ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs Lenovo Prima 14 IWC
68.2Performance25.3
78.4Display23.3
42.9Battery29.3
20Portability72.6
7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)2 spec wins — Lenovo Prima 14 IWC
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 34.2, pulling ahead mainly in display (+55) and performance (+43). Lenovo Prima 14 IWC 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 25
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 43 vs 29
- 700% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 256 GB
- 485% higher charging: 380 W vs 65 W
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Prima 14 IWC
- Stronger portability score: 73 vs 20
- 58% lower weight: 1.37 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 38% lower thickness: 19.9 mm vs 32 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+29% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | IPS (TN on base SKU) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+300% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core 3 304 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (SODIMM) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+700% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100Top 29% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000Top 16% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+91% | 47 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W+485% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 1.37 kg+58% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 19.9 mm+38% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | PC-ABS (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| 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-A (5Gbps), 2x USB-C (5Gbps, PD 45-65W, DP1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4b, Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 720p |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home Single Language |
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