ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs MSI Katana 15
68.2Performance40.5
78.4Display33.6
42.9Battery29
20Portability39.4
9 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)2 spec wins — MSI Katana 15
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 36.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+45) and performance (+28). MSI Katana 15 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 41
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 43 vs 29
- 380% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 250 nits
- 111% higher charging: 380 W vs 180 W
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15
- Stronger portability score: 39 vs 20
- 32% lower weight: 2.25 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 22% lower thickness: 24.9 mm vs 32 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $4,299
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+15% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+67% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+380% | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core i7-13620H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| 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 Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100+28% | 2,430 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000+84% | 11,400 |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+68% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | 5 h |
| Charging | 380 W+111% | 180 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 2.25 kg+32% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 24.9 mm+22% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Gen 2 (DP), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 720p |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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