ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9
68.2Performance51.2
78.4Display67.7
42.9Battery78.7
20Portability54.3
7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)2 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 wins this laptop face-off, 61.9 to 56.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+36) and portability (+34). ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) 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 51
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 68
- 124% higher charging: 380 W vs 170 W
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 45% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 165 Hz
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 54 vs 20
- 43% lower thickness: 18.3 mm vs 32 mm
- 38% lower weight: 2.05 kg vs 3.3 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,700 vs $4,299
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+13% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | Mini-LED (touch, DisplayHDR 1000) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3200x2000 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+45% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,200 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H (Meteor Lake) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (8GB GDDR6) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5x-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 2280 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100+21%Top 16% | 2,566Bottom 39% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000+43%Top 9% | 14,697Top 37% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+7% | 84 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W+124% | 170 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 2.05 kg+38% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 18.3 mm+43% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | Aluminum (anodized) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 5, USB-C 3.2 (DP, 100W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm | Thunderbolt 4, USB-C 20Gbps (DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 5MP + IR with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR camera face unlock (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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