ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
68.2Performance42.4
78.4Display38.4
42.9Battery68
20Portability62.4
9 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 50.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+40) and performance (+26). Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra 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 42
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 38
- 171% higher charging: 380 W vs 140 W
- 140% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 500 nits
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 62 vs 20
- 48% lower thickness: 16.5 mm vs 32 mm
- 44% lower weight: 1.86 kg vs 3.3 kg
- Lower launch price: $2,400 vs $4,299
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+13% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X (on-board) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100+27%Top 16% | 2,436Bottom 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000+68%Top 9% | 12,517Bottom 35% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+18% | 76 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W+171% | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 1.86 kg+44% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 16.5 mm+48% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 5, USB-C 3.2 (DP, 100W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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