ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel)
68.2Performance32.1
78.4Display23.3
42.9Battery29.3
20Portability72.8
9 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)2 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 36.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+55) and performance (+36). Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) 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 32
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 43 vs 29
- 485% higher charging: 380 W vs 65 W
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel)
- Stronger portability score: 73 vs 20
- 57% lower weight: 1.42 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 42% lower thickness: 18.6 mm vs 32 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+29% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+300% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| 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 M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100+38%Top 16% | 2,245Bottom 5% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000+153%Top 9% | 8,311Bottom 4% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 1.42 kg+57% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 18.6 mm+42% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | Aluminum top, PC-ABS bottom (aluminum bottom on some models) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 5, USB-C 3.2 (DP, 100W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm | USB-A 5Gbps, USB-A 10Gbps, USB-C 20Gbps (PD 3.0, DisplayPort 1.4), Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 / 6E (configuration dependent) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 / 5.3 (configuration dependent) |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 720p or 1080p (optional IR) with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Optional fingerprint reader in power button; optional IR camera (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
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