ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
68.2Performance46.9
78.4Display38.4
42.9Battery77.3
20Portability55.2
8 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)2 spec wins — HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 53, pulling ahead mainly in display (+40) and performance (+21). HP Spectre x360 16 (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 47
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 38
- 280% higher charging: 380 W vs 100 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 16 (2024)
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 55 vs 20
- 41% lower weight: 1.95 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 38% lower thickness: 19.8 mm vs 32 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,600 vs $4,299
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+13% | 16 ″ |
| 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 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5x-6400 (soldered) |
| 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 Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100+28%Top 16% | 2,426Bottom 24% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000+63%Top 9% | 12,896Bottom 45% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+8% | 83 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W+280% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 1.95 kg+41% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 19.8 mm+38% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | Aluminum (recycled metal), ocean-bound plastic bezel |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HP Spectre x360 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 | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort), 1x USB-A 10Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configs) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 (5.4 with Wi-Fi 7) |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 9MP IR (HP Wide Vision) with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), fingerprint reader (optional on some configs) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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