ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
68.2Performance39.3
78.4Display41.6
42.9Battery45.9
20Portability51.4
9 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)3 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 43.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+37) and performance (+29). Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 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 42
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 217% higher charging: 380 W vs 120 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- Stronger battery score: 46 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 51 vs 20
- 80% higher Web browsing endurance: 9 h vs 5 h
- 40% lower weight: 1.98 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 31% lower thickness: 22 mm vs 32 mm
- Lower launch price: $2,399 vs $4,299
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+25% | 14.4 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | IPS (PixelSense Flow, touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2400x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+100% | 600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core i7-13700H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 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 (user-replaceable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100+27% | 2,450 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000+83% | 11,500 |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+55% | 58 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | 9 h+80% |
| Charging | 380 W+217% | 120 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 1.98 kg+40% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 22 mm+31% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | Magnesium and aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 1x USB-A 3.1, microSDXC, Surface Connect, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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