ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs HP Victus 16 (2024)
68.2Performance42.1
78.4Display35.3
42.9Battery42.9
20Portability38.5
9 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)3 spec wins — HP Victus 16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 39.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+43) and performance (+26). HP Victus 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 42
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 35
- 300% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 300 nits
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the HP Victus 16 (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 39 vs 20
- 40% higher Web browsing endurance: 7 h vs 5 h
- 29% lower weight: 2.34 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 27% lower thickness: 23.5 mm vs 32 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,149 vs $4,299
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HP Victus 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+12% | 16.1 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+67% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+300% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HP Victus 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| 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 Victus 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100+19% | 2,600 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000+71% | 12,300 |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HP Victus 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+29% | 70 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | 7 h+40% |
| Charging | 380 W+90% | 200 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HP Victus 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 2.34 kg+29% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 23.5 mm+27% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HP Victus 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 | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, PD), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HP Victus 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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