ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
68.2Performance41.2
78.4Display34.8
42.9Battery38
20Portability39.4
9 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)2 spec wins — MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 38.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+44) and performance (+27). MSI Katana A15 AI B8V 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 35
- Stronger battery score: 43 vs 38
- 320% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 286 nits
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
- 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
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| 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+320% | 286 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (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 A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100+29%Top 16% | 2,399Bottom 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000+75%Top 9% | 12,015Bottom 28% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+68% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W+90% | 200 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 5, USB-C 3.2 (DP, 100W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 2.0, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (DisplayPort), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 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 Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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