ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs HP Spectre x360 14 (2024)
68.2Performance40.7
78.4Display38.4
42.9Battery59.2
20Portability74.5
9 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)3 spec wins — HP Spectre x360 14 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 50.3, pulling ahead mainly in display (+40) and performance (+28). HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) 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 41
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 38
- 485% higher charging: 380 W vs 65 W
- 140% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 500 nits
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the HP Spectre x360 14 (2024)
- Stronger battery score: 59 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 75 vs 20
- 130% higher Web browsing endurance: 11.5 h vs 5 h
- 56% lower weight: 1.44 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 47% lower thickness: 16.9 mm vs 32 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,649 vs $4,299
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+29% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | OLED (2-in-1 touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+140% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X (soldered) |
| 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) | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100+35%Top 18% | 2,300Top 98% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000+71%Top 6% | 12,300Top 69% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+32% | 68 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | 11.5 h+130% |
| Charging | 380 W+485% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 1.44 kg+56% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 16.9 mm+47% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 5, USB-C 3.2 (DP, 100W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 9MP + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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