ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs HP OmniBook 7 Aero
68.2Performance44
78.4Display35.1
42.9Battery57.3
20Portability93.7
7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)1 spec wins — HP OmniBook 7 Aero
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 53.7, pulling ahead mainly in display (+43) and performance (+24). HP OmniBook 7 Aero 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 35
- 485% higher charging: 380 W vs 65 W
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 200% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 400 nits
Reasons to pick the HP OmniBook 7 Aero
- Stronger battery score: 57 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 94 vs 20
- 68% lower weight: 1.05 kg vs 3.3 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,199 vs $4,299
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HP OmniBook 7 Aero |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+29% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560 x 1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+200% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HP OmniBook 7 Aero |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | AMD Ryzen AI 7 365 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | AMD Radeon 880M |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HP OmniBook 7 Aero |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100Top 18% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000Top 6% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HP OmniBook 7 Aero |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+32% | 68 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W+485% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HP OmniBook 7 Aero |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 1.05 kg+68% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | — |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HP OmniBook 7 Aero |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 5, USB-C 3.2 (DP, 100W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm | 2x USB-C (USB4 / Power Delivery / DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 5MP IR camera |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Windows Hello facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HP OmniBook 7 Aero |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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