ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
68.2Performance64.7
78.4Display64.4
42.9Battery73.3
20Portability32.5
8 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)2 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) wins this laptop face-off, 60.7 to 56.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+30) and portability (+13). 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 65
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 64
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 45% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 165 Hz
- 27% higher charging: 380 W vs 300 W
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 33 vs 20
- 26% lower weight: 2.43 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 19% lower thickness: 26 mm vs 32 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $4,299
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 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+45% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+9% | 1,100 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 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 Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100Top 29% | 3,089Top 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000+6%Top 16% | 19,885Top 21% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+13% | 80 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W+27% | 300 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 2.43 kg+26% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 26 mm+19% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 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, 1x USB-C (10Gbps, DP 2.1, 65-100W PD), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (always on), 2x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7 (by configuration) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 or 5.4 (by configuration) |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 5MP with e-shutter (720p on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | None (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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