ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs Samsung Galaxy Book4
68.2Performance38
78.4Display23.1
42.9Battery38.7
20Portability73.2
9 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book4
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 40.8, pulling ahead mainly in display (+55) and performance (+30). Samsung Galaxy Book4 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 38
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 43 vs 39
- 744% higher charging: 380 W vs 45 W
- 305% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 296 nits
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book4
- Stronger portability score: 73 vs 20
- 53% lower weight: 1.55 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 52% lower thickness: 15.4 mm vs 32 mm
- Lower launch price: $899 vs $4,299
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+15% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | IPS (Anti-Glare) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+305% | 296 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core 7 150U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR4X (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 Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100+14%Top 16% | 2,720Bottom 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000+133%Top 9% | 9,005Bottom 8% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+67% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W+744% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 1.55 kg+53% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 15.4 mm+52% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | Metal |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3.2, 1x HDMI, microSD, RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm headphone/mic |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1MP (720p) |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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