ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs Lenovo Googlebook 15
68.2Performance38.7
78.4Display38.4
42.9Battery65.7
20Portability80.3
6 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)3 spec wins — Lenovo Googlebook 15
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 52, pulling ahead mainly in display (+40) and performance (+30). Lenovo Googlebook 15 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 39
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 38
- 700% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 256 GB
- 140% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 500 nits
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Googlebook 15
- Stronger battery score: 66 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 80 vs 20
- 160% higher Web browsing endurance: 13 h vs 5 h
- 61% lower weight: 1.29 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 50% lower thickness: 16 mm vs 32 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $4,299
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Googlebook 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+18% | 15.3 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | OLED (multitouch) |
| 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) | Lenovo Googlebook 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 (Panther Lake) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+700% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Googlebook 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100Top 29% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000Top 16% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Googlebook 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+29% | 70 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | 13 h+160% |
| Charging | 380 W | — |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Googlebook 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 1.29 kg+61% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 16 mm+50% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | Magnesium alloy and carbon fiber |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Googlebook 15 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.0, 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 5MP RGB with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, face unlock, Google Titan C2 security chip |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Googlebook 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Googlebook OS |
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