ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9
68.2Performance42.1
78.4Display35.3
42.9Battery46.7
20Portability36.8
9 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)2 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 40.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+43) and performance (+26). Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 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 42
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 35
- 300% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 300 nits
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
Reasons to pick the Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9
- 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
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $4,299
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 15IRX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core i5-13450HX |
| 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+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 LOQ 15IRX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100+30%Top 29% | 2,381Bottom 14% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000+66%Top 16% | 12,684Bottom 36% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 15IRX9 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 15IRX9 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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