ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XW
69.8Performancespec-basedchip60.5
100Graphics97.5
78.4Displayspec-based40
42.9Batteryspec-based99.9
20Portabilityspec-based24
3 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)4 spec wins — MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XW
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) scores 62.7 against 62.7 for MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XW. Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 36% higher charging: 380 W vs 280 W
- 14% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 25,090 vs 22,099
Reasons to pick the MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XW
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 25% lower thickness: 24 mm vs 32 mm
- 12% lower weight: 2.9 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 11% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 90 Wh
- Lower launch price: $3,849 vs $4,299
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XW |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″ | 18 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | Mini-LED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XW |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU (16GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x 32GB) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB | 2,048 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 A18 AI+ A3XW |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,158Top 9% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,668Top 5% | — |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 25,090+14%Top 1% | 22,099Top 9% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XW |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 100 Wh+11% |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W+36% | 280 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XW |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 2.9 kg+12% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 24 mm+25% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XW |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 5, USB-C 3.2 (DP, 100W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm | 2x USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort, PD 3.1, Thunderbolt 4 compatible), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | IR FHD with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XW |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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