ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
68.2Performance38.3
78.4Display26.5
42.9Battery61.1
20Portability80.5
8 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)3 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 48, pulling ahead mainly in display (+52) and performance (+30). Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 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 38
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 27
- 485% higher charging: 380 W vs 65 W
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 200% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 400 nits
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
- Stronger battery score: 61 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 81 vs 20
- 160% higher Web browsing endurance: 13 h vs 5 h
- 62% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 47% lower thickness: 16.9 mm vs 32 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,549 vs $4,299
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+29% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | IPS (WUXGA low-power) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+200% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100+38% | 2,250 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000+144% | 8,600 |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+55% | 58 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | 13 h+160% |
| Charging | 380 W+485% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 1.24 kg+62% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 16.9 mm+47% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | Recycled aluminum and magnesium |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 5, USB-C 3.2 (DP, 100W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p + IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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