ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs Lenovo LOQ 15AHP9
68.2Performance44
78.4Display35.3
42.9Battery46.7
20Portability36.8
7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)2 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ 15AHP9
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 41.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+43) and performance (+24). Lenovo LOQ 15AHP9 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 35
- 300% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 300 nits
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Lenovo LOQ 15AHP9
- Stronger battery score: 47 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 37 vs 20
- 28% lower weight: 2.38 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 25% lower thickness: 23.9 mm vs 32 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo LOQ 15AHP9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+15% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+67% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+300% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo LOQ 15AHP9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB, 115W) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 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 LOQ 15AHP9 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100Top 16% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000Top 9% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo LOQ 15AHP9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+50% | 60 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W+65% | 230 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo LOQ 15AHP9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 2.38 kg+28% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 23.9 mm+25% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | PC-ABS plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo LOQ 15AHP9 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 5, USB-C 3.2 (DP, 100W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm | 3x USB-A 5Gbps, USB-C 10Gbps (DisplayPort 1.4, power delivery), HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p with e-shutter (720p option) |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo LOQ 15AHP9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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