ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW
68.2Performance75.4
78.4Display59.7
42.9Battery99.9
20Portability20
5 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)5 spec wins — MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW
InnoReviews verdict
MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW wins this laptop face-off, 66.9 to 56.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+57) and performance (+7). ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) 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 display score: 78 vs 60
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Lower launch price: $4,299 vs $6,380
Reasons to pick the MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW
- Stronger performance score: 75 vs 68
- Stronger battery score: 100 vs 43
- 200% higher storage: 6,144 GB vs 2,048 GB
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 11% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 90 Wh
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″ | 18 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | Mini-LED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3840 x 2400 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+4% | 1,153 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-6400 |
| Storage | 2,048 GB | 6,144 GB+200% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 5.0 / 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100Top 16% | 3,088Top 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000Top 9% | 22,104+5%Top 8% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 100 Wh+11% |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W | 400 W+5% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg+8% | 3.6 kg |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 32.1 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.1), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen2, HDMI 2.1, SD Express card reader, 2.5GbE RJ45, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p IR with HDR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Windows Hello IR facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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