ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9
68.2Performance61.6
78.4Display55.5
42.9Battery48.5
20Portability26
6 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)4 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 50.8, pulling ahead mainly in display (+23) and performance (+7). Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 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 62
- 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
- 15% higher charging: 380 W vs 330 W
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9
- Stronger battery score: 49 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 26 vs 20
- 21% lower weight: 2.62 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 17% lower thickness: 26.6 mm vs 32 mm
- 11% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 90 Wh
- Lower launch price: $2,699 vs $4,299
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+13% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | IPS (Legion 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 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 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 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100+4%Top 18% | 2,980Top 23% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000+13%Top 6% | 18,600Top 15% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 100 Wh+11% |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | 5.5 h+10% |
| Charging | 380 W+15% | 330 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 2.62 kg+21% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 26.6 mm+17% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Thunderbolt 4 + USB 3.2, 140W PD), 4x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 2.5G, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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