ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs HP OMEN 16 (2025)
68.2Performance57.1
78.4Display41.5
42.9Battery77.3
20Portability33.3
7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)2 spec wins — HP OMEN 16 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 53.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+37) and performance (+11). HP OMEN 16 (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 57
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 42
- 200% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 400 nits
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 65% higher charging: 380 W vs 230 W
Reasons to pick the HP OMEN 16 (2025)
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 33 vs 20
- 26% lower weight: 2.43 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 21% lower thickness: 25.4 mm vs 32 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+13% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+45% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+200% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB+33% | 24 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2 SODIMM slots) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100Top 16% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000Top 9% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+8% | 83 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W+65% | 230 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 2.43 kg+26% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 25.4 mm+21% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 5, USB-C 3.2 (DP, 100W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm | 1x USB-C (10Gbps, Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4), 1x USB-A (10Gbps), 2x USB-A (5Gbps), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p webcam with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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