ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V
68.2Performance37.4
78.4Display48
42.9Battery38
20Portability50.2
8 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)2 spec wins — MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 42.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+31) and display (+30). MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V 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 37
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 48
- Stronger battery score: 43 vs 38
- 217% higher charging: 380 W vs 120 W
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V
- Stronger portability score: 50 vs 20
- 40% lower weight: 1.98 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 28% lower thickness: 22.9 mm vs 32 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+15% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | IPS-level |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+67% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 |
| 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) | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100+46%Top 16% | 2,130Bottom 2% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000+86%Top 9% | 11,296Bottom 22% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+68% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W+217% | 120 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 1.98 kg+40% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 22.9 mm+28% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | Aluminum cover, translucent chassis |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 5, USB-C 3.2 (DP, 100W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen2 (DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen1, HDMI 2.1, RJ45, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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