ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs Samsung Galaxy Book6
68.2Performance44
78.4Display28.6
42.9Battery48.3
20Portability77.5
6 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book6
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 47.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+50) and performance (+24). Samsung Galaxy Book6 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 44
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 29
- 744% higher charging: 380 W vs 45 W
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 243% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 350 nits
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book6
- Stronger battery score: 48 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 78 vs 20
- 57% lower weight: 1.43 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 53% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 32 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,249 vs $4,299
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+29% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | IPS (Anti-Glare) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+243% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X (on-board) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100Top 29% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000Top 16% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+47% | 61 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W+744% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 1.43 kg+57% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 14.9 mm+53% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 5, USB-C 3.2 (DP, 100W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm | 2x USB-C, 2x USB-A, 1x HDMI, microSD, RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm headphone/mic |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 2MP (1080p) |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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