ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
68.2Performance59.2
78.4Display75.1
42.9Battery78.7
20Portability56.9
7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)2 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) wins this laptop face-off, 67.1 to 56.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+37) and battery (+36). ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) 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 59
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 75
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 55% higher charging: 380 W vs 245 W
- 20% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 21,000 vs 17,431
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 57 vs 20
- 44% lower thickness: 17.9 mm vs 32 mm
- 40% lower weight: 1.98 kg vs 3.3 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,599 vs $4,299
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+13% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | OLED (glossy, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+9% | 1,100 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 or DDR5-6400 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100+6%Top 16% | 2,935Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000+20%Top 9% | 17,431Top 24% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+7% | 84 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W+55% | 245 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 1.98 kg+40% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 17.9 mm+44% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | Aluminum (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 5, USB-C 3.2 (DP, 100W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, PD 95-100W, DP 2.1), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 95-100W, DP 2.1), 2x USB-A 5Gbps (one always on), HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 5MP with IR and e-shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR camera face unlock (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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