ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs Razer Blade 18 (2025)
68.2Performance65.6
78.4Display55.5
42.9Battery98.7
20Portability20
3 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)5 spec wins — Razer Blade 18 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Razer Blade 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 62.2 to 56.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+56). 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 56
- 140% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 500 nits
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
Reasons to pick the Razer Blade 18 (2025)
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 43
- 13% lower thickness: 27.9 mm vs 32 mm
- 10% higher capacity: 99 Wh vs 90 Wh
- Lower launch price: $3,500 vs $4,299
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″ | 18 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+140% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots) |
| 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 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100Top 16% | 3,127+1%Top 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000+4%Top 9% | 20,220Top 11% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 99 Wh+10% |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W | 400 W+5% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 3.1 kg+6% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 27.9 mm+13% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | CNC aluminum (recycled) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5, 1x Thunderbolt 4, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, SD (UHS-II), 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 5MP + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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