook X Flip 14 (G2i) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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