ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14
68.2Performance47.1
78.4Display38.4
42.9Battery41.2
20Portability91
9 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 51.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+40) and performance (+21). Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 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 47
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 38
- 485% higher charging: 380 W vs 65 W
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 140% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 500 nits
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14
- Stronger portability score: 91 vs 20
- 66% lower thickness: 10.9 mm vs 32 mm
- 65% lower weight: 1.16 kg vs 3.3 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,350 vs $4,299
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+29% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X (touch, anti-reflective) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+140% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-8448 (on-board) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | eUFS (soldered) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100+12%Top 16% | 2,769Top 47% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000+46%Top 9% | 14,390Top 42% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+61% | 56 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W+485% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 1.16 kg+65% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 10.9 mm+66% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm headphone/mic |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 2MP (1080p) |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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