ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3M
69.8Performancespec-basedchip61.8
100Graphicschip72.5
78.4Displayspec-based40
42.9Batteryspec-based74.7
20Portabilityspec-based74
4 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)2 spec wins — MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3M
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) scores 62.7 against 62.8 for MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3M. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
- Stronger graphics score: 100 vs 73
- 485% higher charging: 380 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 13% higher Screen size: 18 ″ vs 16 ″
- 11% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 81 Wh
Reasons to pick the MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3M
- 57% lower thickness: 13.9 mm vs 32 mm
- 52% lower weight: 1.59 kg vs 3.3 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3M |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+13% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3M |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | Intel Arc B390 Graphics (integrated, 12 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB | 2,048 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3M |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,158Top 9% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,668Top 5% | — |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 25,090Top 1% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3M |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+11% | 81 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W+485% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3M |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 1.59 kg+52% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 13.9 mm+57% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | Aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.0), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel Killer BE1775) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, IR camera for Windows Hello |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3M |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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