ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs Razer Blade 16 (2025)
68.2Performance51.2
78.4Display52.2
42.9Battery61.9
20Portability52.5
6 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)3 spec wins — Razer Blade 16 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 54.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+26) and performance (+17). Razer Blade 16 (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 52
- 200% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 400 nits
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 57% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 21,000 vs 13,400
Reasons to pick the Razer Blade 16 (2025)
- Stronger battery score: 62 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 53 vs 20
- 100% higher Web browsing endurance: 10 h vs 5 h
- 45% lower thickness: 17.6 mm vs 32 mm
- 35% lower weight: 2.14 kg vs 3.3 kg
- Lower launch price: $2,999 vs $4,299
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-8000 |
| 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 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100+12%Top 18% | 2,780Top 38% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000+57%Top 6% | 13,400Top 40% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | 10 h+100% |
| Charging | 380 W+36% | 280 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 2.14 kg+35% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 17.6 mm+45% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Razer Blade 16 (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, 3x USB-A, 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 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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