ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024)
68.2Performance41.9
78.4Display36.7
42.9Battery60
20Portability81.6
9 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)2 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 51.8, pulling ahead mainly in display (+42) and performance (+26). HUAWEI MateBook 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 42
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 37
- 485% higher charging: 380 W vs 65 W
- 167% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 450 nits
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024)
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 20
- 60% lower weight: 1.31 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 55% lower thickness: 14.5 mm vs 32 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+27% | 14.2 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | OLED (3:2, touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+167% | 450 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | — |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | NVMe PCIe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100+31%Top 16% | 2,372Bottom 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000+66%Top 9% | 12,643Bottom 41% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+29% | 70 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W+485% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 1.31 kg+60% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 14.5 mm+55% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | Aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HUAWEI MateBook 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 | 1x USB-C (data, charging, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI, 3.5 mm headset jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint power button |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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