ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs IdeaPad Slim 5 14ARP10
68.2Performance44
78.4Display26.5
42.9Battery42.7
20Portability73.9
7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)2 spec wins — IdeaPad Slim 5 14ARP10
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 44.7, pulling ahead mainly in display (+52) and performance (+24). IdeaPad Slim 5 14ARP10 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 44
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 27
- 485% higher charging: 380 W vs 65 W
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the IdeaPad Slim 5 14ARP10
- Stronger portability score: 74 vs 20
- 56% lower weight: 1.46 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 47% lower thickness: 16.9 mm vs 32 mm
- Lower launch price: $749 vs $4,299
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | IdeaPad Slim 5 14ARP10 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+29% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+200% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | IdeaPad Slim 5 14ARP10 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | AMD Radeon 680M |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | IdeaPad Slim 5 14ARP10 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100Top 18% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000Top 6% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | IdeaPad Slim 5 14ARP10 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+58% | 57 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W+485% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | IdeaPad Slim 5 14ARP10 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 1.46 kg+56% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 16.9 mm+47% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | IdeaPad Slim 5 14ARP10 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 5, USB-C 3.2 (DP, 100W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x microSD card reader, 1x 3.5mm audio combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p FHD |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | IdeaPad Slim 5 14ARP10 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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