ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11
68.2Performance30.7
78.4Display23.3
42.9Battery29.3
20Portability67.7
7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)2 spec wins — IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 35.2, pulling ahead mainly in display (+55) and performance (+38). IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 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 31
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 43 vs 29
- 485% higher charging: 380 W vs 65 W
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
Reasons to pick the IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11
- Stronger portability score: 68 vs 20
- 51% lower weight: 1.62 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 44% lower thickness: 17.9 mm vs 32 mm
- Lower launch price: $549 vs $4,299
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+15% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+300% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core 3 100U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5 |
| 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) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100Top 18% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000Top 6% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+91% | 47 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W+485% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 1.62 kg+51% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 17.9 mm+44% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | Polycarbonate-ABS plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 1 (Power Delivery, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI 1.4b, 1x SD card reader, 1x 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p FHD with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader on power button |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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