ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
68.2Performance47.8
78.4Display41.6
42.9Battery54.2
20Portability53.8
7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)4 spec wins — MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 48.8, pulling ahead mainly in display (+37) and performance (+20). MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio 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 48
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 42
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 600 nits
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
Reasons to pick the MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
- Stronger battery score: 54 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 54 vs 20
- 40% higher Web browsing endurance: 7 h vs 5 h
- 40% lower weight: 1.99 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 38% lower thickness: 20 mm vs 32 mm
- Lower launch price: $2,399 vs $4,299
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+13% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | OLED (UHD+) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+100% | 600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| 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 Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100+27% | 2,450 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000+58% | 13,300 |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 100 Wh+11% |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | 7 h+40% |
| Charging | 380 W+58% | 240 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 1.99 kg+40% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 20 mm+38% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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