ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
68.2Performance47.5
78.4Display41.6
42.9Battery78.7
20Portability75.1
8 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)2 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) scores 56.5 against 57.9 for Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) edges ahead in portability and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 48
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 42
- 280% higher charging: 380 W vs 100 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 600 nits
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 75 vs 20
- 56% lower weight: 1.46 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 50% lower thickness: 16 mm vs 32 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+29% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | OLED (glossy, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+100% | 600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1x M.2 2242 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100+22%Top 16% | 2,540Bottom 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000+67%Top 9% | 12,578Bottom 36% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+7% | 84 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W+280% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 1.46 kg+56% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 16 mm+50% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 5, USB-C 3.2 (DP, 100W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm | 1x USB4 40Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 2x USB-A 5Gbps (one always on), HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 6 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p with IR, privacy shutter and ToF sensor |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR camera for Windows Hello; no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
Related comparisons
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)vs HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024VSASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)vs Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)VSASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)VSASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition)VSLenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 (15IRX10)VSLenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)vs Acer Googlebook 14VSLenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)vs HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000)VSLenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)vs ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024)VS