ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
68.2Performance38.8
78.4Display38.4
42.9Battery60
20Portability75.8
9 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)2 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 50, pulling ahead mainly in display (+40) and performance (+29). Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) 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 39
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 38
- 485% higher charging: 380 W vs 65 W
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 140% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 500 nits
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 20
- 57% lower thickness: 13.9 mm vs 32 mm
- 54% lower weight: 1.53 kg vs 3.3 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+18% | 15.3 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | IPS (multitouch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+140% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 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 Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100+22%Top 16% | 2,531Bottom 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000+96%Top 9% | 10,711Bottom 13% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+29% | 70 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W+485% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 1.53 kg+54% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 13.9 mm+57% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | Aluminum (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (power delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p + IR with e-shutter and ToF sensor |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
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