ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
68.2Performance43.7
78.4Display39.9
42.9Battery46.7
20Portability41.9
9 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)3 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 43.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+39) and performance (+25). Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) 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 44
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 40
- 243% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 350 nits
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
- Stronger battery score: 47 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 42 vs 20
- 40% higher Web browsing endurance: 7 h vs 5 h
- 32% lower thickness: 21.9 mm vs 32 mm
- 30% lower weight: 2.3 kg vs 3.3 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $4,299
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+13% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | IPS (WQXGA) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+45% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+243% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 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 Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100+19% | 2,600 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000+71% | 12,300 |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+13% | 80 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | 7 h+40% |
| Charging | 380 W+65% | 230 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 2.3 kg+30% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 21.9 mm+32% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 140W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| 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 Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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