ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs Razer Blade 14 (2025)
68.2Performance51.1
78.4Display34
42.9Battery62.7
20Portability69.7
9 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)2 spec wins — Razer Blade 14 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 52.7, pulling ahead mainly in display (+44) and performance (+17). Razer Blade 14 (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 performance score: 68 vs 51
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 34
- 227% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 367 nits
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Razer Blade 14 (2025)
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 70 vs 20
- 51% lower weight: 1.63 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 49% lower thickness: 16.2 mm vs 32 mm
- Lower launch price: $2,299 vs $4,299
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Razer Blade 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+29% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+227% | 367 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Razer Blade 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-8000 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Razer Blade 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100+7%Top 16% | 2,888Top 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000+39%Top 9% | 15,137Top 31% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Razer Blade 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+25% | 72 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W+90% | 200 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Razer Blade 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 1.63 kg+51% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 16.2 mm+49% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Razer Blade 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, microSD (UHS-II), 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) | Razer Blade 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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