ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
68.2Performance59.9
78.4Display55.5
42.9Battery73.3
20Portability29.1
7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)2 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) scores 56.5 against 56.2 for Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9). Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) edges ahead in display and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 60
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 56
- 140% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 500 nits
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 27% higher charging: 380 W vs 300 W
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 29 vs 20
- 24% lower weight: 2.5 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 16% lower thickness: 27 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 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+13% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | IPS (PureSight) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+140% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (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 (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100+7%Top 29% | 2,889Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000+16%Top 16% | 18,126Top 29% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 2.5 kg+24% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 27 mm+16% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | Aluminum lid, plastic (PC-ABS) base |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 10Gbps (one with 140W PD, both with DisplayPort 1.4), 4x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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