ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs Razer Blade 16 (2024)
68.2Performance55.7
78.4Display52.2
42.9Battery93.6
20Portability37.2
7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)3 spec wins — Razer Blade 16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Razer Blade 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 59.9 to 56.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+51) and portability (+17). 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 performance score: 68 vs 56
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 52
- 200% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 400 nits
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
Reasons to pick the Razer Blade 16 (2024)
- Stronger battery score: 94 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 37 vs 20
- 31% lower thickness: 22 mm vs 32 mm
- 26% lower weight: 2.45 kg vs 3.3 kg
- Lower launch price: $3,000 vs $4,299
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+13% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+200% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100+5%Top 16% | 2,964Top 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000+20%Top 9% | 17,559Top 23% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 95 Wh+6% |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W+36% | 280 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 2.45 kg+26% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 22 mm+31% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | Aluminum unibody, titanium anti-flex plate |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 5, USB-C 3.2 (DP, 100W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, SD (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 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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