ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
68.2Performance44
78.4Display29.2
42.9Battery64
20Portability68.9
7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)2 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 49.2, pulling ahead mainly in display (+49) and performance (+24). Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) 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 29
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 280% higher charging: 380 W vs 100 W
- 243% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 350 nits
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
- Stronger battery score: 64 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 69 vs 20
- 50% lower weight: 1.64 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 48% lower thickness: 16.6 mm vs 32 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,350 vs $4,299
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+24% | 14.5 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+167% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+243% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5x-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (one M.2 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100Top 16% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000Top 9% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+23% | 73 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W+280% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 1.64 kg+50% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 16.6 mm+48% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | Aluminum (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 5, USB-C 3.2 (DP, 100W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm | 1x USB4 (40Gbps, PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 1x USB-A 5Gbps (always on), HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p with IR and e-shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR camera face unlock (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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